2 nights Paharganj (accomodation)

teaksisu · Sep 23rd, 2007, 03:36

Hello, I am arriving in New Delhi around 22:00 on Nov 16 and will be staying for 2 nights. I would like to stay in Paharganj since it is close to train station that I will be leaving from.

Travelling with my dad and looking for nice, clean budget accom. Does anything jump out at you as a great place to crash?

Thanks

nofar · Sep 23rd, 2007, 04:45

ok...around 1000ir
hotel star vila just when u enter main market from rail station,go right been ther last month clean nice hot water.23562712
hotel prince polonia -almost in end of the main market,also right side if u coming from train..close to malotra restaurant(i like..

)...i had enother one i will look if ihave phon no.for less money u will get not so nice/clean room..

and no AC ,i wil be happy to learn mor becose i also like to stay in pahar ganj.

York_Katni · Sep 23rd, 2007, 05:47

Just be careful of touts and cheats who are eager to make some quick money in the station and pahar gunj area. Take correct directions well in advance and ensure that you check in to a decent hotel.

chad · Sep 23rd, 2007, 06:11

I stayed at Hotel Star Palace for 3 weeks last month. Rupees 550/night got me a/c, double bed, friendly service. But don't let anyone walk you into the lobby because they will try, and they will get commission, making rate higher.

Mehndi Masala · Sep 23rd, 2007, 07:15

I'm finding this a great question as I'm still trying to nail down a hotel in Delhi that has a good price and decent facilites. I'm trying to decide between
Bajaj which is $80.00 but really pretty...kinda far away.
Ace which is also $80.00 but closer to a gal pal of mine, but I'm there for 5 days so seems kinda strange to stay there for just the two days.
Hotel relax and Ajanta. Reasonable price but I seem to see alot of conflicting reviews online. Some are pretty old. Is there a way to 'call out' to all the members to go through the HOTELS section here and put in some up to date reviews????

I'll be examining this thread with great interest as I'm starting to 'feel the heat' of making a decision.

skell · Sep 23rd, 2007, 10:56

I stayed at the Hotel Relax last month and thought it was one of the nicer hotels in Paharganj.

Freereedsqueezer · Sep 23rd, 2007, 11:11

I just booked in November for Hotel Relax, didn't see any bad reviews. I'll post my experience when I return but looked good to me. 1000 INR a night for A/C single supposedly with a view...

Lars

azizdhamani · Sep 23rd, 2007, 11:15

u know the location so i would advice dont book hotel over the net or over the phone there are many hotels in paharganj so go there and check for urself and dont take any advice from the taxi guy or anyone just check it urself - cheers

Shark · Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:12

I stayed in Hotel Relax in January and also last year. If you want the hub hub of Paharghanj and a perfect view of the chaos below then Hotel Relax is perfect. It is in Nehru Bazaar just of Main Bizaar. I paid 1200 for a double and I booked over the net and also confirmed by phone from Australia, no problems. It is clean, hot water, tv, fridge, bathroom. I have been to India many times and this is one of my favourite places to stay. Straight across the street their is a young Indian man who cooks up Singapore noodles on the street. The noodles are boiled and then added to a wok, he then adds oil, chilli, garlic, salt, cracked pepper and a some other herbs. This all takes a couple of minutes and they are delicious. However, you must tell him to go easy on the chillis. Bye the way you can eat in (bench on the street next to a cow) or take away. The other good thing about Hotel Relax is that it is on the wedding procession route. If you are there during wedding season you will get to see this from your balcony but if the temptation gets too much you can run downstairs and join in. Well that's what I did. The only criticism I would have is that if you get them to organise a pickup at the airport it costs 500 IRs which is a little inflated but then again I find 500 OK because you get picked up with no hassles and get dropped straight at the front door.
The balconies are shared balconies and not attached to the room. The only other catch is the temple which sounds like it is in your bathroom at 5.00am. Prayers over the loud speakers and an ear piercing bell will wake you very early in the morning and that can be a problem if you are not a morning person.

nofar · Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:29

it will tak at laest anoder hour to reach paharganj...then start looking???find from the list here (that surly will be soon very long..

