Yet Another Delhi Hotel Question........

maury · Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:45

Me: 60+ guy – still can’t deal with the number! – budget traveler/backpacker, rider of chicken buses all over Central America, etc., but feeling a few new aches lately, and in need of a couple of more creature comforts than I needed 20 years ago. First trip to India and thought Karol Bagh area sounded OK, but lately some postings and reviews have me questioning that.

Right now, primarily concern is clean sheets, good night’s sleep and reasonable expectation of finding my stuff where I left it. Nice neighborhood to wander through for my first few days would also be a plus. Arriving 2 October and would like to keep tab at under $35 (US) if that is possible.

As always, suggestions – espically specific hotels - most appreciated!

ALSO: Planning on heading to Shimla and on to Amritsar via trains - if I can get through the website! Would welcome traveling companion for a day or two.

karuna · Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:55

Karol Bagh is noisy. During the day and early evening it's full of people, but the most noise is traffic- beep beep beep beep honk honk honk. Stops overnight, but starts early again in the morning, along with various calls of traders and whatnot.

I quite like it after several times staying there, but my first night of my first time in India....well, it was a shock. I still recall the trepidation at the thought of even leaving the hotel! We had no problems whatsoever, but don't be a fool with your wallet etc- sounds like you have travelled enough to know this though!
Never had a problem with stuff getting stolen from hotel rooms, but in season time you will get shoeshine boys and beggars around there looking for tourists to hassle.

Have you considered Master Paying Guest House in New Rajinder Nagar? It's in a really nice, quiet neighbourhood but not too far out from the action. Shouldn't have any issues with touts or hassle. It's not supercheap though.

PeakXV · Sep 2nd, 2008, 07:49

Hotels in India should be rated as to their ambient noise levels & wall thickness/density measurements first & foremost. I'll gladly sleep with the resident house rat gnawing at my left foot's pinky toe, a horde of inhouse skeeters circling my pillow like buzzards over a kill & the Indian cockroach olympics taking place in around the plumbing of my johnny bowl. But first cripes sake at least give me a little peace & silence for 8 hours or so while I recharge the batteries from the wild rollercoaster ride that is a day in India. Yes, Karuna is quite right, for a few extra bucks, a quiet little guesthouse away from the major tourist/centers is probably the ticket for you.

brownboy66 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 12:16

you could try the YHA in Chanakyapuri. 10-15 minutes from CP, nice and clean, and probably one of the safest hostels in Delhi at the moment given its opposite the Chinese embassy - so there is a dedicated police contingent in the street! Fairly quiet at night.

Of course if there's a protest then it could get fairly noisy quite quickly!

nishanthe · Sep 3rd, 2008, 00:42

Anywhere but Juckazo Inn at CP.. I had my worst hotel experience there.. High Price, Untidy Linnen, untidy room, cunning manager, what else you need to rate it as the worst?

hal2004 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 02:18

I stayed at Tara Palace in Old Delhi for a few days. Noisy, lively area, but a quiet hotel. I put up a review in the Hotels section of the site. Rs 1400 a night.

Tara Palace

dominoes · Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:50

Old Delhi in spite of being noisy and crowded can be less hassle than Pahar ganj or Karol Bagh (where I wouldn't stay for free)
In New Delhi you could try the YMCA in Jai Singh Road which is clean and secure.

