Raj Niwas – A Favorite for Families in Udaipur

Raj Niwas offers three suites: the Queen Suite on the second floor, the King Suite on the third floor with a private balcony overlooking Lake Pichola, and a third room on the first floor. Each suite includes traditional glass inlay work, Udaipuri miniature paintings, and handmade wood furniture. The top-floor King Suite provides a separate sitting area on its 30-square-foot private terrace, with direct views of the lake and Lal Ghat.

Breakfast is served on the fourth-floor rooftop terrace, offering a panoramic view of Lake Pichola and the City Palace. The menu includes continental, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian options, with local specialities such as parathas and masala chai. For other meals, guests can order from the multi-cuisine restaurant serving European, Chinese, and Indian dishes, or walk across the street to Rainbow Cafe.

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, private check-in and check-out, and a tour desk that assists with local excursions and sunset cruises on Lake Pichola. Airport shuttle services are available for pickup and drop-off from Maharana Pratap Airport, 36 km away. Additional facilities include dry cleaning, laundry, ironing service, and a car hire desk for exploring Udaipur.

Raj Niwas sits on Lal Ghat, a traditional bathing ghat on Lake Pichola, within a five-minute walk of Jagdish Temple and Bagore ki Haveli. The City Palace of Udaipur is 400 meters away, and Hanuman Ghat is directly opposite the hotel. The building is located in a pedestrian-only lane where no horns are allowed, ensuring a quiet atmosphere after tourist hours.

The hotel is a converted haveli with heritage-style architecture, featuring marble floors inlaid with gold and jade highlights, and old lamps and Rajasthani handicrafts throughout. The owner belongs to a prominent Rajput family, and the caretaker Jassu provides personal attention, from carrying luggage up three flights of stairs to making packed breakfasts for early departures. Payment is accepted in cash only; no credit cards are processed on-site.

Rooms: 3 suites, one with a private lake-view terrace

Dining: Rooftop breakfast with lake panorama

Service: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, airport shuttle

Location: Lal Ghat, 5 min walk to City Palace

Unique: Traditional glass inlay work & Rajasthani handicrafts

Policy: Cash-only payment, no elevator