)if u have the name of the hotel written down/copy of net reccomendation and u show to man in reception...even if riksha man wil com into de loby ,comission wont be paid..

..hotel relax also recomended by peopl i know.start one place recomended in posts & if it will be dissaster look for another one in the morning...a bit unconvinient...but one thing is for sure india is ful of good & not so good surprises...

good luck.

Eopperman · Sep 23rd, 2007, 16:53

We have made our bookings for Hotel Relax in December. We have stayed there twice before and had no complaints. One suggestion: always ask for a room not facing the road (Nehru main bazaar) nor the temple next door as you will arise with a hellavu racket ech morning with chimes, bells and chanting!

praveen_yadlapalli · Sep 23rd, 2007, 17:25

We are facing the same situation

Four of us, students are going to Delhi from Kanpur next weekend. We want to stay in Pahar Ganj. Can we find a hotel(less than Rs.500/night) to stay for 2 nights directly after getting there?

Mehndi Masala · Oct 1st, 2007, 16:51

I'm pleased to say I've booked the Hotel Ajanta as I really liked the location/services/pickup. BUT I'm taking a map to hotel relax and a couple of other places JUST in case.

Gonna post now for meetups in november!!! Would love to meet IMrs in Mumbai and Delhi.

Hopefully a fellow movie buff who would like to catch Om Shanti Om in the fancy theatre!!

Kim

kristinm · Oct 1st, 2007, 17:20

We are booking Cottage Yes Please - partly because once my son heard the name he said we HAD to stay there. Hope its good - they have a reasonably priced triple room (1700r) which looks good in the pics. I wonder if its noisy or quiet???

Sep 23rd, 2007, 03:36	#1
teaksisu Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 34	2 nights Paharganj (accomodation) Hello, I am arriving in New Delhi around 22:00 on Nov 16 and will be staying for 2 nights. I would like to stay in Paharganj since it is close to train station that I will be leaving from. Travelling with my dad and looking for nice, clean budget accom. Does anything jump out at you as a great place to crash? Thanks

Sep 23rd, 2007, 04:45	#2
nofar Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: red sea Posts: 16	how much is budjet? ok...around 1000ir hotel star vila just when u enter main market from rail station,go right been ther last month clean nice hot water.23562712 hotel prince polonia -almost in end of the main market,also right side if u coming from train..close to malotra restaurant(i like.. )...i had enother one i will look if ihave phon no.for less money u will get not so nice/clean room.. and no AC ,i wil be happy to learn mor becose i also like to stay in pahar ganj.

Sep 23rd, 2007, 05:47	#3
York_Katni Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 129	cheats and touts Just be careful of touts and cheats who are eager to make some quick money in the station and pahar gunj area. Take correct directions well in advance and ensure that you check in to a decent hotel.

Sep 23rd, 2007, 07:15	#5
Mehndi Masala Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 209	I'm finding this a great question as I'm still trying to nail down a hotel in Delhi that has a good price and decent facilites. I'm trying to decide between Bajaj which is $80.00 but really pretty...kinda far away. Ace which is also $80.00 but closer to a gal pal of mine, but I'm there for 5 days so seems kinda strange to stay there for just the two days. Hotel relax and Ajanta. Reasonable price but I seem to see alot of conflicting reviews online. Some are pretty old. Is there a way to 'call out' to all the members to go through the HOTELS section here and put in some up to date reviews???? I'll be examining this thread with great interest as I'm starting to 'feel the heat' of making a decision. __________________ Time flies like an arrow.......... Fruit flies like a banana! http://www.winnipeghenna.com My Mumbai/New Delhi/Agra pix on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...id =550376015 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...id =550376015

Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:29	#10
nofar Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: red sea Posts: 16	well, arriving 22:00.... it will tak at laest anoder hour to reach paharganj...then start looking???find from the list here (that surly will be soon very long.. )if u have the name of the hotel written down/copy of net reccomendation and u show to man in reception...even if riksha man wil com into de loby ,comission wont be paid.. ..hotel relax also recomended by peopl i know.start one place recomended in posts & if it will be dissaster look for another one in the morning...a bit unconvinient...but one thing is for sure india is ful of good & not so good surprises... good luck.

