Lal Niwas a place to go and get your batteries, literally and figuratively, charged. It is a heritage building with some old world charm but certainly nothing to write home about. Only vegetarian food is available but the dinners were really tasty. Breakfast was a bit on the lean side, especially after an adrenalin filled morning with the cranes...which after... More

Watching Demoiselle Cranes at Khichan is indeed an elevating experience. Those who do not find it so are perhaps casual tourists or mere bird-watchers, and not really natural history enthusiasts or wildlife photoghraphers. There is some mention that perhaps Khichan is over-rated, or that there is better Demoiselle sighting somewhere else in India. I would entirely disagree on this count.... More

I was on a business trip to visit a site near Phalodi for a Solar Power Plant. I had been there for the first time and we had booked the room well in advance. The tariff of the room was very high considering the kind of town phalodi was. phalodi is not even categorized as a Tier 3 city or... More

Worst place by a long shot that we stayed in India. Where to start? Price.... they charged $100 a night for what should be a $15/night room. Then they charged us $15 to put an "extra bed" which was a 5cm thick matt on the floor. We wanted to check out at 7AM which was before breakfast and asked for... More

If you are planning a trip to Khichan, you need to stay at Phalodi. First, Khichan is a bit too overrated. We had better crane-watching (Khurja cranes) expereince during Bishnoi village safari at Jodhpur rather than at Khichan. Lal Niwas itself is a good property, however, management is not as good considering that it is managed by a professional chain.... More

This hotel purports to have a 5 star haveli rating....it would be lucky to rate two! The haveli itself has the bones of alovely hotel but there it ends! The place has beeen tastelessly renovated, is generally dirty, rooms are poorly furnished,food is average, management is surly and staff are poorly trained. A very disappointing experience all round especially given... More

This is a perfect hotel if you're visiting the cranes at nearby Khichan. Located right in the heart of the old town, down streets so small you wonder if your car will make it! This is an immaculately restored haveli, with lovely rooms and wonderful furnishings throughout. Don't miss the incredible Jain temple in town! More

a bit off the beaten track. we went to see the cranes at keetchen but not too many there due to lack of water the hotel is a lovely old haveli in a small town free of tourist hassle and gives a glimpse of real India . food quite good and the staff were really friendly More

I stayed there. Hotel was under renovation. I had large room on front with windows. Bathroom was fine. Not a 5 stars for sure. It is in a wonderful village and frankly I went for the village and the architecture. It is not very touristy but location is worth a detour. Restaurant at hotel was small but cooked fresh vegetarian... More