India › Jaipur Hotels › Om Niwas Suite Review
Updated: March 23, 2022
By Santorini Dave
Essentials
• Location: Bani Park.
• Hotel website: omniwas.com
• Hotel phone: +91 (0)141 220 5352
• Check prices for Om Niwas
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – Suites with kitchenettes in a tranquil and charming guesthouse, but (like many) it’s a little isolated.
Ideal for small groups or families, the palatial-looking and eco-friendly Om Niwas offers a range of suites, all with separate living areas and decent-sized kitchenettes, and some with dining tables, too. A few feature tiny balconies which provide limited views (expected within the inner city), but all have plenty of windows offering more light than rival guesthouses. The overall vibe is welcoming, with an almost colonial-era charm, evidenced by the wicker chairs on the lawns and Mughal-inspired rooftop sitting area with an English-style garden. Like many newly renovated guesthouses, it’s in a quiet suburban street (a definite bonus), but almost nothing is within walking distance, so look forward to enjoying the auto-rickshaw rides.
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Om Niwas Suite Hotel – The Location
- Address: E-23 Kaushalya Path, Durga Marg, Bani Park, in the inner-city. Look for the signed turnoff opposite the Military Hospital along Ram Mandir Road (all road signs in this area are in Hindi).
- Nearest Metro: Jaipur Junction metro station is 2 km away.
- Area: Along a comparatively pleasant and peaceful street in a suburb of middle-class housing within the more upmarket Bani Park area, but nothing of interest within walking distance.
- How to Get There: From the airport (13 km, 30-minute drive), take a pre-paid taxi or walk outside for an auto-rickshaw. The train terminal (1.5 km) and main bus station (2.5 km) are also close by.
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – The Basics
- Guests: Mostly older western couples who enjoy the tranquil setting, but ideal for families as well.
- Views: Unlike many guesthouses, suites have 2 sets of windows: 1 facing the corridor/terrace and the other overlooking the streets and buildings behind. A few rooms at the front overlook the small lawn and main street (which is quiet).
- Kitchen: Unusually, all suites feature fairly large kitchenettes.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Certainly not expected – or provided – at this sort of inner-city guesthouse in Jaipur.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +91 (0)141 220 5352
- Email: reservation@omniwas.com
- Website: omniwas.com
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – Amenities
- Pool, Spa & Fitness Center: Not expected or provided.
- Other Facilities: Travel advice/bookings. Same-day laundry.
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – Food and Drink
- Restaurant: The Amaltas Restaurant specializes in traditional (vegetarian) Rajasthani cuisine, but also serves European and Chinese food. Meals can be enjoyed in the basement area or on the rooftop. Delicious home-baked items such as cakes and bread, too. No bar on-site.
- Breakfast: Included in all rates.
- Room Service: Limited service available from 7 am to 8 pm.
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – Rooms
- Room Types: Studio Suites • Luxury Suites • Family Suites • Superior Luxury Suites • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: Some rooms in all categories allow smoking.
- Best Room: Superior Luxury Suites feature separate living/dining areas, kitchenettes, and balconies with garden views.
- For Families: One of very few in Jaipur to offer suites for families. Each Family Suite is spacious, with 2 bedrooms and bathrooms, a kitchen, and a separate living area, for up to 5 people.
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – Local Transport
- Walking: Nothing much of interest around the streets just outside, but more pleasant for walking than most areas.
- Public Transport: The Jaipur Metro is of limited use to tourists – at least until more stations and routes are completed. The nearest station, Jaipur Junction, is 2 km away, and is attached to the train terminal.
- Taxis & Auto-rickshaws: Taxis (unmetered) are poorly-marked and almost impossible to find without help from the hotel reception, and useless in the Old City anyway. Otherwise, Uber and Ola work effectively. However, just about anywhere, including the airport, is accessible by abundant auto-rickshaws. Some are electric and feature 2 small benches.
Om Niwas Suite Hotel – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars
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Nothing nearby, so go to Collectorate Circle, a roundabout with insane traffic about 1 km away. (Best by auto-rickshaw.)
- Hotel Jaipur Ashok +91 (0)141 220 4491 – Decent restaurant in the uniquely-designed hotel, but the setting is a bit dreary.
- Hitchki Bar & Kitchen – Dingy bar in a basement below the Hamston Park hotel (see above), but decent meals and cheap beer.
- Glocal Tadka – Basement-level vegetarian restaurant in Crystal Mall, 500m down M.I. Road from the roundabout.
- Icekraft Jaipur Banipark – Best in the area by a mile for western meals such as burgers, waffles, and tacos. Ground floor of Crystal Mall.
- Café Coffee Day – One in a countrywide chain of cheerful cafés serving drinks and light meals. In a colorful office block, 200m down M.I. Road from the roundabout.
Nearby Shops
- No shops within walking distance, so hop on an auto-rickshaw and head to M.I. Road, where there are a few modest options such as the Crystal Mall. (1.5 km).
Nearby Attractions
- City Palace – A frenetic maze of shops, markets, traffic, and more traffic, the Old City is both fascinating and frustrating to wander about. In the center, the City Palace (open daily from 9 am to 5.30 pm) is a marvelous example of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, and is packed with courtyards, gardens, and museums. The nearest entrance to the Old City, Chandpole Gate, is about 3 km from the guesthouse, while the City Palace is about 5 km. Both are best accessed by auto-rickshaw.
- Jantar Mantar – UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the world’s largest stone sundial and 18 other instruments. 1 of 5 astronomical observatories built in north India in the 18th-century by Maharaj Sawaii Jai Singh II. Right opposite the City Palace. (5 km).
- Hawa Mahal – This 18th-century sandstone summer palace features 953 windows which let in cool breezes during the summer, and allowed the Royalty to view the streets below without being seen. Visit early morning to watch the sun’s rays filter through the latticework. (6 km).
- Amber Palace – UNESCO World Heritage site, also known as Amer Fort among locals, featuring 4 must-see courtyards (Shila Devi Temple, public audience hall, private audience hall, and Mirror Palace), and sound and light shows in the evening. Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily. (13 km).
- Nahargarh Fort – Historic defense fort overlooking Jaipur. Houses the Jaipur Wax Museum by the entrance, and features a second, updated Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace). (19 km).
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