TravTalk India Online Magazine
Set to open on August 2, 2021, Raffles Udaipur has plenty in store for guests. TRAVTALK gets in touch with its General Manager, Abhishek Sharma, who reveals what’s in store and how the property aims to cater to the growing market for luxurious hospitality in India while also fulfilling the needs of foreign visitors.
Nisha Verma
The iconic Raffles brand is world-renowned for creating meaningful experiences, and Abhishek Sharma claims this is what guests can expect at Raffles Udaipur as well. “Built like a grand country estate, the hotel promises exclusivity, an unexplored destination, and an ultra-luxury experience on a private island on Udai Sagar Lake. The breathtaking views of the lake from every room, unparalleled culinary experiences, the brand’s signature Raffles Spa, and the legendary Raffles service will help our guests map their rare place of extraordinary discovery,” he adds.
Given how the hotel would be one of its kind, Sharma expects that their guests will be well-travelled and those in a constant quest for peace, calm and discovery. “This would include the HNIs, CEOs and MDs of various top enterprises and guests from the entertainment and media fraternity. We are confident that our immersive hospitality and unparalleled experiences is what will charm our guests. We want our guests to see what we have created, amalgamating Raffles’ global ethos with local Indian sensitivities,” he reveals.
One of the most distinct features of Raffles Udaipur is its exquisite location, Sharma says.“It is the only hotel built on the unexplored Udai Sagar Lake, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Raffles Udaipur also has the largest ballroom in the city, which sets us apart,” he adds.
Business offerings
As modern-day business travellers look for an accommodation or event venue where they can experience exclusivity, peace and tranquillity, Raffles Udaipur aims to be a workcation destination that keeps them inspired.“We can tap into the business segment as we have the largest ballroom in the city besides expansive outdoor meeting venues covering over 40,000 sqft and an indoor Grand Ballroom spread across 9,000 sqft. The extensive culinary offerings are also a big influencing factor for business guests, who can choose from varied options for their close networking dinners, client get-togethers, etc. The origin of business at present would remain domestic until international travel opens. The key international source markets will be the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe and USA,” Sharma says.
Raffles Udaipur is presently conducting virtual tours and will soon be organising familiarisation tours in partnership with airlines, to help build a stronger brand image and consumer base by tapping into various segments like leisure, MICE, corporates, wedding planners, etc. “For those planning their first stay at Raffles Udaipur, we have introduced an exclusive experience – A Royal Escape – priced at `45,000 (plus taxes) per night and is valid only for stays between August 2 and September 30, 2021,” Sharma shares.
