Bikaner, IndiaSamta Nagar
Narendra Bhawan Bikaner (A Unit of MRS Hospitality)
Art Deco royal residence
Samta Nagar Bikaner, India
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
Suryagarh CollectionArt Deco royal residence
A bright red baby grand piano anchors the lounge, while evenings bring live Hindustani music to the central open-air courtyard.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Bombay Art Deco interiors frame Portuguese wall tiles and locally crafted chevron terrazzo floors.
Notable
Spacious suites feature deep soaking tubs, vintage bar carts, and private desert dining excursions.
Notable
The 1969 residence of Bikaner's last Maharaja, restored with his personal artifacts.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
His sumptuous Art Deco-style residence was converted into Narendra Bhawan, a one-of-a-kind, over-the-top luxury hotel that’s an unmistakable reminder of Bikaner’s glittering heyday.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked into residential Samta Nagar, the hotel sits a short drive from the carved red-sandstone havelis of the old city.
The rooms
Interiors layer chevron terrazzo floors with Portuguese tiles, plush velvets, and curated antiques inspired by the Maharaja's global travels.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The deep-blue rooftop infinity pool looks out over the city skyline from a patterned tile terrace.
The spa
Holistic body rituals draw on Bach Flower remedies in treatment rooms styled after European sanatoriums.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Gaushala
Tasseled canopies shade this open-air lounge, which pours cocktails beneath a large glass globe chandelier.
At the table
Dining spans regional Bikaneri feasts at Pearls & Chiffon, fresh pastries at Mad Hatter, and rooftop poolside grills.
How it began
Built in 1969, the property was the final urban residence of Bikaner's last Maharaja before its transformation into a heritage hotel.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.