Bhanwar Vilas Palace

Such an amazing place, full of whimsy and beauty and history. It's truly a hidden gem in all of India that cannot be missed. If you are in Delhi or going to see the Taj Mahal, make a little detour and see the real parts of India! The beauty and the history is unmatched. Within every nook and cranny of this palace is details of art and design and fashion that is incredibly unique. The hosts are amazing and some of the nicest people I have ever met. The food was some of the best I had in all of India - home cooked, fresh and delicious! As a world traveler that has been to many places, I cannot recommend enough Bhanwar Vilas Palace. The location is great with many temples, safaris and other things to do. The Karauli Palace is breathtaking, go early in the morning for sunrise or go for sunset, both spectacular. I had the most amazing time with a really great person and these memories will stay with me forever, I already miss this place and her. THANK YOU BHANWAR VILAS FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY!

Unforgettable experience!!! We were at Bhanwar Vilas Palace for a friend 25th wedding anniversary and we loved every minute of our stay at the palace , from the food to the musical evenings ... we enjoyed every moment of our stay in Karauli !!

What a magnificent stay! I arrived to a welcoming staff, and a historical, welcome with a drink, flower garland and Bindi. My room was fantastic. It was the suite and originally the private suite of the current owners grandparents. Speaking of the owners, I was able to spend 20 minutes in conversation with Miss Singh, she spoke, the history made some offers as to additional visits that unfortunately, I was not able to participate in due to my schedule and she was genuinely interested in the details of my trip around Rajasthan. She provided information about some of the places that I was going to stay in on my tour. Additionally she was very visible, making sure that all of the guests were taken care of, and evening meal preparations. All while showing the family living room full of historic artifact, reviewing the homework of her daughter, and keeping a very young son out of mischief. I had hoped in all of my planning to visit historic properties such as this palace, and to meet with the owners many who are the current generation to live and work in a property like this, came to fruition in this particular stay stay. The grounds were beautiful, the meals perfect, and the staff skilled and attentive. It was fantastic.

We did a 3-week trip of North and South India 24th Jan to 16th Feb and stayed in numerous hotels. Our stay at Bhanwar Vilas Palace was our favourite. We loved the two nights we were here and enjoyed the history of this big estate. The initial welcome was warm and the service of the staff was excellent. They were very eager to ensure we had a good stay and were exceptionally friendly. We were given a tour of the estate and enjoyed seeing the animals, farmland, and the women's workshop. The charity are doing an excellent job of giving work to local women in the area. The horses were beautiful - magnificent, healthy, well-cared for animals. We stayed in The Maharajah's Suite which was a real treat. The food was good. Seeing the photos on the wall spoke of a bygone era. We enjoyed having a drink on the balcony and soaking up the sun. There were only two negatives - the first was the noise from a wedding in the early hours of the morning, but this was nothing to do with the hotel - we just happened to have done our trip during wedding season! The second, the plumbing was a bit of a challenge in trying to get a regular flow of water. That said, it wasn't until we got to our 4th or 5th hotel when a very helpful lady explained the Indian way of showering. As this was our first trip to India we didn't know! But these two minor things are pretty insignificant to the overall very positive experience of staying at this hotel.

Beautiful property. Neat and Clean. Luxurious space. Particularly the Suites are amazing. Great food served with love and pleasure. Super Hospitality. Activities organized were city palace tour and the visit to the temple. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

Very nice restored rooms with views across the grounds. Poor first impression when we were told they hadn’t known when to expect us (we hadn’t been asked) and we should have booked directly (mentioned a couple of times). The building complex is very impressive with a small farm, horses and an organic kitchen garden. Lunch was good, we also opted for dinner due to no other local options, but unfortunately there is no menu - it is buffet based. This may suit groups well, however for 3 of us it didn’t suit our tastes, we would have much rather just ordered something we actually wanted, which would have also reduced a lot of waste. The price was also high. New bathroom was great, although shower started hot but soon ran cold. Upon leaving we hadn’t realised breakfast wasn’t included (our oversight on booking), which we would have not had, if we had known. This again was a buffet with many items we didn’t want, at a high cost, then added to our bill. As mentioned in other reviews, although a special setting and surroundings, we unfortunately left feeling unhappy with the lack of communication and taken advantage of. It would have been preferable to have been told options and costs upfront, or have some kind of paper work explaining this in the room as to what is included or not.

We stayed herein for one day and were the only guests at this Time. We got an incredible huge Suite full of original Art deco furniture. It was great! Because it was christmas Time the whole family of the Maharadscha was there. The were extremely friendly and welcoming and invited us to have dinner with them, so we had a wonderful evening. Of course, modern hotels with modern amendities have their advantages as well, but if you look for a really special place with authentic historical flair, this is the place to be! Beides, if you stay herein, they show you around the premises (fantastisch old cars) and give you a tour around their incredible City Palace in Karauli. After the supercrowed Jaipur Amber Fort it was just great to have a privat tour like this. In the end, you could Attendorn a service in the temple, weich was a real ceremony instand of the fake ceremonies you get in Puskhar. All in all: Amazing experience!

I can highly recommend a stay at Bhanwar vilas palace, a quiet and peaceful hideaway with a rich history. Built in 1933 and 1937, the rooms are still furnished in original Art Deco Style, some of which even with original Bauhaus pieces. The new palace itself is an oasis for peace and quietness after the bustling towns of Rajasthan. Also, they grow and produce most of the foods they serve on their own farm, all organic. We also got the chance to get to know the village life in Karauli and were given a tour through the stunning old palace. Definitely one of the highlights and hidden gems of our Rajasthan tour. The only thing i regret is that we only spent one night there, so would definitely love to visit again 😊