Indeed, the luxury and architecture of Udaivilas hotel in Udaipur is difficult to match with any other hotel in the whole world. The hotel luxuries with medieval grandeur and regalia have created a history in the country as it was awarded as world’s best hotel in a survey done by Travel + Leisure Magazine. The Florence City in Italy was named the best city for the second straight year.
The magazine released its 12th annual list on July 10 of ‘The world’s best awards’ after a poll of almost 19,000 that was carried by researcher Harris Interactive.
The magazine is published monthly by American Express Publishing Corp.
The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur is an appealing deluxe hotel with carved water fountains, silken tapestries, elaborate rugs and huge gigantic fireplaces. The palatial architecture is situated in the heart of Rajasthan.
Prices for a room per night begin around $NZ770 with an exclusive suite with private pool priced from $NZ4240.
Florence, capital of Tuscany topped the list of best cities with its excellent art and architecture. Buenos Aires in Argentina was ranked second whereas Bangkok capital of Thailand was voted third by the readers of the magazine.
Below is the List of 10 of the awards, which will be presented at a ceremony in New York on July 23:
1. Best city - Florence
2. Best hotel - Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India
3. Best island - Bali, Indonesia
4. Best large-ship cruise line - Crystal Cruises
5. Best small-ship cruise line - SeaDream Yacht Club
6. Best tour operator/safari outfitter - Micato Safaris
7. Best domestic airline - Midwest Airlines
8. Best international airline - Singapore Airlines
9. Best car-rental agency - Hertz
10. Best hotel for $250 or less - The Peninsula, Bangkok
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Source: Stuff
