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Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur

★★★★★
📍 The Palace Complex, Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India
A Mewar Palace Retreat Above Lake Pichola
Price range19,385 – 69,246 INR
Room size range24 sqm – 149 sqm
8.4441 Reviews
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Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur offers 9 room types, ranging from 24 sqm to 149 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 19,385 to 69,246 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels

Royal setting

Occupies a former Mewar royal residence within Udaipur’s City Palace Complex on the Lake Pichola side.

Palace architecture

Interiors combine Rajput palace architecture with ivory, mother-of-pearl, glass mosaic and fresco-painting elements.

Compact room collection

The hotel has 36 rooms across 19 Palace Rooms, 8 Terrace Suites, 6 Royal Suites and 3 Imperial Suites.

Lake-facing terraces

The Terrace Suites include private terraces overlooking Lake Pichola and sit above the central swimming pool.

Courtyard swimming pool

An outdoor pool occupies a central courtyard shaded by mature trees and connected with terrace rooms and poolside dining.

Ayurvedic spa

Panghat Spa and Beauty Salon offers Ayurvedic and beauty treatments, with steam rooms also available.

Named dining venues

The dining collection includes Paantya, Palki Khana, the Pool Deck or poolside dining area, and Panera bar.

Heritage performances

The hotel presents palace band performances at dusk and classical music in the evenings.

Lake activities

Solar and motor boats are available on Lake Pichola.

Maharana Mewar library

The Maharana Mewar Special Library is available on request.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
8.7/10
Private Terraces Above Lake Pichola

Terrace Suites include private terraces overlooking Lake Pichola, while poolside dining and the palace’s evening classical music create an intimate setting for shared meals and cultural experiences within the historic complex.

  • ✓Breakfast in the room
  • ✓Private check-in/check-out
  • ✓Room service
  • ✓Wine/champagne
  • ✓Garden
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Happy hour
  • ✓Outdoor furniture
  • ✓Bar
  • ✓Food delivered to guest room
  • ✓Sun umbrellas
  • ✓Tour desk
Wellness Score
8.3/10
Ayurvedic Treatments and Steam Rooms

Panghat Spa and Beauty Salon combines Ayurvedic treatments with beauty services, while Swedish massages, steam rooms, and fitness options including squash provide several ways to balance treatment time with active leisure.

  • ✓Spa/wellness center services
  • ✓Steam room
  • ✓Access to health care professionals
  • ✓Allergy-free room
  • ✓Beauty Services
  • ✓Fruits
  • ✓Lockers
  • ✓Manicure
  • ✓Pedicure
  • ✓Squash
Families Score
6.6/10
Flexible Palace Stays for Families

A children’s menu at one restaurant, family occupancy supported by the room mix, and possible connecting arrangements give families practical dining and sleeping flexibility within the compact palace setting, while the outdoor pool adds shared leisure time.

  • ✓Indoor play area
  • ✓Billiards
  • ✓Snack bar
Business Score
9.9/10
A Heritage Venue for Smaller Events

A meeting room for up to 200 people, supported by audiovisual equipment, copier access, a business centre and wireless meeting-space connectivity, gives event organisers a defined venue for smaller conferences within central Udaipur’s heritage precinct.

  • ✓Business center
  • ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
  • ✓Express check-in/check-out
  • ✓Airport pick up
  • ✓Airport shuttle
  • ✓Luggage storage
  • ✓Shuttle service
  • ✓Airport drop off
  • ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
  • ✓Car hire
  • ✓Coffee Shop on site
  • ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
  • ✓Currency exchange
  • ✓Dry cleaning
  • ✓Free WiFi
  • ✓Ironing service
  • ✓Laundry
  • ✓Packed lunches
  • ✓Safety deposit box
  • ✓Valet parking

Rooms & Rates at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels

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Palace Room- Magnificence of Udaipur Package3 photos
Price range 16 384 – 25 810 INRAverage price 21 031 INRPrice per sqm 876.28 INR / m²
□24 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Private entrance
Suite with Lake View1 photos
Price range 40 461 – 54 136 INRAverage price 45 829 INRPrice per sqm 352.53 INR / m²
□130 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed, 181-210 cm wide, Variable Size
Private entranceSeating Area

A Mewar Residence Within the City Palace

Royal origins in the palace complex

The hotel occupies a historic royal building within Udaipur’s City Palace Complex, with an identity rooted in Mewar’s Rajput palace architecture. Its accommodation and public areas are arranged around the existing royal setting rather than a conventional linear hotel plan.

Ivory, mosaic and fresco detailing

The heritage interiors use ivory, mother-of-pearl, glass mosaic and fresco-painting elements. Rooms and public spaces extend across different levels and around courtyard-centered areas, including the pool courtyard and adjoining terraces.

Palace-era cultural programming

The property’s heritage character continues through palace band performances at dusk, classical music in the evenings and access on request to the Maharana Mewar Special Library.

