Barwara Kothi-Luxury Heritage Home Stay, Jaipur

Barwara Kothi-Luxury Heritage Home Stay Hotel Description

Location
Barwara Kothi is situated in the plush Civil Lines, 500 metres from Jai Mahal and one km from Raj Bhawan. It is about 12 km from the airport and 2 km from the bus station, 1 km from the railway station and within convenient driving distance from all major shopping areas of Jaipur.

Barwara Kothi marks a stark difference from regular run-of-the-mill hotels in Jaipur, and is a refreshing alternative for guests looking for something more. It is a colonial villa with the building dating back to the early 20th century, evoking the serenity and nostalgia of the Raj era. Its rooms, furnished with traditional furniture and antiques, have walls adorned with photographs reminiscent of life back then.

Rooms
There are 8 tastefully done and centrally air conditioned rooms overlooking the lawns, each equipped with new age comforts including an elegant sitting area with sofas, colour television, telephone, study table, relining chair and cupboard. The rooms are divided into 3 Deluxe rooms, 4 Suites and 1 Master Suite. The rooms have big sliding windows opening into the lawns while there are seating arrangements in the patio and the lawns. Washroom amenities are common across categories and include khadi soaps, shampoo, shower cap, linen, tissues and a geyser.

Dining
The home stay offers multiple cuisines including Indian, Continental and Rajasthani delicacies. Room service is limited to beverages. Breakfast is served from 7 am to 10:30 am in the tastefully decorated dining hall on the first floor while other meals are prepared on prior order. Guests are requested to inform the staff about their culinary preferences. Dinner is served between 7 pm and 10:30 pm.

Services & Facilities
Internet access is offered at a charge of Rs. 30 per half hour and airport/railway station transfers can also be arranged at a nominal charge. Other facilities available at Barwara Kothi include a car rental service, medical assistance, laundry service and spacious parking.

Area Attractions

Sanganer Airport (12 Km)

Sanganer Airport is situated near the town of Sanganer, at a distance of 13 km from Jaipur. It is the only international airport in Rajasthan. Facilities available include: post office, prepaid taxi counter, duty free shop, and foreign exchange counter.

Railway Station (1.5 Km)

Located on Station Road, the railway station is located a little ahead of the Inter State Bus Station. The Civil Line and Banni Park residential complexes are nearby, so is the shopping area in Mirza Ismail Road.

Amber Fort (10 Km)

The Amber Fort is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Sawai Jai Singh I, it is made in red sandstone and white marble with an exquisite fusion of art and architecture.

City Palace (6 Km)

The City Palace founded by Sawai Jai Singh is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Places worth seeing here are Mubarak Mahal, Sawai Man Singh Museum and the Maharani’s Palace. Interestingly, the royal family still lives in the palace.

Polo Victory (2 Km)

An erstwhile cinema hall on Station Road, today Polo Victory is a heritage hotel cum business centre located next to the station. It is a major landmark of the city.

Hawa Mahal (5 Km)

The Palace of Winds was built by King Sawai Pratap Singh. The five storey building with its pink delicately honeycombed 953 sandstone windows called jharokhas, overlooking the bazaar street is a stunning replica of Rajput architecture and artistry.

Jantar Mantar (5 Km)

This is another of Sawai Man Singh’s vast aspirations. This royal observatory is the derivation of the term Yantra Mantra i.e. formulae and equipment. There are 14 astronomical devices at the Jantar Mantar, each with a specific function to perform.

Bapu Bazar (4.5 Km)

One of the major markets of Jaipur, Bapu Bazar is overflowing with textiles, kota doria saris, local perfumes, kundan and minakri work, shoes made of camel skin, Rajasthani trinkets and bandhani work. The market remains closed on Sundays.

Moti Dungri (6 Km)

A small hill in the centre of Jaipur, Moti Dungri meaning pearl hill is an exotic palace with the remnants of a Scottish castle once occupied by Maharaja Madho Singh’s son. An auspicious temple of Lord Ganesh here finds devotees from all over India.

Civil Lines (0 Km)

Civil Lines is a posh housing colony in central Jaipur. The area is one of the oldest and encompasses Jai Ambey Colony and Kachi Basti. The Governor’s and the CM’s residences are nearby as is the ESI hospital on Ajmer Road.