Cossimbazar Palace of the Roys ( Rajbari)

We stayed in room 001 at the back. Room was small and average. There were 2 double beds in the small room positioned ackwardly. Only 1 chair to sit. Absolutely no space even to stand for both of us. Toilet was in very poor condition too with a very old door…Overall experience nowhere near ‘ Rajbari’!!! Very expensive as compared to facilities provided. Staff was very nice. Food was good.

We travelled to Murshidabad in December to see some of the historic places there. A google search for a heritage home for our stay, led me to the Palace of the Roy's at Cossimbazaar which is at a slight distance from Murshidabad Station. We loved our time at this heritage stay. The place was full of helpful and courteous staff who ensured that our stay was comfortable. A day trip to the points of interest in and around Murshidabad was arranged on request. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We had the privilege of making our acquaintance with Mr. Pallab Roy, the heart and soul behind this Palace. He is an extremely talented pianist and most graciously regaled any enthusiastic listener with tales of his time and childhood spent in this home. The palace grounds were full of greenery and a well-tended garden. I would love to be back some day and would highly recommend this place.

Very quiet and serene, you will definitely find peace. Good food, only lack of Ventilation in some of the rooms.

Founded in the second half of the 18th century sometime around 1730 to 40, expanded over the centuries, built, rebuilt, restored this Cossimbazar Palace of the Roys -Rajbari breathes history and lives it! Across generations from the founder Raja Ajodhya Ram Ray ,to its present day custodians Shri Prosanta Kumar Roy and Shri Pallab Roy , continues to nurture and cherish this beautiful work of art, this monument of history breathing through time. This perhaps is the only Palace which has been restored solely by its very own custodian , Shri Pallab Roy... designing the restoration singlehandedly, not only repairing various areas but aso converting old muddy courtyards into spacious living areas and presenting a beautiful Heritage Hotel to the public at large. It is pertinent to mention that Shr Pallab Roy also restored Netaji's car (Wanderer) and is immensely passionate about all restorations This historic monument is a glorious connnect across 4 centuries, waiting for you to be a part of it. Beautiful spacious rooms with antique furniture, wonderful food, and warm hospitality makes your visit unforgettable

Wonderful experience. Stay, food and service was great. Everyone was so eager to help and took great care of the needs of the guest. There was an element of personal touch in the holiday. As if it was not a paid stay but a personal invitation. There were carefully curated experiences for the guests. The stories associated were so intriguing that would make you crave for more. Make sure you keep at least 2 days to enjoy the property.

We spent a little more than 24 hours in this old Rajbari steeped in history. Had a very pleasant experience. The ambience was great with old and antique furniture placed all over the property ***** with chandeliers and other artefacts. Manash and team, the staff members, gave us excellent service with a smiling face. We were the only guests during weekdays. Went on a palace tour which takes you to the inner chambers like the Naachghar, erstwhile dining room, Thakur Dalan etc. (being renovated) which is really a very interesting aspect of the stay here. A bonus was witnessing the evening aarti at the family temple. This Rajbari actually adds to the already rich history of Murshidabad. Just a small suggestion - it would be better to have road signages to help guests arrive at the palace, notwithstanding GPS!! Overall enjoyed our stay. Would love to meet the owners and hear about the rich history of the place. Would definitely recommend fellow travellers to visit this Rajbari.