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Like many historic homes, Castle Mandawa is a curious mixture of the old and the new. Medieval turreted towers, palanquin-roofed balconies, blend with modern comforts in old-world rooms. Family portraits, antique cannons and arms add to the charm of this family-run resort where tradition still runs strong. Today, the world comes to this storybook town to see its colourful frescoes on every subject under the sun, that is, ranging from the religious to the erotic; from copies of popular English prints to witty social satire, rendered in the inimitable style of the local artist. And perhaps the best place to discover the legacy of Shekhawati is from the comfort of Castle Mandawa, a fortress, now converted into a luxurious heritage hotel. Explore Castle Mandawa at your own pace. Spend a leisurely hour over a drink in the colonial verandah that accommodates the bar, or relax in the cosy comfort of the Diwankhana, the formal drawing room decorated with family portraits and an array of antique armour.
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As soon as we arrived, we were amazed by the beauty of the structure: an ancient Rajah's palace. Once in the room, apart from the height of the bed (there is a step to climb up if you want), we were struck by the cold, which was not alleviated by a modest electric heater nor by the other one that they later added. At the bureau they explained to us that the air conditioners don't work. Another (cold) surprise was the unheated bathroom. The shower, wall-mounted only, to avoid condensation, is equipped with slits connected to the outside, where it obviously comes from. Freddo. In short: this beautiful structure can only be enjoyed in summer.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Evitare di andarci in stagione fredda.
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Given that I don't know the price actually paid for 1 night because it was booked by a local agency in a single package of 14 nights, the review will be partial because the quality/price ratio is important. the first room assigned to us (nb royal deluxe) had a shocking bathroom: dirty toilet, dark splashes on the wall, a bucket in the shower... However, they changed it without any problems, giving us a very large one with a clean bathroom this time. Being an ancient residence, the sanitary fixtures were very "spartan" and the hot water struggled to arrive; in the room there was an area with sofas and tables (period upholstery...in every sense...). It was cool and they gave us electric heating as there was no air conditioning. The exterior of the hotel would need a renovation; some common areas including the restaurant are very characteristic. Considering Indian standards, the cuisine was not bad (we had lunch and dinner) with a choice of non-spicy foods (not obvious). It certainly doesn't equate to our 4 stars; I would say a poor 3 stars. As already mentioned, I don't know the cost per night; at 50/60 euros I would have given 4 dots (very good).
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We decided to treat ourselves to a couple of days just chilling before we head to Chennai on Tuesday.
We've done & seen loads so far; in our 10th City, travelled over 4,000 kms by train & car, seen loads of temples & forts, also visited amazing historical & wonderful places whilst enjoying some of the most amazing food.
This Haveli has exceeded our expectations in terms of value and quality; rooms, housekeeping, staff, gardens & pool have ALL provided exceptional quslity & value.
Would 100% recommend to family, friends or travellers, including families.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anirudh Singh, Owner at Castle Mandawa Hotel
Responded 31 Aug 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. As a valued guest, our team appreciates your feedback and is delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We take great pride in not only meeting, but exceeding your expectations. Your feedback is integral to our ability to continue to improve our services. Thank you again for taking the time to write a review. We value your patronage and sincerely await the opportunity to welcome you again
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I agree with another reviewer who described the hotel as decadent. Needs urgent maintenance. The hotel photos are misleading. The bathroom in the room was dirty. We decided not to stay despite having the night paid. The manager offered us a free upgrade to another room that was less dirty, the bathroom was not perfect either, but if the rooms were not clean, we were concerned about how clean the food preparation could be. Beyond that Mandawa is not worth it. It was the first place we visited in India 12 days ago that we didn't find interesting and we didn't like it. Tip: don't waste time in Mandawa with all the wonderful things to see in India and if you decide to go, be prepared for a decadent hotel without enough cleanliness
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anirudh Singh, Owner at Castle Mandawa Hotel
Responded 31 Aug 2024
Dear Guest Dear Guest, Thank you for the feedback regarding your visit to Castle Mandawa, Mandawa. I deeply apologize for your stay experience and for not meeting some of your Expectations during your visit. Please give us an opportunity to make amends. Should you accede to my request, please email me at Abhishek.mathur@castlemandawa.com and I will be happy to handle the arrangements personally Regards Abhishek Mathur
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First the good things- Castle Mandawa is a lovely property. An 18th century fort which has been converted into a heritage hotel. It has beautiful architecture, nice food and respectful staff. Now, the things which were a big turndown - the water in the washroom was cold & in spite of repeated complaints we couldn’t get hot water. Later at 12.30 at night I was informed by the reception guy that due to some electrical issue the water issue could not be resolved and proposed to change the room. But half past midnight is no time to change the room. And I believe, this is something which is very unprofessional and shows the mismanagement of hotel staff and management. What kind of a hotel does not care to provide even hot water during winter season after charging almost 6000 rupees for a night? In addition, neither bath slippers were provided in the room and nor any bath robe. In conclusion, I would say that this hotel is a good example of how good it could have been, if a little effort was made focusing on the small details which go a long way in making any hotel a truly good hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anirudh Singh, Owner at Castle Mandawa Hotel
Responded 31 Aug 2024
Namaste! Thank you for staying at Castle Mandawa. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time out to communicate with us. We regret the inconvenience caused to you during your recent visit to Castle Mandawa. We assure you that corrective measures will be initiated in the respective department. Please accept our sincere apologies and we greatly value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back to Castle Mandawa soon.
