French Haveli

Authentic old wooden building, well restored and giving a taste of life in the maze of Old Ahmedabad. The staff were very obliging and cooked lovely breakfasts and dinners. We had a very early departure and they arranged a tuk tuk for us. All in all I would recommend.

Overall we were disappointed with this stay. The property is charming but the photos show it to be brighter and cleaner than the reality which was disappointing. ||The person in charge is incredibly nice and works hard to please and accommodate but the place itself needs some attention. ||We booked two rooms. One for a couple and one for our adult daughter. The daughters room right next to the front door did not have a lock on it and that for us was unacceptable and we draw the line on using that room when the solution (from the owner) was to get a chain to secure her in! The manager found an extra bed and we moved her in with us.||Our other room, the Heritage suite, is nice and the bed linen ok. The room was remarkably quiet being on the top floor, the same could not be said for our daughters room being near the entrance. The breakfast is simple but nice|The laundry was efficiently and well done.||The towels need replacing - they feel well below standard. The shower curtain was dirty and needs replacing. If using a bank card, instead of cash, there is a surcharge to pay of Rupees 500. ||It feels like it has a lot of potential as it’s an interesting property with a lot of charm but it needs some attention to the points above.

The hotel is in a micro neighbourhood in Ahmedabad in the historic city. This gives the location charm and is quiet neighbourhood to relax and unwind in after a day of sightseeing.The breakfast in the hotel was excellent with traditional food. I especially liked my room with an adjoining relaxation area just outside to sit in in the evening to read and think.

I had a wonderful stay at French Haveli in Ahmedabad. The place is beautifully restored with stunning wooden carvings and colorful stained-glass windows that give it a real heritage feel. The staff were warm and very helpful, making the stay feel homely and personal. It’s right in the heart of the old city, so exploring the lanes, markets, and temples was super easy. The only little challenge was reaching through the narrow streets, but once inside, it’s totally worth it. A truly unique and memorable experience—I’d rate it 9/10!

I’ve stayed at this Haveli a few times now, and honestly, it just keeps getting worse. The place is never properly cleaned — the Haveli itself is full of dust, even the stairs. My room was only cleaned once a week (despite me requesting daily cleaning), and the bedsheets are almost always torn or stained. The towels are so pale and coarse that I genuinely wonder what standards they follow here. Once, they even cooked lentils for my dinner using tap water — completely unhygienic. The water bottles in the room are dusty, and there are random villagers who come and stay here, playing loud music and cricket commentary on speakers late into the night. The rooms are interconnected, and my door has been opened twice in the middle of the night because there’s no proper lock — extremely unsafe. The caretaker, Bansi bhaiya, is rude and dismissive. When I politely asked him to clean, he rolled his eyes and told me that only I have complaints, not other guests. My sister’s bracelet was once stolen and later returned, and I was absurdly accused of using five bedsheets — who even makes that up? I was also judged for calling a masseuse, which as a woman, was extremely disrespectful and intrusive. The hygiene is so poor that I’ve stopped eating breakfast there and get mine from Green House instead. Honestly, Deepali — you’re the worst host I’ve ever come across. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

I loved my stay so much that I came back a month later on a purposeful detour to a neighbouring state. This place is a well-known hidden gem. Hidden in the sense that the narrow streets and alleys leading to the property from the main road don’t allow vehicles (only the bikes of local residents) which creates a peaceful walk from Dhal Ni Pol, despite only a short walk from Manek Chowk. It is also easy to grab a tuk tuk or uber or train from Dhal Ni Pol to anywhere in the city. The place itself is pure tranquility, beautifully decorated and maintained, from quaint decor to vintage Haveli doors. The bedroom is spacious with the most comfortable bed! And the bathroom gives ample space to wash and change with a separate shower and toilet. The place is managed by two guys, Bansi and Dipak. Both are so helpful, flexible and friendly, they offered and made breakfast for me before my morning departure. Breakfast will leave you full and setup for the day and includes omelette, toast, paratha, fruit, juice, tea/coffee. If I find myself back in the area again, I would stay without a shadow of a doubt. Highly recommend!

It was a delight to stay at a place with such architecture and character of its own. The manager was kind enough to help me navigate the narrow lanes.||The staircases are a bit steep, so people with knee issues or elderly can find it a little difficult to go up and down. Other than that everything else was good. Helpful staff.

We support anyone who owns and maintains accomodation in the UNESCO listed old part of Ahmedabad. We loved this place being in a suburb or pol and found it easy to get rickshaws to drop us at the entrance of "Darni Pol". It was then a <5min walk. The young guys who manage the property are outstanding and their employer is lucky to have such gracious hard working employees. To the owners- you just need to buy some new bed linen. Apart from that- fabulous at a good price.