Wrldtravler · Sep 3rd, 2008, 07:41

I too recommend YHA.
PRO's: it's in chanakyapuri which is a great neighborhood to walk around and, with the new metro, easily accessible to the rest of delhi.
CON's: If u r looking for a party neighborhood i would not stay there, also not too many tourists in that area to share tales with.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:45	#1
maury Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 59	Yet Another Delhi Hotel Question........ Me: 60+ guy – still can’t deal with the number! – budget traveler/backpacker, rider of chicken buses all over Central America, etc., but feeling a few new aches lately, and in need of a couple of more creature comforts than I needed 20 years ago. First trip to India and thought Karol Bagh area sounded OK, but lately some postings and reviews have me questioning that. Right now, primarily concern is clean sheets, good night’s sleep and reasonable expectation of finding my stuff where I left it. Nice neighborhood to wander through for my first few days would also be a plus. Arriving 2 October and would like to keep tab at under $35 (US) if that is possible. As always, suggestions – espically specific hotels - most appreciated! ALSO: Planning on heading to Shimla and on to Amritsar via trains - if I can get through the website! Would welcome traveling companion for a day or two.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:55	#2
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the wrong side of the Y-A-M-U-N-A Posts: 1,843	Karol Bagh is noisy. During the day and early evening it's full of people, but the most noise is traffic- beep beep beep beep honk honk honk. Stops overnight, but starts early again in the morning, along with various calls of traders and whatnot. I quite like it after several times staying there, but my first night of my first time in India....well, it was a shock. I still recall the trepidation at the thought of even leaving the hotel! We had no problems whatsoever, but don't be a fool with your wallet etc- sounds like you have travelled enough to know this though! Never had a problem with stuff getting stolen from hotel rooms, but in season time you will get shoeshine boys and beggars around there looking for tourists to hassle. Have you considered Master Paying Guest House in New Rajinder Nagar? It's in a really nice, quiet neighbourhood but not too far out from the action. Shouldn't have any issues with touts or hassle. It's not supercheap though. __________________ Indiamike mod squad's odd bod. Arre yaar, kya bat hai? [Indian Mona Lisa by Dinesh; can't find original uploader to credit in full.]

Sep 2nd, 2008, 07:49	#3
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,331	Hotels in India should be rated as to their ambient noise levels & wall thickness/density measurements first & foremost. I'll gladly sleep with the resident house rat gnawing at my left foot's pinky toe, a horde of inhouse skeeters circling my pillow like buzzards over a kill & the Indian cockroach olympics taking place in around the plumbing of my johnny bowl. But first cripes sake at least give me a little peace & silence for 8 hours or so while I recharge the batteries from the wild rollercoaster ride that is a day in India. Yes, Karuna is quite right, for a few extra bucks, a quiet little guesthouse away from the major tourist/centers is probably the ticket for you. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Sep 2nd, 2008, 12:16	#4
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,290	you could try the YHA in Chanakyapuri. 10-15 minutes from CP, nice and clean, and probably one of the safest hostels in Delhi at the moment given its opposite the Chinese embassy - so there is a dedicated police contingent in the street! Fairly quiet at night. Of course if there's a protest then it could get fairly noisy quite quickly! __________________ "the last meal is history - its the next one that's important" - Garfield (the cat) IndiaMike Mod Team.... just some plonker with access to the mod tools

Sep 3rd, 2008, 00:42	#5
nishanthe Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 70	Anywhere but Juckazo Inn at CP.. I had my worst hotel experience there.. High Price, Untidy Linnen, untidy room, cunning manager, what else you need to rate it as the worst? __________________ Sri Lanka Tourism

Sep 3rd, 2008, 02:18	#6
hal2004 · · · — — — · · · Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 625	I stayed at Tara Palace in Old Delhi for a few days. Noisy, lively area, but a quiet hotel. I put up a review in the Hotels section of the site. Rs 1400 a night. Tara Palace

Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:50	#7
dominoes Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 51	Old Delhi in spite of being noisy and crowded can be less hassle than Pahar ganj or Karol Bagh (where I wouldn't stay for free) In New Delhi you could try the YMCA in Jai Singh Road which is clean and secure.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 07:41	#8
Wrldtravler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 14	Yha I too recommend YHA. PRO's: it's in chanakyapuri which is a great neighborhood to walk around and, with the new metro, easily accessible to the rest of delhi. CON's: If u r looking for a party neighborhood i would not stay there, also not too many tourists in that area to share tales with.

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