Dodhia Haveli

Beautiful small Haveli in the Old Town of Ahmedabad. Make sure that you get directions and are prepared to walk the final 10 minutes as Auto Rickshaws cannot get down the narrow alleys to the property. We had no problem with any of that and the manager was very helpful with directions. Our room was on the first floor and was large, full of character, very clean and beautiful windows. If you can get the room on the top floor it has a lovely balcony which is a really great addition. Be prepared for a bit of night time noise from dogs and the odd motorbike but nothing major. The manager showed us round the local food markets which were incredible and we later discovered the food was equally incredible! Our breakfasts were all excellent and generous and we had dinner at the Haveli the night we arrived which was also very good.

We booked this place looking at photos and great reviews but to be honest we were not impressed compare to price we paid. Following is honest feedback 1)Accecibility is problem...Auto rics or cabs don't drop at doorstep. There is good 5 min walk. There is shortcut open till 7 pm but we were not told this even after 2 calls they made to confirm that we are coming. we had to walk with our luggage. Then caretaker said i would have come to pickup if u had asked me. This was strange 2) The place is in crowded old city and it is not pleasant to walk in surrounding. Not scenic at all 3) Interior is worn out and does not match pictures. It was noisy as you clearly here neighbours conversation entire night people group and make lot of noise 4) Room service was not done inspite of telling 5) No soap shampoo got only after we requested 6) We asked for reference for bandhni saree Shops. We were sent to a place 25 min drive and there were no sarees sold there. 7) We felt caretaker is all talks person but avoidant . Did help us with early morning drop when we insisted 8)) Our room had terrace but nothing good to see as surrounding is not nice. Don't go by pictures Some Plus Points We got really nice home cooked local food for breakfast and dinner. Tea coffee was refreshing Overall it was ok but won't go there again

Upon arriving I was barraded on the phone by the new management to cancel on expida and pay in person. I had already paid online and could not cancel, he was super rude and kept badgering me. He said it was the old management's ******* account and when I told him I wasn't going to pay cash until my card was reimbursed he yelled at me. Put a really bad taste in my mouth at the start of the stay. Luckly, the two housekeepers made the stay so worth while. They are so sweet and helpful! The food was home cooked and fantastic. Narian was able to tell us about tours of the Old City and was ready to help with whatever we needed. The place itself is incredible! The open terrace was beautiful and the room was even more so. It was also very clean!!

Brilliant haveli stay. I stayed 2 nights in March/April 2023 and loved my stay. I would have liked a longer stay and will return. The manager and his wife were amazingly helpful and went out of their way to ensure I was well fed (delicious home cooked food), comfortable, and to showcase Ahmedabad. I was late in from the airport and the manager was waiting at the door at 1am, worried that I was lost and ready to help walk me through the POL streets. The view from the bedroom window, looking over the nearby temple, is gorgeous and instagram-able. Both rooms look on to the little street and are very quiet. One has a balcony and the other shuttered windows that opened up and let the sunshine in. I sat sipping marsala tea watching the monkeys jump from roof to roof. The rooms are so pretty and atmospheric. They are spacious, comfortable and super clean. Location was easy walking in seeing the markets and the manager was helpful in guiding through the the old city sights and POL houses. It is a great experience walking through the POL district. There are stairs which are easy enough and the manager helps with luggage. I can't wait to go back to visit this very friendly and atmospheric haveli. Recommended for those wanting more than a hotel room. It was simply a delightfully experience.