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Our Story

Where Rajasthan's
Soul Comes Alive

A 19th-century haveli in the heart of Jaipur, lovingly restored to carry forward the art, poetry, and warmth of its Rajput heritage — for every guest who walks through our carved sandstone gates.

The Haveli

Built in 1847,
Reimagined for Today

Baba Haveli was commissioned by Seth Hariram Gupta, a prosperous merchant whose love of architecture and the arts infused every courtyard and corridor with intention. Jharokha windows that catch the afternoon light, frescoed ceilings painted with scenes of celestial musicians, hand-cut marble inlay floors — every surface tells a story.

When the Sharma family acquired the property in 2004, their singular ambition was restoration without erasure. Working alongside Jaipur's master craftspeople — the same guilds whose ancestors built the original — they spent six years bringing the haveli back to life.

Haveli courtyard with ornate arches
Est. 1847
177
Years of History
18
Unique Suites
68
Countries Visited
40k+
Happy Guests
What We Stand For

Three Principles That Guide Everything

From how we source our ingredients to how we greet a guest — these commitments run through every detail of life at the haveli.

Living Heritage

We believe old things deserve to be used, not displayed behind glass. The haveli's frescoes, its courtyards, its carved pillars — they are your home during your stay, not exhibits in a museum.

Craft-First Hospitality

Every cushion is block-printed in Sanganer. Every meal is cooked by Jaipur-born chefs using recipes passed through family lines. Our gift of hospitality is inseparable from the craftspeople who make it possible.

Quiet Luxury

Luxury at Baba Haveli is not loudness. It is a letter in your room explaining the fresco above your bed. It is a table in the courtyard set only for you at dawn. It is time, space, and genuine attention.

A Journey Through Time

Two Centuries of Stories

1847

The Haveli is Built

Seth Hariram Gupta commissions the haveli along the old spice-trading route in walled city Jaipur. Artisans from Jaisalmer, Agra, and Jodhpur spend four years on construction and decoration.

1922

The Golden Durbar

The Gupta family hosts a celebrated durbar attended by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. The courtyard is said to have been lit by ten thousand oil lamps. Old photographs still hang in the library.

2004

The Sharma Family Begins Restoration

After a decade of quiet neglect, Vikram and Meera Sharma acquire the property with a vision: restore it faithfully, open it generously. Six years of work follows, guided by heritage architects and the National Craft Council.

2011

Baba Haveli Opens its Gates

After a soft debut that fills every room within weeks, Baba Haveli Heritage Hotel opens to worldwide guests — and earns its first national heritage recognition within the year.

Today

Continuing the Story — With You

More than 40,000 guests from 68 countries have walked these corridors. Each visit adds a new chapter to a living history that stretches back nearly two centuries.

The People

Faces Behind the Warmth

The haveli is only as alive as the people who tend to it. Our team is largely Jaipur-born, many with families who have worked in hospitality here for generations.

Vikram Sharma

Vikram Sharma

Founder & Host
Meera Sharma

Meera Sharma

Co-founder & Creative Director
Chef Rajan Deoli

Chef Rajan Deoli

Head of Kitchens
Priya Tiwari

Priya Tiwari

Guest Experience Lead
Recognition

Honoured by Those Who Know India Best

A few of the accolades we are grateful to have received.

2023

Best Heritage Hotel

Travel + Leisure India Awards

2022

Travellers' Choice

Tripadvisor — Rajasthan Category

2021

Responsible Tourism Award

Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India

2019

Historic Hotels Worldwide

Member Recognition, Inductee

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