Hotel Swaroop Vilas (Udaipur, India)

Elegant courtyards, ornate interiors and lush gardens join forces at Swaroop Vilas in Udaipur. This heritage boutique hotel showcases exquisite architecture at palatial premises opposite Swaroop Sagar Lake. Perks include an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop terrace bar offering lake views. With traditional Rajasthani décor, the air-conditioned rooms are characterised by tiled floors, plush upholstery, vintage furnishings and bay windows with seating. En-suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs also feature. Upgrade rooms add features like canopied beds and private balconies facing the lake. Conveniences include a 24-hour reception, poolside terrace, sunloungers, event space, Wi-Fi access and free parking. The on-site Bliss Ayurveda Spa offers massages and a sauna. A breakfast buffet is served daily. The on-site restaurants specialise in Rajasthani cuisine. Guests can dine under the stars on the rooftop or have lunch by the pool. There’s room service, too. Swaroop Vilas lies about one kilometre from the art-filled Bagore Ki Haveli Museum. The City Palace is roughly ten minutes’ drive away.