Bursting with color, saturated in grandeur and stunningly beautiful, this former palace (once used as a summer retreat by the Mewar Royal family) has been a hotel since 1963. The hotel’s serene island locale was used as a setting for the James Bond film Octopussy, and the turquoise lake views and gorgeous sunsets provide a heightened sense of romance. The Grand Presidential Suite, charming and opulent, is the most lavish space in the hotel; the private balcony offers panoramic views of not only the lake, but the city of Udaipur too. Measuring 1,734 sq ft, the suite features one bedroom, a five-fixture bathroom and a private dining room with round-the-clock catered service.

From $14,750 per night. Contact Swati Rathore, sales manager, rathore.swati@tajhotels.com, +91 637 724 6531, tajhotels.com