Hotel Suraj

Amazing heritage haveli, easily the best and most interesting room and establishment I’ve ever stayed in, both in India and anywhere else. It’s way, way, better than either the pictures or its two stars suggest. The family running it are amazing and it’s a cool and comfortable refuge from the searing desert heat. I can’t recommend it enough.

The fact that I can’t stay here forever.

The rooms are beautiful

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We had an amazing time at Hotel Suraj in Jaisalmer. The impressive 17th and 18th generation of the family who lives and has always been living at the haveli gave us a warm and relaxed welcome, so that we felt at home straight away. The room was spatious, clean and above all very charecteristic. Make sure to allow the family to tell you more about the history of the building and the fort / wider Jaisalmer too. Shubham knows everything there is to know about Jaisalmer! Definitely recommend and if we are ever back in town, we’ll stay here again.

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Lovely family, very caring, helpful and made us feel so welcome. Arranged a late check out at short notice due to illness of my partner, and refused to accept any extra money. Also gave us a wonderful tour of the fort and helped arrange station pickup. Would recommend to anyone and hope to be back one day ourselves! The hotel itself has a homestay feel and you are staying in an old Haveli - so the rooms are individual and characterful. Ours had a lovely balcony and seating area, looking out over the fort and sunrise. Breakfast was fresh and available on the rooftop or in the room.

It's not typical hotel, it's heritage haveli. Local tour guides bring tour group to show this haveli and we were staying such a nice room! Owner take care of guests personally very well.

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Our rooms and the building as a whole were beautiful. We had a small but comfortable balcony overlooking the walls and the city below - perfect for sitting in the sun with a book during the day. We also had a private inner terrace to eat breakfast. Breakfast was simple (poha or upma) but the poha in particular was very flavoursome. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and if we needed anything Shubham was only a WhatsApp away. Shubham arranged a good value pickup from the train station who was there waiting for us despite the train arriving over an hour and a half late and with midnight approaching. Furnishings, bathroom etc. were basic but sufficient and overall for the cost it was extremely good value and a perfect place to have a few relaxing days. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hotel Suraj!

Beautiful historic building with character Amazing room filled with old school haveli charm and balcony bathed in sunshine throughout the day. The room has been updated in a way that is sympathetic to traditional haveli styling. Simply charming to stay and wake up in. Comfortable bed with heavy blanket to guard against the cool night Friendly host and family