Fodor's Expert Review Gorbandh Palace

This expansive retreat run by the royal family of Udaipur's effiicient hotel company Historic Retreat Hotels is a good option if you're looking for a break from the city center. Built of golden sandstone, the hotel is spacious and elegant, and the rooms, with balconies are arranged in haveli-style blocks around a series of small interior courtyards with skylights and fountains. Interiors are Western in style, with some Rajasthani touches and large, lovely windows. The suites are large and worth the price. The hotel is popular with foreign tour groups.