Agra - Hotels

Budget hotels in Agra.

The main number of the budget hotels is situated around Taj-Mahal. From one point of view it is very convenient, but at the same time it is the most dirty district of the city (with monkeys on the roofs, rats inside the buildings and waiters who can not read and write). While choosing where to live, be very careful! In the most places there is no hot water (you will get it only by ordering beforehand). It is necessary to check everything, including the presence of bed-linen.

* Col Lamba Indian Home Stay, 58 Gulmohar Enclave, Shamshabad Rd, ☎ 0562-3298921, . This B&B is run by Col.Lamba, a retired army officer, and his wife. There are 7 rooms which are very clean, airconditioned and with TVs. Home cooked lunch and dinner available on request. Guest Kitchens also present. Highlight of the B&B is the hosts who are very warm and hospitable and will assist you with their local knowledge. Around Rs 700 per person.

* Dayal Lodge, 25 New Agra, Dayalbagh Road (Towards Dayalbagh), ☎ +91-9219606365, +91-562-2524560 (dayallodge@gmail.com, fax: +91 562 2524560), [8]. checkin: 12 Noon; checkout: 12 Noon. Established in the early 60s, with 10 well furnished AC rooms/and Dormitories equipped with basic amenities. 24 Hrs. made-to-order kitchen, in-house laundry facilities, local airport/railway station transfers. Rs 450-750.

* Hotel Jaiwal, 3 Taj Road, Sadar Bazar, ☎ +91 562 2363153. Rs 75-325.

* Hotel Kamal, (by the south gate of the Taj Mahal), ☎ 0091-562-2330126 (hotelkamal@hotmail.com). Rs 300-850.

* Hotel Neel Kanth, Fatehabad Road, ☎ +91 562 2362039. Rs 100-00.

* Youth Hostel, Sanjay Place, M. G. Road, ☎ +91 562 2154462. Rs 50-125.

* Tourist Rest House, Balu Ganj,, ☎ +91 (562) 23514903. Recommended by Lonely Planet but will disappoint many travelers. Does not have hot water or AC vents, TVs do not work and staff can be surly. Be prepared to bargain hard for rooms. Rs 50-150.

* Saniya Palace, Chowk kajziyan, South Gate, Taj Ganj, ☎ +91 (0562) 3270199. Good budget hotel with some A/C rooms. 24 hr room service. Friendly staff & fantastic views of the Taj mahal from the roof top restaurant. rs 600

* Shanti lodgeSouth Taj gate. From 400 Rs economic room, non AC. Hot water, TV. Restaurant on the roof top. Be careful with the bed sheets, not very clean. Cloak room available.

Mid-range hotels in Agra

* Hotel Mandakini Villas, Fatehabad Road, Purani Mandi, Taj Ganj (Next to Western Gate of Taj Mahal), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, ☎ +91 5626453854, [9]. checkout: noon. 200 meters from the Taj Mahal's West Gate. It offers air-conditioned rooms each with cable TV with 100 channels, broadband Internet connection, private bathroom with cold water and direct-dial phone. You might get a little bit warmer than cold water by requesting it from the reception a few times. It is not possible to sleep without ear plugs in the first floor because of the noise coming from corridor and reception all night. Get a room from higher floors. Rates start at Rs 2,690.

* Laurie's Hotel, Mahatma Gandhi Road, ☎ +91 562 2364536 (fax: +91 562 2268045). An old colonial hotel from the British era (some say it hasn't been upgraded since!), Laurie's retains some of the charm of traveling in India in days of yore. Rooms with impossibly high ceilings (fans, no aircon), lead off from verandahs with nice lawns outside. A swimming pool from yesteryears graces the lawn (unfortunately closed in the winter). But you can get British era service with 'bed tea', excellent freshly made chicken curry and rice to order, and creaky plumbing. Some people will love it, others hate it, but you can't be indifferent to Laurie's!

* Hotel Raj. Directly in front of the central entry of the Taj Mahal, simple but clean. About Rs 200.

Splurge hotels in Agra

Thanks to heavy competition, Agra's five-star hotels are pretty good value compared to most other cities in India.

* ITC Mughal, Taj Ganj, ☎ +91-562-4021700, . Formerly the Sheraton Mughal, this is one of Agra's top hotels, with views of the Taj from the roof viewing pavilion. Large pool. The hotel's age is starting to show, but the rooms are in fine shape. Popular with tour groups Rooms from US$160.

* Oberoi Amarvilas, Taj East Gate Road, ☎ +91 (562) 2231515,. The best (and most expensive) hotel in Agra. Its is consistently rated among the top 10 hotels in the world

* Trident Hilton, Fathebad Road, ☎ +91 (562) 2331818,. Solid Hilton quality, but poor location. Outdoor pool, gym. Rooms from US$89.

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