Central Delhi Hotels

Barbara Martyn · Dec 7th, 2006, 06:59

We are traveling to India in february. Missed out at MPGH and Yatri. Does anyone have an experience to share regarding Hotel Ajanti across from the New Delhi Railway Station?

nattynoo · Dec 7th, 2006, 08:05

If you have a look in the hotel listings here on IM you'll find reviews on Hotel Ajanta. Its on our list of possible hotels for April. Another reccommended was Hotel Prince Polonia. I have absolutly no experience with these hotels but I'm sure others have.

jw46 · Dec 7th, 2006, 10:07

Hotel Ajanta is a couple blocks from RR station(In spite of what they say)... get an inside room since the ones on the street can get kinda noisy... Had a good experience there.. very tourist oriented(provided a top sheet for my bed without asking).. good internet access, and a passable restaurant..

Good location, if you consider that area of New Delhi good.. A bit off the main bazaar which is ok,..not quite as much street traffic.. which is all relative in India..lol...

jyotirmoy · Dec 7th, 2006, 11:20

What is your budget?

Barbara Martyn · Dec 7th, 2006, 13:47

Re Ajanta Hotel and others, we have a moderate budget. We do want our own bathroom (in case of Delhi Belly!) and a quiet room.

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 7th, 2006, 15:36

I would strongly advise you all to avoid staying in Paharganj area, which is filthy, seedy and extremely over-crowded. It is in all the guidebooks just because of its close proximity to new Delhi station.
You can opt for a hotel in Connaught Place, or a little further down south:

27-JORBAGH
New Delhi - 110 003
Phone(+91)-11-24694430, 24698647
Tele-FAX(+91)-11-24698475
E-mail: guesthouse27@hotmail.com , puneet57@hotmail.com
Vist their website at http://www.jorbagh27.com/index.htm

kullukid · Dec 7th, 2006, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

I would strongly advise you all to avoid staying in Paharganj area, which is filthy, seedy and extremely over-crowded.

But that's the way some of us Western Travellers like it Sanjay, it's my favourite area, stayed in Connaught area on my first visit & much prefer Paharganj

BM, Prince Polonia is very clean & convenient they charge RS1100
Airport pickup RS400 you can contact them at polinter@vsnl.com www.hotelprincepolonia.com

KK

Apurva · Dec 8th, 2006, 12:19

1. Karolbagh - Hotel Garden View and Sri Nanak Continental.
2. Pahargunj (Near the Railway station) - Hotel Welcome Palace - http://www.meratrip.com/h/180

steven_ber · Jan 8th, 2007, 23:17

A few posts have been deleted from this thread.

A hotel is 'advertised' by a member, the post is deleted, a new member joins and their first post gives a glowing account of how wonderful the same hotel is.

I simply don't believe in such coincidences.

Anyway, as always, first post adds are not allowed on indiamike.com

PeakXV · Jan 8th, 2007, 23:30

It's so cheap and easy to get anywhere in Delhi, I wouldn't relegate my choices to the rather "horny" pahar ganj /railway station district. Generally, accomodations get less noisy and less congested the further south you go (provided your not too close to Ring Road).

cyberhippie · Jan 8th, 2007, 23:39

Yeah but what an intro to India Peak, all the colourful Indian dispora on one street!! Warts and all

"Over crowded" I love it and the seediness well it's limited to one little area. Compared to A'dam it's really quite pleasant.

Not for everyone though!!

I love it between 7pm and 9pm when it becomes, once more a functioning market for local Indians!!

PeakXV · Jan 8th, 2007, 23:48

I love the chaos of India but since sleep charges the immune system (much needed in India) - then why not find the quietest guesthouse you can with a little garden, some trees, birds singing etc. ? - you can hit the chaos of India between sunrise and sunset!

cyberhippie · Jan 8th, 2007, 23:50

To be honest I'm never in cities very long anyway, I'm a country boy but the place I stay in is quiet enough apart from the room boys!!

PeakXV · Jan 8th, 2007, 23:59

Noise pollution is one thing but fumes and smog is also a concern. Pretty hard to get away from it entirely in Delhi, but there are some excellent flora-filled areas that make it a bit more country-like and sleep friendly.

cyberhippie · Jan 9th, 2007, 00:01

True Paharganj can be positively toxic when the generators get switched on!!

