The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Hotel
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About The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
A Condé Nast Traveller Gold List laureate and perennial fixture on Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotels rankings, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur occupies 30 acres on the western bank of Lake Pichola — a location that has shaped how every event here unfolds against the panorama of Udaipur's City Palace and the Aravalli hills. Opened in 2002 as part of The Oberoi Group's flagship luxury portfolio, the property was designed by architect Nimish Patel to echo the ceremonial grandeur of a Mewar royal palace, with domed pavilions, hand-painted frescoes, and intricate jaali stonework that give the physical space an architectural authority few Indian venues can match.
Intimate Ballrooms and Open-Air Courtyards for Udaipur Events
The Oberoi Udaivilas hosts events across a curated set of indoor and semi-open spaces, each configured for groups up to 110 guests in floating or cocktail format. The Kohinoor Terrace and the surrounding courtyard lawns with lake frontage serve as signature settings for gala dinners and pre-function receptions, offering unobstructed water views as the natural event backdrop. The tented event pavilion accommodates theatre-style and banquet arrangements for corporate meetings and private celebrations alike. Every event floor benefits from the property's dedicated event services team, which manages AV setup, décor coordination, and turnaround time between sessions — ensuring the spatial transition from a formal conference configuration to an evening banquet happens without guest disruption.
Luxury Weddings and Corporate Retreats on Lake Pichola
The Oberoi Udaivilas is sought most actively for two event categories: destination weddings and exclusive corporate retreats. For weddings, the lakeside setting provides a ceremonial backdrop that requires minimal supplemental décor, and the in-house culinary team executes multi-cuisine banquets — from traditional Rajasthani thali spreads to continental and Asian menus — under the oversight of a dedicated wedding planner assigned by the property. For MICE and corporate retreat planners, the hotel offers structured meeting packages with integrated dining, accommodating small boards and leadership off-sites that prioritise privacy over scale. One contextual nuance planners should account for: with a maximum capacity of 110 guests, this property is intentionally exclusive and does not suit large-format conferences or mass wedding guest lists — the intimate scale is a defining characteristic, not a limitation to be worked around.
Recognition That Signals Operational Consistency for Event Planners
Travel + Leisure has placed The Oberoi Udaivilas among the World's Best Hotels across multiple consecutive years, and Condé Nast Traveller's Gold List recognition reflects sustained performance across guest experience metrics — not a single-year distinction. For event planners, these rankings carry a practical signal: the operational standards that earn recurring global recognition — housekeeping precision, F&B execution, pre-arrival coordination — are the same standards applied to every hosted event. The property also holds Forbes Travel Guide recognition, providing an independently audited quality benchmark that holds up to client and stakeholder scrutiny when presenting a venue shortlist.
Planning an Event at This Udaipur Heritage Property via Spalba
The Oberoi Udaivilas is listed and bookable through Spalba, where planners can review verified capacity figures, inspect event space configurations, and submit an RFP directly to the property's events team. Given the limited inventory of dates at a 45-suite hotel operating at high occupancy across peak Rajasthan travel seasons — October through March — early-stage venue holds are strongly advisable. Spalba's platform allows planners to compare this facility against alternative Udaipur properties at similar guest counts before committing to a site visit, which is a practical first step for shortlisting at this tier.
Explore Rooms & Suites
Premier Rooms with Pool View
Matchless comfort with an authentic vibe.
These spacious rooms have been carefully designed for your utmost comfort, with a king-size bed and a marble bathroom with private courtyard views. They feature hand-printed Indian fabrics and a colour palette that harmonises natural tones and Rajasthani vibrancy. But the highlight has to be the cushioned bay window seat with views of our main pool, Mewar style courtyard and lush green lawns.
Premier Rooms with Semi Private Pool
A pool experience beyond compare.
From the latched gate on your private terrace, you can slip into a breathtaking semi-private pool with uninterrupted lake views. Or simply relax on a sun lounger. Inside your room, naturally lit interiors are enhanced with bursts of colour and traditional Indian fabrics. Furnishings include a two poster king size bed, a plush sofa and a wooden writing desk. The marble bathroom also offers lake views.
Experience Dining
Suryamahal and Chandni
Suryamahal is a daytime dining area, serving Western and Indian cuisine under a sky blue, cloud brushed dome.
Chandni is the adjoining alfresco dining terrace with a sweeping view of the City Palace and Lake Pichola. At night, Chandni is a candle-lit mosaic of canopied tables filled with the sweet sound of live, traditional music. Both Suryamahal and Chandni at The Oberoi Udaivilas are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Timings: 0700 Hrs to 2230 Hrs
The Bar
Open from noon until midnight seven days a week, The Bar features traditional archways and domes, naturally lit during the day and glowing in the light of glass lamps after sunset. Here, you can relax with a fine gin, martinis, margaritas, alcoholic coffees, frozen cocktails and soft drinks, beside uninterrupted views of our lush gardens and the lake beyond.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Timings: 1200 Hrs to 0000 Hrs
Experience by the Space
Romance of Udaivilas
The journey begins with long, symmetrical massage strokes delivered with a warm poultice, prepared with Indian herbs and warm therapeutic oil. This is followed by a relaxing facial, then a classic Indian head massage for the scalp, neck and shoulders. The experience concludes with the signature dhara, a warm aromatic blend poured in a stream over the forehead, which stimulates the third eye and promotes a profound sense of oneness and wellbeing.
Duration 3 hours.
Dinner at the Lakeside Pavilion.
Take your time over a specially curated menu, accompanied by live traditional music and folk dance. All complemented by night time views of City Palace and Jagmandir across the lake. And topped off with our sincere service. Perfect for a special occasion for up to twelve guests..
Duration 2 to 4 hours.
Explore Near by Places
Bada Bazaar
The “grand bazaar” is a lively market where street-side stalls and modern showrooms jostle for attention. Excellent souvenirs can be found here, including jewelry, traditional shibori hand-dyed fabrics, camel leather bags, and footwear, and much more, at reasonable rates. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature paintings.
Jagdish Temple
Jagdish Temple was built in 1651 and dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. The temple has an awe-inspiring 79 feet high pagoda adorned with sculptures of dancers, musicians, elephants, and horsemen. It is the city's largest and most resplendent temple.
