Pushkar is centered around the lake, so the location of the Palace - right on and overlooking the lake - could not be better. But it is a "heritage hotel", desperately needing maintenance, renovation and staff training. Although we had paid for a suite with lake view, we were given a downstairs room. After complaining, we were moved to the 2nd floor to rm 304 ; better, because the terrace has great views over the lake and its ghats. The room is large and has a small side room, which is handy to store some luggage. The poster bed is high and very (no, VERY) hard. TV only has Indian channels and wifi is weak. The bathroom was unpleasant : broken, stained toilet seat, towels rough and grey, bath unstable, rainshower too low, mouldy grout between the tiles. Breakfast and dinner are basic and very Indian : all vegetarian and very limited choice. Pushkar is a dry city, so no alcohol. The balcony outside of the restaurant is a splendid spot for breakfast : great spot to watch Pushkar come to life in the early morning sun with a cup of tea. Hotel Pushkar Palace has tremendous potential, but I found its biggest drawback to be the poor standard of staff service ; it seemed to be all and only about the tips.