The 5 Best Heritage Hotels In Bikaner

Speak of Bikaner and the first thing that comes to your mind is the magnificence and grandeur of its hotels (read palaces!). And each of these hotels is a heritage property in its own right. It would only be fair to say that spending a night or two in a princely suite at one of these majestic hotels would feature somewhere around the top of most people’s wish lists.

But that isn’t exactly dirt cheap is it? So, when you do decide to make the trip, you’d obviously want to make sure that you spend your money only on the best hotels. So here’s a list of the 5 best heritage hotels in Bikaner.

The Lallgarh Palace

This grand hotel in Bikaner combines the old-world charm of a palace with the modernisation of a 21st century hotel. This hotel has everything that a heritage hotel should – gigantic rooms, vintage furnishings and expansive gardens.

The hotel structure borrows influences from the Mughal, Rajput and British styles of architecture and pretty much everything about this heritage hotel symbolizes class and elegance. Add to that the dancing peacocks on view and the presence of folk artists for your entertainment and you have a winner on your hands!

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Laxmi Niwas Palace

Nothing quite defines grandeur like The Laxmi Niwas Palace. Originally built as a palace in 1904, this palace hotel in Bikaner is a place for the creme de la creme. The hotel has been home to members of the British royal family and a handful of princes from all over the world. Like most palace hotels, this place stands out for its architecture.

Prominent architectures such as Edwin Lutyens and Laurie Baker are said to be inspired by the architectural brilliance of the Laxmi Niwas, which is reflected in their work across major Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. The echo enclosure and the clock tower at the hotel are also worth exploring.

Narendra Bhawan

Narendra Bhawan Bikaner may seem like your regular heritage hotel but that could not be any farther from the truth. The Narendra Bhawan could probably be regarded as one of the most service-oriented heritage hotels in the city of Bikaner.

If you wish to have dinner out in the open, under the resplendent moon and the ever-so-bright stars, with services that were previously enjoyed only by the royals, then Narendra Bhawan is the place for you! Simply put, this hotel is easily one of the best places to stay in Bikaner.

Bhairon Vilas

The splendid Bhairon Vilas gives you the chance to dine in a rooftop restaurant while gazing at the historic and magnificent Junagarh Fort, complemented by the view of the beautiful Bikaner City in the background. The erstwhile palace has been modernized to meet with the current standards and is replete with all modern facilities including a foreign exchange counter, beauty salon and a banquet.

Hotel Harasar Haveli

The Hotel Harasar Haveli stands for everything that makes Rajasthan special. This hotel has a greater ‘folksy’ element to it than most of its counterparts in Bikaner. The furniture and decor are both solely inspired by the Rajasthani style. Folk music, folk dance and other culture-based entertainment events are a highlight of this place, as is the prospect of a ‘Desert Safari’ that the hotel duly arranges for you if you wish. You can also sample authentic Rajasthani dishes at the Harasar Haveli.

Bikaner has countless number of heritage hotels that literally give you a royal experience but these 5 surely are a cut above the rest!