Taj Lake Palace
Jag Niwas island, Lake Pichola, India
Reached by boat, this eighteenth-century white-marble palace puts the lake between you and Udaipur's busy streets. Courtyards, decorative stonework and richly furnished rooms preserve its sense of occasion. Choose a lake-facing category if the prospect of the City Palace or surrounding hills is central to your stay. There is a pool and J Wellness Circle spa, while the palace's restaurants are reserved for resident guests. Neel Kamal's regional cooking is a compelling reason to stay in for dinner.