The Art of Timeless Hospitality at Raffles Udaipur

Extending across the water, Raffles Lakeshore is a contemporary complement to the island retreat. Together, they form one destination—one steeped in heritage on the island, the other offering modern living and panoramic lakefront moments along the shore. Arrivals gather at The  Great Hall, a light-filled space where frescoes, chandeliers and lake views set a graceful tone for the stay.

The hotel features 137 rooms and suites—101 on the private island and 36 along the lakeshore. Each Lakeshore room is designed as a calm retreat, opening to sweeping views of Udai Sagar Lake and bringing the outdoors in. At the heart of the Raffles experience are the Raffles Butlers, custodians of the brand’s legacy and living embodiments of gracious service. Trained in the art of anticipation, they transform quiet gestures into lasting memories—whether arranging a lakeside breakfast at sunrise or curating a bespoke wellness ritual at twilight.

Culinary artistry unfolds across ten distinctive dining and bar experiences—six on the island and four at the lakeshore. On the island, Sawai Kitchen revives regal Indian recipes, the Writers Bar celebrates literary reverie, the Long Bar honours spirited traditions, and the Patisserie presents delicate indulgences. At the lakeshore, The Trellis Room is an ode to Indian regional cuisine—beloved dishes reimagined with contemporary finesse, served within elegant interiors or beneath open skies. Belvedere, poised above the water, captures golden sunsets with craft cocktails and a relaxed rhythm of connection.

Wellness finds new expression at the Raffles Spa, where transformative therapies and the Alchemy Bar inspire dialogue with self and nature. Five gardens and meandering trails invite unhurried exploration, with seasonal sightings of migratory birds and butterflies creating moments of quiet wonder. Two distinct pool experiences await: the infinity pool at the lakeshore, appearing to merge with the lake beyond, and the island’s open-air pool, lined with private cabanas beneath wide skies.

Whether for leisure, discovery, wellness or celebration, Raffles Udaipur is envisioned as a destination of many dimensions. The island’s timeless heritage and the lakeshore’s contemporary rhythm come together as one world—where service is an art, nature and architecture converse in harmony, and every moment becomes memory.

Reflecting on this vision, Rajesh Namby, General Manager, Raffles Udaipur, shares: “Raffles Udaipur is not defined by a single experience but by the way each element—heritage, nature, contemporary design and gracious service—flows together in harmony. We see ourselves as custodians of timeless hospitality, where every guest finds their own rhythm, whether in moments of quietude or celebration.”

For those who seek not merely a stay but a journey shaped by meaning, connection and timelessness, Raffles awaits.