The Laxmi Vilas Palace of Udaipur, a 21.58-acre site was built by Maharana Bhupal Singh as the residence of the British political agent Mr.Winn Gate in 1911. After the agent shifted, the palace was renovated as a royal guesthouse and is currently maintained by the Ashok group of hotels. Overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake, the palace is an imposing structure located on a hillock with a panaromic view of the Aravali hills at a distance of 27 kms from the airport and 5 kms from the railway station.

This heritage hotel still manages to retain a graceful ambience with spacious rooms furnished with a traditional touch. The 10 royal suites and 43 other rooms come equipped with attached bath with hot & cold water, direct dialing telephone and colour TV with cable. Additional hotel facilities include a travel desk, money exchange, free newspapers, safe deposits, health centre, laundry, car rental, shopping arcade and a swimming pool, tennis court and a Conference Hall. There is also a 24 hrs concierge service. The multi cuisine Padmini Restaurant serves Indian, Continental and special Rajasthani cuisine and is a favorite haunt of the guests staying at the hotel. The Sur Sagar Bar stocks good liquor.