We spent 4 nights here over Christmas and it was very special. We had the amazing Raj tent which is set in its own flower-filled garden overlooking the river and ghats, and from the sofas on our ramparts we could look down all day if we wanted to at the people washing, bathing, offering puja or just strolling. We took... More

where to start from, i have been to this property 8 times in two years, and it calls me again and again ...its a different experience alltogether, the moment you enter the property you get this feeling of entering a pious place because devi ahilya used to stay in this small palace, its a almost 300 hundred years old.. antiques... More

This was my second trip to Ahilya and remains one of my favourite places to stay in India. The hotel is in the Palace Fort complex of the local Maharaja, the ramparts of which are overlooking the wonderful and alive Ramada River. Although expensive, it is a worthwhile indulgence. Everything is taken care of for you, and all is included... More

from the moment you arrive until when you have to leave this place is pure pleasure. The ambience of the rooms decor, the flowers and plants everywhere, the food is the best I have ever had in any Indian Hotel (and in a different place in the fort every meal), the 4 pug dogs who make you feel you are... More

As I am a Tour Escort , I know so many hotels in India but this one is really something out of the world. Not many know about this hotel , I cannot even call it a hotel , it is a home in a garden with its own charm, situated on the banks of Narmada . Even my own... More

This was my fourth trip to India; my first visit to Maheshwar. Ahilya Fort is the first Heritage Hotel I have booked. My wife and I booked a spacious, well-appointed standard room for two nights as a Christmas present to each other. The hotel is luxe in a very charming and understated way. The service is excellent without being intrusive... More

Our booking was difficult and no apologies forthcoming. The first night we spent in Looboo's Lodge, a miserable space where the cracks in the door admitted mosquitos, they had sprayed it with some ghastly smelling chemical, but did at our request find bedside lights. There was not even a brochure to inform us of the activities available. Very second rate.... More

My first suggestion is that you never make our mistake of booking a standard room as the three rooms that are put in that category are not even fit for staff to sleep in. Having changed rooms twice, the final room overlooking the courtyard by the village entrance had an old dressing gown used as a curtain. We had very... More

See the earlier review dated March 26, 2010. It strikes the right balance. Expect a rustic, rough-hewn place with character and charm. This ia a beautiful place but do not expect polish or luxury. The location above the town and the river is very nice, and so was the view from our roughly $500 "Royal" room. I thought the food... More