Design
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
Manuscript-Jhilwara Haveli
“Minimalist haveli retreat”
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
“Contemporary foothill resort”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
The whole area
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Floating marble hideaway”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
“Contemporary foothill resort”
Manuscript-Jhilwara Haveli
“Minimalist haveli retreat”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Floating marble hideaway”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
Design Resort
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
“Contemporary foothill resort”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
Editorial mentions
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Floating marble hideaway”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
“Contemporary foothill resort”
Manuscript-Jhilwara Haveli
“Minimalist haveli retreat”
Resort
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
“Contemporary foothill resort”
Secluded
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Floating marble hideaway”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
“Contemporary foothill resort”
$$$$ Medalled
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Floating marble hideaway”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
Michelin Keys
Quiet Secluded Medalled
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Floating marble hideaway”
The Oberoi Udaivilas
“Lakeside Mewari citadel”
The Leela Palace Udaipur
“Regal lakeside showpiece”
RAAS Devigarh
“Minimalist fortress perch”
Raffles Udaipur
“Private island keep”
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Manuscript-Jhilwara HaveliOpen-air rooftop swimming pool with views of the City Palace complexDesignHeritageLocal$$R
RAAS DevigarhHeated black-granite outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Aravalli hillsDesignHeritageLuxe$$$$ Raffles UdaipurTemperature-controlled outdoor leisure swimming pool set against the hills, lakeshore infinity pool, and private plunge pools in select suites.LuxeResortDesign$$$$T
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, UdaipurOutdoor swimming pool and separate kids' pool overlooking the Aravalli hills.DesignWellnessResort$$$ Taj Lake Palace, UdaipurOutdoor heated swimming pool surrounded by marble decks, soaking pool aboard the J Wellness Circle Spa BoatLuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ The Leela Palace UdaipurTemperature-controlled outdoor infinity-edge pool on the lake terrace; private plunge pools in select suites and villasDesignLuxeLocal$$$$ The Oberoi UdaivilasMain outdoor central pool rimmed with black-granite and white-marble steps, long semi-private moat pool accessed directly from premier ground-floor rooms, and private 20-to-32-foot outdoor infinity pools in luxury suites.LuxeDesignResort$$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.