Fodor's Expert Review Fateh Prakash
City Palace Complex, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001, India
Part of the haughty City Palace complex, this 19th-century retreat on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola looks across the water at the Lake Palace, and oozes stateliness and history—royal portraits, antiques, chandeliers, ornate ceilings, and an abundance of crinkled-edged arches set the tone. The standard rooms are spacious, with marble floors, furnished with silks and period furniture; some have window seats and great views. The dining spaces of this hotel are equally memorable—you can opt for lake garden breakfasts or a sunset terrace tea. The royal family of Udaipur, the erstwhile maharanas of Mewar, headed by Arvind Singh Mewar, runs Historic Retreat Hotels which operates their palace-converted hotels, and this is one of their prettiest properties.
PROS
- well located and close to city sights
- regal address
- spacious rooms
CONS
- service, though warm, can be spotty
- expensive
- book in advance for high travel season
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast