# Indian Lake Palaces The Taj Lake Palace is a Luxury Hotel on Its Own Island By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-23 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taj-lake-palace References: [tripadvisor](http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g297672-d302377-r53919839-Taj_Lake_Palace_Udaipur-Udaipur_Rajasthan.html) & [tajhotels](http://www.tajhotels.com/palace/Taj) The Taj Lake Palace is a white marble and mosaic structure located in the middle of [Lake Pichola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion) Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. The 83-room palace has [17 suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palazzo-daniele-suites) and was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, 62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar – believed to be descendants of the Sun God. The Taj Lake Palace occupies a [four-acre island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-water-lily). Guests arrive by water transport. The rate for a one double bed, lake view room with separate sitting area, air conditioning, TV with pay movies and telephone is about $475/nigh. High-speed Internet access is available at an extra charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Island Hotels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique, luxurious hotel experiences on private islands. - **Heritage Hotels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming historical buildings and palaces into luxury hotels. - **Water Transport Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing efficient and sustainable water transport options for hotel guests and tourists. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional hotel concepts and offering exceptional experiences for travelers. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique attractions and accommodations to drive tourism in specific regions. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing water transport systems and services to enhance travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Lake Front Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakehouse-hotel-and-resort.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-shangri-la.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md) - [Sculptural Artisanal Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrors-of-hope.md) - [Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa.md) - [Nature-Inspired Floral Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-water-lily.md) - [Historic Beachside Mediterranean Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montecarlo-beach.md) - [Whimsical Tranquil Holiday Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-bunch-palms.md)