Bundi Vilas

I cannot imagine there is a better place to stay with better hospitality. The staff is just perfection. For Westerners, this is not a classic Western hotel and the shower is not the pressure you are used to and the water takes time to heat up. If that is ok with you then the rooms are beautiful and spacious enough. Please note you are staying literally connected to the Garh Palace. The chef is fantastic. For dinner, get the chef’s tasting. You can dine on the roof looking at the Garh Palace illuminated above you. One of the best dining views ever.

Bundi Vilas is a magical Heritage Haveli that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. My husband and I were privileged to enjoy 3 nights of exceptional hospitality, and delicious meals served with wine or beer under the stunning and imposing backdrop of Bundi Palace. Hosted by the wonderful and congenial Manager, Vishnu (for whom nothing was too much trouble) and the very kind and marvelous Chef, Mohamed who prepared fresh and delectable, vegetarian meals, we were transported to another time and place. While not a five start hotel, our room was lovely, spacious, comfortably appointed, clean, and a very cool place to stay! The charming and ancient City of Bundi is off the tourist radar but surprisingly a very special stopover between Udaipur and Ranthambhore. A visit to Bundi Vilas with such hospitable hosts offers an incredible glimpse into today's India continuing to honor a very rich cultural heritage. Should you decide to visit Bundi, please be sure to treat yourselves to a stay at Bundi Vilas and say hello to Vishnu and Mohamed!

Un endroit merveilleux : terrasse intime sur le toit de l'hôtel avec vue sur le Palais illuminé le soir, c'est magique . Egalement vue sur la ville qui s'étale à nos pieds. Notre chambre était pleine de charme, vraiment authentique et le personnel est absolument charmant ! Je recommande également le restaurant. L'endroit est calme au coeur du vieux quartier historique. Une ruelle marchande y mène. Quelques escaliers à gravir.

We didn’t stay at the hotel but only dined at the Bundi Vilas restaurant. It was a fixed menu created by chef Mohammed - and what a sensory and visual experience it was. Delicious vegetable dishes, full of flavour, with a spectacular view of the palace at night. Amazing service from the staff and the extremely friendly chef. Perfect romantic dinner spot for couples!

We loved our two night stay at Bundi Vilas. Vishnu was a most attentive host. We stayed in comfortable rooms and ate on the terrace with its breathtaking views. The monkeys provided great entertainment. Of particular note was Muhammad's home cooking which was voted by our discening party as the best we have had so far in Rajasthan.

Bundi Vilas is reached by a climb up a steep and narrow lane and then a couple of flights of stairs, but the staff are super helpful about carrying your luggage and the views are worth it! To one side the restaurant looks over the town and lake, to the other the huge fort and palace tower above you, floodlit at night. Bundi is much less touristy than other parts of Rajastan and wandering the bazaar reminded me of my early visits to India in the 1980s. The hotel is small but the staff provide delicious food; can arrange guides (Narendra who showed me the palace and stepwells and other sites was excellent) and taxis; and are generally extremely helpful and create a friendly atmosphere. Rooms are comfortable and full of character and the wifi works.