The perfectly cozy Iftikhar Khana

On the first glimpse of it, the pristine white facade of this 15 decades old heritage against the backdrop of a azure blue skies and surrounded by manicured gardens can appear to be too good to be real. The beautiful structure, encompassing the magical charm of Colonial and Muslim architecture, mixed with a generous dose of local Gujarati influence makes this makes charming and endearing. Earlier , the ancestral home of a renowned architect and now a restored heritage property, the Bungalow is reminiscent of the grandeur of a golden era. The architecture is an interesting example of the lifestyle of a Muslim household , where an interesting frontyard leads to a sitting area which could also be accessed from the back, and helped the ladies of the house to be connected to all areas of the house without revealing themselves. All the rooms have sitting areas with access to a verandah. The heritage property has in-house restaurant to serve guests a variety of delectable dishes, and there are restaurants nearby should the guests choose to eat out. The heritage property is located at easily accessible distance from both the airport and the railway station. In addition to numerous tourist attractions within the city premises, guests can also visit the Sabarmati riverfront walkway to spend some leisurely time amidst the locals and to experience true city character.

The glorious suite located on the ground floor of the bungalow is a beautiful and spacious room with a separate sitting room and a bedroom. The luxe bedroom houses a wooden double bed to give the guests a feel of authentic vintage charm. The sitting room opens to soothing views of the fountain courtyard and has dark wood closets built into the walls to provide guests with additional storage space. The sit out space of the verandah provides the perfect spot to spend leisurely afternoons flipping through the pages of your favorite book. The interiors of the suite are done in earthy tones of rust and beige that add that simple sophistication to the place. The walls of the suite are adorned with stunning textiles from the Calico Museum Collection and add that dash of color and vibrancy to the room. There is an en-suite private bathroom, complete with essential toiletries to make the stay comfortable and hassle free.Wireless internet gives that much needed connectivity to the guests.

Guest Brief

Expect the warm hospitality of the staff that makes every minute of your stay comfortable and amiable. Guests can enjoy food at the in-house dining area prepared by expert chefs. The 19th century Colonial style architecture comprising of high ceilings, archetypal furnishings and retro styled floorings remind of the surreal charm of a golden era gone by. The well maintained clean rooms and public spaces,along with collector's art pieces like textiles from the Calico Museum of Textiles on display in rooms and the uncluttered feel makes this colonial era property is a perfect spot to spend your vacation. Housekeeping Services are provided daily.

House Rules

As per Government regulations, It is mandatory to provide identity proof of all adults during check-in. Foreign nationals and diplomats are required to carry their passport and visa.

Extra Details

Fixed menus are offered at per head rates for lunch and dinner Conference Hall is available Special bookings can be done for events and celebrations. Car parking space available Travel Assistance can be provided Luggage space is provided within rooms