Heritage Hotels & Accommodation in Rajasthan

Merwara Estate
The Merwara estate was built about hundred years ago and overlooks Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer. This estate incorporated European influences into its architecture, Belgian etched glass, Italian marble floors and painted ceilings. This estate has been recently renovated and converted into a hotel and has 50 guest rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool, and conference hall.

Balsamand Lake Palace
Balsamand Lake Palace is located at the edge of a 13th century Balsamand lake that was artificially developed in the desert in Balsamand. Balsamand, a lake resort was created in the 12th century by the Parihar Rajputs of Mandore, and was simply taken over by Jodhpur’s Rathore rulers who converted it into a pleasure resort. Today, there are various gradens, artificial lake and a summer palace in Balsamand. The Balsamand Lake palace is built of red sandstone and was used for hunts and royal excursions.

Royal Castle
Royal Castle, the 16th century fort was built by the poet-princess Meerabai’s brother, Rao Chanda in Balunda. Balunda, the Merta village is strewn with remnants, temples and other relics and is ideal for exploring the region. The Royal Castle has large chambers, an impressive entrance with painted walls, carved panels and towers. This fort has been now converted into a heritage hotel and has 6 rooms, and serves Indian meals.

Bassi Palace
Bassi Palace, part of a 16th century fort is located in the Bassi. Bassi lay on the route of Mughal and Maratha invasions, and wears the scars of its history. Besides a shooting lodge, it has stepwells, cenotaphs, temples, and the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary. The Bassi Palace with its scarred battlements, is a maze of domes, corridors, courtyards, apartment suites, arches and towering gateways, all at different levels. It has 8 rooms and serves simple meals.

Royal Rajwada
Royal Rajwada, the small palace belongs to the 16th century and situated in Bhadrajun. Bhadrajun is a place where the Arjun, the Pandavas married with the Subhadra, the Krishna's sister. While prayers are still said at this holy site, Bhadrajun’s past is filled with battles, which is evident from the forts and cenotaphs in the vicinity. Most of the additions and changes have been made recently in this palace. The cupolas and balconies extruding off the surface are highlighted, so they appear more striking. There are 12 rooms, and a dining hall where a variety of cuisine is served in this palace.

Bhadrawati Palace
The Bhadrawati Palace is an elegant palace that is designed in the Mughal-Rajput style. The Bhadrawati Palace is located in Bhandarej, a small village that was a Badgujar settlement till the 11th century when the Kachchawahas won it for themselves, making Dausa their capital. The Bhadrawati Palace has a charbagh garden and its arched, pillared halls resound with its historical links. This palace has 25 rooms and a restaurant.

Golbagh Palace
Golbagh Palace was the former residence of the Bharatpur rulers and about hundred years old. The Golbagh Palace is a heritage hotel and has 110 rooms, most of them palatial, and 12 suites.

Ravla Banswara
Ravla Banswara is a traditional Rajput palace in the Banswara. Banswara, surrounded by temples and stepwells, was granted to Thakur Jagat Singh Rathore in the 16th century as he saved the life of the Maharaja Man Singh of Jodhpur. The Ravla Banswara palace has separate apartments and courtyards and has 10 well appointed rooms and orchards. Along with personalized service, the Rajastani meals are also its speciality.

Bhanwar Niwas Palace
Bhanwar Niwas Palace was a haveli in Bikaner, which has been recently converted into a heritage hotel. This haveli was built in the early years of this century by Seth Bhandwarlal Rampuria, and combines Western and traditional architecture to create a novel form of architecture. This haveli is well maintained and built of red sandstone. It is also known for its blue drawing room, grand staircase, library and impressive entrance hall. The Hotel Bhanwar Niwas Palace has 14 rooms, a multi–cuisine restaurant, and bar.

Laxmi Vilas Palace is about hundred years old and built for a royal prince. This palace soon became the zenana mahal or princess palace and its delicate cupolas and massive sandstone gateways guard an interior rich with frescos, courtyards, and large rooms. The Laxmi Vilas Palace is now a hotel and has 22 rooms and restaurant. This hotel has original furniture and object of past that are still in use.

