Narendra Bhawan

A stunning oasis in the heart of Bikaneer. Beautifully furnished rooms and common areas. Exceptional service from the staff. Restaurants provide delicious food and drinks. Breakfast especially good.

This hotel is fantastically designed to make the absolute most of all its parts - the floors and all the public areas are packed with the old Maharajah’s kit and caboodle - great colours and fabrics. It’s a real treasure trove. Its courtyard out front is a special space with a lovely internal courtyard and a fine rooftop pool. The lightning design is superb so that it’s a space that’s even more atmosoheric at night. The room continues the theme of careful design. A few things let the hotel down - the room is not at all well soundproofed from the sides I think. There’s a bright night light that can’t be extinguished. The bed was really far too soft (they told me on check out that we should have raised this issue - we shall see if they are as responsive at their next property). We had beers served quickly and well then ordered a negroni and margarita - they toon ages to come and the negroni was dreadful - no kick no taste - it looked watered down. Supper was delcious with a spicy lentil and also a mutton with chilli - service throughout was charming and can do. Their wines are at silky-o-clock prices after taxes so we had delicious vodka lime sodas. It was a lovely evening. Breakfast was a mixed bag. We had to sniffle out the fruit which was good with the papaya not quite ripe enough. Lovely Marsala chai and the most delicious fluffy Marsala omelettes - best we have had in India. The charming chef and servers didn’t understand my English accent which is not their fault but I went to reception to get some help and from a fellow guest understood what was at the Chaat counter and ordered some from the chef who mixed one of the most delicious combinations of puffed millet and other pulses with spices and juice to make an absolute taste sensation which made it one of the best breakfasts in India given the delicious omelette. The gym is modern and full with VERY loud pulsating music but they can turn it down! A beautifully designed hotel with lovely staff aiming to please let down by the odd issue but absolutely highly recommended.

We had a stay arranged by the tour operator Premviaggi in Delhi. The staff was professional and very kind. The dishes served were exquisite, and the breakfast buffet was varied and freshly. We were very satisfied and highly recommend them. We would like to thank all the staff and our tour operator, Premviaggi in Delhi, for their great professionalism