In an ornate complex facing Lake Pichola, this upscale hotel is less than a kilometer from the NH50 and 2 km from City Palace.

The polished rooms are elegantly decorated, and include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms have balconies with lake views. Suites add butler service and separate living rooms. Room service is available.

There's a refined international restaurant with a walk-in wine cellar and a terrace, and a chic open-air Indian eatery with lake views, as well as a cosy bar with a fireplace and nightly live Rajasthani folk music. Other amenities include a luxe spa, an outdoor pool and a gym.