Dec 7th, 2006, 06:59	#1
Barbara Martyn tuxie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 111	Central Delhi Hotels We are traveling to India in february. Missed out at MPGH and Yatri. Does anyone have an experience to share regarding Hotel Ajanti across from the New Delhi Railway Station? Last edited by machadinha : Dec 7th, 2006 at 07:05. Reason: moved to delhi forum

Dec 7th, 2006, 13:47	#5
Barbara Martyn tuxie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 111	Central Delhi Hotels Re Ajanta Hotel and others, we have a moderate budget. We do want our own bathroom (in case of Delhi Belly!) and a quiet room.

Dec 7th, 2006, 15:36	#6
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Avoid Paharganj I would strongly advise you all to avoid staying in Paharganj area, which is filthy, seedy and extremely over-crowded. It is in all the guidebooks just because of its close proximity to new Delhi station. You can opt for a hotel in Connaught Place, or a little further down south: 27-JORBAGH New Delhi - 110 003 Phone(+91)-11-24694430, 24698647 Tele-FAX(+91)-11-24698475 E-mail: guesthouse27@hotmail.com , puneet57@hotmail.com Vist their website at http://www.jorbagh27.com/index.htm

Jan 8th, 2007, 23:17	#9
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,784	A few posts have been deleted from this thread. A hotel is 'advertised' by a member, the post is deleted, a new member joins and their first post gives a glowing account of how wonderful the same hotel is. I simply don't believe in such coincidences. Anyway, as always, first post adds are not allowed on indiamike.com __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Jan 8th, 2007, 23:30	#10
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,514	It's so cheap and easy to get anywhere in Delhi, I wouldn't relegate my choices to the rather "horny" pahar ganj /railway station district. Generally, accomodations get less noisy and less congested the further south you go (provided your not too close to Ring Road). __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Dec 7th, 2006, 08:05	#2
nattynoo Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 62	If you have a look in the hotel listings here on IM you'll find reviews on Hotel Ajanta. Its on our list of possible hotels for April. Another reccommended was Hotel Prince Polonia. I have absolutly no experience with these hotels but I'm sure others have.

Dec 7th, 2006, 10:07	#3
jw46 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 82	Hotel Ajanta is a couple blocks from RR station(In spite of what they say)... get an inside room since the ones on the street can get kinda noisy... Had a good experience there.. very tourist oriented(provided a top sheet for my bed without asking).. good internet access, and a passable restaurant.. Good location, if you consider that area of New Delhi good.. A bit off the main bazaar which is ok,..not quite as much street traffic.. which is all relative in India..lol...

Dec 7th, 2006, 11:20	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,725	What is your budget?

Dec 8th, 2006, 12:19	#8
Apurva Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New delhi Posts: 10	1. Karolbagh - Hotel Garden View and Sri Nanak Continental. 2. Pahargunj (Near the Railway station) - Hotel Welcome Palace - http://www.meratrip.com/h/180

Jan 8th, 2007, 23:39	#11
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Yeah but what an intro to India Peak, all the colourful Indian dispora on one street!! Warts and all "Over crowded" I love it and the seediness well it's limited to one little area. Compared to A'dam it's really quite pleasant. Not for everyone though!! I love it between 7pm and 9pm when it becomes, once more a functioning market for local Indians!!

Jan 8th, 2007, 23:48	#12
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,514	I love the chaos of India but since sleep charges the immune system (much needed in India) - then why not find the quietest guesthouse you can with a little garden, some trees, birds singing etc. ? - you can hit the chaos of India between sunrise and sunset!

Jan 8th, 2007, 23:50	#13
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	To be honest I'm never in cities very long anyway, I'm a country boy but the place I stay in is quiet enough apart from the room boys!!

Jan 8th, 2007, 23:59	#14
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,514	Noise pollution is one thing but fumes and smog is also a concern. Pretty hard to get away from it entirely in Delhi, but there are some excellent flora-filled areas that make it a bit more country-like and sleep friendly.

Jan 9th, 2007, 00:01	#15
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	True Paharganj can be positively toxic when the generators get switched on!!

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