08 October 2026: Raffles Udaipur has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveller in its Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, reflecting the strong response from the publication’s discerning global readership. Featured within its Top 20 Hotels in India, the recognition reflects the property’s distinctive character, thoughtful hospitality and the lasting impression it creates for travellers.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate hotels and travel experiences that are highly rated by travellers, reflecting what readers value most in their journeys. For Raffles Udaipur, the recognition is a reflection of the guest perspective, acknowledging a stay that feels considered, personal and rooted in a strong sense of place.
Set across a 21-acre private Island on Udai Sagar Lake, Raffles Udaipur is the first Raffles in India and a distinctive luxury hotel in Udaipur, comprising 137 luxury rooms and suites in Udaipur, with 101 on the Island and 36 at the Lakeshore. The journey begins at the Lakeshore before guests continue by private boat to the Island, creating a distinctive arrival that sets the tone for the stay. Signature Raffles Butler service adds a personalised and anticipatory dimension, while the Island and Lakeshore offer distinct settings shaped by the lake, gardens and surrounding landscape.
The experience extends across dining, wellness, leisure and celebrations. Guests can explore sunrise yoga, meditation, birdwatching, nature walks, pottery, tennis, archery and the traditional water aarti, offering a range of luxury experiences in Udaipur. The Raffles Spa brings together Ayurveda and aromatherapy across six therapy rooms and suites, positioning it as a distinctive luxury spa in Udaipur. Dining spans Sawai Kitchen, Raffles Patisserie, Trellis Room, The Writers Bar, Long Bar, Belvedere Bar, The Tea Room and Marble Hall, offering everything from Rajasthan’s royal recipes and regional Indian cuisine to French and European fare, afternoon tea and cocktails, creating a considered fine dining and luxury restaurant experience in Udaipur. The property has also been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys for the second consecutive year, recognising its exceptional overall guest experience.
Commenting on the recognition, Gurnoor Bindra, General Manager, Raffles Udaipur, said: “Being recognised by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers is a meaningful reflection of the experience we strive to create at Raffles Udaipur. What makes this recognition particularly special is that it comes from the travellers who have experienced the property and chosen to share their perspective. It is a wonderful acknowledgement of the care, consistency and attention to detail our team brings to every stay, and of the lasting impression we hope each guest takes with them.”
With its recognition in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, Raffles Udaipur continues to build on its growing portfolio of international accolades, offering a distinctive expression of luxury as a lakeside resort in Udaipur, with personalised service, fine dining, wellness and a range of spaces suited to celebrations and destination weddings in Udaipur. Here, guests can eat, explore, connect and celebrate, with each experience shaped by the setting, the service and the distinctive character of Raffles Udaipur.
