Heritage & Luxury Hotels in Jodhpur: Rajasthan

Ajit Bhawan Jodhpur

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Amid the vast and serene desert milieu Ajit Bhawan, the first heritage Hotel of India, stands as an oasis of hospitality, pageantry and Rajput charm.

Ajit Bhawan was built exclusively, for Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singhji the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singhji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state.

Hotel Ajit Bhawan, a legacy of Rajput heritage is vibrantly alive with the personalized hospitality, provided by the late Maharaja’s family, whose home is still is.

The doors of this truly traditional yet subtlety contemporary life style are open to you.

Devi Bhawan Jodhpur

Devi Bhawan is the eighty year old residence of Thakur Ratan Singh and his family. This stands as an oasis of hospitality and warm Rajput charm. Devi Bhawan offers you Old World elegance, with the modern comforts of a classic heritage hotel and the essence of being a guest of the family.

Devi Bhawan rejuvenates the tired traveller in its comfortable rooms and serene environment. The place has an old world charm and takes you back in time. It has great value for money.

The rooms are set in a beautiful and peaceful garden. They have been decorated with period furniture and Indian textiles. All the rooms overlook the garden. There are lots of sit outs where you can soak in the sun and enjoy a quiet cup of tea served by our endearing staff.

Devi Bhawan is centrally located in a peaceful area which is easily accessible.

Karni Bhawan Jodhpur

Karni Bhawan, home to the erstwhile Jagirdars of Sodawas, Bhati Rajputs of the Lunar dynasty. This delightful red sandstone bungalow of the 40’s has been sensitively redone to meet the requirements of the discerning traveller. Lush green gardens and combine a homely spirit with hotel efficiency to make a stay at Hotel Karni Bhawan very good value indeed.

This Colonial bungalow was first converted into a Heritage Hotel which had 12 rooms in 1986. By the year 1994 the hotel Karni Bhawan had expanded to a strength of 31 luxury air conditioned and air-cooled rooms and suites. All the 31 rooms and suites posses ethnic designs of Rajasthani festivity themes. All the rooms have modern attached baths with running hot and cold water.

Another unique and special feature of Karni Bhawan is the personal care taken by the management of the hotel and the hospitality extended to each guest by all the members of the family. Each Bedroom has special ambiance and charm.

Madho Niwas Jodhpur

Madho Niwas was built in early 40’s by Late Madho Singh Ji of Bhenswara as his personal and Family residence in Jodhpur. the house was designed by a well known English Architect Mr. Goldstow, made in Pink & Red sand stone. The house has beautiful gardens and lawns surrounded by big green trees.

Today a part of building has been very converted into a small budgeted Hotel Madho Niwas by Thakur Dalvir Singh (S/o Lt. Th. Madho Singh, builder of the house). Dalvir Singh and his family members who lives in a part of the building and they treat you as their personal guests and take care of you personally to make you feel at home and comfortable.

Megh Niwas Jodhpur

Megh Niwas invites you to explore the rich heritage and culture of MARWAR, the seat of Rathore dynasty, the land of brave warriors, where every thing is fascinating beautiful and impressive. Meghniwas, a family resident, owned by a highly decorated experienced Army colonel-veteran of World War II (1939-45) and INDO-PAK wars (1965 and 1971).

It has been converted and restored into a luxurious family guest house with its magnificent setting an classic ambience and offers cordial hospitality and comfortable stay and opportunity to feel traditional life style and culture of a Rajput family.

Polo Heritage Jodhpur

Polo Heritage is a building designed by Gold Straw a renowned archietect, which was built for Brig. Duncan who was the Commander of the Jodhpur state forces, this property was gifted to Late Lt. Col. Kishan Singh of Bhanwari as a wedding present by HH Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur.

Lt. Col. Kishan Singh a winner of the Arjuna award for excellence in polo, He was a member of the Indian polo team that won the world cup at Deauville France in 1957. In a professional career spread over 28 years, he has won over 400 trophies all over the world. His sons Harshwardhan Singh and Digvijay Singh have between them won the national cycle polo championship nine times and are also both polo players. Harshwardhan Singh has played for the Indian polo team at the world cup play off at Melbourne Australia in 1997. His son Yogeshwar Singh won the junior world cup in Argentina in 1998.

Hotel Polo Heritage is a property spread over 2 acres own and managed by the family of Late Lt. Col. Kishan Singh.

Polo Heritage has 25 rooms & suites with well maintained gardens. very centrally located in Jodhpur .The heritage of Indian Polo is highlighted by the history of Indian Polo as shown in all rooms and the library of the hotel.

Facilities for polo riding and coaching are available at the Jodhpur polo ground. We also offer the horse safari through Bishnoi villages showing the preservation of wildlife around Jodhpur.

Ratan Vilas Jodhpur

Built in 1920, by Maharaj Ratan Singhji of Raoti who was a keen horse lover and one of the greatest polo players of his time, Hotel Ratan Vilas with its imposing but delicately carved exterior and simple yet comfortable interiors, is a genuine heritage edifice in a sylvan setting.

