The Leela Palace in Udaipur &nbspis done up in classically extravagant style &mdash true to both the region&rsquos royal heritage as well as Leela Hotels&rsquo own fondness for the grandiose. It&rsquos situated on the banks of Lake Pichola (where else), with all rooms, suites and the pool overlooking the lake. Visitors can choose to arrive in a pretty boat from a private jetty or in a luxury car. The accommodation features all modcons and, naturally, there&rsquos also a well-equipped gym, lounges, restaurants, butler service, heated pool, jacuzzi and so on. Is it even grander, even more luxurious, than the Oberoi&rsquos Udaivilas or Taj&rsquos Lake Palace, both hard acts to follow Go find out for yourself.

The information

Where 45min from Udaipur airport
Tariff from Rs 20,000 (approx)
Contact www.theleela.com