The last ruler of Bikaner built Jaswant Bhawan, a simple home in 1926 without any fuss that reminds of the period in post-independent India. The rooms in the Jaswant Bhawan are spacious, and the planning was done to incorporate lounges and courtyards. Recently, the Jaswant Bhawan has been converted into a hotel and has 12 rooms, and restaurant.

The Karni Bhawan Palace was built by Dr. Karni Singh, the last Maharaja of Bikaner, and an Olympic shooter in 1940. This art-deco palace was built by him as a royal residence and surrounded with trees. This palace was later converted into a heritage hotel. The original character of this hotel has been preserved and retained for modern day guests. There are about 12 luxuriously furnished air-conditioned rooms and art deco suites and restaurant in the Hotel Karni Bhawan Palace.

The Lallgarh Palace is the most perfect example of a Rajput palace and was built at the turn of the century. This sprawling red sand-stone residence has separate wings, one of which is occupied by members of the royal family while another wing forms a museum. The pierced screens shades large windows from the harsh sun of the desert, while the extensive corridors lined with photographs connect the rooms and suites where the princes were once trained in the art of kingship. There are formal lounges, and meals are served in a dining hall that reminds of the banquets once hosted here.

Castle Bijaipur
Castle Bijaipur was built in the 16th century, and its architecture reminds one of the great palaces of Chittorgarh. This palace is located in Bijaipur, a Sisodia principality, about 40 km from Chittorgarh. Castle Bijaipur was built in early 16th century AD by Rao Vijay Singhji, descendent of great Rajput warrior Shakti Singh, the younger brother of Maharana Pratap. Rao Saheb Narendra Singhji renovated and converted the castle into one of the finest heritage hotel. The paintings of the various rulers can be seen in this heritage hotel.

Haveli Braj Bhushanji
The Haveli Braj Bhushanjee was built in Bundi to overlook the City Palace in the typical Rajasthani architecture. The haveli was built about hundred and fifty years ago by a family that gave the state four rulers. The terrace of this haveli offers magnificent view of the city palace, fort and city. Within the four-storeyed haveli, there are large and airy spacious rooms, open spaces and large courtyards. Only vegetarian cuisine is served in this 15-room heritage property.

The Ishwari Niwas Palace was built in the Indo-Saracenic architecture in the 1920. This royal mansion was with the members of the royal family except for the period when it was a royal guest house. This palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel with comfortably furnished rooms.

Dera Danta Quila
Dera Danta Quila is located in the Danta, a small village about 108 km from Jaipur. Danta was gifted to the Thakur Amar Singh by the Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1702 and was a royal residence and it also houses the army and stable. This palace is located between the two forts and is a heritage hotel. This palace has a blend of Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture and has open terraces, pavilions, and different wings set off by small staircases so that the whole palace looks like a maze. The Dera Danta Quila has 12 rooms, and a restaurant that serves the cuisine of the region.

Castle Durjan Niwas
The Durjan Niwas Castle was a Champawat castle built in the Indo-European style of architecture in the 19th century in Daspan. Daspan is a feudal outpost that is truly off the beaten track, but was once an important outpost with temples and other historic buildings in its vicinity. The Durjan Niwas Castle has separate wings for men and women, and some additions were also made to its architecture. This rambling structure has 10 rooms and a suite and serves the local cuisine in its dining hall.

Fort Dhamli
The Fort Dhamli is an ideally suited heritage hotel in Dhamli. This fortified complex is built in the Indo-Rajput style, and its surrounding, green countryside provide a heaven for birds, while peacocks can be seen sauntering through the garden. Its 30 rooms are housed in the charming building which also has a Rajasthani Restaurant, bar, and swimming pool.

Dhariyavad Castle
Dhariyavad Castle was established in the 16th century in Dhariyavad. Dhariyavad is a picturesque settlement where the rivers Jakham and Karmoi meet and was home to Sahasmal, the son of legendary hero Maharana Pratap. This castle is a prefect blend of European and Rajput architecture.

Dugaur Garh
Dugarur Garh was built in the Rajput style in 1750 in Dugaur. Dugaur is a small village, located close to Merta, Nagaur, and Makrana, and is known for the famous Karni Mata temple around which there is a thick cover of vegetation. The Dugaur Garh has an imposing gateway, and large, airy rooms and frescos that are still intact. About five rooms are open to visitors in this hotel.

