Hotels needed in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Bangalore

tamaraincayman · Oct 17th, 2005, 01:51

As a first-time visitor to India this December (2 of us girls will attend a wedding over Xmas w/e in Hyderabad), I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for hotels in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Bangalore. Here's what I've found on travelocity and hotels.com:

Delhi - Hotel Clark (US$55/ngt)
Agra - Mansingh (US$59/ngt)
Jaipur - Umaid Bhawan Hotel (US$47/ngt)
Bangalore - Comfort Suites (US$85/ngt) ouch! a'thing cheaper out there??

Thanks, ev'one!

~ TamarainCayman

-m2- · Oct 17th, 2005, 02:10

Hi Tamarain, welcome to Indiamike.

I suggest you check the hotel listings on this site as it has many recommendations of our members and some should be of interest.

http://www.indiamike.com/india/listings.php?

jarman_ah · Oct 17th, 2005, 21:49

We stayed at the Umaid Bhawan in Jaipur, and thought it was lovely; however, we didn't pay anything like the price Travelocity is asking, and I suggest you try contacting the hotel through its own website (http://www.umaidbhawan.com/). I note there that the double room costs 1300 rupees (eleven months ago it was 800 rupees, but I guess that's inflation for you), which is not nearly as much as Travelocity is asking from you. I also think that, given the area (Karol Bargh, which is a rabbit warren of cheap hotels), the price you are being asked to pay at Clark's is a bit high, even though I hasten to admit that Clark's probably is a little nicer than most of the hotels around it (it's certainly brighter and more conspicuous). However, it's not at all hard in that area to get an air-conditioned double for around $US15. You might get a similar hotel in a much swanker area (the Braodway, in Old Delhi, was recommended to us, and last year it was $45 for a double room) for the money Travelocity wants if, again, you contacted some of the hotels directly. Alternatively, the guy who found our $15 cheapie fifty metres down the road from Clark's was called Sanjay, and his email is info@ access-india.com (it's a business, so ask for him by name). We found him very helpful, and he still occasionally sends us emails.

tamaraincayman · Oct 21st, 2005, 08:34

Jarman Ah - you rock!

Great advice, never thought of googling the Umaid hotel name to find the website. Turned out to be US$20 cheaper than thru travelocity....

Also, Sanjay responded w/in a day and provided hotel and private driver/tour options. Rc'vd another quote from a dif person (whose email addy I rc'vd thru a contact here) and the latter quote was US$350 more! It incl 3 more ngts hotel in Bangalore but I'm pretty sure I can find s'thing for less than 3 bills...

A'hoo, thanks again for the tip. I'll rtn the favour after my trip early Jan....

tamaraincayman · Oct 21st, 2005, 08:37

M2

~ Thx for the welcome!.....I had found the hotel listings but was concerned that they were may be outdated since some of the posts go bk to 2003....and besides, the individual replies may me feel so welcome, all warm and fuzzy inside (during this miserable hurricane ravaged weather. ugh.)

nedhopkins · Oct 21st, 2005, 12:13

For Jaipur also consider Madhuban. It's a converted mansion with rooms that are large, well-furnished, and immaculately clean; with a fine restaurant; with a friendly and helpful staff; and in a good location.

www.madhuban.net

tamaraincayman · Oct 26th, 2005, 12:19

Thanks for the added option but the hotels are (more or less) one and the same. I compared websites and all rates are the same (deluxe, royal deluxe rms, suites, etc.) Both are in the same district/area and offer complimentary p/up fr train/bus. Umaid Bhawan site had more pics of their rms and bldg (which of course means nothing!!) but not too worry - wherever we end up I'll be sure to post pics that I shoot myself!!

ashique · Dec 22nd, 2005, 01:13

in Bangalore try www.bangaloreaccommodations.co m

mca2005 · Dec 22nd, 2005, 02:46

for jaipur much cheaper 540 RU for a single if you pay cash
www.hotelpearlpalace.com/
very nicely ran, great resturuant.

davey · Dec 22nd, 2005, 02:47

I can vouch for the Madhuban stayed there a few weeks ago and would deffinatley return, also try the Maddona Inn (Hotel) in New Rajindar Nagar, near the MPGH only 40 IR to connought place and quiet. Great rooms and nice people running the place.

lonelyaztec · Dec 23rd, 2005, 17:48

See girls, if you are using a lonely planet guide, go by that. They give the right places for any one to stay...

They give info of hotels in all price categories.

According to me decent hotels in bangalore in ur price range are

1. Hotel Ramanashree
2. Hotel Nandhini
3. Hotel Richmond
4. St. Marks hotel
5. Hotel Museum Inn
6. Hotel Ramas

These are good.

chapati · Dec 23rd, 2005, 18:53

Most cities have its own area with budget accomodation. Just ask the driver for this area and you won't face problems of finding a good hotel:

Delhi: Paharganj, most hotels are 200 to 300 rupees per night (4 to 6 US$)

Jaipur: ask for hotel Diggy palace, really relaxing place with big garden (big lawn), doubles are with 300 to 600 rupees quite expensive but recommendable (6 to 12 US$).

