The only "living" haveli hotel in Jodhpur - Pal Haveli Jodhpur is centrally located near the Clock Tower on the main street in the city. Built by Thakur of Pal in 1847, this elegant mansion has been inhabited by the noble family for more than 150 years. The Pal Haveli Jodhpur has been fascinating western guests since 1887, when Edwin Lord Weeks sketched the Haveli for Harper’s Magazines.
Today one of the best heritage hotels in Jodhpur, it welcomes guests for a grand stay wherein they can experience a fine blend of traditional life style and hospitality with contemporary amenities and an international outlook.
The 20 elegantly appointed rooms at Pal Haveli in Jodhpur have intricately carved antique beds, historical photographs, attached bathrooms and round-the-clock hot and cold water. Pleasant Courtyard Terraces offer breathtaking views of the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, the royal family’s Cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada, Gulab Sagar, Clock Tower and Umaid Bhawan Palace. The stained glass windows, elegant pillars and weaponry on display are equally impressive.
The Pal Haveli Jodhpur hotel offers one of the best dining experiences in its specialty Rajasthani Cuisine Restaurant which serves the finest array of local delicacies in its mesmerizing ambience. Guests can even enjoy romantic candle-lit dinners on the outer terrace, with magnificent night views of the city in the backdrop. The Dariakhana Lounge Bar is the perfect place to unwind over a refreshing glass of your favorite cocktail.
Heritage Hotel Pal Haveli offers decent banqueting facilities for hosting elegant banquets, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, etc. Business meetings and conferences also attain desirable heights with modern gadgets like audio visual equipments, etc.
The Havel Museum inside the Haveli showcases the rich heritage of the Rathores and Marwars with its display of arms, costumes, paintings, palanquins and rooms elaborately decorated with period furniture. The hotel also arranges cultural shows, sightseeing tours, exciting safaris and many other entertainment facilities for guests.
The second largest city in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall. This ancient walled city has six colossal gates as entry points to the city, namely Nagauri gate, Merati gate, Sojati gate, Jalori gate, Siwanchi gate and Chand pol.