Dera Dundlod Quila
Dera Dundlod Quila was built by Kesari Singh in 1750 in Dundlod. Dundlod is one of the principal feudal principalities of Shekhawati. The havelis of this small, charming town are beautifully painted and some of them are about two hundred years old. The impressive gateway in the fort leads to a Diwan Khana where the Mughal architecture has French Louis XIV furniture. The family memorabilia is also on display, and the terrace offers a view of the town. There are 25 rooms, a dining hall, and bar in the hotel. This bar has saddles as bar stools, polo sticks, trophies and a selection of photographs related to this king of games.

Dundlod Castle is a part of the impressive fort built by Kesari Singh. Its original character has been kept intact and it has 24 rooms furnished in period style, each with a balcony, and laid around courtyards. There is also a well stocked library on the premises, as well as a restaurant.

Udai Bilas Palace
The Udai Bilas Palace, a heritage hotel was built in Dungarpur and overlooks the Gaibsagar lake. The palace was built in the mid-19th century, and was renovated and enlarged in 1940, and fitted with glittering chandeliers, and art-deco furniture. The dining hall is lined with hunting trophies. It is a very large palace and offers accommodation in 5 grand suites and 22 well appointed rooms to the tourists. This heritage hotel offers a scenic location for rest and recreation, where one can explore birdlife and tribal life and experience a splendidly romantic honeymoon.

Royal Castle
The Royal castle in Ghanerao is built with red sandstone and contain some airy pavilions overlooking its central courtyard. Ghanerao was the seat of Mertia Rajputs and has various temples, step wells and arched gateways. The Royal castle was built in the 17th century and also has the pock marks typical of cannon fire which it carries from its past. There are 20 rooms in the castle and traditional Rajasthani meals are served in its dining hall.

Govindgarh Fort
Govindgarh was built in the 17th century on the confluence of two rivers after appeasing that saint who lived here. The Govindgarh fort was built after various wars as the house of the nobles and has an Indo-Saracenic flavour. This fort has been recently renovated into a hotel and has a restaurant where the typical Rajasthani cuisine is served in a homely atmosphere.

Achrol Lodge
Achrol Lodge is a palatial mansion that is set in a large garden in Jaipur. This lodge is retained with the old style and none of the furniture and pictures are removed from its premises. This lodge has 7 guest rooms. Its lawns are ideal for parking caravans, or pitching tents.

The Alsisar Haveli was built in 1892 and has been recently completely renovated and converted into a heritage hotel and give the guests a feeling of the British Raj. This hotel is located in the heart of the Pink city, Jaipur. The haveli has a blend of Rajput and colonial architecture, with fluted pillars, elegant arches, stained glass windows, and open courtyards. The furnishings and lighting are all period, and it is fully air-conditioned. It brings back to life the grandeur of the old days and offers a memorable regal Rajasthani experience to the guests.

Mandir Palace
Mandir Palace, the royal palace was built in 1825 in Jaisalmer, and later several additions were made to it. This palace was constructed of yellow sandstone, and has an imposing entrance, a fully carved Durbar Hall with coloured tiles, and Badal Mahal, the terrace. From here, one can view the the sunset and the city of Jaisalmer. There are 10 rooms in the hotel.

Ajit Bhawan
Hotel Ajit Bhawan was built of sandstone as the residence of the younger brother of the Maharaja of Jodhpur in the 1940. This hotel is one of the most charming and personalized properties of Rajasthan and known for the atmosphere in which the dinner is held in an open courtyard. Hotel Ajit Bhawan is set amidst the serene and vast desert of Jodhpur. Hotel Ajit Bhawan has 51 rooms in the main building, and cottages especially created in the gardens. Each cottage is named after the Indian zodiac, and furnished in ethnic style. There is also a swimming pool in the premises.

Jhalamand Garh, the 18th century fort has a quiet and soothing ambience. This fort provides a glimpse of the way a Rajput family lives in the rural countryside. From the Dari Khana terrace, one can have a breathtaking view of Jodhpur town. The fort has 18 rooms, and provides Rajasthani and continental cuisine on request.

Amar Bagh
Amar Bagh, the hundred year old lakeside resort of the Junia thakurs is set in pleasant gardens in Junia. This resort has 6 suites, 6 rooms, and 3 cottages. The dinning room serves Indian and Rajasthani cuisine.