THE FACTS ABOUT FATEH PRAKESH HOTEL

India

Try this instead of the Lake Palace Hotel beside Lake Pichola. It's crammed with the Maharana of Udaipur's family furniture, and crystal from Birmingham dated 1887; another quaint touch is cream tea, served daily. There are only three rooms and six suites. Some are available for single travellers. ROOMS Doubles cost between £85-£205 a night CONTACT 00 91 294 528 016/17/18 Extn: 3524; fax: 528 006; www.hrhindia.com WHO TO BOOK WITH It is often difficult to book rooms direct. A more reliable (and generally cheaper) solution is to book through a reputable agent. The following arrange tailor-made itineraries: Western & Oriental (020 7313 6600); Worldwide Journeys (020 7381 8638); Cox & Kings (020 7873 5000); Greaves Tours (020 7487 9111); Abercrombie & Kent (020 7730 9600); Steppes East (01285 651 010)