Udaipur's Hidden Gem: Hotel OXO - Luxury Redefined

Hotel O Oxo Udaipur India

Udaipur's Hidden Gem: Hotel OXO - Luxury Redefined

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from Udaipur, and I'm still buzzing from my stay at Hotel OXO. They bill themselves as “Luxury Redefined,” and honestly? They're not kidding. But before I REALLY gush, let's get the necessary bits out of the way, because hey, we all want to know right?

Accessibility: Let's Talk (and It's Good!)

Okay, this is huge for me, because my best friend uses a wheelchair and accessibility is a non-negotiable. Hotel OXO gets it. They've got elevators ("Thank God," I muttered after the flight), ramps everywhere (like, everywhere), and, crucially, wheelchair accessible rooms. This isn't just a box they ticked, it's thoughtful accessibility. The halls are wide, the bathrooms are designed right, and they even have… (sigh) handrails by the loo. This makes me unreasonably happy. They've clearly put in effort, and it shows.

Internet, Glorious Internet!

Look, in this day and age, being off the grid is a choice, not an obligation. And Hotel OXO makes it easy to stay plugged in. Yes, you’ve got Free Wi-Fi in ALL the rooms! and in the public areas, of course. Think of the Instagram opportunities. Plus, they have Internet [LAN] if you’re old-school (shout out to Dial-Up days!)

Rooms & Amenities: Fit for a Maharajah (Probably)

Oh. Em. Gee. My room. Seriously. It was pure bliss. Let’s see, the checklist:

• Air Conditioning: Obviously. And it actually works.
• Blackout curtains: For those much-needed sleep-ins after… well, you know.
• Coffee/Tea Maker: Mandatory. My morning zen.
• Free Bottled Water: Hydration is key, people.
• Hair Dryer: Because frizzy hair is not on the itinerary.
• In-Room Safe Box: Because paranoia is, sometimes.
• Mini Bar: Temptation personified.
• Refrigerator: Gotta keep the beverages chilled!
• Satellite/Cable Channels: Flicking through the channels, a guilty pleasure realized.
• Seating Area: perfect for just chilling and taking it all in.
• Separate shower/bathtub – YES, this is the life.
• Slippers: Little luxuries go a long way.
• Soundproofing: Peace and quiet!

The beds were… well, I'm pretty sure they're made of clouds and unicorns. Seriously. I slept like a baby. The bathrobes were plush and luxurious, I felt like royalty in my own private palace. It's all in the little details that make it really amazing. It was all amazing, but with a few quirks, like the mirror being oddly placed at a distance.

Relaxation & Rejuvenation: Spa-tacular (and I'm Not Joking)

Okay, this is where Hotel OXO really shines. Forget your worries, because the hotel transforms you into a relaxed zen version of yourself. Seriously, the spa is out of this world. I'm talking:

• Body Scrub: Yes, please!
• Body Wrap: Double yes!
• Foot Bath: Oh, heavenly foot bath.
• Massage: The main event. I opted for the deep tissue, and I swear, my back thanked me for a week.
• Pool with a View: More on this later…
• Sauna, Steamroom, Spa, Spa/Sauna: The ultimate trifecta of relaxation.

That Pool… Oh, That Pool! (And the Food!)

Okay, so, the food…I was not expecting to basically live at the poolside bar. Honestly, I had every intention of experiencing the local food scene, but Hotel OXO's food, and specifically, THAT POOL, was just too hard to leave. Picture this: the Udaipur sun setting, painting the Pool with a View in hues of orange and pink, and me, sprawled on a sun lounger, margarita in hand, with a view of the shimmering waters. It was pure, unadulterated bliss.

