The Oberoi Udaivilas occupies extensive gardens on the banks of Lake Pichola, looking towards Udaipur’s palaces and the Aravalli Hills. Domes, courtyards, fountains and long colonnades draw on Mewar architecture, but the scale of the grounds gives the hotel a resort-like sense of space that is unusual so close to the old city.
Accommodation
Rooms and suites use Rajasthani patterns and natural tones, with views over gardens, the lake and palaces. Pool categories are especially appealing in Udaipur’s warmer months, while the Kohinoor Suite adds two bedrooms, separate living and dining areas and a long private pool. The main swimming pool and adults-only spa pool give guests good reason to protect some unscheduled time during a stay.
Dining, wellness and time at the property
Dining includes Suryamahal and its seasonal outdoor counterpart Chandni, plus Mewar by Vineet for contemporary interpretations of regional Indian food. The lakeside setting also supports private dinners with City Palace and Jagmandir illuminated across the water. Asmi by Oberoi offers treatments, yoga and mindfulness, while experiences range from miniature-painting sessions and cooking to guided heritage walks reached by private boat.
Arriving in Udaipur
The lake is central to the experience of the city, so boat transfers and water-based views are worth prioritising where conditions allow. The hotel is especially atmospheric around sunrise and after dark, when the palaces across Lake Pichola are illuminated.
How it fits into a Private Hideaway Escapes itinerary
Udaivilas deserves at least three nights. One day can focus on City Palace and the old city, another on temples, crafts or the surrounding countryside, leaving time to enjoy the hotel rather than treating it as scenery. For many clients it becomes the restorative point in a Rajasthan itinerary after busier stays in Delhi, Agra or Jaipur.
