Kolkata22.42089100,
88.19289100,
The Rajbari Bawali South 24 Parganas Near Bawali High School(Show on Map)
9.3
Excellent
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Summary of reviewsThe Rajbari Bawali is a luxurious and charming heritage property located in the middle of the Bengal countryside, just an hour's drive from Kolkata. The hotel's location is peaceful and secluded with a beautiful pond in front of the main entrance adding to its charm. The breakfast is exceptional with an amazing spread of ethnic and foreign dishes, while the dinner offers a varied dining experience with traditional Bengali food, Chinese and North Indian cuisine. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained with antique furnishings that exude old Bengal zamindari charm. The staff is friendly, approachable and eager to go above and beyond to make guests' stay enjoyable. The hotel prides itself on its cleanliness, ensuring that guests feel comfortable and safe during their stay. Although the WiFi can be poor, guests found their stay at The Rajbari Bawali to be exceptional and highly recommend it for its haveli ambience, excellent service and well-maintained facilities. Show more
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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
This hotel is part of the Travel Sustainable Program and is surrounded by trees and greenery. It consumes low energy and water, features a beautifully decorated rooftop garden, and offers eco-friendly transport options like boating and cycling. The hotel uses local produce to minimize environmental impact and its restoration emphasized local craftsmen and traditional techniques.
Resort for Honeymoon
The Rajbari Bawali provides a unique heritage stay in a restored zamindar house, offering a romantic and culturally immersive experience. Its historical charm, beautiful architecture, and tranquil surroundings make it perfect for a memorable honeymoon.
Family Friendly Resort
This resort offers a unique cultural experience with its heritage setting. It features spacious accommodations and activities suitable for families looking for a blend of relaxation and cultural immersion.
Dog Friendly Resort
This hotel provides airport shuttle bus service. It offers dedicated pet-friendly policies that include pet beds and food bowls. It also has access to outdoor areas for pets.
Romantic Resort
This heritage resort offers a unique and intimate experience with its beautiful grounds, ponds, and a lovely pool. The classical dancing and music in the evenings, combined with delightful dishes, create a romantic and memorable stay.
Resort with Swimming Pool
Features two big swimming pools within its lush garden setting. It offers a unique and relaxing experience for guests, making it a standout choice for those seeking a tranquil retreat.
Outdoor Pool
4-Star Resort
The Rajbari Bawali is a heritage resort that showcases traditional architecture and offers a unique cultural experience. It provides luxurious accommodations and a tranquil environment.
Resort with Outdoor Pool
Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar and snack bar/deli. The pool area is set within a garden and terrace, offering a pleasant environment.
Resort with Spa
Business Resort
Resort with Parking
Accessible Resort
Room Types
Superior Double RoomFeaturing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe SuiteThe spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Double RoomThe unit offers 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
9.3
Excellent
Location
The Rajbari Bawali is situated in a beautiful location in the middle of the Bengal countryside with a pond in front of the main entrance adding to its charm. Although the road from Kolkata to the property can be bumpy, the proximity to the city, only an hour's drive away, makes it an easily accessible retreat from the hustle and bustle. While the river front is a little faraway and could be cleaner, guests who appreciate being away from it all will like the location. The neighbourhood village adds to the peaceful and secluded setting, although access can be difficult without a car reservation. Despite the challenges, guests seem to enjoy the location with one saying, "I like the location - the venue is in a very nice place."
Breakfast
The Rajbari Bawali's breakfast is an exceptional and traditional experience, serving up an amazing spread of ethnic and foreign dishes. Reviews rave about the outstanding cuisine, good portions and delicious food. Guests have even been treated to private dining experiences for breakfast and praised the Bengali lunch thali for its sumptuous and diverse assortment of meal items. The complimentary breakfast is superb, while the Zamindar thali for lunch is totally worth the money. While some reviews mention a need for more inclusivity in the menu, the majority agree that the breakfast buffet is extraordinary and elaborate with so many amazing items supplied. Overall, The Rajbari Bawali's breakfast is a must-try for all guests.
Dinner
The Rajbari Bawali has a varied dining experience which includes traditional Bengali food, Chinese along with North Indian cuisine. Many guests raved about the Bengali Thali, describing it as a sumptuous meal with an assortment of items that were all delicious. The lunch was also praised as a treat. However, some guests mentioned that the food was expensive and not up to the mark. While some appreciated the variety, others found it limited. There were a few negative reviews about uncooked fish in the dinner ala carte and the North Indian food being average. Overall, the food at The Rajbari Bawali was given positive reviews as being excellent, delicious and of nice quality and quantity.
