Luxury Accommodation at Udaipur - Rajasthan Royalty Revisited - Travel - Hotels and Lodging

Udaipur, Rajasthan's Lake City, lies at the foothills of the Aravalli Mountains and can be reached after a 12-hour-drive from Jaipur. The city is greener than other parts of Rajasthan because of its numerous lakes and the Banas River that flows near the city. Udaipur was the erstwhile capital of the Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia clan. Vestiges of its royal past can be seen in the many palaces dotting the city.

The more famous of Udaipur hotels cater to the upmarket tourist looking for a taste of royal luxury. There, however, are more modestly priced hotels in Udaipur, which cater to the traveller on a limited budget. The rooms at these hotels are often not air conditioned but cooled using ceiling and table fans. These hotel rooms are clean and modestly furnished and have neatly maintained bathrooms. The no-frills service does not include room service or 24-hours front desk, though most hotels have attached restaurants and dining rooms.

Hotel Ajanta

This hotel has both, air conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. The rooms have running hot and cold water, television and telephones and private balconies. The Hotel staffs arrange camel safaris and sightseeing trips on request. The restaurant offers tasty Rajasthani delicacies for the enjoyment of guests.

Hotel Payal

This hotel with its 28 comfortably furnished rooms offers real value for money. The rooms offer facilities like doctor on call, laundry, safe deposit locker and 24 hours running hot and cold water. The attached restaurant serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

Hotel Fountain

This hotel is just 3 km from the railway station and 20 km from the airport. The guest has a choice of 30 rooms which are clean and comfortably furnished. The have 24 hours running water, 24 hour room service and telephone connectivity. The attached restaurant serves Chinese and North Indian food along with local Rajasthani delicacies.

Hotel Ashish Palace

This hotel is located 3 km from Udaipur's central Chetak circle. The 32 rooms are furnished in Rajasthani style and are very colourful. The attached bathrooms are clean and have 24 hours running hot and cold water. The attached restaurant offers guests a taste of Rajasthani cuisine with delicacies like Gatte ki Sabzi and Papad Shaak on the menu and also available custom recipe on request and should order before 24 hours. The staff is courteous and helpful and arrange for camel safaris and excursions to the surrounding countryside on request. The staff is courteous and helpful and arrange for camel safaris and excursions to the surrounding countryside on request.