Chainpura Street,, Gandhi Chowk, Jaisalmer, India | (618) 248-8274
Central location, near shops and restaurants and a nine-minute walk to Jaisalmer Fort
Air-conditioned rooms with modern bathrooms and flat-screen TVs
Rooftop restaurant with city views and Indian and international fare
Camel safaris can be arranged on request
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free pickups from train and bus station by auto rickshaw
Limited amenities
Restaurant closes between meal times
Industrial-style rooms can feel imposing or cold
Hotel Pleasant Haveli is a two-story budget guesthouse located right in the heart of Jaisalmer's touristy center, less than 10 minutes on foot from the Rajashtani city's namesake fort. The nine rooms here have a sort of industrial-desert vibe, with exposed brick or sandstone walls paired with bright, colorful linens. All have flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Features here are limited, though there is a rooftop restaurant that's open for all three meals with great views, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. The hotel also provides free pick-ups from the train and bus stations, likely to prevent touts from poaching freshly arrived travelers. Those shopping around may want to also consider staying at the Hotel Royal Haveli, which has a similar vibe and room rates.
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Scene
Haveli-style budget hotel with ornate sandstone carvings on exterior and interior walls
Hotel Pleasant Haveli is housed in a two-story yellow sandstone haveli (city mansion) with a mind-bogglingly ornate facade featuring intricately carved jalis (Rajastjani stone screens), archways, and balconies. A similar decor scheme continues in the interiors, which feature bas-relief and carved decorative features on the walls and yellowish-cream marble floors paired with yellow-glass lantern-style light fixtures. Common areas include a large rooftop area with lots of bench seating covered with cushions, plus an indoor/outdoor restaurant with city views. The hotel attracts budget travelers, including lots of backpackers and younger guests, and some of the rooms sleep up to three people, making it a good option for those traveling in trios.
Location
In the center of Jaisalmer, near shopping and dining, and a nine-minute walk from the fort
Hotel Pleasant Haveli is located in the touristy center of Jaisalmer, near plenty of other hotels, shops, and restaurants catering to travelers. A dry cleaner/laundry facility is located right outside the main entrance and there are many other historic haveli-type homes in the area, some of which are open to visitors. It's under a 10-minute walk to the gates of Jaisalmer Fort. The 16th-century royal cenotpaths at Bada Bagh take 10 minutes to reach by car. The railway station is a 10-minute drive away, while getting to the airport takes around a half-hour.
Rooms
Air-conditioned, industrial-style rooms with bright silk linens, flat-screen TVs, and modern bathrooms
This hotel offers nine rooms across three categories: snug Cozy Rooms, slightly larger Pleasant Double/Twins, and Sandstone Rooms, which are larger still. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with small flat-screen TVs. Interiors have an air of industrial-desert chic, with either exposed gray-brick or pale golden sandstone walls complete with bas relief decorative features. Furniture is of the classic, dark-wood variety, while brightly hued silk linens add a startling surge of pink or purple. Traditional arched nook-style window seats are a much needed lovely touch. Bathrooms are contrastingly modern, with black-and-off-white marble tiling and sleek walk-in rainfall showers. Hairdryers and hand soap are provided, but guests should bring their own shampoo and conditioner.
Features
Limited amenities include free Wi-Fi and a lovely rooftop restaurant with city views and international food
This hotel doesn't offer much in terms of amenities, though there is a nice rooftop restaurant with great city views. Expect Indian and international food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (though the restaurant closes between meal times). The hotel also offers free pickup from the railway and bus stations (by auto rickshaw). Staff can arrange for car rentals and tours on request, including camel safaris (day trips and overnight). Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