Rooms
If you're looking for a stay that transports you to the old Bengal zamindari era, The Rajbari Bawali might just be the perfect fit. The 350-year-old villa has been nicely renovated and the well-maintained rooms add to the property's charm. The ambience and cleanliness of the rooms and environment are noteworthy. The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds and some of them even come with a separate living room with antique items, including the Zamindari Suite. However, the amenities inside the rooms could have been better with some guests requesting a hairdryer and a TV which were not initially provided. The royal suites are impressive with their sumptuous beds and antique furnishings. Unfortunately, some guests reported issues with the room - including poor network reception and lack of proper doors to be closed. Some guests weren't able to book the rooms they wanted despite booking in advance, while others who booked via booking.com weren't provided with complimentary breakfast. The rooms are fairly large, but some guests found them to be shabby for the price taken. Overall, The Rajbari Bawali offers a beautiful property with super nice and comfortable rooms that give you a taste of old Bengal zamindari charm.
Cleanliness
The Rajbari Bawali is a hotel that prides itself on its cleanliness and it shows in the positive reviews left by guests. The rooms have been described as well-maintained, well-cleaned and extra ordinary in terms of facilities and comfort. The staff is very attentive to cleanliness, keeping the entire property in great shape. The pool also receives high marks for being lovely and spotless. Hygiene is a top priority, ensuring that guests feel comfortable and safe during their stay. The only negative comments about cleanliness were related to specific issues such as a mosquito-infested outhouse, dirty toilets and uncleaned rooms that were damp and shabby, but overall the hotel maintains its reputation for being immaculate. The Rajbari Bawali is an ideal destination for travelers seeking a mesmerizing and hygienic stay with impeccable hospitality and amazing food.
Staff
The Rajbari Bawali offers an exceptional level of hospitality and service, making for a truly memorable stay. Guests consistently rave about the staff's friendly and helpful demeanor with many mentioning individual staff members by name. The front desk staff, including Ricarda and Zeba, are described as excellent and polite, while several restaurant staff, such as Golam Gaus Khan and Soma, are praised for their perfect service and charming smiles. Swarup, in particular, is noted as a standout asset to the hotel due to his passion and knowledge. The vast majority of guests describe the staff as warm, approachable and eager to go above and beyond to make their stay enjoyable. However, a few negative reviews mention staff members who were rude or not attentive to guests' needs. Overall, the Rajbari Bawali's staff is a major highlight of the hotel with their superb hospitality and courteous behavior adding an extra layer of luxury to an already impressive heritage property.
Wi-Fi
The Rajbari Bawali is a hotel located in a rural area with limited to no WiFi in the rooms. Some guests reported poor internet connections or no WiFi at all which can be frustrating for those who planned to work remotely. However, there were no specific complaints and it seems that the poor network is a general problem at the property. Despite this issue, guests enjoyed their stay and wish the WiFi was better as cellular connection was also poor. It is worth noting that some guests didn't receive WiFi at all and their requests were not addressed.
5 Star
The Rajbari Bawali is a luxurious hotel with exceptional facilities and services that come at a higher price but are totally worth it for an enchanting stay. The haveli ambience is truly five stars and the overall experience is superb. The hotel provides excellent value for money, even though some guests felt that the food menu could be better. Despite some minor drawbacks like mosquitos in the outhouse, guests found their stay at The Rajbari Bawali to be exceptional.
Luxury
The Rajbari Bawali is a luxurious, high-end heritage property located just an hour's drive from Kolkata. Despite charging 5-star rates, guests were not disappointed with the immaculate restoration job and lovely atmosphere. Families and couples alike highly recommend this hotel for its haveli ambience, excellent service and well-maintained facilities. The royal suite was especially noteworthy with its antique furnishings that exuded old Bengal zamindari charm. The hotel's comfort level and modern amenities were also praised. With excellent staff hospitality, food and decor, The Rajbari Bawali is a beautiful property that sprawls across nature and truly offers an extraordinary experience.
Yes, The Rajbari Bawali has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at The Rajbari Bawali.
Yes, The Rajbari Bawali welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Rajbari Bawali.