I'm not surprised that the reviews of the Sheesh Mahal at Orchha are so varied. The longer we stayed, the more this place grew on us. We stayed two nights. This is a small palace with about eight rooms available for guests. We stayed in the Maharani room which is enormous and included an extensive sitting area with tired but... More

This was a bit of a splurge for us, and we loved being in such a historic setting, although as others have noted the service left a bit to be desired. I suspect that all the Indian government run hotels suffer from poor service. That said, our room was ready when we arrived earlier than we'd thought. We had just... More

Would you like to go back in time and live in the era of " Maharajas and Mahals"? If yes then a stay at Sheesh Mahal is just what you need! But remember Maharajas did not live in the " instant messaging" era. This crumbling property was the Mahal of a former ruler, now restored and fitted with "some" modern... More

The place is a renovated heritage property, a palace for royalty. Anyone who stays here is given a royal treatment. But my stay here was officially the worst hospitality experience I have had. Highlights: 1. Check in time is 12:00 noon. I arrived (after a long journey) at 1:00 pm. Did not get the room until 2:30. 2. During this... More

There's quit a bit of negative feedback about the Sheesh Mahal on Trip Advisor. I'd say ignore this and give it a try. I was here in March/April 2010 and even though we weren't in the best room, my partner and I still enjoyed it enourmously. Its an amazing location in the herat of the palace complex and the food... More

I am giving this hotel a "very good" rating only because of it's unforgettable historic architecture and character. If you are looking for a comfortable, clean hotel, then you might look elsewhere. But let's just say if you are a fan of Indian history or even just Indian historical fiction, you will really appreciate this hotel. The building itself is... More

Hotel Sheesh Mahal is a government owned property (MPTDC) that is located inside a beautiful fort in Orchha build around the 16th 17th century. Before making my bookings we was not very sure if we wanted to book a room at Sheesh Mahal or Betwa Retreat (also a MPTDC property) as the rooms at Betwa Resort looked prettier in the... More

Eight rooms set in a giant stone medieval palace. Stunning views from every direction. The rooms themselves were a bit shabby and clearly no one had used the services of a decorator, but even that didn't take away from the charm. The food isn't so great but the cokes are ice cold.

We stayed in the Marajah suite for two nights. The views are great as there are several windows over the landscape and it is nice to feel you are living inside the monument.Outside the room you have a nice private entry with sort of a balcony with a bed to watch the views ( dirty cover) Of course you expect... More