Sunbird

We were welcomed like long lost friends having last stayed at the Sunbird in 2005. The hotel has had several upgrades with superb new rooms, well equipped with excellent shower rooms, air conditioning, and plenty of electrical sockets. A new restaurant has been added and the food was excellent. Mr. Laxman Singh the proprietor was able to help us book reservations at the Bird reserve Keoladeo National Park as our main reason for visiting was for bird photography at one of the best birding reserves in the world. He also booked us the same guide that we had back in 2005. He also helped to secure hotel and guiding at Panna Tiger reserve where we had amazing views of a tigress. The Hotel Sunbird is just some 200 metres from the Keoladeo entrance and is therefore ideally placed for easy access. The hotel staff were efficient and really friendly but I must add that we are very outgoing and chat with everyone with numerous "good mornings", "namaste" etc. We stayed for 16 nights and it was a wrench to leave this little oasis on the edge of a bustling city.

I visited this hotel with my family who first of all charged extensively and had no fixed rate for anything, Everyone was trying to make money only. Rooms were also not up to the price paid for. Breakfast had limited options and the worst part was it was unhygienic, the chocos had insects and mouse were freely roaming in the restaurant. This became more painful when we spoke to the manager Mr. LAXMAN SINGH, he was extremely rude and started shouting, had no respect of any feedback for improvement and the customer. This hotel is a big NO, only advantage is the bird sanctuary is nearby but there are many better options in close vicinity.

I have been stayed in this hotel multiple times. This is an excellent place to stay because of its proximity to the park, quality of service and food. The hotel is very professionally managed with attention to small details. The warm welcome on arrival and quick check in process is truly amazing. The rooms are elegant, well appointed and functional. For a photographer the rooms offer plenty of space for your equipment and enough charging points. The owner, Laxman ji, personally interacts with the guests and makes them feel at home. He is extremely knowledgeable about the sanctuary and birds. He is also very knowledgeable about photographic equipment. The food is amazing and reminds one of home cooked food. The dining area is spacious and elegant. As I used to visit the park early in the morning, my breakfast was packed and kept ready at the reception at 6.15 am. This is really great as no photographer would like to miss reaching the park before sunrise (the Sanctuary opens at 6.30 am in winter). There is hot water in the bathroom 24 x 7. The Wi fi is excellent and immediately on arrival you are given a welcome slip with all wi-fi passwords. The entire staff is very well trained and extremely courteous. I was particularly impressed with the ever smiling and helpful manager Mr Dharmendra Singh. He is very positive and helpful. The staff is resourceful and helps you with local transport as well as transport to take you back to Jaipur or Delhi. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.