Jagat Niwas Palace is a heritage haveli on Lal Ghat, the lane of old-city hotels that sits right on Lake Pichola. The property listing says it was built around 1700 and that it is a member of Heritage Hotels of India, with a 9.0 guest rating from 99 reviews. It is the best choice for travellers who want to walk to everything: the lake is a one-minute walk, Bagore Ki Haveli and the Jagdish Temple are five minutes and the City Palace is eight. The rooms range from standard and haveli rooms to lake-facing heritage rooms and suites, and a rooftop terrace and restaurant give views over the water. It is a mid-range pick with more character than most hotels at its price.
Location and getting around
The address is 23-25 Lal Ghat, Udaipur 313001, and everything in the old city is close. On the property listing, the lake is one minute away, Gangaur Ghat, Bagore Ki Haveli and the Jagdish Temple are five minutes, and the City Palace eight minutes on foot. Udaipur City station is an 11-minute drive and the airport about 38 minutes, with a paid airport shuttle listed.
Rooms
The booking page shows Standard Rooms, Haveli Rooms, Heritage Lake Facing Rooms and Jagat Suites, with lake-facing and non-lake-facing options. All have air conditioning, an in-room safe, a TV and a rainfall shower. Lake-facing rooms are worth the extra cost, since the view is the point of staying here. Lanes are narrow, so expect some noise from the street and festival music in the evening.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travellers and first-timers who want a central, atmospheric base and plan to walk. It is less suited to travellers with limited mobility, although the booking page shows an elevator and some wheelchair-accessible features that may have limitations. Families with older children do well here.
Good to know
The hotel has a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, a bar, a rooftop terrace, a library and bike rentals. A buffet breakfast, from 7 am to 10 am, is available for a fee. Free WiFi is listed. Parking is offsite, so a car is not convenient in the lanes. Around Diwali the ghat is lively with lamps and fireworks, so ask for a quieter room if you want an early night.
Why stay here
- ✓Heritage haveli built around 1700
- ✓Lake-facing rooms
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Walk to City Palace and Jagdish Temple
Good questions
Where is Jagat Niwas Palace in Udaipur?+
At 23-25 Lal Ghat in the old city, one minute from Lake Pichola. Bagore Ki Haveli and the Jagdish Temple are about five minutes on foot.
Does Jagat Niwas Palace have lake-view rooms?+
Yes, the booking page includes Heritage Lake Facing Rooms and a Jagat Suite with a lake view. Non-lake rooms are cheaper but lack the view.
Is breakfast included at Jagat Niwas Palace?+
A buffet breakfast, 7 am to 10 am, is available for a fee, so check your rate. The hotel also has a restaurant and a rooftop terrace.
