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’.
ABOUT THE LEELA PALACE UDAIPUR
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts – Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2024 – #3 World’s Best Hotel Brand.
• The Leela Palace Udaipur, a jewel on the bank of the majestic Lake Pichola, exemplifies Rajasthani palace architecture and evokes the splendour of Udaipur’s rich and royal heritage. Its unparalleled grandeur is an ode to the Land of the Mewars using traditional artisanal crafts and exquisite embellishments that are inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Be enchanted even before you arrive with a delightful boat transfer and a welcome befitting the royal with a rose petal shower as you walk into the palace. Indulge in a lifestyle that’s truly worthy of royalty while staying in the lavishly appointed lake facing abode with palatial interiors while your personally assigned butler will take care of every need, as a part of The Leela Palace Service.
Synonymous with indulgence and opulence, bespoke experiences encompassing culture, cuisine, wellness traditions, art, architecture and local experiences are uniquely crafted for a truly remarkable stay.
• Awarded as Favourite Leisure Hotel in India, Condé Nast Traveler India Readers’ Travel Awards, 2021; The World’s Best Hotel by Travel + Leisure USA 2019 and India’s Best Resort in 2020 and Luxury Hotel of the Year, Outlook Traveller Hospitality Awards 2023.
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
Dining
• Indulge in authentic Indian flavours to their authentic best in al fresco settings at Sheesh Mahal, caressed by the cool breeze from the lake and magical charms of the city views. The evening glow of candles in various hues further adds a resplendent touch of a bygone era.
• Savour familiar flavours from around the world at ‘The Dining Room’ and take your pick from the restaurant’s walk-in wine cellar. The elegant interiors are planned such that they mirror the serenity of the city and lake just beyond. For those looking for a guilt free indulgence, the Aujasya by The Leela menu offers a range of wholesome and well-balanced dishes. This menu is specially curated to achieve the right balance between health needs and gastronomic expectations by focusing on millets, lean proteins, low-fat dairy and whole grains.
• Unwind and initiate conversations at The Library Bar, an intimate lounge that’s filled with alluring artworks and covetable artefacts. The bar is stocked with the finest whiskies, liquors and vintage wines from across the globe.
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
Awarded as Favourite Spa in an Indian Hotel, Condé Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel Awards 2022, 2021 and 2020, The Spa at The Leela Palace Udaipur is a serene getaway to wellness and relaxation. Situated in a tranquil setting with picturesque views of Lake Pichola, the tented spa has eight luxury tents with a yoga and meditation tent as well as therapy suites with private pools. Each bespoke treatment tent boasts of opulent Tekri work inside the canopy and is luxuriously adorned with linens and silk. The Spa offers exclusive packages which include thoughtfully crafted wellness programmes, yoga and meditation sessions, traditional temple rituals, healthy spa cuisine for a soulful experience. Rejuvenate your senses as you dive into a holistic experience that recharges the body, mind and soul.
Also explore a collection of authentic and holistic experiences with Aujasya by The Leela offerings which include wholesome menus, and an online wellness platform that extends guided meditation, sound healing and yoga practices.
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.
Health & Safety (1808 of 6000)
Suraksha by The Leela : In partnership with Bureau Veritas
« Suraksha by The Leela » reiterates our commitment towards the safety and wellbeing of our guests and associates. This comprehensive program builds on The Leela’s rigorous cleaning protocol and is aimed at elevating sanitisation, hygiene, and safety procedures to deliver a safe environment for guests and associates and ensure safety across all our hotels.
For the last three decades, the brand has come to be known for delivering an uncompromising level of personalized services with the true graciousness of Indian hospitality. SURAKSHA is grounded in genuine care and is backed by unobtrusive technology so guests have trust and confidence as they begin to travel again and continue to experience the renowned Leela service.
Sustainability
• The Leela has been on a journey to enhance its efforts towards sustainability. ‘Aujasya by The Leela’ in-house water bottling plants have been commissioned at the hotels, replacing single-use plastic bottles.
• The brand’s signature fragrance and range of bath amenities, Tishya by The Leela products are 100% vegan, paraben free, SLS free, made with natural floral extracts and comes in 100% recyclable packaging.
• Environment-friendly boats have been introduced at The Leela Palace Udaipur. Equipped with the latest green technologies, the boats will help reduce the hotel’s ecological footprint. As part of its commitment to the community and social impact, The Leela has partnered with Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) to sponsor 11 Bal Mitra Gram™ (BMG™) or Child Friendly Villages.
Extra Notable Features
• Butler Service
• Vitality by The Leela
• Ceremonial Rituals
• Temple Rituals
• Historic Art Walk
• Boat Rides
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2024
• The Leela Palace Udaipur- Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2024 – #65 in the World
2023
• Featured among 100 Best Hotels in the World and among 5 Favourite Resorts in India, Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2023
• ULTRAs – Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards – Best Hotel in Middle East and India
• Hospitality Horizon Top 50 Hotel Awards 2023 – Top 5 Luxury Resorts in India
• Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 – #2 Hotel in India
• La Liste Awards 2023 – Top 10 Indian Hotels
• Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2023 – Top 5 Favourite Resorts in India and 100 Best Hotels in the World
Spa
• Favourite Spa in an Indian Hotel, Condé Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel Awards 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020
• Favourite Indian Hotel for Design (Runner Up), Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2023
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