RAFFLES UDAIPUR, Udaipur

Raffles Udaipur offers a 24-hour Raffles Butler service that personalizes each guest's stay, from arranging private boat transfers to organizing cooking classes. The property sits on its own island in Udai Sagar Lake, accessible only by electric boat, and provides a fleet of buggy cars for moving around the 80-acre grounds. Guests have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, a tennis court, and an infinity pool with lake views, plus evening entertainment including live music and Rajasthani dance performances.

The hotel has 137 rooms and suites, each with a view of the lake, garden, or surrounding Aravalli hills. Rooms are spacious, starting at 60 square meters, and include large bathrooms with bathtubs, private balconies, and in some suites a private plunge pool and cabana. The Flamingo Signature Room and Pool Room categories offer direct lake vistas and upgraded butler attention.

Five on-site restaurants serve regional and international cuisine, including Sawai Kitchen for Indian dishes, Raffles Patisserie for all-day dining, and the Long Bar for Pan-Asian food and signature cocktails like the Udaipur Sling. The Writers Bar offers a library-like setting with a collection of books and classic cocktails. Breakfast is served daily with a menu that changes each morning, featuring live counters for avocado toast and fresh juices.

The spa offers Ayurvedic treatments and modern therapies in a dedicated couples suite, plus a steam room, sauna, and hammam. Guests can join daily yoga classes or use the outdoor leisure pool and hot tub. The fitness center has personal trainers available, and spa packages include access to the relaxation area and sun loungers.

Children have a dedicated play area inside an air-conditioned tent with a ball pool, trampoline, video games, and a slide. Outdoor activities include archery, zip-lining, tennis, badminton, and evening storytelling sessions. The hotel organizes cultural experiences such as a morning aarti at the on-site temple, cooking classes with the chef, and guided bird-watching walks around the island.

Setting: Private island on Udai Sagar Lake, accessed by electric boat

Butler: 24/7 Raffles Butler service for every guest

Rooms: 137 lake-view rooms, suites with private plunge pools

Dining: 5 restaurants including Long Bar and Writers Bar

Wellness: Ayurvedic spa, yoga, steam room, sauna

Activities: Archery, zip-line, cooking classes, temple aarti

Family: Kids' club with ball pool, trampoline, video games