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!

We were very warmly welcomed at Bhanwar Vilas Palace which is a lovely old palace. We only stayed 1 night during our tour of Rajasthan in December 2024, but enjoyed an excellent dinner and hearty breakfast in the large, richly decorated dining room. The service is really excellent. Our room was large, very clean and quiet, with rather old-fashioned bathroom fittings. We had the opportunity to chat with the prince in the evening around a brazier. It was a very pleasant moment. With a Bhanwar Vilas Palace employee, we visited the magnificent city palace, one of the oldest in the country, and the adjoining temple.

Just a one night stay here, as part of a group tour. Lovely old hotel but very dated The rooms are huge! Shower didn’t work, but we still had a nice time and the local town and temple was a very exciting experience The Maharaja and the prince made an appearance, but we didn’t get to speak to them

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 !!

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.