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Review: Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

Review: Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

Note8.2/10

Hotel
Taj Lake Palace Udaipur
Country
India
City
Udaipur
Room Type
Historical Suite
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This trip to India was planned somewhat unexpectedly, in order to surprise my parents in New Delhi during their trip.

Here is the 3rd hotel where I stayed, the hotel Taj Lake Palace Udaipur. I’ll let you discover it in pictures since a picture is worth a thousand words!

You can check out this article to know how you can get many free hotel nights in India with Marriott Bonvoy. And if you need advice on visiting this country, check out our guide about India.

Booking at Hotel Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

Hotel Taj Lake Palace, located in Udaipur, is a hotel of the Taj chain. This chain offers hotels around the world such as South Africa, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and many other places.

The group offers a TajInnerCircle loyalty program.

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Annual fee

Primary card$150
Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$80,000
Household$150,000

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xRestaurants
  • 5xGroceries
  • 2xTravel
  • 2xBills & recurring payments
  • 2xGas & EV
  • 1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$778
2nd Year Value$923

Card benefits

Airport lounge access$400
Travel creditsIncluded

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 60 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 31 days
Travel medical (65+)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Trip CancellationUp to $2,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $5,000
Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $1,000
Flight DelayUp to $500
Travel AccidentIncluded

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+2 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 2 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

Location

The Taj Lake Palace Hotel Udaipur is a palace built by the young prince Maharana Singh on Lake Pichola in 1743 also called Jag Niwas, located in Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East.

This palace was the location for the James Bond film « Octopussy ».

65 luxurious rooms and 18 large suites are available, each with a magnificent view.

The restaurant kitchens serve traditional Indian dishes. The hotel offers treatments inspired by Indian heritage.

Everything is put together to spend an unforgettable and romantic stay.

The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Bedroom

I stayed in a historic suite. The decor details are plenty. Marble floors, traditional furnishings, works of art, quality fabrics. Everything has been thought to satisfy the customers visually and to offer comfort.

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Office and Living Room

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Bathroom

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Dressing

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Our overall impression of the Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

My stay at the Hotel Taj Lake Palace Udaipur took me back in time, a welcome break that takes us on a journey through the history of Indian royalty.

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