Heritage Hotels In Udaipur , Hotel Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur , Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace Udaipur , Lake Palace Hotel Udaipur

Fateh Prakash is a royal residence decorated in the traditional styel. Its antique furniture, its Durbar Hall with portraits of the Maharanas of Mewar and its Crystal Gallery have kept the spirit of the palace alive. A stay here gives the guest a taste of the royal lifestyle. All modern amenities have been provided for the convenience of the guest.

Special Features: Trips to nearby places of interest. Fitness center, Squash, billards, talbe tennis, boating riding and a live band.

Facilities available: : 31 rooms, Includes lake facing room & suites.

The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the turquoise waters of the Pichola Lake like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acres of rock. It was initially called Jagniwas after its founder Maharana Jagat Singh I.The Maharana, ruler of Udaipur from 1628 to 1654, Was very friendly with Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his incoporable buildings at Agra.

The successive rulers used this cool haven as their summer resort, holding their regal durbars amonst its columned courtyards, pillared trraces, fountains and gardens. The rooms are decorated with cusped arches, inlaid stones of pink and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors.

For the tourist today, Lake Palace is a refuge from the nose of the city. Apartments like the Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Sajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal all add to romantic setting which is just right for the guest to live like a king.

Special Features: Excursions in and around Udaipur can be organized as well as boat rides.

Facilities available: 84 rooms with attached bathrooms, restaurants, bar, conference hall and a swimming pool.

Rang Niwas Palace is located in the heart of udaipur city. It was built in the late 19th century by Maharana Sajjan Singh to view the sitla mata procession. It was later renovated in the 1930s by Mahrana Fateh Singh and used a a guest house for the rulers of neighbouring states. Built in traditional Rajput syle, Rang Niwas has large, spacious rooms with high cellings and large basthrooms. All bedrooms have individual balconies and overlook a pool.

Special Features: 20 double and 4 single rooms.A restaurant with Indian and continental meals.

Shikarbadi, as the name indicates, ws the hunting lodge of the royal family of Mewar. There are still a lot of reminders here that transport the guest to the days of the colorful past. Set amidst the serene Aravallis, Shikarbadi has its own private lake and a stud farm. The hotel is located in serene surroundings the guest ample opportunity to unwind. The neighboring countryside also invites wildlife lovers to explore the region on foot or horseback.

Special Features: : Riding clay pigeon shooting, boating, jeep and horse sfaris can be arranged, Visits to nearby sites life Sajjangarh Shilpgram, and Rajasmand lake are possible from here.

Facilities available: 25 rooms, tents, 3 restaurants, conference hall, swimming pool.

Shiv Niwas in udaipu is part of the City palace. it is a blend of Mughal decorative art and Rajput military architecture. Situated on a hill, beside the Pichola Lake, the City palace is simply enormous-an assemblage of not one but four separate Places covering some four acres of area and exceeding all other palaces for colossal grandeur. The exterior walls are stark and undecorated but the interior records mewar’s admiration for the Mughal durbars. Extensive use of marble inlay work, paintings and mosaics in geometric and floral patterns, frescoes, colored glass and decorative pavilions and fountains can be found here.

Shiv Niwas was the ancient guest house of the Mewar royalty and today it is one of the most luxurious hotels in udaipur with an abience that takes one back in time to the era of Maharajas and their regal lifestyle. Family portraits, original antique fixtures and furnishings from the house of Mewar give Shiv Niwas a charm of its own. From the balcony of the rooms here, it is possible to enjoy the wonderful view of the Lake Pichola, Lake Palace and Jagmandir.

Special Features: The City Palace Museum, Jagmandir and other parts of the city are within walking distances. Tours can be organized.

Facilities available: 36 rooms including royal suites.