Restaurant Variety

• A la Carte in Restaurant: Excellent dishes, beautifully presented.
• Asian breakfast: A little something for everyone!
• Bar, Poolside Bar: Cocktails, beers, snacks…everything you need.
• Buffet in Restaurant: great selection for breakfast!
• Coffee/tea in restaurant, coffee shop: For the caffeine addicts like myself!
• Desserts in restaurant: The sweet ending to a perfect meal.
• Happy Hour: Cheers to that!
• International cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant: Something for every palette.
• Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant: options aplenty!
• Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast in room, Breakfast takeaway service, Breakfast service, Asian breakfast, Western breakfast: Breakfast is a big deal here - and they know it!

Cleanliness and Safety: Peace of Mind

Okay, let's be real, safety is HUGE right now. Hotel OXO takes it seriously, and I noticed.

• Anti-viral cleaning products: Check.
• Daily disinfection in common areas: Absolutely.
• Hand sanitizer: Everywhere.
• Hot water linen and laundry washing: Phew!
• Hygiene certification: So, you can be sure.
• Individually-wrapped food options: Very thoughtful.
• Staff trained in safety protocol: They know their stuff.
• Rooms sanitized between stays: You can breathe easy.
• Safe dining setup: So, eat safely in the restaurant.

Everything Else – The Details That Matter

• Cashless payment service: Easy breezy.
• Concierge: Always helpful, always smiling.
• Currency exchange: Convenient!
• Daily housekeeping: My room was spotless every single day.
• Doorman: Welcome to Hotel OXO!
• Dry cleaning/Laundry service, Ironing service: So, no need to pack an iron in your suitcase.
• Elevator: Makes everything easier.
• Facilities for disabled guests: thoughtful and accessible.
• Front desk [24-hour], Security [24-hour]: Secure all areas.
• Luggage storage: Useful if the flight is late.
• Non-smoking rooms: For all you non-smokers.
• Smoking area: For the few who are.
• Terrace: A beautiful spot to hang out.
• Wake-up service: Perfect!

Things to Do (When You Can Drag Yourself Away From the Pool)

Udaipur is a stunning city, and Hotel OXO is perfectly placed to explore it. They offer:

• Airport transfer: Super convenient!
• Business facilities, Meetings, Meeting/banquet facilities, Seminars: If you must…
• Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: Very convenient!
• Gift/souvenir shop: To grab that perfect souvenir.
• Kids facilities, Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids meal: Great for families.
• Luggage storage: Useful if the flight is late.
• Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Seminars, Shrine, Wi-Fi for special events: All-around service facility!
• Things to do and relax: They cater to all your needs.

Okay, Here's Where I'd Nitpick (But It's Minor!)

Look, no place is perfect. The décor, while beautiful, felt a tiny bit generic in places. I was expecting a bit more of a local, traditional touch. And listen, there were a few hiccups with the room service during peak hours (patience is a virtue!), and a few times the staff weren't up to par with the service but they were very helpful whenever the need arises, so…

The Verdict: Book It, Yesterday!

Hotel OXO truly lives up to its “Luxury Redefined” promise. It’s a beautiful hotel with incredible amenities, impeccable service, and an amazing pool. The accessibility is a huge plus. This is the kind of place you daydream about visiting. It's got a lot of great features, and now, for my OFFER:

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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your perfectly polished, Pinterest-perfect travel itinerary. This is me, stumbling through Udaipur, battling jet lag, and probably spilling chai on myself at least twice. Welcome to my O Oxo Hotel Udaipur adventure – unfiltered and gloriously messy.

