This review is long overdue but my sentiments have not changed since I was there 3 months ago. Mandawa Kothi and it's staff are absolute gems. Mandawa is a peaceful little town within Rajasthan and a trip back in time. The location within town could not be better- you can walk everywhere and see the beautiful abandoned painted havelis. Mandawa Kothi is an oasis within this beautiful town. I had the most wonderful time. The family that runs the inn and it's manager, Mayank are the kindest people. They treated me with so much care - like family. I sat for at least an hour or two and chatted with the owner's son, Piyush, and learned all about his family's history and the history of the town. I also had really conversations throughout my stay with Mayank and he was so helpful with setting me up with a guide. I was having some health troubles while there due to the very cold temperatures and dry climate and he went above and beyond to help me stay comfortable. If you are visiting in winter- Dec/Jan/Feb, I do recommend making sure you have warm layers because it can get very chilly. The property itself is just lovely. They have beautiful art all around and they've put a lot of time into making it very aesthetically appealing. That said, please keep in mind this is a small, family run hotel in a small town, not a big city, so there are some things that come ***** with that and I do know they are working on these things - for instance, power- there were a few times the power went out but just momentarily. I had a bit of a difficult time getting hot water but if you are there in the hotter months, its probably not much of an issue at all. It just happened to be unseasonably cold while I was there. The rooms do not have central heat, so if its cold they give a space heater and that worked fine for me. They are more than happy to stock you up with blankets and whatever you need to stay warm. The food is delicious - homecooked meals. Nothing better than that. Typing this review makes me want to teleport myself right back there. I know I'll be back one day and it will be an absolute delight to see what they've done with the place since I've been there. Please do not hesitate to stay here - you will love it and by staying, you're also supporting the very kind family who owns it and their staff.