Positioned directly opposite the 16th-century Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Ahmedabad, The House of MG stands as Gujarat’s premier urban heritage hotel. Built in 1924 as the stately residence of Seth Mangaldas Girdhardas—a prominent industrialist and textile baron—the mansion represents the golden era when Ahmedabad earned its reputation as the “Manchester of the East.”

Restored with extraordinary sensitivity by the founder’s descendants, the architecture seamlessly blends early 20th-century Art Deco design with traditional Gujarati mansion craftsmanship. Grand inner courtyards (chowks), polished terrazzo floors, high ceilings, verandahs adorned with stained glass, and hand-carved wooden balconies frame the property, offering an authentic glimpse into affluent merchant life.

Accommodations comprise 38 individually designed rooms and suites (including Grand Suites, Deluxe Suites, and Heritage Rooms). Interiors celebrate India’s rich textile legacy, featuring hand-loom tapestries, vintage furniture, swing seats (jhulas), brass lamps, and spacious en-suite bathrooms equipped with modern luxuries.

Gastronomy at The House of MG is an institution in itself. The terrace is home to Agashiye (“on the terrace”), one of India’s most celebrated Gujarati thali restaurants, serving multi-course seasonal vegetarian feasts prepared using traditional copper cookware under starlit skies. Downstairs, The Green House—a glass-covered courtyard cafe—serves freshly pressed juices, artisanal street food, and traditional Gujarati snacks.

Staying at the mansion offers deep cultural immersion into Ahmedabad’s historic core. Guests can explore the in-house textile gallery displaying rare tribal and antique fabrics, swim in the indoor Lotus Pool, or step directly outside for guided morning walks through the maze-like pols (ancient residential clusters), artisan workshops, and bustling spice bazaars of the Old City.