Raas Leela Luxury Camps
Sony Ji Ki Bari adjoining The Leela Kempenski, Udaipur 313001 India
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Raasleela is a luxurious camping accommodation for travelers wishing to experience the stark natural beauty and rural life of Rajasthan being in urban town. The property sits on a gentle slope on the fringes of Lake Pichola. The entrance to the camp is via a pathway or by a customized rickshaw especially designed for our guest that leads a narrow alley of lane, opening onto breathtaking views of the Historical palaces and lake.
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Sony Ji Ki Bari adjoining The Leela Kempenski, Udaipur 313001 India
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Great for walkers
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The hotel's location is around Pichola lake. The views are just serene for all the rooms. We requested for the one just near the lake and got one as we reached early. We were staying here for the second time.
But the good things ends here, the hotel rooms are not in a very-good shape and needs lot of maintenance. The linens are dirty and torn, the seating spaces are dirty, peeling of paints and unresponsive staff. They switch off geyser after morning and you would have to request them again and again to switch it on.
The restaurant chief is very rude and useless. Other staff seems to be helpful.
The approach to hotel is soo bad that you would feel you are on wrong path more than once. Although they arrange for your pick-ups via auto, the common parking facility that they use asks for 200 per night of parking charges that are exclusive of your room rent.
All in all, the location of hotel is good, but only prefer to visit if you don't want to tour Udaipur and just chill and relax. The autos here would charge exorbitant fares that you would prefer to stay in your rooms instead.
Do try the yummy Laal Maas in their restaurant which is by far the best Laal Maas that I have tasted in Udaipur!
Suggestion to hotel management: You have a raw diamond in your hand, don't spoil it, polish it and preserve it.
But the good things ends here, the hotel rooms are not in a very-good shape and needs lot of maintenance. The linens are dirty and torn, the seating spaces are dirty, peeling of paints and unresponsive staff. They switch off geyser after morning and you would have to request them again and again to switch it on.
The restaurant chief is very rude and useless. Other staff seems to be helpful.
The approach to hotel is soo bad that you would feel you are on wrong path more than once. Although they arrange for your pick-ups via auto, the common parking facility that they use asks for 200 per night of parking charges that are exclusive of your room rent.
All in all, the location of hotel is good, but only prefer to visit if you don't want to tour Udaipur and just chill and relax. The autos here would charge exorbitant fares that you would prefer to stay in your rooms instead.
Do try the yummy Laal Maas in their restaurant which is by far the best Laal Maas that I have tasted in Udaipur!
Suggestion to hotel management: You have a raw diamond in your hand, don't spoil it, polish it and preserve it.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Some times external factors impact the property in a very positive as well as negative manner. This property is also highly dependent on external factors. On one hand, the approach to the resort is just not acceptable as the roads are too narrow and on top of it they are dug up due to WIP of Udaipur Smart City. On the other hand the resort has lake pichola view which partially covers up for the loss of approach.
The property has very few rooms / cottages. We were offered room 107 which is a big room with no tub but direct view of lake. From the property you can view Lake Palace and Jag Mandir. The resort demands some renovation as lot of furniture is faded.
If you book this place, avoid going to restaurants like Ambrahi as the restuarant/ lawn of Raas Leela offers similar view and the food is also decent. Mr. Shakti Singh is the manager and does a very good job.
The property has very few rooms / cottages. We were offered room 107 which is a big room with no tub but direct view of lake. From the property you can view Lake Palace and Jag Mandir. The resort demands some renovation as lot of furniture is faded.
If you book this place, avoid going to restaurants like Ambrahi as the restuarant/ lawn of Raas Leela offers similar view and the food is also decent. Mr. Shakti Singh is the manager and does a very good job.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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My wife and I stayed a few nights at Raas Leela tents as part of our honeymoon in India. They had only been opened for two months, and with no Trip Advisor reviews to guide us, we chanced it as it looked great on the website. The setup is 5 'luxury tents'. Each has a veranda and en suite bathroom, solid walls, wooden doors and glass windows. It looks like only the roofs are tents, so they are pretty sturdy and you don't feel like you are camping! The tents have air-con, cable TV, a small fridge etc in them. Tent 1 is the most desirable as it has windows overlooking the lake including one from the bathroom. Tents 2 and 3 are next door, then tents 4 and 5 are perpendicular to these at the back of the property. Tent 4 has a slightly obstructed view due to a small temple in the center of the grounds.
