Best Luxury Hotels in Udaipur: Taj Lake Palace, Oberoi Udaivillas & More Udaipur has one of the highest concentrations of genuinely world-class luxury hotels anywhere in India, thanks to its lakes, palaces, and hillside setting. Here are five worth knowing about, and what sets each one apart. Planning to stay at any of the premium properties, you can contact INFARE for their hotel pass, to get best deals and savings with respect to other booking platforms. 1. The Oberoi Udaivilas 4.8 stars on Google (7,483 reviews) Set on the banks of Lake Pichola with its own private grounds, Udaivillas is consistently ranked among the best hotels in the world, not just in India. The property is built in a sprawling palace style, with many rooms and suites featuring private plunge pools. Best for: travellers who want resort-level space and privacy alongside the palace aesthetic, rather than the more compact, historic layout of a converted palace property. Worth knowing: the domed Kohinoor Suite and the private-pool villas are the most requested categories, and tend to book out well ahead of peak season. Which room to book: a room or suite with a private plunge pool is what sets Udaivillas apart from most other properties on this list, and it's worth prioritizing over a larger room without one. The domed Kohinoor Suite is the top pick for a special occasion, but even the entry-level pool rooms deliver the resort's signature experience. Where to eat: Mewar by Vineet, a fine-dining venue mentored by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia, reimagines royal Mewari and rural Rajasthani cooking with a seven-course tasting menu overlooking Lake Pichola. Suryamahal is the resort's all-day dining space under a domed ceiling, serving Western, Continental, and Indian fare. Chandni is an open-air courtyard extension of Suryamahal for evening dining with live traditional music and dance. The resort also runs private setups including a lakeside pavilion dinner right at the edge of Lake Pichola. Read our full Oberoi Udaivilas guide for room categories and insider tips. 2. Taj Lake Palace 4.8 stars on Google (7,700+ reviews) Floating in the middle of Lake Pichola, Taj Lake Palace is the single most recognizable hotel in Udaipur, and arguably in India. It's reached only by boat, with rooms ranging from Luxury Rooms to Historic Suites set in the original palace chambers. Best for: first-time visitors who want the most iconic Udaipur experience, and couples marking a special occasion. Worth knowing: what sets this property apart isn't just the setting, it's the staff. Expect a level of service that's hard to find elsewhere, from being greeted with a warm Namaste to a team that communicates clearly and proactively looks for ways to help. Complimentary boat tours, cultural performances, morning yoga, and a traditional prayer ceremony are typically included for resident guests at no extra cost, alongside the more well-known paid experiences. A short 2-night stay is enough to come away calling it restful and genuinely memorable, the kind of place that captures a version of old-world India that's increasingly rare to find. Lake-facing rooms and the historic suites book out fastest, often 2 to 3 months ahead in peak season (October to March). Read our full Taj Lake Palace guide for room categories and insider tips. Which room to book: skip the standard Luxury Rooms, which often face the inner courtyard rather than the lake. A lake-facing room or suite is the entire reason to stay here. For a special occasion, a Historic Suite like Sandhya adds classic interiors and lake-facing chaise lounges on top of the view. Where to eat: four venues on property. Neel Kamal for Rajasthani and royal North Indian dining with live classical music, Bhairo for open-air rooftop European fine dining with night views of the lake, Jharokha for all-day multi-cuisine dining overlooking the water, and Amrit Sagar for vintage wines, rare spirits, and light Asian tapas. 3. Raffles Udaipur 4.7 stars on Google (3,418 reviews) Set on a private island in Udai Sagar Lake, Raffles Udaipur combines grand architecture with a quieter, more contemporary luxury experience. Unlike the palace hotels on Lake Pichola, Raffles feels more like an exclusive resort, with spacious rooms, landscaped gardens, and a peaceful setting away from the city's crowds. Best for: travellers looking for privacy, larger rooms, and a resort-style stay with modern luxury rather than a traditional heritage palace experience. Worth knowing: the property is located around 30 minutes from central Udaipur, so it offers a much calmer atmosphere than the hotels around Lake Pichola. One of its standout features is the boat arrival experience across Udai Sagar Lake, which adds a sense of exclusivity from the moment you check in. Which room to book: a Lake View Room or one of the suites overlooking Udai Sagar Lake is worth the upgrade. The rooms are significantly larger than most luxury hotels in the