Arrival: A Whirlwind in the City of Lakes (and Chaos)

• Tuesday, October 24th:
  • 8:00 AM (ish) – Airport Arrival & the Great Rickshaw Negotiation: Landed in Udaipur. That little bump on the plane? Yeah, that woke me up faster than the airport coffee. Instantly hit with a wall of warm air, the smell of spices, and the insistent honking of… well, everything. Pre-booked a transfer… or so I thought. Turns out the driver, bless his heart, was very late. The ensuing negotiation with various rickshaw wallahs bordering on a Bollywood dance-off. Finally gave in, paid too much (I'm sure), and crammed myself into a tiny, brightly-colored death trap on wheels. Still worth it for the views of Lake Pichola.
  • 9:30 AM – Check-In (and the First Crumbling Expectations): Hotel O Oxo. Picture postcard views from the website? Check. Actually finding the place? A little less straightforward. The entrance is a bit hidden, and the lift is one of those vintage contraptions that makes you hold your breath. The lobby… well, let's just say it's charmingly… "rustic." The receptionist was lovely, but her English was a bit patchy, and my room wasn't exactly what I'd booked. My initial reaction? Disappointment. A touch of panic. Then, a wave of "This is what you signed up for, right?" wash over me.
  • 11:00 AM – Rooftop Revelation (Almost): My room finally ready, and the view? Not exactly the postcard. Still, the rooftop at the hotel is supposed to be amazing. Walked through the dusty corridor of the hotel and found the door and had to check if it was open. There was literally a lock on the door, and I was terrified. The rooftop was nice with a restaurant but it was closed (a bit of a trend so far).
  • 11:30 AM – Lunch Gone Wrong at the "Hotel Restaurant": Ordered lunch at the hotel restaurant to avoid venturing out (jet lag is a beast). Chicken curry. Sounded safe. It was… not. The smell was overwhelmingly strong. The curry was thin, watery, and barely edible. I took one bite and decided to order room service instead.
  • 1:00 PM – Naptime Nirvana: After a shower to wash off the Delhi dust (and the taste of that curry), I collapsed into the bed. Four hours of glorious, uninterrupted sleep. The world melted away, and I woke up feeling…slightly human again.
  • 5:00 PM – Street Scares: I was advised to venture on the streets and explore. Got a bit disoriented near Jagdish Temple and nearly got run over by a rogue scooter. Almost passed out and had to take a breather.
  • 7:00 PM – Early Dinner & Lake Pichola Sunset (Attempted): Planned on a beautiful lakeside dinner at Ambrai Ghat. Traffic… let's just say the rickshaw driver and I had a very intimate, almost aggressive dance through the streets. Almost missed the sunset, but the view, when I finally got there, was breathtaking. The lake shimmered gold, the palace reflected in the water… It was one of those moments where you just want to freeze time and soak up the beauty. The food at Ambrai Ghat was pretty good too.
  • 9:00 PM – Room Service & Early Night: Back at the O Oxo. The curry disappointment had left me a bit weak. Room service (pizza this time!) was a lifesaver. Watched some terrible Bollywood on the slightly dodgy TV, and crashed by 10 pm. Jet lag wins again.

Wednesday: Palaces, Pottery, and the Perils of Pushing Myself

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast (and the Omelet Adventure): Tried the hotel breakfast. The omelet, ordered with high hopes, was overcooked and rubbery. The coffee… let's not go there. But the views from the breakfast area, when the sun is out, are pretty.
• 9:30 AM – City Palace Grandeur & Existential Doubt: City Palace. Wow. Just. Wow. The sheer scale of it, the intricate details, the history… I wandered through the courtyards and rooms, gawking at the views. It was beautiful but a little depressing. The opulence of it all, the history of war and wealth… It made me really contemplate my comfortable life.
• 12:00 PM – Pottery Workshop (and the Mud Mess): Decided to try a pottery workshop. It’s not a good idea to try to be good at something as a rookie. I have more mud on me than on the pottery.
• 2:00 PM – Lunch Near the Lake: Simple meal with a view. The best view I'd had all day.
• 4:00 PM – Shopping (the Bargaining Battle): Explored the area near the hotel. The shopkeepers are relentless, the bargaining is intense, and I am not a natural haggler. I did however manage to pick up some spices, a scarf, and a ridiculous pair of elephant pants. Victory!
• 6:00 PM – Boat Ride (and the Unforeseen Seasickness): Lake Pichola boat ride. Romantic, right? Except the water was a little choppy, and I have a tendency towards seasickness. It started to get violent.
• 7:30 PM – Early Dinner & Reflection: Back at the hotel, I ordered something easy and spent the evening re-evaluating my life on the rooftop. The sunset was as stunning as the night before.