The Good:
1. The location. Squeezed in between the Leela Kempinski Resort and it's spa facilities, right on the lake's edge with an uninterrupted view of the lake palace etc. Being able to sit on your balcony or breakfast table and have this view was amazing.
2. The ground staff. They seemed genuinely friendly and helpful at all times, and we got the feeling they really were trying their best even when things weren't going well (see my bad points below).
3. Breakfast and dinner were included in the booking price. Most places have breakfast included, but dinner was a bonus. Both were substantial and delicious. All meals are served on the lawn with that fantastic view, and dinner with the table candles and braziers lit feels quite romantic. I would recommend even non-guests try this place out for dinner.
The Bad:
1. Double bookings. We booked and paid for our stay about 2 months prior to arrival. We also called the day before arrival to confirm our stay and all seemed fine. On arrival we were told that they had no space and we would be put up in their sister hotel. At the same time there was a large group setting up to have lunch there, some of whom seemed to be staying there, and others who were just arriving with their suitcases ready to be taken into two of the tents. Since the main reason we picked this place is the location on the lake's edge, we refused. This got escalated to one of the management who told us it wasn't their fault, that one of their existing guests was due to check out today but their child was sick, so they couldn't. We held our ground asking to meet the guest with the sick child. They left us and after some discussion with the arriving group, two of their new arrivals were moved to another hotel and we got the room they were going to move into. It appeared that there was no sick child and they had just double booked us and made up the story.
Before we arrived we had requested tent number 1, and as this big group who had all the other tents were checking out the next day I asked the manager if we could then move into tent 1. He informed me that another guest that was bumped overnight to the sister hotel was going to get it because of this. It appeared that double booking here was commonplace. Considering that the main reason that people want to stay it the location and view (and this is why we accept the premium price) this is not acceptable.
2. Hot water.
Currently only tents 1, 2, and 3 have electric cylinders for hot water. Hot water for the shower and sink in tents 4 and 5 is heated by a heater or fire near the kitchen. This means you need to tell them that you want a shower an hour before you have it. Not really acceptable for this price. They need to install electric cylinders on all tents.
3. The details. For a place that is almost brand new, there were already a few broken bits and pieces that needed to be fixed. The light that used to be above our bathroom mirror had disappeared, leaving a hole in the wall, the room tables were quite dirty, the lamp outside our balcony wasn't working, in order to stand under the shower stream you had to basically lean against the wall etc. For the price they are charging, you would expect them to keep on top of the maintenance of the place.
4. The location. I know I listed this as a positive above, but it needs to be said that to get to the place the last 100 meters or so are on very skinny lanes that a car cannot fit into, so you end up walking these, which can be hard work with luggage. These are also very steep both going up, then down again as you approach the property. They do have their own bright pink rickshaw that will take you from their place to the road. It would be nice if they let you know before you arrived so you could call it rather than lugging your luggage. Also a bit more signposting so a taxi could find it when you first arrive would be good.
Overall, it is a nice place. We have recommended below, but only if they could 100% guarantee that we were not double booked, and only in tents 1,2, or 3 (until they sort out the hot water in 4 and 5). I hope the management take notice of the points above because a few small changes would make this place very recommendable (without any caveats).
The Good:
1. The location. Squeezed in between the Leela Kempinski Resort and it's spa facilities, right on the lake's edge with an uninterrupted view of the lake palace etc. Being able to sit on your balcony or breakfast table and have this view was amazing.
2. The ground staff. They seemed genuinely friendly and helpful at all times, and we got the feeling they really were trying their best even when things weren't going well (see my bad points below).
