Lonely Planet Review
One of the most charming places to stay in Panaji, this beautiful mansion from the 1800s has a large 1st-floor veranda and the fragile elegance of a Chinese pavilion. The spacious rooms, some with four-poster beds feature colonial furniture and are brimming with individual character.
The Panjim Inn proudly and fittingly wields the distinction of being Goa's oldest Heritage hotel, a status that the passage of time can only enhance. Built in the late 1800s by Francis Assis D'Silveira and still managed by his ancestors, the 14 rooms of the Panjim Inn all evoke the type of nostalgia that comes from reading hardback editions of the classics. The large suite rooms have small semi-enclosed balconies, and even the standard rooms (well, as standard as a heritage hotel room can be) have an old-style charm that make this sleeping experience a travel experience. The small details of the Panjim Inn stir your imagination as to who traversed the hallways and make you wish you had packed something so you could elegantly dress to do the same.
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Marika McAdam