where to stay?

rubytuesday

hi**

just wondered whether anyone has any advice/words of wisdom as to great places to stay in delhi?!!
i've been looking at the YMCA Hostel (the one with the swimming pool) near CP and just wondered what other people thought of it?!! it looks like a good place to recover after flights etc and it's centrally located isnt it? hmmmm what do you guys think??? answers on a postcard would be hugely appreciated!!!...my naturally unorganised brain is definately going a tad fuzzy what with all this travel organisation...GA!!!

machadinha

If you looked around you should have found these nifty Hotel Listings. The Y's have also been extensively covered I think, try a search.

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kammaldeep

well actually it depends much on how much ur willin to take off from ur pocket ....
paharganj is good if u dont have much money or u want to spend money on other things not on sleep ...i know after a good sleep one feels enegetic bt i m not takin abt it...
now if u wish to stay in a slightly higher ones then make ur move to south delhi ...thats near to airport ...GK, Vasant Vihar are havin 4-5 good motels ....

abt YMCA it is also good ....bt still i have doubt....

dan37_123

Hi,

Dont know about YMCA, but we stayed at YWCA with our family, when we were visiting india two years ago. It was very good, they have very friendly staff and a OK cafeteria (serves meals as well, actually if you keep a good smile and friendly attitude, you can just walk into their kitchen and ask them what ever we want. We had to do this, because our kids could not stand the spicy stuff).

good luck
dan

rubytuesday

thanks for all the info everyone - tis much appreciated!!*

we tried to book an A/C room at the YMCA but they're fully booked up for that block, instead they've offered us a 'poolside suite' (?) (?) at Rs 3,740 which includes breakfast and dinner...does anyone know what facilities the 'poolside suite' has as so far they've not replied to my email?

Also...(sorry questions questions)...does anyone know if the YMCA will allow non-guests to use their pool incase we end up staying at the YWCA?...(their website seems to be down so i can't check it out) or indeed where we could possibly go for a swim if we end up staying somewhere else???

Cheers muchly!!

Indiwalk

At that budget of approx Rs.4000/= you can get very decent rooms.
In CP try Hans Plaza Hotel next to ABN AMRO bank branch, it is on Barakhamba Road crossing and has a bar on the 16th floor or is it 18th ??
Also, the Nirulas Cornerhouse at CP, Near PVR Plaza cinema had some rooms.
Park hotel opposite the Jantar MAntar should also fit in at that budget.

Indiwalk

Tarrif
Single Occupancy Double Occupancy
Single Room INR 2850 -
Double/Twin Room INR 3000 INR 3500
Luxury Double INR 3250 INR 3750
Deluxe Suite INR 4000 INR 4500
Extra Person INR 500 -

* Rates are subject to change without prior notice
* We do not levy any service charge. Luxury Tax and other taxes as per State Govt.rules extra.


Facilities and Services
A 3-star Deluxe Hotel in Connaught Circus, the heart of New Delhi, rooms are centrally air-conditioned with all modern facilities like colour television, refrigerator, direct dial telephones, safe deposit lockers.

Guests have a choice of various restaurants:

Potpourri (serving Indian and Continental foods)
Chinese Room (offering the finest Chinese cuisine)
Pegasus Bar (serving cocktails and drinks along with a choice of victuals)


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Location
L-Block, Connaught Circus New Delhi 110 001, India
Call : +91 11-2341-7419, 5151-7070
Fax : +91 11-2341-8957
E Mail : delhihotel@nirulas.com

Indiwalk

Here is the Hans hotel site. http://www.hanshotels.com/hans-plaza...lhi/rooms.html.
these are better options to stay in CP than the YMCA or YWCA since they YM/WCA are hostels

rubytuesday

is the location of the YM/YWCA's pretty pants? we kind of thought we might be better staying near connaught place as opposed to paraganj for the first couple of nights till we get used to the place!! Hmmmm what to do???

jens

Their walking distance from each other, we walked back and forth all the time. Connaught Place is fine. So is Paraganj. There both easy to get to and from. You know best you know, don't let us choose for you.

Search !!!!!!here in the appropriate section for opinions about different hotels and price guides!!!!! There's TONS of places, no need to fret here you're going to be doing this every day once you get there.

julio

i have found many good places in my LP india.

machadinha

Ouch don't mention the war

Just kidding, and welcome by the way!

Indiwalk

Both are Good Central Locations for one to stay in. Paharganj is good too, just for kicks, I mean every traveller to Inida must stay there for a while, just to soak in the spirit.

rubytuesday

thanks for the advice guys...think im just having a last minute stress about it all!!
the YMCA just got back to us saying theyv got a non A/C room available due to a cancellation ...anyone know what the dehli temps will be like at the mo or would it just be best to go A/C with the YWCA?

Cheers!!

dan37_123

wonderful, which month u plan to be there???

dan