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Narendra Bhawan
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India · Suryagarh · High Luxury
Maharaja Narendra Singh Ji, the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner, built this red-sandstone house in 1969 as a Bombay Art Deco residence shot through with European rooms and Rajasthani craft. Manvendra Singh Shekhawat bought it in 2005 and opened the MICHELIN Key hotel around 2008; rooms run Prince through Republic Suite, with a rooftop pool, a private Thar plot, and a Bach Flower Therapy spa.
- 82 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Lalgarh
- Rooms from 530 sq ft (49 m²)
About Narendra Bhawan
- Narendra Singh Ji (1948-2003) was the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner; the house was his personal 1969 residence, not a converted fort.
- Dining rooms include Gaushala, Pearls and Chiffon, Mad Hatter bake house, Crescent Grill, and a Literary pairing of food with seven classics.
- A private plot in the Thar Desert is used for sundowners and White Nights dinners under the stars.
- MICHELIN awarded One Key in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 530 sq ft (49 m²).
History
Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner was built in 1969 as the residence of Maharaja Narendra Singh Ji, the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner (1948-2003). Built of red sandstone, its design blends the Bombay Art Deco movement with European flair and Rajasthani craftsmanship.
Acquired in 2005 by hotelier Manvendra Singh Shekhawat, it opened as a hotel around 2008. It offers more than eighty rooms in categories such as Prince, Residence, Regimental, India and the Republic Suite, along with a rooftop pool, a private Thar Desert plot and a Bach Flower Therapy spa.
The setting
3 km from 16th-century Junagarh Fort. 9 km from NH62.
Restaurants and bars
- Gaushala — Restaurant
- Pearls and Chiffon — Restaurant
- Mad Hatter - The Bake House — Restaurant · traditional confectionery and baked goods
- Literary — Restaurant · food-literature pairings
- Crescent Grill — Restaurant · Mughal cuisine
- The Closet — Restaurant
Experiences
- Curated Royal Experiences — Royal dining and explorations: White Nights under starlit skies, sundowners in desert oases, and guided tours through Bikaner's historic landmarks.
- Merchant Explorations — Experience this living material heritage carved in stone.
- Literally Literary — A magical pairing of food with excerpts from 7 literary classics.
Amenities
- Contact Concierge for details
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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