Lake Pichola Hotel is a small heritage property on the western bank of the lake, outside Chandpole near Hanuman Ghat. The hotel’s own history describes it as beginning as a haveli associated with Maharana Udai Singh in 1559, and it now offers 25 rooms, made up of Deluxe Rooms and Palatial Suites decorated in a Rajput style with views over the lake and the city. It is a good fit for travellers who want a character stay at a moderate price, within reach of the Jagdish Temple and Bagore Ki Haveli, rather than a grand palace or a resort. The restaurants, rooftop terrace and evening entertainment give it a sociable, traditional feel, and the size means service is personal. Compared with the island hotels, it offers old-city life on your doorstep, with ghats, shops and temples a short walk away.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the lake’s western bank near Hanuman Ghat, outside the Chandpole gate. Nearby landmarks include the Jagdish Temple and Bagore Ki Haveli, and the City Palace is a short ride or walk across the old city. The lanes are narrow, so luggage is usually carried the last stretch, and you should ask the hotel to explain the best approach by car. The railway station is about three kilometres away, and the airport is farther out, so allow time for transfers.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel lists 21 Deluxe Rooms and four Palatial Suites, with air conditioning, an in-room safe, WiFi, 24-hour reception and room service. Dining includes the Maharana restaurant serving Continental, Rajasthani, Indian and Chinese dishes, the Chandni rooftop restaurant and the Asha bar. Recreation includes a massage centre, puppet shows, folk music and dance, and a shopping arcade, plus services such as laundry, babysitting and currency exchange.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travellers and small groups who want a traditional atmosphere, a rooftop view and a walkable base at a gentler price than the palace hotels. Families are welcome, but there is no large pool or garden, so children will find fewer facilities than at a resort. Good to know: rooms vary between lake-view and city-view, so ask when booking, and expect some noise from the lanes and from evening entertainment in the busy season.
Why stay here
- ✓25 Rajput-style rooms and suites
- ✓Lake and city views
- ✓Maharana restaurant
- ✓Chandni rooftop restaurant
- ✓Asha bar
- ✓Puppet shows and folk dance
- ✓Massage centre
- ✓24-hour reception and room service
Good questions
Where is Lake Pichola Hotel?+
It is outside Chandpole near Hanuman Ghat on the western bank of the lake, close to the Jagdish Temple and Bagore Ki Haveli.
How many rooms does the hotel have?+
The hotel lists 25 rooms, made up of 21 Deluxe Rooms and four Palatial Suites decorated in a Rajput style.
Does the hotel have a restaurant and entertainment?+
Yes. It has the Maharana restaurant, the Chandni rooftop restaurant, the Asha bar and puppet shows and folk music and dance.
