Dera Mandawa
Hotel category
Superior
Located in the heart of Jaipur, the charming, character-rich Dera Mandawa dates back to the 19th century and was originally the private residence of the Mandawas – an aristocratic Rajput family. Lovingly restored and brought up to date, this gracious two-storey mansion with its tranquil courtyard has been converted into a gorgeous, heritage-style hotel and is today managed by the third generation descendants of Thakur Jait Singh Ji Mandawa. Each of the 11 rooms is individually decorated in traditional style with vibrant colours, period furniture and typical Rajasthani motifs. All rooms are set overlooking the courtyard and whilst the rooms on the ground floor feature a balcony at mezzanine level; the upper floor rooms have outdoor seating areas. At Dera Mandawa, meals are served either in the open air courtyard or the indoor dining room. Whilst guests have a choice of either Indian or Continental Cuisine for breakfast; lunches and dinners are from a set menu of home-cooked Indian, traditional Rajasthani cuisine and must be requested in advance. Facilities include an indoor lounge and a library with a TV and a small collection of books and DVDs. Guests staying at Dera Mandawa have access to the swimming pool at Alsisar Haveli, another heritage-style property that is about 5 minutes from car.