Deewanji Ni Haveli

We loved this old heritage property in a 300 year old city. Felt nostalgic as we had similar properties in our village which sadly been demolished and modern ones in their place! I love how this property has been refurbished and modern amenities added in for guests, with government funding. Beautiful halls inside which are being used for functions etc…when guests are not staying. We had a comfortable triple room, the single beds were little small for a bigger person but we were ok. It is noisy during the day if you open the windows but thats part of the experience. There were fans and AC in the room. However it was ideally suited to explore the old city. I spent half day walking around the city and saw so many temples and beautiful old heritage places. The manager was very helpful and the staff were friendly and thoughtful. We loved our Gujarati breakfast. The haveli does not provide other meals but you can order food online and they will provide dishes and cutlery. There is night market for street foods nearby. Just be careful with your belongings. The staff are happy to make tea/coffee when you want.

We stayed here for 3 nights in November 2024. The room was perfect for three adults and the room facilities were great. Towels, products and fresh drinking water were provided daily. Mukesh and the team were absolutely fantastic - and no request was too much. They really treated us like guests in their home. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic, a variety of traditional Gujarati breakfasts everyday. The location of the Haveli is fantastic if you’re looking to shop in Manek Chowk - it’s a stones throw away from the clothes market and the nighttime food market. I would recommend arriving and departing before 9am - if arriving/ departing with luggage, as the street fills up after this time making it impossible to arrive/ depart by car.

The property is an important historic monument. It is a very special experience staying there. There are only three rooms in this sprawling 300 year old home. It is like staying in a living museum.

Hotel seemed surprisingly empty (not many spaces in hotel actually being used), but it has so many amazing architectural details to explore. Be sure to ask to see the well under the hotel. The hotel does require 15 minutes of unpleasant walking from where a car could drop one off. Would recommend leaving the car for a rickshaw that could reach hotel or at least get much closer. Breakfast in the courtyard was very pleasant, but the hotel freely admitted there was no good options for dinner within walking distance. Only street food that we didn't want to risk. Apparently sometimes the restaurant is open at the sister-property haveli across street and is supposed to be good. But as it was closed, we simply took a rickshaw to the sister hotel, House of MG. Food there is a good. We found that when coming back from House of MG to this hotel, our rickshaw struggled to find a route he could drive to our hotel and we had to walk through narrow alleyways in the dark avoiding motorcycles and strong-willed cow. But none of this should dissuade you from staying in a great property.

Beautifully restored Haveli, right in the heart of the old town. The Manager Mukesh is brilliant. He is so helpful, nothing is a problem. His team of 4 staff work tirelessly keeping the place clean and ready to help at any moment. The king size heritage room is fabulous. Mukesh brought us on a heritage walk around the old city. Fascinating to visit hidden temples and markets that we would not have found alone. He has a very good history of the area also. The night food market is only 5 minutes walk from the haveli and what an experience to taste all the local dishes. I would advise early booking as there are only 3 rooms in the Haveli.