Before anything else, we must say that we did not stay at the Jwala Niketan hotel in the end. We had 6 nights booked there, but when we arrived we were showed to rooms that were not at all like the ones we had booked. They said it was because the hotel changed of manager 2 weeks before. That doesn't explain anything imo, but anyways. Instead of the bedrooms you can see on the pictures (at the time we booked that was only the picture of one big, very neat and clean bedroom with fan and window), they gave us a bedroom in the basement along with storage rooms, which was super humid and moist. Then since we did not accept it, they showed us other rooms, still far from the neat bedrooms they showed on the pictures, but well, it was 21pm. But then they told us that since this was already booked for the day after, we should move from one room to another every day! We said it was not ok and not what we had booked. The guy then told us we could stay at the hotel next door, which was not very clean nor confortable, but at least the rooms had windows, mosquito nets and fans (which are essential with such high temperatures and humidity in the bedroom due to the bathroom and lack of ventilation). I don't know how was the managing of the hotel before they changed manager and I can't say how it will be once the new ones have settled (even though the person we met said he'd already been working there for long), but from our experience and the fact that they try to sell you any crappy room for the price of what was sold like a neat and decent bedroom, I would not recommend the place.

Stayed in March 2025

The property owner was very helpful to book us train tickets and to help us with our daily plans in Jaipur.

The rooms are simple but very clean and it was very good for us to stay at Jwala Niketan in Jaipur.

Stayed in February 2025

No hot water in the shower, guy at reception/owner very rude and aggressive.

The location and the room

Stayed in February 2025

It was clear to me that the receptionist wanted to keep those of European Caucasian appearance at Jwala Niketan and shunt others elsewhere. While we were at the reception he checked in the Europeans into Jwala Niketan but not us. This is extremely inappropriate.

We were put up at the adjoining property called Karni Niwas. NOT at Jwala Niketan as per our booking. This I found to be unacceptable and when I raised the question, the receptionist was not prepared to listen.

Stayed in February 2025

The rooms are super basic. Toiet seat not secure and had to fill cistern with water to flush. The bathroom needs a good clean or renovation. The location was a little removed from the centre and difficult to find at night. Our other friend had a room that the bathroom hadn't been cleaned and, although bought to their attention, was not cleaned.

Banan was very helpful and friendly. He organised dinner for us on arrival. We were very hungry and grateful. Banan is charamasatic and accommodating. He makes the place. Beds comfortable and sheets clean. We had three in one room and the cost was the same if we had separate rooms.

Stayed in January 2025

The shower was warm and the bedding was clean, but the floor, walls and the bathroom could definitely use a deep clean.

Very nice staff, super helpful!

Stayed in January 2025

Some areas need refurbishment. Stains in bath and leaking water. Couldn’t get hot water from shower.

Good location, quiet street but close to restaurants and metro. Price was okay for expensive Jaipur.

Stayed in November 2024

The bathroom really needs an upgrade, the stop tap for the toilet cistern needed opening and closing every time otherwise water dripped out of the cistern. The property had a bucket underneath to catch the drips and the stoptap turned off on our arrival. The sink only has a hose for waste water so this pours on your feet off your not careful, cockroaches also came out of the hole.

Really lovely family who seemed very helpful Nice outdoor area and rooftop (could be great with some seating and plants) Quiet location despite being really handy for the City Palace and train station This could be a beautiful guest house with a few upgrades and TLC.

Stayed in November 2024

The room had no ac, only the fun. There were no toileters only the towel - but these things agree with the offer, so read carfully while booking so that not to be surprised. The bathroom was in a poor shape but no problem with hot water. They do not accept card payment.

I apprecite the free pick-up from the train station in the night hours. Location is good, close to the train and bus stations in rather clean area. Room was big and clean. WiFi was ok. Can store baggage after check out.

Stayed in October 2024

The hotel itself is quite old

The family that runs the hotel is very welcoming and nice . They offer free pickup from the train station, they offer breakfast and dinner which is homemade and very tasty😊 The location is also really good

Stayed in October 2024

Driver friend was not allowed at reception. Unprofessional

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Stayed in October 2024

I arrived at 8:00 pm after a long bus ride. The room wasn't ready. The reception wasn't ready. It took her over 20 minutes to check me in. There is more. The room door knob is missing. The toilet flushing handle is also missing.

Close to metro and train station. The room is cleaned.

Stayed in October 2024

There is nothing much to like about the Hotel, its located in a very congested locality and the hotel itself is very congested , the staircase of the building a very steep, not recomended for older people who have knee problems. The rooms are old fashioned and not very modern. The price of the food as compared to the quality of the hotel is a little too high, maybe they are making it high for the foreigner rates. Eg. One cup of tea cost Rs 50 which is equivalent to a expensive hotels. You dont expect those sort of high price in a budgeted hotel. But you cant complain much as a tourist. i booked this hotel due to its rating but i am not sure if it deserve a 9.5 ratings.

The rooms are fully equipped with AC in working conditions which is good for a place like Jaipur. The rooms are neat and clean.

Stayed in September 2024

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