What is The Barnett's House?
The Barnett's House is a restored heritage boutique hotel in Civil Lines, Prayagraj — the city's first hotel, opened in 1890. It offers rooms and suites, all-day dining, and heritage venues for events, and reopens to guests in early 2027 following a full restoration.
When does The Barnett's House open?
The Barnett's House reopens in early 2027 following a complete restoration. Founding reservations are being accepted now.
Where is The Barnett's House located?
At 118/16 M.G. Marg, Civil Lines, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211001 — the property's original site since 1890. It is about 1 km from Prayagraj Junction railway station and about 13 km from Prayagraj Airport.
What is the history of The Barnett's House?
It was Prayagraj's (then Allahabad's) first hotel, opened in 1890 by the British hotelier G.H. Barnett in a house that had already belonged to the same family since before the hotel existed. The Barnetts ran it until Indian independence in 1947, giving the house its name and reputation. After decades of decline under later tenants, the owning family reclaimed the property in the 1980s and has now restored it, reopening in early 2027.
Is The Barnett's House really Prayagraj's first hotel?
Yes. When G.H. Barnett opened it in 1890 on what was then Canning Road, it was the city's first hotel — built in a house held by the same family to this day, who have restored it and brought back its name.
Who owns The Barnett's House?
The property has belonged to the same family since before it became a hotel in 1890. The Barnetts were its founding hoteliers and namesakes; the family are its long-standing owners, who reclaimed the property in the 1980s and have now restored it. The current owners are the property's enduring owners and restorers, not the Barnett family.
What dining options are available?
The Library Table & Bistro (all-day, Indian–European fusion), The Pavilion poolside bar, The Sovereign — an intimate bar — and The Pantry heritage deli. The dining programme draws on research into the property's own culinary history.
Can I host a wedding or event at The Barnett's House?
Yes. Heritage venues include The Viceroy Hall (indoor, up to 200 guests), the Governor's Lawns, Oasis Lawn and Zenith Rooftop (outdoor, up to 1,500 combined), and smaller rooms for intimate gatherings. Full details are on the Celebrations page.
How do I make a reservation?
Use the enquiry form on the website, write to reservations@barnettshouse.com, or call or message +91 731 820 2211 on WhatsApp. Founding reservations for the early-2027 reopening are open now.
Does The Barnett's House work with travel advisors and tour operators?
Yes. The Barnett's House works with luxury travel advisors, destination management companies, and inbound tour operators. Trade terms and preferred-partner arrangements are available on request at trade@barnettshouse.com. See the Trade & Press page.