The villa of Hotel Ratan Vilas is reminiscent of the romance of the bygone era, has been converted into a hotel, with the exception that it also continues to be the home to the grandson of Late Maharaj Ratan Singhji, Maharaj Bharat Singhji and his family. So whether you are in the formal drawing room admiring the family portraits and photographs or unwinding in the casual surroundings of the courtyard; whether you are savouring the traditional delicacies in the dinning room or bird watching in the garden wreathed with seasoned Neem trees housing about twenty different species of birds, the family is always around to offer you the legendary Rajput hospitality blended with a cheerful and homely atmosphere.

Bal Samand Lake Palace Jodhpur

A stone’s throw away from the ancient capital of Marwar, Mandore, and only 8 km from the city-center of Jodhpur, Bal Samand Palace is a world away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The lake was engineered in the 12th Century but the exquisite red sand-stone palace came later; it was built by Maharaja Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur in the 17th Century, at the very zenith of Rathore Rule under the umbrella of the Mughal Empire. Set in a private estate of over 60 Acres, with sprawling orchards of lime and pomegranate and landscaped gardens criss-crossed by elegant waterways and even a aqueduct, the palace with its lovely promenade on the lake, was always more than just a residence; a pleasure palace in the finest Mughal tradition of the picnic. In more recent times a tradition has developed with the Royal Family celebrating the first rains in Bal Samand; a custom that has led to the palace being referred to as a Monsoon Palace. But today, after the successful completion of an ambitious restoration and modernization program Bal Samand is the palace for all seasons; a world class Heritage Hotel with modern amenities and an Ayurvedic Health Spa of renown.

The Bal Samand Place houses nine exclusive suites in all, and suites alone. Each is tastefully and luxuriously appointed in authentic Jodhpur style, with traditional seating, dining alcoves, chaise longues by the window and enormous jacuzzi baths. The gracious interiors are matched only by the spectacular views of the pristine lake and the splendid gardens.

Down in the gardens, surrounded by acres of manicured lawn, are twenty six tastefully designed Garden Rooms with their own Rose Garden, croquet lawn and restaurant.

Haveli Inn Pal Jodhpur

An elegantly designed Haveli Inn Pal is the private residence of the erstwhile aristocratic of the fiefdom Pal. The owner Chamund Singh Pal and son Narpat Singh Pal has tastefully converted the Heritage Haveli into a cosy inn for accommodating discerning travelers. Those wanting a feel of a traditional Rajput Home, a stay with his family at the Haveli Inn Pal promises to be special experience with warm hospitality and a friendly atmosphere.

The Haveli inn Pal Comprises of Twelve comfortable, airy and tastefully furnished room with spectacular views of the fort, lake and blue city from soaring arched windows, and relaxed ambience making Haveli Inn Pal a sublime experience.

The Haveli Inn Pal has a pleasant terrace Garden Restaurant, with breathtaking views of the Mehrangarh Fort Umaid Bhawan Palace and surrounding Blue City. We Serve our traditional Rajasthani Meals. The special treat is a candle light dinner in gentle breeze on the terrace garden amidst the blue city.

The heritage inn offer the best of modern amenities with a touch of traditional Rajasthan. Haveli Inn Pal is centrally located and has close proximity to all popular tourist attractions in Jodhpur. One Can View Clock Tower Sardar Market.

Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli Jodhpur

Built in 1902, Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli with its imposing but delicately carved exterior and simple yet comfortable interiors, is a genuine heritage edifice in a sylvan setting.

It is in close proximity (5-10 mins walking) with historical monuments like Mehrangarh Fort, Ghantaghar (clock tower), Jaswant Thada, Gulab Sagar Lake, local market (sardar market) etc. It has fort view rooms (heartfully decorated in traditional jodhpuri style with attached bathroom in every room), Fort facing restaurant (serving local and international dishes), suites, special traditional cultural shows, etc.

Marwar Hotel & Gardens Jodhpur

Bringing you the Best of both words. The Authentic Rajasthan Experience. We are proud of these descriptions of The Marwar, A Heritage Hotel in Jodhpur. The amenities are continually upgraded to ensure that only the best services and facilities are offered, whether you visit Jodhpur for business or pleasure. The Marwar Hotel is Conveniently located in the heart of Jodhpur. It is 10 minutes from Jodhpur Airport, 10 minutes from Railway Station, 15 minutes from Downtown, 20 minutes from The Mehrangarh Fort. The Marwar Hotel has 18 spacious rooms with 03 Suites, 06 Premium Rooms and 09 Deluxe Rooms. The Marwar Hotel offers the best of business and leisure facilities in its class. While The Marwar Hotel is modern at heart, the owners have made every effort to incorporate all those architectural and decorative features that make living in the city of Jodhpur a pleasure. The Marwar Hotel offers guests the best of both worlds; the latest standards, blending happily with old-world charm.

Pal Haveli Jodhpur

Pal Haveli, located centrally in front of the clock Tower on the main street in jodhpur, Rajasthan was built by Thakur of Pal in 1847. The house has been inhabited by the Nobel family for more than 150 years. Pal haveli has Fascinated western guests since 1887, when Edwin Lord Weeks Sketched the Pal’s Thakur Residence for Harper’s Magazines. Now Pal’s Haveli welcome another generation of honored guests to Pal Haveli.

