Raj Niwas

We stayed in the 3rd floor room which had a lovely large balcony area overlooking Lake Pichola. This was a great place to relax and enjoy the view especially at dusk and dawn. Note there is not a lift but Jassu the host will carry your bags up for you and prepares a simple but satisfying breakfast of fruit, cereal, tea/coffee, toast & preserves and eggs how you like. Jassu or Mr Jaswant assisted us with everything from restaurant bookings and transport, money changing, transport etc. The level of service he provides is outstanding. The room is huge, super clean and very comfortable. Our bar fridge was not plugged in so I don't know if it was broken or not. No tea & coffee in the room but I asked and it was no problem. Great little find which we absolutely loved. Excellent management Jassu.

The property was a great place to stay with a good care taker. The room was very nice and spacious.

Travel to Old Udaipur in the Raj Niwas. Situated next to one of Lake Pichola’s traditional bathing spots or ghats, and within walking distance of the old town’s major sites (the City Palace is less than a quarter of a mile away), enjoy views of Lake Pichola over a slow breakfast and chay in the open-air rooftop restaurant (4th floor). It’s a small hotel of just three rooms, one on each floor, with the top floor room where I stayed having a private balcony with outside sitting area and a spectacular view (more chay). I was impressed by the attention to detail in this haweli-style boutique hotel: glimmers of gold and jade in the marble floors, Udaipuri miniature paintings throughout, and handmade wood furniture that recalls a different time. You’ll also be in good hands with Jaswant (Jasu) and the rest of the hotel staff, and an engaged owner from one of Udaipur’s prominent Rajput families, all of whom are warm and attentive. All this combined with the modern amenities, AC, free (and stable) wifi, comfortable contemporary bathrooms and showers, all very clean and well maintained. It’s a special place. Highly recommended.