Raffles Udaipur

The hotel & grounds are simply stunning, the view incredible - it's worth exploring the beautiful gardens on foot and getting a feel for the vast property. The room was spacious and bright with a balcony and views over the lake. The service is really next level, everyone is very attentive and sweet with it. Nen and the whole butler team looked after us so well, spoiling us with treats for my birthday and looking after my husband when he was unwell. The pool area was always quiet when we used it - the team were quick to bring towels and a cool box with water and other supplies. We had drinks and dinner in the Long Bar - Tamal made one of the best Martinis we've ever had, and his old fashioned is perhaps the 8th wonder of the world. Manesh looked after us by the pool and again in the evening at dinner, going above and beyond with sweet little touches.

One thing to note is that you are a short drive from Lake Pichola, plus a boat ride to the hotel. For us, this was all part of the serenity and the experience was very unique. But you are away from the main action. Depending on what time of year you travel, do be aware of mosquitos as you are on a lake so we found they were quite bitey.

WOW What a hotel! If you're in Udaipur and want to enjoy a little heavenly Oasis, then you must stay at the Raffles! We went for a wedding so that's the main reason for staying there, but wow we were just impressed by everything. The room (spectacular), the food (delicious), the facilities (amazing), the grounds (beautiful). From the moment you are greeted to get on the boat which takes you to the island where the hotel is to the moment of checkout, the experience was amazing. The staff is super friendly and extremely helpful! Highly recommend all those visiting to at least enjoy an evening or two at this palace.

Though maybe not particular to the hotel, but the experience at the salon wasn't amazing. We went for hair/make up/ saree draping. Though I was absolutely pleased with my makeup, the Hair and saree experience were underwhelming. On a separate note, we found some of the food prices a tad bit high (and I'm from NYC), but I guess as expected at a 5 star resort.

Property was beautiful

Rooms are very far away from receptions

excellent hospitality beyond words

Absolutely everything,especially the service Most of all how we were welcomed

Everything. The location, the view, the welcome and the hospitality.

The pricing of the food items it too steep. For one meal for 2 (nothing fancy) the bill comes out to about Rs.5000. This is especially steep when there are no other places to eat around the property