At a Glance
Ornate details add authenticity to this chic property with stunning views.
Indagare Loves
- The air-conditioned tented spa
- Sitting in the open-air Sheesh Mahal restaurant and looking out onto the lake
- Good value
Review
This 80-room lakeside property, opened in 2009, feels sleek and modern, though the rich in-room color palette and furnishings serves as a nod to the city’s regal past. There are two main courtyards, one along the perimeter of the hotel featuring manicured topiaries and waterways, and another interior courtyard that serves as the stage for nightly dance performances. Rooms, though smaller than those at the Oberoi Udaivilas, still pack in plenty of artifacts, miniature paintings, and of course high-tech amenities (flat screens, iPad and iPod docks, Bose surround system). And the property’s entirely tented 10,000-square spa is also a big draw. Even if you don’t stay, the lakefront Sheesh Mahal restaurant should not be missed.
Who Should Stay
Those looking for a value option that still maintains a sense of place
Written by Tanvi Chheda