Udaipur, IndiaKodiyat
Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur
Contemporary foothill resort
Kodiyat Udaipur, India
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
TajContemporary foothill resort
Twenty-seven foothill acres swap traditional lakefront opulence for modern tented living and open mountain views below the Aravallis.
What it’s good at
Notable
Open-air Ayurvedic massage pavilions alongside squash, tennis, and badminton courts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This is the other end of the stylistic spectrum: clean-lined, ultra-modern, high-tech, and surrounded not by water but by forested hillsides and the mountains of the Aravali Ranges.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Kodiyat Forest surrounds the grounds with rugged mountain scenery, while central Udaipur sits a short drive away.
The rooms
Luxury tents feature private gardens and skylit showers, while standalone cottages look across the grounds from veranda swings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved outdoor pool is surrounded by palms and gazebos, looking out over the rugged Aravalli foothills.
The spa
Nine treatment rooms host Ayurvedic rituals and aromatherapy, with massage tables oriented toward the mountain ridges.
The gym and baths
Cardio machines face garden greenery through picture windows, and private suites open onto sunken stone baths.
Odeypore Lounge Bar
High timber ceilings rise over a dark marble counter, and floor-to-ceiling windows look straight out at the pool.
At the table
Terrace tables sit beneath geometric lanterns at dusk, and the indoor restaurant looks onto an open show kitchen.
How it began
Designer Padmini Pandey drew on Mewar equestrian traditions to create a rugged, modern alternative to Udaipur's floating marble palaces.
Udaipur
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.