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One is surprised upon entering the compound as the entrance is pretty abysmal . If you are driving as I was is not for a non Indian which I am. The staff was excellent and very attentive. The wedding we attended was well served and was lovely. The food in the our door pub and bar was not good. The chicken burger was very small and a few french fries given. We ordered room service and they sent food from the day before I will say it was a copious amount. The pool needs to be kept free of pigeons who spoil the pool with there feces and offal. The breakfast was very middling for a hotel billed as 5 stars. The breads very poor. The building retains its old times charm but needs better cleaning and up keep. It is alot of money for what is presented.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Randhir Singh, Owner at Castle Mandawa Hotel
Responded 1 Nov 2020
Dear John T, Greetings from Mandawa Hotels! We give the utmost importance to our guest comments as they help us to improve and continually provide the best guest experience possible. We sincerely apologize for short falling of your expectations. Rest assured that your comments will be reviewed by our team and necessary actions will be taken, in order to correct unsatisfactory experiences. Hope this will not deter you from giving us another opportunity to make your experience as pleasant as possible. We look forward to welcoming you back at our Hotel. Regards, Team Castle Mandawa Tel. +91-141-2371194
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Beautiful location now abandoned and with little attention to detail. We had to change rooms because the light didn't work and the air conditioning leaked. The second one was also outdated (no hot water, no wifi, noisy air conditioning, old bathroom, mediocre cleanliness). Swimming pool (it looks like a fountain) poorly maintained and the water is not inviting because it is cloudy. Terrible quality of breakfast. Wifi only in the lobby. Lots of staff present, but the facility practically empty of guests.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Merita una visita ma non soggiornarvi
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Welcoming and very charming hotel. Old haweli where they have preserved environments and furniture of the time, adapting it well to the needs of guests. Very clean and spacious room. Friendly staff, good food. Pleasantly out of time.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We planned my sister’s wedding, and it turned out to be the most enchanting celebration at the castle. Every room had its own unique charm and beauty, making the experience truly magical.
From the breathtaking venue and ambiance to the impeccable service, everything was simply perfect. The hospitality was exceptional—even beyond the hotel’s usual services. Subhash sir poured their heart and soul to make my sister’s wedding the most memorable celebration.
I highly recommend this place not only for a fairytale wedding but also for a luxurious weekend getaway.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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The spaces of the castle are beautiful but the rooms are decorated in a minimalist way. In addition, for a hotel level like this, we expect Have more service and supplies like slippers or tissue paper etc. The water was not very hot but just warm.; The restaurant was a mix between western and eastern cuisine
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Sir,
Greetings!!!
Kindly find below the route...
Delhi to Mandawa Route.
Delhi
Gurgaon
After Dharuhera turn right for Rewari
Narnaul
Singhana
Chirawa
Jhunjhunu
At Jhunjhunu take the bypass for Jaipur. Drive 22km on the Jaipur highway, at the fork take the right road for Mukundgarh, drive 3 km, take a turn to the right for Mandawa (14 km).
Warm Regards-
Harish Sharma
Reservation Office
Mandawa Haveli
Sansar Chandra Road, Jaipur - 302 001 Rajasthan ( INDIA )
Tel. (91 141) 2371194/4021194/2374130 Fax. (91 141) 2372084
Two pin plugs same as Europe. Can't remember price of meal but it's India so nowhere that dear. Several havelis/hotels around at similar prices and all lovely.
Yarm, United Kingdom342 contributions150 helpful votes
Always insist you pay in Rupees with a credit card and decline any offer to use ripoff conversion rates to your own currency. check the card slip to make sure
There are more places to choose from in the Mandawa area.
PRICE RANGE
₹5,977 - ₹9,269 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
castle hotel mandawa, mandawa castle hotel
LOCATION
IndiaRajasthanJhunjhunu DistrictMandawa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
85
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