Four Tiers of Palace Accommodation

A 36-room royal inventory

The accommodation collection comprises 19 Palace Rooms, 8 Terrace Suites, 6 Royal Suites and 3 Imperial Suites. The categories occupy different parts and levels of the palace property, creating a compact and varied room inventory.

From rampart rooms to lake terraces

Palace Rooms are positioned below the ramparts and along the main entrance approach. Terrace Suites are located in the main palace section above the swimming pool and include private terraces with views over Lake Pichola; Royal Suites and Imperial Suites are positioned above them.

Individually decorated palace interiors

Rooms are individually decorated within the heritage building, and some include marble flooring. Family occupancy is supported through the room mix, with possible connecting arrangements noted in hotel listings.

Paantya, Palki Khana and Poolside Dining

Paantya’s Indian and international menu

Paantya is a primary dining venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Indian and international cuisine represented in descriptions of its offering.

Café service at Palki Khana

Palki Khana operates as a café or all-day venue, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. It forms part of the hotel’s named dining collection alongside Paantya rather than functioning only as a supplementary service.

Pool Deck snacks and dinner

The Pool Deck or poolside dining area serves light snacks through the day and dinner from 11:00 am to 10:30 pm. Panera is the onsite bar, adding a separate drinks venue to the dining options.

A Shaded Courtyard Pool Beside the Palace Terraces

Central outdoor swimming pool

The outdoor swimming pool sits in a visually prominent courtyard shaded by mature trees. It is positioned beside adjoining terraces and functions as a central shared leisure space within the palace layout.

Poolside access and dining

The pool area is linked with poolside dining and with accommodation zones above the swimming pool. It provides the setting for daytime leisure as well as meals and light snacks at the Pool Deck.

Boating on Lake Pichola

Solar and motor boats are available on Lake Pichola, extending the property’s outdoor leisure offer from its internal courtyard to the lake beside the City Palace Complex.

Panghat Spa, Steam Rooms and Palace Leisure

Ayurvedic and beauty treatments

Panghat Spa and Beauty Salon provides Ayurvedic treatments and beauty services. The wider treatment offering also includes Swedish massages, while steam rooms add a thermal element to the wellness facilities.

Active leisure within the palace

Fitness and recreation options include squash and billiards, giving the hotel an activity programme that extends beyond treatments and the swimming pool.

Small-scale meeting provision

The property has one verified meeting room with capacity for up to 200 people, supported by audiovisual equipment, copier access, a business centre and wireless internet in the meeting space.

Inside Udaipur’s Lake-and-Palace Heritage District

Within the City Palace Complex

The hotel is embedded in Udaipur’s City Palace Complex, placing it in the city’s principal historical and cultural precinct and within the broader royal ensemble associated with the Mewar dynasty.

Lake Pichola and the old-city setting

Its immediate setting is defined by Lake Pichola, palace buildings and the surrounding old-city heritage environment rather than a commercial hotel strip. The lakefront and royal compound shape access and the character of the stay.

What's near Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels?

Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels has 11 restaurants within 500 metres. Nearby restaurants include Rathore Restaurant, Whistling Teal, Courtyard Restaurant & Coffee, The food nation, Fresh food cafe, The Patio, Shreenath Masala Dosa, My Lazzania, oladar village restaurant and bar, Flavours - Roof Top Restaurant and Lotus Cafe.

Nearby transport options around Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels include Bus Station Shrinath travel bus stand just 1.6 km from the hotel, with Bus Station Shree Pashwanarth Travels and Eagle Falcon buses 2.2 km away and Bus Stop Bus for Animal Aid Unlimited 2.2 km away.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • Rathore Restaurant178 m
  • Whistling Teal275 m
  • Courtyard Restaurant & Coffee337 m
  • The food nation354 m
  • Fresh food cafe387 m
  • The Patio398 m
  • Shreenath Masala Dosa431 m
  • My Lazzania444 m
  • oladar village restaurant and bar488 m
  • Flavours - Roof Top Restaurant492 m
  • Lotus Cafe493 m
  • Rainbow Restaurant511 m
  • Adam's Apple548 m
  • Charcoal by Carlson566 m
  • Doctor Cafe575 m
  • Jagdish shiree581 m
  • The Royal Taste if Marwar599 m
  • Upre615 m
  • CafeRA620 m
  • Neelam Restaurant631 m
  • White terrace restaurant645 m
  • Savage Garden648 m
  • Udai Kothi663 m
  • Cool Café673 m
  • Helloboho lakeside restaurant686 m
  • Meera Family Restaurant803 m
  • taste of udaipur805 m
  • Café Breeze813 m
  • Lemon Ginger Honey827 m
  • Suni's Restaurant836 m
  • Queen Cafe846 m
  • Jheel’s Ginger Coffee Bar885 m
  • AASHIYANA Cafe & Restaurant940 m
  • Aashiyana Cafe & Restaurant956 m
  • Eat Corner964 m
  • Candle light restaurant977 m
  • Krishna Dal Bati Restro1.0 km
  • Mama Restaurant1.0 km
  • Natra Dining Hall1.4 km
  • Kabab Mistri1.5 km
  • Bawarchi Restaurant1.6 km
  • Bawarch Restaurant & Dinning Hall1.6 km
  • Raaj bag2.0 km
  • Egg Point2.0 km
  • Le Baretto2.2 km
Cafes nearby
  • udai art cafe601 m
  • Vyom juice corner618 m
  • Cool cafe693 m
  • Grasswood773 m
  • Jimmy Masala Tea825 m
  • Cafe Mieagro (cheap Thai!)949 m
Bars nearby
  • Baro Masi707 m
Transport
Aerodrome nearby
    Subway Station nearby
      Bus Stop nearby
      • Bus for Animal Aid Unlimited2.2 km
      Station nearby
        Ferry Terminal nearby
          Culture & Attractions
          Attraction nearby
            Museum nearby

