Have you ever entered a place and felt that the very walls had some stories to tell you? This is exactly so with heritage hotels in Gujarat. This is the land where Ahmedabad has been given the distinction of India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, palaces, havelis and forts are patiently preserved, not as mere objects of the distant past, but as living, breathing spaces.  

From royal palaces that welcomed kings to havelis tucked in age-old pols, these stays let you witness history ‘behind glass walls.’ You awake to the fragrance of fresh theplas, sip chai sitting on a 100-year-old balcony and off to bed in rooms where your ancestors dreamed their dreams. 

It’s luxury with a cultural soul, and each stay has its own charm. Some exude royal grandeur, others feel warmly homely, and a few seem frozen in time. From Ahmedabad’s old pols to regal countryside retreats, here’s your guide to Gujarat’s most enchanting heritage hotels — where history, culture, and comfort blend beautifully.

The House of MG – Ahmedabad’s Timeless Icon

Made in the 20th century architectural mansion at the cusp of colonial elegance and Gujarati warmth. The House of MG sits right in the hub of Ahmedabad across from the famous Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. Designed as a house for one of the aristocratic families in the city. The mansion offers the utmost comfort yet majestic grandeur with light entering through diffused glory of the courtyards and verandas. You can sip chai with some of the family textiles and antiques showcased in the miniature gallery-and much more than a hotel. It is an ode to the local skills, Kerala food, and eco-tourism. Staying here is like being ushered into a noble home accustomed to spoiling you royally.

Nilambag Palace Hotel – Bhavnagar’s Royal Heart

Nilambag Palace is a majestic palace hotel near Nilambag Circle in Bhavnagar, erected in 1859 as a residence of the Gohil dynasty. Imagine from a white façade extending lush green lawns that speak of princely days. This hotel still flaunts its royal looks, nonetheless showering guests with opportunities for swimming in the pool, dining on a multi-cuisine selection, and chilling in an ambiance more “palace you have been invited to” than that of any “hotel.” It is where history welcomes you at the door to greet the regal shifting.

Heritage Khirasara Palace – Rajkot’s Hilltop Majesty

Perched on a hilltop 14 km from Rajkot, Heritage Khirasara Palace offers panoramic views that make you pause and just breathe. With a history of over 450 years, built by Thakore Ranmalji, it’s a monument to Kathiawar’s rich past. The restoration had love and care poured into it-royal suites, landscaped gardens, artistic fountains-to accompany grand weddings or quiet sunsets. Each corner of this place is a postcard scene.

WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion – Ahmedabad’s Artistic Soul

Tucked behind Mehdi Nawaz Jung Hall in Ellisbridge, WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion is a century-old home with an artistic past. Opening his heart and soul up in this mansion, Manibhai would pridefully entertain poets, writers, and thinkers. Today, it continues to be the most enchanting boutique hotel that is a veritable rhythm of heritage architecture and contemporary comforts. It will take one share along in awakening experiences of the cultural vibe of the city.

Divan’s Bungalow – Ahmedabad’s Quiet Escape

Located opposite Gaikwad Haveli, Divan’s Bungalow, a 150 years old architectural marvel, tells that small can translate to more beautiful. With barely 8 cozy rooms, antique furnishings, and home-cooked food, the ambience itself is thrown into the retro world. This is the perfect hide-away for those who appreciate solitude, live genuine, and taste that once-in-a-lifetime feeling of a private district in a busy world.

Vijay Vilas Palace – Palitana’s European Dream

In Adpur village at the foothills of Shatrunjaya Hills, Vijay Vilas Palace surprises you with its European-style elegance. A Romanesque dome, Gothic arches, Venetian doors, and original period furniture. Founded in 1915 during the colonial period, it fashioned as part museum, part luxury hotel, with rooms narrating stories through their artifacts. It is a palace that invites you to try living royal, at least for a night.

Balaram Palace Resort – Banaskantha’s Woodland Retreat

Built in the late 1920s as a hunting retreat for the Nawab of Palanpur, Balaram Palace is a neo-classical beauty surrounded by 13 acres of woodlands, gardens and fountains. It’s where history meets nature — think deer grazing nearby, old-world interiors, and the sound of the river adding a soothing soundtrack to your stay.

Jambughoda Palace – Nature and Nobility

The Jambughoda Palace is an older family retreat located about the Champaner-Pavagadh UNESCO site. There is an age limit; under 250, it counts as one of the youngest family retreats around. The Palace is rustic and welcoming and carries local culture. Whoever comes here is more than just a guest-they have become part of history, nature walks, wildlife observations, and a slower rhythm of life. 

Deewanji ni Haveli – Ahmedabad’s Wooden Wonder

Located in Sankadi Sheri, Khadia, this 250-year-old haveli was once home to Shankardas Kantharia, a Mughal administrator. Restored by his descendant, Diwan Motilal, it now operates as the City Heritage Centre. Its façade boasting a four-storey high structure adorned with intricate woodwork, lime plaster, and traditional stucco work created by artisan groups, including those of Spanish restoration experts Water harvesting was also practiced under the age-old system consisting of tanks, wells, and tunnels in this very haveli. Today, it is a heritage stay offering romantic bed-and-breakfast accommodations in an old-world ambiance.

Royal Oasis Wankaner – Hilltop Elegance

Owing to the chic location a top a cliff staring across the Machchu River, the Royal Oasis was the summer resort of the Maharaja of Wankaner. The architecture of the Royal Oasis makes a fascinating intermingling of Franco-Italian, Mughal, and Oriental styles. 

The Bhuj House – Kutch’s Parsi Heritage

Established in 1894 by a Parsi family, The Bhuj House in the Camp area of Bhuj is a colorful and serene retreat that honors Parsi culture. Sheltered in careful restoration, it feels much like a friend’s ancestral house, adorning art and intimacy, rather than possessing a commercial-hoteling aura. 

Check-In to History, Check-Out with Stories

Gujarat’s heritage hotels are not just about marble floors and antique furniture — they’re about heart. Where history, hospitality, and a little bit of “Gujju warmth” come together. You will always remember sipping tea in the courtyard of a haveli, walking around palaces that had royals exercising themselves before, and also hearing some fantastic stories from the proud owners that have resided in these homes for generations.

Next time you plan a trip, do not just look for a room. Look for a story. Stay somewhere that will make you feel part of Gujarat’s living history. At Gujpreneur, we turn holidays into history — stay in Gujarat’s heritage gems and take home stories that last forever.