3. Breakfast and dinner were included in the booking price. Most places have breakfast included, but dinner was a bonus. Both were substantial and delicious. All meals are served on the lawn with that fantastic view, and dinner with the table candles and braziers lit feels quite romantic. I would recommend even non-guests try this place out for dinner.
The Bad:
1. Double bookings. We booked and paid for our stay about 2 months prior to arrival. We also called the day before arrival to confirm our stay and all seemed fine. On arrival we were told that they had no space and we would be put up in their sister hotel. At the same time there was a large group setting up to have lunch there, some of whom seemed to be staying there, and others who were just arriving with their suitcases ready to be taken into two of the tents. Since the main reason we picked this place is the location on the lake's edge, we refused. This got escalated to one of the management who told us it wasn't their fault, that one of their existing guests was due to check out today but their child was sick, so they couldn't. We held our ground asking to meet the guest with the sick child. They left us and after some discussion with the arriving group, two of their new arrivals were moved to another hotel and we got the room they were going to move into. It appeared that there was no sick child and they had just double booked us and made up the story.
Before we arrived we had requested tent number 1, and as this big group who had all the other tents were checking out the next day I asked the manager if we could then move into tent 1. He informed me that another guest that was bumped overnight to the sister hotel was going to get it because of this. It appeared that double booking here was commonplace. Considering that the main reason that people want to stay it the location and view (and this is why we accept the premium price) this is not acceptable.
2. Hot water.
Currently only tents 1, 2, and 3 have electric cylinders for hot water. Hot water for the shower and sink in tents 4 and 5 is heated by a heater or fire near the kitchen. This means you need to tell them that you want a shower an hour before you have it. Not really acceptable for this price. They need to install electric cylinders on all tents.
3. The details. For a place that is almost brand new, there were already a few broken bits and pieces that needed to be fixed. The light that used to be above our bathroom mirror had disappeared, leaving a hole in the wall, the room tables were quite dirty, the lamp outside our balcony wasn't working, in order to stand under the shower stream you had to basically lean against the wall etc. For the price they are charging, you would expect them to keep on top of the maintenance of the place.
4. The location. I know I listed this as a positive above, but it needs to be said that to get to the place the last 100 meters or so are on very skinny lanes that a car cannot fit into, so you end up walking these, which can be hard work with luggage. These are also very steep both going up, then down again as you approach the property. They do have their own bright pink rickshaw that will take you from their place to the road. It would be nice if they let you know before you arrived so you could call it rather than lugging your luggage. Also a bit more signposting so a taxi could find it when you first arrive would be good.
Overall, it is a nice place. We have recommended below, but only if they could 100% guarantee that we were not double booked, and only in tents 1,2, or 3 (until they sort out the hot water in 4 and 5). I hope the management take notice of the points above because a few small changes would make this place very recommendable (without any caveats).
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Date of stay: February 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed in one of the camps in the Raas Leela camp during the month of Feb 2021. We initially intended to book for 3 days. The staff on the phone insisted to pay in FULL for the 3 days to confirm booking, We chose not to pay, instead checked it out before paying for a single night. First and foremost Ras Leela was not the cozy place as represented in the images on their website or online booking site. We've had previous experiences of unethical youtubers selling guests sham accommodations to earn a quick buck and a free stay, so we were glad we did not go with the review of the youtuber girl who mentioned this place. I'll make it short:
Cons:
Getting there: Getting to the camp is challenging when you have luggage. The taxis stop at a temple from where we had to catch an auto for the reminder of the journey. The narrow lanes are water logged and dirty from an ongoing project. Thanksfully we had our masks on. Hotel experience starts on a bad note.
Service quality: Restaurant staff stayed away and were not approachable. When they took orders for food, they took it grudgingly. The glasses were not clean and the bottles filled with dust and rust. The place was empty most of the time we were there. By evening, there was half a dozen guests in the restaurant. We would have accepted their lack of enthusiasm to take food orders or serve, if the food was decent, but no, the food was below average.