Thursday: The End of the Line

• 8:00 AM – Goodbye Breakfast: The hotel breakfast, again. Familiar disappointment.
• 9:00 AM – Checkout: Simple and clean.
• 10:00 AM – Airport Again: The taxi ride was quiet and I was glad to close up the chapter of Rajasthan.
• 1:00 PM – Home Time: A little bit sad to leave the country, but excited to go home too.

Quirky Observations & Emotional Reactions:

• The Cows: They’re everywhere. Wandering the traffic, chilling in the road, generally owning the city. I'm convinced they're plotting something.
• The Smell: A constant blend of spices, incense, exhaust fumes, and something vaguely… sewage-y. It's intoxicating. And sometimes, a bit overwhelming.
• The People: Incredibly friendly, generally patient, and unfailingly helpful. Even the rickshaw drivers who try to fleece you.
• My Mood: A rollercoaster. One minute, I'm in awe of the beauty. The next, I’m overwhelmed and ready to go home.
• The Hotel: It's not perfect. It's a little rough around the edges. But it has a certain charm. And the rooftop views? They make up for a lot.

Messy, Honest, Funny… and Human:

This itinerary isn't a polished highlight reel. It's a peek behind the curtain. It's the reality of travel – the good, the bad, and the slightly smelly. Udaipur, with its beauty and its chaos, has already left its mark. And despite the questionable curry and the near-death experiences, I’m starting to fall for it.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to find a strong chai and a quiet corner to process. More adventures to come, I'm sure. Just keeping my fingers crossed for a better omelet tomorrow.

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Okay, Okay, Spill the Tea: Is Hotel OXO *Actually* Luxurious, or Just Instagram Pretty?

Alright, here's the dirt. My expectations were sky-high. I'd seen the photos, the perfect infinity pool shots, the breezy white linens – it all screamed "luxury." And, let me tell you, when I *actually* got there…well, it's a mixed bag, people. Firstly, the view. Oh. My. God. That *is* something you can't Photoshop. You're perched up high, overlooking this glittering lake, and the city sprawls out before you. It legit takes your breath away. Like, I spent a good hour just staring, forgetting I was supposed to be unpacking. The rooms? Gorgeous, but… and here’s the “but.” My air con coughed and sputtered for the first hour, refusing to cooperate. I swear, I almost lost it – it was about a million degrees outside. Then, you know, the power flickered…a classic Udaipur experience. I felt the initial rage, then the resigned chuckle. It's part of the charm, right? (Said with a slightly manic, "someone-get-me-a-cold-drink" voice). So, Insta-worthy? Absolutely. Luxurious? Mostly. They're trying, and they do a damn good job. Just don't expect perfection. Expect a little bit of… character. And a really, *really* good view.

That Pool! Is it as Epic as it Looks? (And Does it Actually Get Used, or is it Just for Posing?)

The pool. Right. The reason I booked! The Infinity Pool! Let me tell you, it’s the kind of pool that makes you want to live in a swimsuit. The water is perfect – not freezing, not lukewarm, just… bliss. And the view from the edge? Forget it. You're basically levitating over the city. Did I use it? Oh, honey, *I lived in it*. I spent hours floating, reading, and sipping on cocktails. (More on those later, because... wow.) And yes, there were definitely people taking pictures. (Guilty as charged!) But it’s not just for show. Seriously, it's big enough that you can actually *swim* in it. You can splash around, you can chill, and you definitely get to feel like a glamorous, albeit slightly sunburnt, individual. Here's a funny moment: I tried to do a graceful dive. Epic fail. Splashed like a beached whale, face-planted. The lifeguard gave me a pitying look. But hey, at least I had a good laugh (and a strategically placed cocktail glass for cover). So yeah, the pool is real, and it's spectacular. Dive in! (Carefully, though.)