Sep 23rd, 2007, 06:11	#4
chad Alive and Well Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posts: 59	I stayed at Hotel Star Palace for 3 weeks last month. Rupees 550/night got me a/c, double bed, friendly service. But don't let anyone walk you into the lobby because they will try, and they will get commission, making rate higher.

Sep 23rd, 2007, 10:56	#6
skell Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 975	I stayed at the Hotel Relax last month and thought it was one of the nicer hotels in Paharganj.

Sep 23rd, 2007, 11:11	#7
Freereedsqueezer Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 36	I just booked in November for Hotel Relax, didn't see any bad reviews. I'll post my experience when I return but looked good to me. 1000 INR a night for A/C single supposedly with a view... Lars

Sep 23rd, 2007, 11:15	#8
azizdhamani Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 23	u know the location so i would advice dont book hotel over the net or over the phone there are many hotels in paharganj so go there and check for urself and dont take any advice from the taxi guy or anyone just check it urself - cheers

Sep 23rd, 2007, 12:12	#9
Shark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 160	I stayed in Hotel Relax in January and also last year. If you want the hub hub of Paharghanj and a perfect view of the chaos below then Hotel Relax is perfect. It is in Nehru Bazaar just of Main Bizaar. I paid 1200 for a double and I booked over the net and also confirmed by phone from Australia, no problems. It is clean, hot water, tv, fridge, bathroom. I have been to India many times and this is one of my favourite places to stay. Straight across the street their is a young Indian man who cooks up Singapore noodles on the street. The noodles are boiled and then added to a wok, he then adds oil, chilli, garlic, salt, cracked pepper and a some other herbs. This all takes a couple of minutes and they are delicious. However, you must tell him to go easy on the chillis. Bye the way you can eat in (bench on the street next to a cow) or take away. The other good thing about Hotel Relax is that it is on the wedding procession route. If you are there during wedding season you will get to see this from your balcony but if the temptation gets too much you can run downstairs and join in. Well that's what I did. The only criticism I would have is that if you get them to organise a pickup at the airport it costs 500 IRs which is a little inflated but then again I find 500 OK because you get picked up with no hassles and get dropped straight at the front door. The balconies are shared balconies and not attached to the room. The only other catch is the temple which sounds like it is in your bathroom at 5.00am. Prayers over the loud speakers and an ear piercing bell will wake you very early in the morning and that can be a problem if you are not a morning person.

Sep 23rd, 2007, 16:53	#11
Eopperman Dedicated world traveller Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 113	We have made our bookings for Hotel Relax in December. We have stayed there twice before and had no complaints. One suggestion: always ask for a room not facing the road (Nehru main bazaar) nor the temple next door as you will arise with a hellavu racket ech morning with chimes, bells and chanting!

Sep 23rd, 2007, 17:25	#12
praveen_yadlapalli Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 114	We are facing the same situation Four of us, students are going to Delhi from Kanpur next weekend. We want to stay in Pahar Ganj. Can we find a hotel(less than Rs.500/night) to stay for 2 nights directly after getting there?

Oct 1st, 2007, 16:51	#13
Mehndi Masala Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 209	I'm pleased to say I've booked the Hotel Ajanta as I really liked the location/services/pickup. BUT I'm taking a map to hotel relax and a couple of other places JUST in case. Gonna post now for meetups in november!!! Would love to meet IMrs in Mumbai and Delhi. Hopefully a fellow movie buff who would like to catch Om Shanti Om in the fancy theatre!! Kim

Oct 1st, 2007, 17:20	#14
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,524	We are booking Cottage Yes Please - partly because once my son heard the name he said we HAD to stay there. Hope its good - they have a reasonably priced triple room (1700r) which looks good in the pics. I wonder if its noisy or quiet???

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