Heat during the day: The lack of shady trees makes it difficult to stay out during the day. The heat got to us so quickly, we retreated into the room, as quickly as we got out. The aircon in the tent helped.
Deplorable hygiene: Close to dusk, overflowing drainage filled the air with unbearablly nauseaous vomit inducing smell. Our eyes burnt and head hurt from state of decomposition of whatever was in those lines. After a lot of arguing, they changed rooms. Despite having no shortage of rooms, they still werent willing to give it away at first. Like the an earlier reviewers mentioned, the staff expects us the adjust to the terrible smeel and live with it. Thank God we had not paid in full for 3 days. Instead paid for just one night and left the place early next morning. We did not risk having their breakfast.
Pros: The view is good. But clearly not worth the inconvenience and hassle. It was like the staff hated customers and would do whatever they could to make the stay difficult, after the room is paid. Yes, they tried their best to take the rent for all 3 days in advance, so we cant do anything but quietly suffer after a few complaints.
Cons:
Getting there: Getting to the camp is challenging when you have luggage. The taxis stop at a temple from where we had to catch an auto for the reminder of the journey. The narrow lanes are water logged and dirty from an ongoing project. Thanksfully we had our masks on. Hotel experience starts on a bad note.
Service quality: Restaurant staff stayed away and were not approachable. When they took orders for food, they took it grudgingly. The glasses were not clean and the bottles filled with dust and rust. The place was empty most of the time we were there. By evening, there was half a dozen guests in the restaurant. We would have accepted their lack of enthusiasm to take food orders or serve, if the food was decent, but no, the food was below average.
Heat during the day: The lack of shady trees makes it difficult to stay out during the day. The heat got to us so quickly, we retreated into the room, as quickly as we got out. The aircon in the tent helped.
Deplorable hygiene: Close to dusk, overflowing drainage filled the air with unbearablly nauseaous vomit inducing smell. Our eyes burnt and head hurt from state of decomposition of whatever was in those lines. After a lot of arguing, they changed rooms. Despite having no shortage of rooms, they still werent willing to give it away at first. Like the an earlier reviewers mentioned, the staff expects us the adjust to the terrible smeel and live with it. Thank God we had not paid in full for 3 days. Instead paid for just one night and left the place early next morning. We did not risk having their breakfast.
Pros: The view is good. But clearly not worth the inconvenience and hassle. It was like the staff hated customers and would do whatever they could to make the stay difficult, after the room is paid. Yes, they tried their best to take the rent for all 3 days in advance, so we cant do anything but quietly suffer after a few complaints.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip:Â This resort is not for everyone. It is only for a certain category of people who would adjust to...
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It's my sincere advise to not to go with fake postive reviews.This is not boutique hotel but rule bidden hostel where they teach you rules from the time you checking.
Property is too far from market in narrow lane with no transport.
No room service as you are not allowed to take any in room nor order as per their rules.
Too rude staff always tell you rules and they will listen you only if you give them bribe.
Buffet breakfast is not buffet,but you can choose only one item and for kids you not allowed to take anything.i paid Rs 200 for pranths for my kid.
Dirty rooms with no hygiene .
Only thing which is good is it's view from its garden otherwise everything is worst.
Property is too far from market in narrow lane with no transport.
No room service as you are not allowed to take any in room nor order as per their rules.
Too rude staff always tell you rules and they will listen you only if you give them bribe.
Buffet breakfast is not buffet,but you can choose only one item and for kids you not allowed to take anything.i paid Rs 200 for pranths for my kid.
Dirty rooms with no hygiene .