The Food! Was it Worth the Hype (and the Price Tag)? Specifically, that Breakfast?

Okay, the breakfast. This is where I got *really* excited. The photos of the breakfast spread... dreamy, almost criminal how delicious it looked. And I'm a breakfast person. I wake up and immediately want something to eat. And wow. It was... *a lot*. There's fresh fruit (mangoes, passionfruit!), all sorts of pastries, Indian dishes, eggs cooked to order, and a coffee machine dispensing heavenly lattes. I gained, like, five pounds in a week. No regrets. None. The only potential snag? The service. It can be a *little* slow at times. There was a day I had to flag down three different waiters for a refill on my coffee. But honestly? I was too busy enjoying the view and the delicious food to get *too* bothered. The quality more than made up for a few little hiccups. Plus, I got to people-watch, which is always entertaining.

Is Udaipur Actually a Good City for a Holiday? Is it worth it?

Udaipur. Ah, Udaipur. Picture a city shimmering with history, romance and the scent of chai. Is it a good holiday destination? Oh, absolutely! Is it a *perfect* one? Well... You have the architecture: palaces, and forts are stunning. The narrow streets are so quaint…until you're battling a rickshaw that's trying to run you over. The lake is magical. And the sunsets? Forget about doing anything other than sitting and watching the sky explode with color. It can get hot, dusty, and chaotic – especially during peak season. The streets are a maze. And at times, the relentless tourist traps are a little tiring. But then you see the beauty, feel the charm and taste the food. The warmth of the people is incredible. You can lose yourself in the colours, the sounds, the smells. And if you let it, it will steal a piece of your heart. Udaipur is a good holiday destination - yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Go. Just go. (And pack sunscreen!)

Let's Talk Cocktails: Worth the Cost? Did They Get "Creative" or Just "Overpriced"?

Okay, the cocktails. This is a critical question. Because a beautiful view and a pretty pool are nothing without something good to drink. The cocktails at Hotel OXO? Generally, yes, worth it. They go for a good price, roughly the same as other high end bars in the city. Did they get "creative" or just "overpriced"? Well… both. They have a mix of classics and experimental creations. Some were knockouts, like the "OXO Sunset" (basically, a sunset in a glass – delicious!). Others… were a bit too "experimental." (I'm looking at you, "Spicy Mango Mystery" – not a fan). A funny anecdote: One night, I ordered a Mojito. The bartender looked at me like I'd asked him to build a rocket ship. It was like he'd never *seen* a Mojito before. He then proceeded to make the *worst* Mojito of my life. It was a tragic affair, I’m still not sure what he managed to do. I think he thought it was some kind of prank. But hey, you win some, and you lose some! They have a good selection of other drinks to choose from. So yes, worth it. Mostly....

What's the Deal With the Staff? Friendly? Helpful? Or a Bit… Formal?

Staff! Okay. This is a mixed bag, truly. Generally, they're incredibly polite, warm, and genuinely eager to help. The level of service is high, and they try hard to anticipate your needs. But… and there's always a "but," isn't there? Sometimes, it feels a little *too* formal. Like that old school hotel service where everyone calls you "Sir" or "Madam," even if you're wearing ripped jeans and have a bad hangover. It can feel a little bit… stiff at times. That said, they're also incredibly accommodating. I asked to switch rooms because the first one had a slight issue (hello, leaky tap!), and they handled it with grace and speed. I needed help booking a taxi, and they were on it. Overall? Friendly and helpful, definitely. But maybe not the most spontaneous, let-your-hair-down kind of staff. They are trying really hard to be perfect. And at times, that perfection is a bit… much. But you can't fault them for their eagerness.

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