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Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, India
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Spectacularly situated on an island in Udaipur’s Lake Pichola, Taj Lake Palace is an indulgent hotel with 360-degree lake views, stretching to the Aravalli hills.

A courtyard with an oversized lily pond takes centre stage, surrounded by the palace with its whitewashed walls, marble floors, and regal guestrooms. An on-demand water taxi brings you to the shore, where you can immerse yourself in the city’s temples, shops, and restaurants. Back at the hotel, dress to impress at rooftop restaurant Bhairo, lounge by the pool, and unwind at the spa with its extensive treatment menu. This is one of India’s most iconic hotels.

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What we love

    • Tranquil location on an island in Udaipur’s Lake Pichola; you’re just a short water taxi from the city sights
    • A sumptuous 18th-century palace that’s been expertly restored - we love the rooms with their opulent decor and rich textiles
    • With three restaurants, a bar, and spoiling wellness facilities, it’ll be hard to tear yourself away
    • Be sure to try one of the many private dining options, either at the property or on its elegant boat
    • Round-the-clock butler service means nothing is too much trouble for the hospitable staff
    • The hotel’s fleet of vintage cars are ready to whisk you around the city. Just ask the concierge
    • All restaurants are only open to hotel-guests, adding to the feeling of exclusivity

Being separated from the city won’t be for everyone but if you’re looking for a peaceful break, this is unbeatable The rooms are smaller than in some of India’s other luxurious hotels, but that’s because the hotel is constrained by the original architecture

The hotel is family-friendly but there aren’t any specific facilities or amenities.

The Taj hotel group launched Paathya, a sustainability programme that strives to eliminate single-use plastics and recycle waste water. They also support a number of community and environmental projects.

Taj Lake Palace is located on an island in the heart of Lake Pichola in Udaipur.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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