              Sentiment analysis

              CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
              Cleanliness6.5Mixed reports: several guests note worn, dirty or neglected areas and some defects; others find public areas acceptable — inconsistent maintenance.
              Service10Consistently praised: staff described as excellent, caring, attentive and top-notch throughout multiple reviews.
              Location10Outstanding location repeatedly highlighted: palace setting, lakeside perch and free access to City Palace make this a major draw.
              Room Quality6Frequently criticized: rooms and especially bathrooms are dated, with reports of obsolete fittings, showers not working and need for renovation.
              Amenities9.6Strong positives for amenities like the marble pool, terraces and overall palace ambience; some practical drawbacks (no elevator, some worn fixtures).
              Value for Money5.8Noted as overpriced by multiple guests compared to other palace hotels; perceived value hampered by dated rooms and maintenance issues.
              Food and Beverage9.8Very well regarded: several guests praise the restaurant, breakfasts and quality of Indian and Western dishes.
              Overall Experience9.5Generally very positive: guests enjoy the heritage setting, views, pool and warm service, though some negative points (rooms, value) temper the experience for a minority.

              Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Udaipur

              See how Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur compares with other 5-star hotels in Udaipur across room size, price and stay scores.

              MetricShiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur5-Star Udaipur AveragePosition
              Lowest nightly room price19 385 INR37 679 INRBelow average
              Price for 50 sqm rooms81 605 INR79 735 INRAbove average
              Price for 100 sqm rooms117 381 INR117 381 INRAbove average
              Guest Rating8.48.6—
              Reviews441563—
              Couples Score8.7——
              Wellness Score8.3——
              Families Score6.6——
              Business Score9.9——

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many room types does Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur offer?

              Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur offers 9 room types.

              What is the price range for rooms at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur?

              Room prices range from 19,385 – 69,246 INR per night.

              What is the average nightly price at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur?

              The average nightly room price is 38,550 INR.

              What are the room sizes at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur?

              Room sizes range from 24 sqm to 149 sqm.

              What is the most affordable room at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur?

              The most affordable room at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur is Palace Double Room: Early Check-In/Late checkout upto 2 hours (subject to availability), with prices from 13 864 INR per night.

              What type of stay is Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur best suited for?

              What facilities does Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur offer?

              Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

              Can I book Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur through H5star?

              Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.

              Which rooms at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur have Private entrance?

              The rooms with Private entrance are Palace Room- Magnificence of Udaipur Package, Palace Double Room: Early Check-In/Late checkout upto 2 hours (subject to availability), Terrace Suite Lake View with Sit Out: Early Check-In/Late checkout upto 2 hours (subject to availability), Terrace Suite with Sit-out & Round Trip Airport Transfers, Complimentary Two-way Airport Transfer, 10% off on food & beverages with a Buffet spread, Complimentary Laundry service for upto 2 clothing item, Terrace Suite Mountain View With Sit Out: Early Check-In/Late checkout upto 2 hours (subject to availability), 10% off on food & beverages, Royal Suite Lake View with Complimentary Two-way Airport Transfer, 10% off on food & beverages with a Buffet spread, Complimentary Laundry service for upto 2 clothing item, Royal Suite Mountain View with Complimentary Two-way Airport Transfer, 10% off on food & beverages with a Buffet spread, Complimentary Laundry service for upto 2 clothing item(s), Suite with Lake View, Imperial Suite Mountain View with Complimentary Two-way Airport Transfer, 10% off on food & beverages with a Buffet spread, Complimentary Laundry service for upto 2 clothing item(s).

              Which rooms at Shiv Niwas Palace by HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur have Terrace?

              The rooms with Terrace are Terrace Suite Lake View with Sit Out: Early Check-In/Late checkout upto 2 hours (subject to availability), Terrace Suite with Sit-out & Round Trip Airport Transfers, Complimentary Two-way Airport Transfer, 10% off on food & beverages with a Buffet spread, Complimentary Laundry service for upto 2 clothing item, Terrace Suite Mountain View With Sit Out: Early Check-In/Late checkout upto 2 hours (subject to availability), 10% off on food & beverages.

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