French Haveli

Hotels
8.4 (227 reviews)
1824, Khijada Sheri, Opposite Jain Temple, Dhal Ni Pol, Austodia Chakla , Ahmedabad , in

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Terrace
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic, charming haveli building
Very good/central location in old Ahmedabad
Friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions, including Deepak)
Quiet neighbourhood and balcony views
Generally clean and well-decorated
Good breakfast
Cons:
Very steep/tiny stairs; poor accessibility (no elevator)
Limited amenities (no kettle/cups, no fridge)
Some dusting/attention-to-detail issues
Dinner/food options disappointing or limited
Perceived poor value for money by some guests
Location can be hard to find and surroundings may be poor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally reported as very clean in multiple reviews, though a few guests noted dusting needed in upper library chairs and switches — overall above average cleanliness for this type of historic property.
Service
9.5
Many guests praise staff (several mentions of helpfulness and specific praise for Deepak); some notes that staff are mainly present for check-in/checkout and breakfast, but overall service is a strong positive.
Location
9.3
Frequently described as a perfect/central location in old Ahmedabad with charming views and quiet neighbourhood; a few guests found the exact location hard to find or noted a poor surrounding area.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are described as charming and typical of a haveli (balconies, good bathrooms) but small with very steep/tiny stairs and some uncomfortable bedding — mixed room quality with accessibility issues.
Amenities
7.5
Limited amenities noted: no kettle cups/tea, no fridge, no elevator, minimal in-room extras and sparse signage for breakfast times — amenities are basic for the price.
Value for Money
7.2
Several guests felt the stay was expensive for what is provided (bare minimum in-room items, limited food options), so perceived value is below target despite the charm.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast is often praised, but dinner can be disappointing or limited (thali only); overall F&B is acceptable but not a standout feature.
Overall Experience
9.5
Strong overall positive sentiment: many reviewers call it charming, recommend staying, and mention returning; historical character, location and friendly staff drive a high overall experience despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 15:58

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the blend of history and modernity in our rooms with air conditioning, dining tables, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms even feature balconies and terraces for a picturesque view.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, a shared kitchen, lounge, ticket service, and luggage storage. Let us arrange heritage tours for you to explore the rich culture of Ahmedabad.

Ideal Location
Situated just 1 km from the City Centre, our haveli offers easy access to key attractions like Gandhi Ashram and Sardar Patel Stadium. With the airport and transportation hubs nearby, your travels are made convenient.

Book now to immerse yourself in the heritage and hospitality of French Haveli!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 227 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Deepti • couple • in
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2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sergey • solo_traveller • ru
9
Stay in touch with history
Pros:

Superb historical building right in old Ahmedabad
Perfect staff - many thanks to Mr. Deepak for gis valuable help

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Akanksha • family_with_children • in
3
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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David Marsden • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
Прудніков • couple • ua
4
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Peter Bünnagel • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr familiäre Atmosphäre in einem charmanten Haus. Gute Lage. Das Haveli ist entgegen der Sorgen der Besitzer problemlos zu finden.

Cons:

Wahnsinnig nettes Personal, das aber nicht immer so richtig Lust hat, zu kochen – das Frühstück kann sehr gut sein, das Abendessen war enttäuschend.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Benedicte • couple • dk
9
Spændende område og fin arkitektur.
Pros:

Meget smukt hotel, mad og masalateen var i topklasse. Super venligt og hjælpsomt personale.

Cons:

Stejl trappe op til værelset og wc i stueetagen.
Mange hunde og af og til aber i kvarteret.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Prachi • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

It is a good concept

Cons:

Bedding is not comfortable at all. Location is hard to find, stairs are very steep, hard for elderly or people with knee issues. Overall not a very good value for money

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Luka • couple • hr
10
Pros:

Just amazing place to stay in a quiet neighborhood

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

I liked the quirkiness of this property. It was my second stay here. Stayed last year because of the guidebook reference. Came back this year as it fitted my parameters for Ahmedabad, balcony and space. It is quietish. Good bathroom.

Cons:

The lack of attention to detail. It is an expensive stay , yet it provides the bare minimum. Kettle, no cups or tea/coffee etc. No fridge. Needs a good dusting, particularly the chairs in the upper library area and the electrical switches need a wipe over. Staff seem only to be around for check in/check out and breakfast. No timings are shown for breakfast hours.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Erwin • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Karine • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

Beautiful typical Haveli located in the heart of old Ahmedabad.
Very clean, charming, tiny stairs to rich the bedrooms. No elevator.
The staff is really nice.

Cons:

The place around is really poor.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Bellissima atmosfera. Ottimo lo staff in loco, molto disponibile e intelligente. Gentile

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
10
I loved living in the pol, Deepak was so kind to bring my breakfast to the balcony
Pros:

Absolutely charming and such a great location
I had a balcony and loved sitting there looking out over the pol

Cons:

It was fine for me, but if you have problems with stairs you should be prepared for extremely steep stairs

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Marzia • family_with_children • it
9
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Cons:

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2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • it
9
A pleasant choice in one of the historical quarters of Ahmadabad
Pros:

Staff was extremely kind and helpful, the structure in the old city centre of Ahmadabad was fascinating and charmful, the interior environment clean and providing all that is needed. Nice old fashioned atmosphere. Would surely return to stay at French Haveli if again in town.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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bernard • couple • fr
9
Hotel plein de charme. Personnel sympathique
Pros:

Hotel plein de charme situé dans la vieille ville. Batiment un peu de guingois (tout tordu les portes ne ferment plus). Nous avions une nuit dans la chambre avec sdb incluse (on ne la recommande pas car la salle de bain voisine éclaire la chambre quand les occupants y vont et pas de fenetres extérieures). Nous avons préféré la chambre avec sdb privée mais séparée de la chambre, par contre elle est accessible par un escalier très raide . Ventilateur bien venu. Joli décoration intérieure. possibilité d'un repas (thali uniquement). petit déjeuner correct. Personnel sympathique

Cons:

La lumiere de la sdb d'à coté qui éclaire la chambre dans la chambre avec sdb incluse. Pas de terrasse exterieure

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • au
7
Delightful, quirky place, slightly overpriced and needing a bit of a spruce up.
Pros:

Fantastic location, in the heart of the old city of Ahmedabad, but tucked away down a car-free lane, so lovely and quiet. The whole place had a ton of quirky character. Breakfasts were delicious. We had a very comfortable stay, and loved having a huge room and private terrace.

Cons:

The whole place felt as though it needed a bit of a spruce up - furnishings were a bit grubby. Our aircon didn't work. Staff were lovely, but no one spoke much English, and although I speak a little Gujarati, as most of the clients are from overseas or South India, it would be good to have a more fluent English speaker around. Some of the rooms have access via extremely steep steps, more like a ladder really, which was fine for us, but differently abled travellers need to take this into account.
I felt it was a little overpriced.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Swapnil Anarase • solo_traveller • in
8
Pros:

Haveli

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee