The Leela Palace Udaipur India
The Leela Palace Udaipur
The Leela Palace Udaipur, Lake Pichola, PO Box 125, Udaipur 313001 India
www.theleela.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts
Date of Creation
12th April 2009
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Nishant Agarwal
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Deluxe
HOTEL The Leela Palace Udaipur
History & Story
The Leela Palace Udaipur, a stunning modern-day palace inspired by the magic and grandeur of Udaipur’s past, is located on the banks of Lake Pichola and offers a spectacular view of the tranquil lake, the historic City Palace and the majestic Aravali mountains. The elegant and contemporary interiors of each of the 72 spacious rooms and 8 lavish suites are embellished with traditional art and artisan crafts inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. With a lake facing pool, spa and an array of dining options, the palace provides a fairy tale setting for a royal Mewar experience. A 16th century city in the heart of Rajasthan, the enchanting city of Udaipur is regal in historic splendour and immensely rich in heritage, myths, legends, culture and leisure adventure. Also known as ‘The City of Lakes’, ‘The City of Romance’ and ‘Venice of the East’.
Date Renewal
Architecture designer – Mr. Bill Bensley, Interior designer – Mr. Jeffery Wilkes
Main Strengths, Special Touch
sUraksha by The Leela: All our eligible associates across the brand have been vaccinated and continue to follow enhanced hygiene and safety protocols under sUraksha by The Leela in partnership with Bureau Veritas.
The Leela Palace Service is a unique and signature service where every guest experience is personally curated by the Butlers assigned to guests as a single point of contact before, during, and after their stay.
Destination Dining: Personalized curated innovative experiences across the Palace. The Destination Dining can be arranged at various venues. From exquisite décor comprising fresh flowers, mellow lighting, and scented candles to live musicians, to a carefully crafted menu with cuisines of one’s choice, everything is individualized.
Location
- Local colourful markets in the city
- Site seeing monuments
- Distance from Maharana Pratap International Airport – 28 kms / 18 miles. Travel Time – 45 mins
- Distance from Udaipur Railway Station – 8 kms / 5 miles. Travel Time – 25 mins
- Temples
Key sites/activities in the area
- Art walk around the hotel explaining the heritage, including a boat ride
- Sunset boat cruise
- City Palace
- Vintage car museum
- Sajjan Garh (monsoon Palace sun set point)
- Jagdish/Nathwara temples
Fun Facts
- Udaipur is at its best from October to March and best time to visit
- People in the city are very friendly
- Handicraft, silver and textiles is what you need to look for in local shopping arcades
Children’s Corner
Children’s play room
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
- Number of suites : 8
- Number of Luxury rooms : 72
- Number of rooms, (keys) in all : 80
Restaurants & Bars
The Dining Room: A walk-in wine cellar, laid-back view of the lake, and an unending array of international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sheesh Mahal: Dine like the royals at one of the best fine dining restaurants in Udaipur. Our specialty Indian restaurant Sheesh Mahal serves you an array of traditional Indian dishes.
Sheesh Mahal is a two-level, open-air fine-dining Indian restaurant, overlooking the lake. Sheesh Mahal mirrors the true essence of the kitchens of India and elevates fine dining to another level.
Library Bar: Walk into this intimate lounge designed like a luxurious den, complete with dark wood paneling, fireplaces, fine art, books and collectible artifacts for guests.
Wellness
The SPA body treatments combine the best of ancient and modern techniques to release tension and leave you feeling deeply relaxed and rebalanced. Experience the physical and emotional therapeutic benefits of these advance body treatments which are tailored to your specific needs.
Our Ayurvedic Abhyanga treatment starts with a luxurious foot ritual and consultation to establish your Dosha type. A refreshing facial cleansing follows to restore and uplift the delicate facial skin. Then, Dosha specific Ayurvedic oils unite with long, soothing symmetrical techniques of Abhyanga massage to totally rejuvenate and restore natural balance, increasing vitality and enhancing wellbeing. The ritual is completed with a Shirodhara treatment.
Extra Notable Features
Butler Service
Vitality by The Leela
Ceremonial Rituals
Temple Rituals
Historic Art Walk
Boat Rides
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2021
Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels (in the world) for 2021
Travel & Leisure Listed Top 100 hotels in the world – Listed number 32
Travel and Leisure Top 5 resorts in India
World Travel Awards – India’s Leading Wedding Venue 2021
World Travel Awards – Rajasthan’s Leading Palace Hotel 2021
2020
Conde Nast Traveler – Readers Travel Awards-2020, Favorite Spa in an India Hotel
Travel + Leisure India Readers- India’s Best Hotel Group, The Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts
Top Hotel Brand in the World for The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020
No.1 Resort Hotel in India –The Leela Palace Udaipur by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020
World Travel Awards – India’s Leading Wedding Venue
Number of employees
293