Rajasthan Best Hotels Map: Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer

Handpicked for you are some of the best hotels in Rajasthan that stand for exemplary excellence, style, elegance, hospitality and warmth. From Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur to Jaisalmer Marriott Resort and Spa, these luxury hotels give you an insight into Rajasthan’s alluring culture and heritage. Read on…

Best Hotels in Udaipur

1. The Leela Palace Udaipur

Live like royalty! This is what you get at this super-luxury hotel in Udaipur. You are picked up in a BMW and given an indulgent welcome, with rose petals showered upon you against the backdrop of Rajasthani folk music. The hotel is home to 72 grand heritage rooms designed in royal tones of red and gold, offering panoramic vistas of Lake Pichola. Hop onto the evening cruise for astounding views of the sunset, accompanied by some lip-smacking finger snacks. Do make some time for their spa, which guests claim is an out-of-the-world experience. Besides this, thoughtful gestures like celebrating your checkout with a farewell cake, or capturing a picture of your arrival in a memento make The Leela Palace a unique stay experience.

Location: Lake Pichola, P. O. Box No. 125

Tariff: INR 68,600 per night*

Nearest Airport: 25 km/ 45 minutes

Nearest Railway Station: 5 km/15 minutes

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2. Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

Located right in the middle of the Lake Pichola, Taj Lake Palace is ranked among the most romantic hotels in the world. Its enviable location offers incredible lake views, especially on moonlit nights, from each of its 66 luxurious rooms and 17 grand suites. Their check-in process is a captivating experience where you are picked up in a luxurious boat and later escorted by guards under a sequinned, embroidered umbrella. Continue being pampered at their royal boat spa, which guests can’t stop raving about, and then yourself loose on a gastronomical journey at the elegant restaurants open only to residents, where some unbelievably tasty authentic Rajasthani fare is whipped up daily. Evenings can be spent mesmerised in traditional folk songs and dances specially performed for you by veteran local artists.

Location: Post Box No. 5, Lake Pichola

• INR 42,500 per night*

Nearest Airport: 23 km

Nearest Railway Station: 3 km

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Best Hotels in Jaipur

1. Rambagh Palace

Erstwhile residence of Maharaja of Jaipur, and later taken over by Taj, Rambagh Palace has retained the structure’s past glory and splendour in a way that all 78 grand rooms are designed to showcase the best of Rajasthan’s royal heritage. Relish a royal feast at the Suvarna Mahal—the former ballroom of the Maharaja, or simply relax at their spa that specialises in ancient Indian therapies. The palace is surrounded by a beautifully manicured garden, best suited for romantic walks—look out for the peacocks that may just fly in to keep you company! One aspect that stands out at this luxury hotel in Jaipur is the warm-hearted staff whose sole motive is to pamper you, especially during birthdays or anniversaries. Be prepared to be showered with flower bouquets and goodies.    

Location: Bhawani Singh Road, Rambagh Circle

Tariff: INR 62,500 per night*

Nearest Airport: 9 km

Nearest Railway Station: 9 km

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2. The Raj Palace Hotel

Built in 1727, the Raj Palace still manages to hold you spell-bound with its impressive architecture and design. Tall ceilings, huge crystal chandeliers and artefacts originally used by the Maharajas are the highlights of this hotel. Their Palace Suites are embodiments of luxury beyond imagination. While the Durbar Mahal Suite was actually the sleeping chamber of the Maharaja, and has rich painted gold-leaf walls and furniture in gold and silver, the Jhanki Mahal Suite is a complete apartment with a private rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view, swimming pool and a private spa. Do opt for their Royal Private Dining where you will savour food fit for royalty.  

Location: Zorawer Singh Gate, Amer Road

Tariff: INR 71,690 per night*

Nearest Airport: 13 km

Nearest Railway Station: 8 km

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Best Hotels in Jaisalmer

1. Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

If you want to find heaven in the middle of the vast Thar Desert, Suryagarh, Jaisalmer is the place for you. You are escorted in an open jeep with attendants carrying the blazing orange Suryagarh flags. As you reach the hotel, you will find a huge cavalcade waiting for you—complete with majestically decorated camels and traditionally dressed people beating drums and playing folk music, making you feel like a king or a queen returning from a victorious war. All the 72 rooms are well-appointed, giving you an insight into the stately life that the Maharajas led. What takes the cake is the private dinner at their outdoor garden, where you walk through a stream of rose petals to reach an amazing garden lit up with numerous candles. You settle down in your silk tent under the twinkling sky only to be serenaded by soulful Rajasthani music. Then amid fireworks, the chefs walk up to you in a procession with some of the most divine cuisines. Definitely a must-visit-once-in-a-lifetime destination.

Location: Kahala Phata, Sam Road

Tariff: INR 5,000 per night*

Nearest Airport: 285 km

Nearest Railway Station: 16 km

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2. Jaisalmer Marriott Resort and Spa

Overlooking the Jaisalmer Fort, this luxury palace hotel in Jaisalmer offers fascinating views from each of its 135 elegantly designed rooms. Its close proximity to tourist attractions like Patwon ki Haveli, Lake Gadisar and Bara Baag gives it an additional edge. You will be amazed at the ease with which the chefs whip up local as well as international dishes here, especially Kosher and Asian breakfast options. Do try their rooftop lounge, where you can savour some delicious grills while admiring the bewitching beauty of the fort.  

Location: Jaisalmer-Sam-Dhanana Road, Police Line

Tariff: INR 12,000 per night*

Nearest Airport: 15 km

Nearest Railway Station: 4 km

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