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Hotel Lake Palace is a five star deluxe heritage
hotel in Udaipur. This hotel is a white Marble
Palace situated in the middle of the lake and it
seems to float miraculously on the waters of the
Pichola Lake. This hotel covers an area of about 4
acres including beautiful trees and gardens. This
250 year old Palace offers guests a unique blend of
serenity and opulence. Lake Palace, originally known
as Jag Niwas, was built in 1754 by Maharana Jagat
Singh II. This palace was the summer residence of
the rulers of Mewar. This palace was converted into
one of the most romantic hotels in the world, by
Maharana Bhagat Singh in 1963. He realized that the
Maharajas were in the twilight of their glory and
should quickly seek alternatives to preserve their
heritage. Its reconstruction was started in 1959. In
1963, the Lake Palace opened its doors to its
guests. In 1971, the Taj took over the hotel Lake
Palace and added 75 luxurious rooms. Today, this
pleasure palace is a luxury hotel like none other in
the world. This hotel provides the pleasures of a
long gone age of princes. The sitting room is
distinguished by original paintings, brocade
paneling and exquisite ivory inlaid chair. In this
hotel, one could arrive by boat.
Rooms:
There are 72 air-conditioned rooms and 13 suites in
the Hotel Lake Palace. The ambience of suites is to be
savored slowly, lingeringly, in order to fully absorb
its majesty. All the rooms and suites have various
facilities like Telephone, Television, Channel Music,
Hair Dryer, Electronic Safe, Tea and Coffee Maker and
attached bathroom with hot and cold running water.
Restaurant:
The Neel
Kamal restaurant facing the lily pond, serves Indian
and Continental cuisine. The dining at the Jharokha
Restaurant or the twenty-four-hour lakeside café at
the Hotel Lake Palace, is a spectacular experience.
The lake in the background provides the most perfect
backdrop for a romantic breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The cuisines are epicurean treats, that adds to the
art of fine living. The Amrit Sagar bar, decorated
with intricate glass mosaic work on the walls and
ceiling offers variety of drinks, wines and liquors.
Facilities:
24
hours Room Service, Copier or Facsimile Facilities,
Swimming pool, Secretarial Services, Mini Gym,
Laundry, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Currency Exchange,
Shopping Arcade, Safe Deposit Lockers, Doctor on Call
and Baby Sitting are the various facilities which are
offered by the Hotel Lake Palace.
Location:
Hotel Lake Palace is located about 3 kms. away from
the Udaipur railway station and 24 km. from the
airport. This hotel is located about 1 km. away from
the city centre.
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