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Udaipur · Rajasthan

Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels

The City Palace Complex, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Suites with Traditional Decor

    Indulge in elegant suites with traditional décor, featuring modern amenities like air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and minibar for a comfortable stay.

  • Relaxation and Recreation

    Unwind at the spa and wellness centre, take a dip in the large outdoor swimming pool, or explore the City Palace Museum located just steps away from the palace.

  • Culinary Delights

    Savour Mughlai, local, and Continental cuisine at Paantya restaurant, or enjoy a variety of beverages at Panera. The Pool Deck offers light snacks, while Palki Khana serves a range of European dishes.

Book now to experience the royal charm of Shiv Niwas Palace!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exceptional location and palace setting

  • Outstanding, attentive staff/service

  • Excellent food and dining options

At the hotel

Popular amenities

93 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Allergy-free room
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Billiards
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Indoor play area
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Squash
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

441 reviews
7/ 10
Historic building in an exquisite location, with stunning views. Beautiful courtyard swimming pool, delicious breakfast & helpful, friendly staff. Fantastic location. Great Negronis!
Louis · couple · 2026-10-18

The guest experience

8.4out of 10
441 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Exceptional location and palace setting
  • Outstanding, attentive staff/service
  • Excellent food and dining options
  • Beautiful pool, terraces and lake/views
  • Strong heritage ambience

Worth knowing — Outdated rooms and bathrooms; need renovation · Perceived poor value for money / overpriced · Maintenance issues and occasional cleanliness concerns · No elevator — stairs required in parts of the property

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Consistently praised: staff described as excellent, caring, attentive and top-notch throughout multiple reviews.

  • Location10.0

    Outstanding location repeatedly highlighted: palace setting, lakeside perch and free access to City Palace make this a major draw.

  • Food and Beverage9.8

    Very well regarded: several guests praise the restaurant, breakfasts and quality of Indian and Western dishes.

  • Amenities9.6

    Strong positives for amenities like the marble pool, terraces and overall palace ambience; some practical drawbacks (no elevator, some worn fixtures).

  • Overall Experience9.5

    Generally very positive: guests enjoy the heritage setting, views, pool and warm service, though some negative points (rooms, value) temper the experience for a minority.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

82% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.4441 reviews
  • Exquisite heritage building, in unparalleled location, dated rooms but priced appropriately.

    7/10

    Louis · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Historic building in an exquisite location, with stunning views. Beautiful courtyard swimming pool, delicious breakfast & helpful, friendly staff. Fantastic location. Great Negronis!”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Arun · family with children · 2026-09-10

    “Heritage”

  • Stay as a guest in the maharagas palace and see history around you.

    9/10

    Mark · family with children · 2026-09-09

    “Beautiful location, stunning views, amazing location, living in a palace, and drinking a Martini, shaken, not stured.”

  • Could be way better.

    7/10

    Paresh · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “Classic elegance.”

  • A Real Palace, Not Just a Hotel

    10/10

    Yossi · solo traveller · 2026-08-28

    “Not just a hotel but three a real palace on Lake Pichola, steeped in centuries of history, highly recommended.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Sophie · solo traveller · 2026-08-25

    “Magnifique”

  • Séjour très reposant, central, calme, belle vue

    9/10

    bobo · family with children · 2026-08-12

    “L’emplacement, le lieu patrimonial, la qualité du service, la qualité des repas, les voiturettes qui amènent aux portes du palais”

  • Good but overpriced stay

    8/10

    Pelisson · couple · 2026-08-06

    “The amazing location, the fact that it was James Bond’s hotel in Octopussy, the food (great Indian and Western food).”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Aswath · solo traveller · 2026-08-03

    “Location. Experiencing a piece of heritage. Food was great. Staff were well accomodating.”

  • Wonderful - stay in a palace

    10/10

    Alexander · couple · 2026-08-02

    “The best service What a swimming pool and location”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Rajesh · couple · 2026-07-14

    “It’s a real palace with feeling of. a royal life , being part of Udaipur city palace giving free access to city palace”

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