About
Built beside the old capital of Bengal
The place
Lalbagh, Murshidabad is famous for many things
Murshidabad is a well-known historical tourist destination, named after Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. It became the capital of Bengal in 1717 AD and gained prominence under Nawab Siraj-ud-daula.
The Battle of Plassey was fought here in 1757 — a turning point in Indian history. From 1757 to 1773, Murshidabad served as both the capital of Bengal and the seat of British rule. An estimated 15 lakh tourists visit the historic city each year.
Almost all of it is still standing. Hazarduari Palace, Katra Masjid, the Nizamat Imambara, Khosh Bagh, the House of Jagath Seth, Kathgola Bagan Bari, Nashipur Rajbari — and Motijhil itself, the pearl lake, now Prakriti Tirtha, a few minutes from our gate.
A painting of the Battle of Plassey, fought here in 1757
A thousand doors
Hazarduari Palace
Built by Nawab Humayun-Jah under the supervision of Duncan MacLeod, spanning 41 acres, with 1,000 doors and 114 rooms. It is now a museum of Nawabi furniture, paintings and antiques — and the reason most people come to Murshidabad at all.
The resort
What we built, and why
Mahfil-e-Motijheel sits in the southern part of Murshidabad municipality, roughly 8 km from Berhampore district town and 12 km from Jiaganj-Azimganj. Between the three municipalities nearby there is a catchment of around ten lakh people — and a steady stream of travellers who, until recently, had nowhere good to stay.
So the plan was simple. Forty-one air-conditioned rooms, every one with a balcony. Six boat houses on the water. A restaurant and bar on the top floor, air-conditioned throughout, with eighty seats in the dining room and forty in the bar. Parking for forty cars, under CCTV.
And in the open space, a landscaped garden for guests to relax in — which also turns out to be ideal for event management and social gatherings.
- 41AC rooms
- 6Boat houses
- 80Restaurant seats
- 40Bar seats
- 40Cars parked
What you get
The things we think matter
Premium rooms
A resort room is a place where we live without roots, and yet, for a fleeting moment, it feels like home.
Moti Mahal
At Moti Mahal you're not just a guest; you're family, and every dish is served with love and care.
Room service
Meals brought up to you, so a room can stay a sanctuary for as long as you want it to.
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in a resort is no longer a luxury; it's an essential part of feeling at home.
Free parking
One of those unsung luxuries. Room for forty cars, and you are under CCTV surveillance throughout.
Pool — coming soon
Somewhere to refresh the soul and renew the spirit, well away from the daily pressures.
Laundry — paid
Same-day wash and press on request, so you can travel light and still turn out well.
Housekeeping
Rooms kept turned out daily, so the sanctuary stays exactly that.
Your vacation awaits
Come and see it
Call us and we'll tell you honestly what's free, what's busy, and which room we'd give you.