Taj Lake Palace

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INDIA

Rajasthan
Taj Lake Palace
www.tajhotels.com

A room at Taj Lake Palace in Rajasthan, India

Rising like a mirage from the center of Lake Pichola, this lustrous white marble masterpiece was originally built in the 1740s as a pleasure palace — a cool "island" escape from Udaipur's landlocked, main royal residence. Guests arrive by motorized gondola and are immediately ensconced in a kind of opulence unimaginable in today's Philippe Starck-styled hotel world. Romantic is the defining mood here, from the beautiful gardens and lily pond to the bedrooms adorned with silks and murals. With glamorous furnishings and to-die-for terraces, some of the suites will take your breath away. Among the selection of dining venues, Neel Kamal pays tribute to the royal cuisine of Mewar. Jiva Spa will help you unwind with ancient Indian healing practices.

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