Jaisalmer: Hotel Shreenath Palace

Lonely Planet Review

This beautiful 450-year-old haveli was once inhabited by the prime minister under the maharaja. It wasn't such a bad deal - the gorgeous archways, alluring alcoves, sizable rooms opening onto small balconies and rich ambience must have been grand back in the old days.Difficult to imagine how the ol' PM fared in the style department, though. Nowadays, this family-run haveli is a treat for the eyes. The five double rooms here are all unique and extremely attractive, with sitting cushions on the floor and bright curtains in traditional prints. Relics such as a Ganesh statue, sun plaque and flower vases are smartly placed. After a recent renovation, all rooms have private bathrooms. The two-tier rooftop does not have chairs or, unlike so many other guesthouses in Jaisalmer, a restaurant. Still, it's a fine lookout point, and nothing's stopping you from bringing up a blanket and cushion and a fat book. Ideally placed to take advantage of the lively village atmosphere within the fort walls, this is a tranquil hotel offering historic ambience without sacrificing creature comforts.

Susan Derby
Lonely Planet author

Hostelworld Description

What is a haveli? It is a large house often built by wealthy merchants in Rajasthani towns and cities in North India, with beautiful, ornate sandstone carvings. Some havelis are many hundreds of years old, and some are still being built. In Jaisalmer Rajasthan, there are many elaborate havelis & palaces carved from golden sandstone. Some of the most famous havelis & palaces have many floors and countless rooms, with decorated windows, archways, doors and balconies. Some havelis are today museums but most in Jaisalmer are still lived in by the families that built them, and a good example of this is Shree Nath Palace - The hotel in Jaisalmer at Fort.



The prime minister under the maharaja once inhabited this beautiful 450-year-old haveli. - The gorgeous archways, alluring alcoves, sizable rooms opening onto small balconies and rich ambience must have been grand back in the old days.

The family-run hotel is a 450-year-old haveli with beautiful, ornate sandstone carvings. Our five rooms are all spacious, with private balconies, tasteful decorations, and nice views of the nearby Jain temples. All rooms have private bathrooms with hot and cold water, showers, and western toilets.
Hotel is right in the fort and is an architectural treasure in itself. It is an old haveli - a structure so unique that it defies description. It is an ancient, p.m. house, built like a five story tower intricately carved out of sandstone with narrow winding stone staircases, small windows, and five beautifully carved, authentic 16th-century rooms. Watching the desert sun rising,
Our hotel is a Haveli, which is converted as a hotel last 30 year. It is one of biggest haveli of the fort. From our rooms you can see the view of the sunset, jain temple etc
The Shreenath Palace is a treasure trove of gorgeous archways, delicate alcoves, amazing rooms, small and large balconies, winding staircases leading to rooftop with spectacular views all around the Fort in Jaisalmer, the city and to the desert beyond. The Maharaja’s Palace, the Jain Temples , the Surya temple, Laxminath temple and Gadisar Lake are all there for your eyes to enjoy in Jailsalmer. It is a wonderful spot to enjoy both sunset and sunrise. After the Maharaja’s Palace, Shreenath Palace is the largest haveli in the Fort & in Jaisalmer, and probably the most beautiful

Maharaja Room - Hotel shreenath palace in Jaisalmer

This wonderful room is our largest and most beautiful room with an open courtyard in the centre, has middle pillars and archways, and a huge carved wooden bed. It has five windows with two balconies, all elaborately carved and decorated. It has wonderful doors and ceiling. Two windows face the Jain temples. The room has Rajasthani furnishings, bedcovers and cushions. As all rooms there is a private modern bathroom with hot and cold water

Maharani Room - Hotel shreenath palace in Jaisalmer

This delightful room also has a modern bathroom, wonderful colourful furnishings and bedcovers and traditional furniture. There are two windows with street views inside the Fort, with two balconies for your enjoyment. This was originally a room for the ladies of the family, with a smaller room inside for their privacy.

Mughal Room - Hotel shreenath palace in Jaisalmer

This has architecture in the Mughal style, including a carved ceiling with ivory from the 15 th Century. This room has three balconies, one side facing the street and one side the Jain temple. Sumptuous Rajasthani furnishings and a modern bathroom complete this room for you, one of the Prime Minister’s own private suite.