**The magic of this hotel begins before you even step foot inside: The marble-white facade appears to float right in the middle of Lake Pichola, and is accessed by gliding across the tranquil waters by boat. Formerly the residence of the Indian royal family, the hotel was built in 1743 by the royal dynasty of Mewar; it still retains some of the original features. The Shambhu Prakash Presidential Suite — named after the Maharana Shambhu Singh, who is highly regarded for his progressive reforms in the country — is regal and unashamedly decadent, with plush velvet and gilded accents. The views from the balcony are spellbinding.** (Description from Elite Traveler) **** ###Bed & bath - Lit makeup mirror, hair dryer & scale Suit, skirt & padded hangers - Bath menu & bath salts - Infant cribs for infants aged 0-2 years available on request on complimentary basis - Rollaway or Extra Beds are available on additional charge on a per night basis - Ploh bathrobes & slippers - Ploh feather duvet & mattress top - Pillow & quilt menu - Five-fixture bathroom with luxury bath amenities - Bath setup at nominal charge **** ###Other conveniences - 24-hour in-room dining - Jacuzzi - Espresso Coffee Machine - Premium Wi-Fi at nominal charge - Large flat-screen TV - Complimentary newspapers - 24-hour laundry service - Iron & ironing board on request - 24-hour on-call doctor & nurse - Blue Ray DVD player - Tea-coffee maker - Dual-line telephones with voicemail & data capabilities - 24-hour butler service - Forest Essentials bath amenities - Complimentary basic Wi-Fi - Well-stocked minibar - Yoga kit on request - Living room, dining room, bedroom & bathroom - Complimentary chocolates & fruit basket - Twice daily housekeeping & also on request - Daily turndown service ****