We had no idea until we arrived that this hotel is actually part of a living, breathing palace complex - there's this hotel, another, a palace that's a museum and a palace of the Maharaja of Udaipur. Magic. Words cannot describe the beauty of the buildings or the setting on the banks of Lake Pichola. What is also great is... more

We had high expectations for this hotel for our honeymoon. All of them were dashed. The service was subpar, with staff being extremely rude and unhelpful. You have to call room service at least three times before they get you what you are asking for. It took us an hour just to get a roll of toilet paper. They promise... more

Absolute lovey view . We stayed for 1 day only in a Suite overlooking Lake Palace and Jagmandir . View was breathtaking . Specially in night when lights come up on Lake palce and Jagmandir . Though not modern Hotel but with Royal Touch it was nice We loved there courtsey and smiles throughout our stay . Sun Set Reasutarant... more

We had wuite a good price (RS 7500 due to the season). The pool is amazing (Stars in James Bond Octopussy...) the service is stylish and efficient. The bathrooms in the start to age a little but are still more than decent. Great location (calm and safe) nice view and facilities. more

Travelling around India although an amazing experience can be tough so after an arduous few days on the road we found ourselves in Udaipur and to our great relief the Shiv Niwas Palace. We loved it and found it the perfect place to relax for a few days before we hit the road again. October was a great time to... more

Magnificent hotel Got upgraded to a suite facing the lake,as there were a lack of tourists in december. Service was impeccable with a friendly staff. more

I think the setting and architecture are the best things about this hotel, it is really a white palace in the sky, a little faded around the edges but you'd expect that. Service was good, food was OK, but the beautiful white towers and view over Lake Pichola make this one of my favourite hotels. more

This palace essentially embodied what I envisioned a royal abode would be. Forget the ultra-sleek, clinical details of a nouveau establishment--this is the real thing. The views from my suite were to die for (what a sunset), and the service was hand over foot. The Royal Family even had dinner outside of my room by the pool one night, and... more

this place makes you feel that u staying with the king, food is good and obviuosly expensive.... you in the king's recidence god dammit!! overall a good stay and good location, just within the city palace. the view of the pichola lake is nice and the city palace museum is a must watch.... more