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Situated inside the walled city of Bikaner is Bhanwar Niwas, the grandest of the famed havelis belonging to the Rampuria family. Bhanwar Niwas is a tribute and testimony to the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans of Bikaner. Completed in 1927 for Bhanwarlalji Rampuria, heir to a textile and real estate fortune, Bhanwar Niwas reflects the fashionable tastes of the 1920's, a taste for formal and well ordered luxury with modern conveniences of the time. The architecture of the haveli is a fascinating mix of Indian and European styles. On the ground floor are the public rooms including the Blue Drawing Room and the Little Drawing Room. For your palate we serve delectable vegetarian food in the magnificent Dining Hall.
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HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Quiet
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Location
Rampuria Street Sunaron Ka Mohalla, Joshiwara, Bikaner 334001 India
Hotel Bhanwar Niwas
3.7 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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The place is certainly charming, and that's what they sell. But for the rest... The room is really large but cold with broken and damaged wallpaper. It comes with a heater, but it takes hours to heat up.
The bathroom leaves very very much to be desired. I had tried to change rooms, but the second one was worse than the first. Old with big elements for improvement. Impossible to have hot water to wash your hands, even more so to take a shower. ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL considering the price at which they sell the rooms, mine was a "superior"
The staff is courteous and helpful. Dinner, served at the table, was good and plentiful, as long as you like Indian food.
The structure is lost in the alleys of Bikaner, a veritable labyrinth with little charm or things to see. I don't know if Bikaner offers better, but this property is not the best
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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We already knew this Inn where we stayed several times. This property is very well located in the heart of the old town of Bikaner and is a charming Pension. The welcome was warm and the service is attentive. Our room was spacious and comfortable but the bathroom requires alterations as it was a bit spartan. Decent Dinner and Breakfast but unfortunately only veg, so no eggs at Breakfast and of course not even a beer to cool off at dinner after a very hot day in Bikaer! Note that its location in the city is the nightmare of drivers if you travel by vehicle with driver!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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We shortlisted this Haveli after some research as it figures among the top heritage properties in Bikaner.
Being on the heritage route of Bikaner it is close and within walking distance to Shri Laxminath Temple ,which is the oldest temple in the city built in the 14th century adobe to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and also Bhandasar Jain Temple, one of the most popular temple of Bikaner dedicated to Sumatinath, the fifth Tirthankara of Jainism.The locals say that instead of mortar, the jain temple is made with the use of around 40,000 kg of ghee that trickles from the walls during summers.
The Rampuria Haveli as it is known to locals is very well maintained and kept spic and span with rare artefacts kept intact.
The food is good but on the expensive side as per Bikaner standard basically catering for only those residing there in.
Being in the interior of the city one has to bear the approach to the Haveli which is not very different from a small village with cow dung and old overflowing open drains. But once inside, everything is in ship shape.
For cheaper bargain ask Taxi and Tuk Tuk for Rampuria Haveli and not Bhanwar Niwas still they are adjacent.
A good heritage experience with long corridors and quadrangle in the centre which is converted into a makeshift dining area with decent lighting.
The location is actually a walking distance from the railway station about 1 km and not far from other sightseeing sites and markets in the city.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wonderful hotel and oasis in the old town of Bikaner, quiet courtyard and palatial furnishings. We were accommodated in the "Royal Room", a huge room with lots of decoration - almost like a maharajah's 😉. The dinner in the vegetarian restaurant was delicious. The staff were helpful and friendly. Perfect!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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We had a lovely visit for two nights at this hotel. The room was gorgeous, all the furniture was handpainted, the walls, Italian tile and mosaic floors. the restaurant was excellent. Some of the best food we’ve had in India. This place is a real hidden gem and not to be missed.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Eat at this restaurant of the hotel it was excellent. also don’t miss the masterpiece, miniature...
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We visited the haveli with family. Feels like home away from home. I loved how all the rooms were different from one other unlike the corporate hotels in the city. They have 10 different rooms in the entire haveli. Sneha was kind enough to show us to all the rooms and let us choose whichever one we wanted. The location is also very convenient. Rampuria haveli is literally 2 minutes walk away & old city market, Junagadh fort is 10 minutes drive away. The food, staff is extremely cooperative & cool. They made sure we were comfortable and taken care of. Just beware of the auto rickshaw drivers and cab drivers, they’ll try and do anything to cheat you. 3/4 times they’ve cheated us after deciding the fate beforehand.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Be aware of auto rickshaw drivers & cab drivers.
They tend to cheat a lot even after deciding on...
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We had a great trip! Bhanwar Niwas gave us the most luxurious and memorable trip. The food felt homely and cooked with love. We would love to visit soon! ❤️ As art lovers and students, we were amazed at the details and aesthetic beauty of the rooms, drawings rooms and exteriors.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My mother and I had a most fantastic stay at this hidden artistic oasis in the city of Bikaner: Architecture and art create a unique and precious atmosphere, combined with the personal contact of the host's daughter and the most professional service we felt immersing in a fairytale. We were able to practised morning yoga on the roof top and had great help with booking a camel safari. We would have loved to stay longer!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Very beautiful hotel, wonderful staff and owner. First class. The finishings are hand made and the heritage building in Hawala style is stunning. Each guest room is of a unique style. The inner courtyard is spacious and cool
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Date of stay: October 2023
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If you wish to be pampered like a Royale : you must stay at Bhanwar Niwas | Bikaner Definitely loved my stay at this heritage property ♥️ it’s straight out of some fairy tale. The ambience is royally exotic, the staff excellent and the palace is a living, breathing art exhibit. the Every nook and corner of this heritage hotel oozes opulence and a rich legacy. Must recommended stay at Bikaner ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Bhanwar Niwas offers a private heritage walking tours for guests also can book your slot.
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There are more places to choose from in the Bikaner area.
PRICE RANGE
₹9,544 - ₹14,359 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
bhanwar niwas bikaner
LOCATION
IndiaRajasthanBikaner DistrictBikaner
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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