Pal Haveli is a living Heritage Project, a place in time and space in which traditional life style and hospitality meets modern amenities and an international perspective. The only “living” haveli hotel in Jodhpur the private apartments.

Pal haveli is still occupied by the family of Thakur Bhawani Singh, who’s Wife, Sons and Daughter …..Despite decidedly Contemporary educations…..still live to a great extent the traditional Nobel lifestyle to their ancestors.

The main entrance from the street level leads guests to the largest courtyard decorated with ornate pillars, antique doorways, and frescos which are expended and refreshed to commemorate family milestones, the most recent being the wedding of daughter Purnima to a Nobel man from Jaipur. In Jenana, or family Quarters, the family still sleeps on Woven cots with silver legs, moving the low beds on to the terrace on evening when the weather permits, and rising with the gentle breezes at Sunrise. The Mardana, or Social Section, Contains the most ornate Rajput architecture, Including original stain-glass windows. Elaborately painted pillars, and displays of Rajputs Artifacts and weaponary. All efforts have been made to preserve the historical identity and integrity of the haveli despite its modernizing environs. The hotel at Pal haveli Combines old Charm with best of modern amenities.

There are twenty elegantly appointed rooms with intricately carved antique beds historical photographs, and attached modern bathroom with around the clock hot and cold water. Pleasant courtyards Terraces offer splendid view of the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, the royal Family’s Cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada, Gulab Sagar, Clock Tower and Old City and Umaid Bhawan Palace.

At the Hotel Pal Haveli, The Family participates in every details of management and hospitality the doors to truly traditional yet subtly contemporary living haveli are always open to you.

Ranbanka Jodhpur

The magnificent sandstone building, built for Maharajadhiraj of Jodhpur, Sir Ajit Singh ji, the younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh, tastefully blends the lavish interiors and modern comforts. Present day facilities are harmonized so as not to disturb the antiquity of the royal abode. Ranbanka Hotel exudes an aura distinctly its own – enhanced by its rich and varied collection of paintings, treasure troves and hunting trophies of yesteryears, all so well preserved by the royal family, which still uses a part of the Ranbanka Hotel as its home.

Overlooking the seemingly invincible Mehrangarh Fort on one side and the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace on the other, Ranbanka Hotel holds the lingering echoes of a bygone era, like no other place.

The Ranbanka Hotel is promoted by R.K. Karanvijay Singh (grandson of Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singhji), a polo player who has participated in major national and international polo tournaments.

Jasol Heritage Hotel

“Jasol Heritage” is a unique building popularly known as “RAWLA” constructed in the year 1938 of its own kind. Recently renovated & converted into hotel with different theme wherein we comprehend the glimpse of culture, customs, tradition & the history (if brief) with regards to the various erstwhile rulers from the different region & reign of the Rajasthan, Rajasthan based on the erstwhile states is divided into six dialectal zones, namely Marwar, Mewar, Haroti, Shekhawati, Dhundar & Godawar.

The Gateway Hotel Jodhpur

Nestled in the city of Jodhpur, The Gateway Hotel Jodhpur, is set amidst 28 acres of landscape gardens. The Gateway Hotel is constructed around a central courtyard in the true Rajasthani style. Build on the concept of a palace, the design bears true testimony to the architectural heritage of Jodhpur. Located 12 Km from the airport and 8 Km from the Railway station, The Gateway Hotel Jodhpur offers a perfect setting to experience the rich culture and traditions of Rajasthan.

Taj Hari Mahal Jodhpur

A historical monument. From the 21st century.

Perhaps, it’s easy to mistake the Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur, for a medieval palace of a victorious Marwar ruler. Built, as it is, in a style reminiscent of ancient Mandore. With intricately carved arches and wide terraces, sun-drenched courtyards and picturesque jharokhas.

But once you enter, your initial impression steadily changes. For the Taj Hari Mahal, masterfully blends elements of yore with contemporary elegance. So you will find arched corridors giving way to the most luxurious and comfortable rooms and suites. Well-equipped conference rooms of hotel Taj Hari Mahal overlooking marble terraces. Chefs who whip up traditional Marwari delicacies with as much panache as Continental repasts. And courteous assistance, not just in terms of making your stay comfortable. But in making it memorable as well. That is the Taj Hari Mahal for you. One of the newest offerings of the Taj Group of Hotels. Want to know more? Come, share a glimpse of the past, with your feet firmly in the present.

Park Plaza Jodhpur

Park Plaza Jodhpur is a state-of-the-art business boutique hotel, ideally located in the heart of the city, in close proximity to the market. This luxurious 5 Star hotel is five minutes from the Airport and fifteen minutes from the Railway Station.

The Hotel Park Plaza is vibrant and contemporarily designed, and the interiors include a collection of thoughtfully sourced art pieces and artefacts.

Park Plaza has 45 guest rooms and suites, all elegantly designed and offering the latest amenities and facilities.