Only thing which is good is it's view from its garden otherwise everything is worst.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Very Poor Accesible Location, very hard to reach. The hotel is situated at the end of lake, gives picturistic views, but it is very hard to reach there, its entrance is very badly made accesible only through walking least 1 km through narrow dirty streets only wide upto 2m max. Also it offers only great food and can be considered as a restaurant only as it doesn't offer any service beyond average. Hotel has 8 cottages, with minimum basic amenities, however lakes smell due to garbage most of the time and area is full of insects and mosquitoes. Not recommendable.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Worst place to go where they keep you in a stinky room and no towels kept in room When being told room in not ready to move next day they moved you to new room but I had to stay whole night with toilet smell. when told to give discount on that 105 room they don’t do anything about it.i had 5 rooms No one should be paying for room with smell and I’ll share the photos where the smell was coming. Don’t go and if you do at your on risk front office is Laxman rude behavior. Restaurant is great friendly stuff narendra and team is excellent had give us service. Thank you narendra and team..
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Only restaurant is worth visiting but stay no.
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Pro's
1. Only good thing about this hotel is views in the early morning
other than that nothing
Con's
1. Going to this hotel is very difficult with narrow roads.
2. If you have car you should park you car 1KM away from hotel
3. It has Restaurant which people will come from outside and have fun and go and some party's will happen till late night it will disturb your sleep.
it has many con's
1. Only good thing about this hotel is views in the early morning
other than that nothing
Con's
1. Going to this hotel is very difficult with narrow roads.
2. If you have car you should park you car 1KM away from hotel
3. It has Restaurant which people will come from outside and have fun and go and some party's will happen till late night it will disturb your sleep.
it has many con's
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip:Â If you want stay at this Hotel book room no 8 and 10
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Worst Experience by reservation person Mr Pulkit Paliwal always ready to say in rude way on phone if I Complain about this he directly cut the call . Even we are also from hospitality. He never bother about this. That why we never want to stay this property.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The place is grossly misrepresented in reviews and the property being presented as a "luxury camp" absolutely baseless. The place is cramped between the Leela hotel on either side. Transport to hotel is impossible at any cost by car, only an auto can meander through impossibly narrow routes and the local community near the hotel is rude towards visitors to hotel. There are no directions to the hotel on the way. Having seen multiple reviews, we booked and paid upfront for three nights. On arrival after a frustrating entry, we were totally disappointed by the property, the photos and reviews do not depict the true picture. The lake water touching the hotel boundary was stagnant and weeds were growing. My guess, it wasn't cleaned for days or months at end. Mosquitoes and insects were abound but the stench was kept off by "inscence" sticks. At monsoons especially, it's impossible to sit by the lake for a meal in such circumstances fearing transmission of vector borne diseases. The visible disappointment led to decision of cancelling the accommodation within an hour of check-in, but the hotel management was extremely rude and didn't offer a refund even for a single day. Cleartrip through which we had booked did try to get a solution but no avail. We ultimately booked another hotel at the last moment and moved out. The hotel should represent themselves truthfully so that no guests would suffer the way we did.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Yes on toiletries and towels, no on slipper - It's a good idea to keep a pair of slippers handy, as there is no shower curtain. So water seeps on the floor after a shower
Yes.... Still all the rights are reserved with the hotel management.
Not so sure about weather.
For food they should be able to help you with baby food as they have their own restaurant. Being small resort with few rooms, they are quite hospitable to guests.
"This resort is not for everyone. It is only for a certain category of people who would adjust to unhygienic conditions"Read full review
"Sewage dump site decorated as a camp. Nothing will change the bad impression you might receive from the horror of staying there, like we did"Read full review
"Book room # 107 as it has view of the lake from the room. Rest all of the rooms have same view."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Raas Leela Luxury Camps
Which popular attractions are close to Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Nearby attractions include Pacific Art (0.08 km), Ashoka Arts (0.5 km), and Prajapati Musical Instruments (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurant Harigarh, Jaiwana Haveli Roof Top Restaurant, and Rainbow Restaurant.
Does Raas Leela Luxury Camps have airport transportation?
Yes, Raas Leela Luxury Camps offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Raas Leela Luxury Camps?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Shilpgram (4.0 km), Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace (4.3 km), and Ahar Cenotaphs (4.2 km).
Does Raas Leela Luxury Camps have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.