Agra: Taj ganj near Taj Mahal, accomodation for 100 to 400 rupees (2 to 8 US$) for doubles.

Bangalore: MG road area, doubles for 200 to 600 rupees (4 to 12 US$)

As for the golden triangle, don't believe the commission taxidrivers and beware the touts!!!

malvin · Dec 23rd, 2005, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by mca2005

for jaipur much cheaper 540 RU for a single if you pay cash
www.hotelpearlpalace.com/
very nicely ran, great resturuant.

i was there recently and i`ll recommend it to everyone.
malvin

Kris · Jan 1st, 2006, 20:42

In Delhi, I'd go for more luxury than 55$ IF you can afford it... I checked many hotels and it's about the level I paid and it was a disaster, I looked at many other hotels in the same price range and they were all the same. If I go back to Delhi again, I'll try to budget a more expensive option.

Agra I stayed in Sheela hotel and it was very low budget but nice ... except that there was no hot water, I really enjoyed the stay there, cause it's SO CLOSE to Taj Mahal and it has a nice garden restaurant...

In Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan is a perfect choice! I personally liked it a lot.

Haven't been to Bangalore ...

chapati · Jan 2nd, 2006, 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

In Delhi, I'd go for more luxury than 55$ IF you can afford it... I checked many hotels and it's about the level I paid and it was a disaster, I looked at many other hotels in the same price range and they were all the same. If I go back to Delhi again, I'll try to budget a more expensive option.

Where in Delhi did you stay? I find the budget-accomodation in Paharganj for instance very decent and not a disaster at all (for 4$ or less for doubles). For 55$ you must have a palace!!!

Oct 17th, 2005, 01:51	#1
tamaraincayman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Posts: 32	Hotels needed in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Bangalore As a first-time visitor to India this December (2 of us girls will attend a wedding over Xmas w/e in Hyderabad), I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for hotels in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Bangalore. Here's what I've found on travelocity and hotels.com: Delhi - Hotel Clark (US$55/ngt) Agra - Mansingh (US$59/ngt) Jaipur - Umaid Bhawan Hotel (US$47/ngt) Bangalore - Comfort Suites (US$85/ngt) ouch! a'thing cheaper out there?? Thanks, ev'one! ~ TamarainCayman __________________ ~ TamarainCayman

Dec 22nd, 2005, 01:13	#8
ashique Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 19	serviced apartments in bangalore in Bangalore try www.bangaloreaccommodations.co m

Dec 23rd, 2005, 17:48	#11
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	See girls, if you are using a lonely planet guide, go by that. They give the right places for any one to stay... They give info of hotels in all price categories. According to me decent hotels in bangalore in ur price range are 1. Hotel Ramanashree 2. Hotel Nandhini 3. Hotel Richmond 4. St. Marks hotel 5. Hotel Museum Inn 6. Hotel Ramas These are good. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

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Oct 17th, 2005, 02:10	#2
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	Hi Tamarain, welcome to Indiamike. I suggest you check the hotel listings on this site as it has many recommendations of our members and some should be of interest. http://www.indiamike.com/india/listings.php?

Oct 17th, 2005, 21:49	#3
jarman_ah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 373	We stayed at the Umaid Bhawan in Jaipur, and thought it was lovely; however, we didn't pay anything like the price Travelocity is asking, and I suggest you try contacting the hotel through its own website (http://www.umaidbhawan.com/). I note there that the double room costs 1300 rupees (eleven months ago it was 800 rupees, but I guess that's inflation for you), which is not nearly as much as Travelocity is asking from you. I also think that, given the area (Karol Bargh, which is a rabbit warren of cheap hotels), the price you are being asked to pay at Clark's is a bit high, even though I hasten to admit that Clark's probably is a little nicer than most of the hotels around it (it's certainly brighter and more conspicuous). However, it's not at all hard in that area to get an air-conditioned double for around $US15. You might get a similar hotel in a much swanker area (the Braodway, in Old Delhi, was recommended to us, and last year it was $45 for a double room) for the money Travelocity wants if, again, you contacted some of the hotels directly. Alternatively, the guy who found our $15 cheapie fifty metres down the road from Clark's was called Sanjay, and his email is info@ access-india.com (it's a business, so ask for him by name). We found him very helpful, and he still occasionally sends us emails.

Oct 21st, 2005, 08:34	#4
tamaraincayman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Posts: 32	Jarman Ah - you rock! Great advice, never thought of googling the Umaid hotel name to find the website. Turned out to be US$20 cheaper than thru travelocity.... Also, Sanjay responded w/in a day and provided hotel and private driver/tour options. Rc'vd another quote from a dif person (whose email addy I rc'vd thru a contact here) and the latter quote was US$350 more! It incl 3 more ngts hotel in Bangalore but I'm pretty sure I can find s'thing for less than 3 bills... A'hoo, thanks again for the tip. I'll rtn the favour after my trip early Jan....

Oct 21st, 2005, 08:37	#5
tamaraincayman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Posts: 32	M2 ~ Thx for the welcome!.....I had found the hotel listings but was concerned that they were may be outdated since some of the posts go bk to 2003....and besides, the individual replies may me feel so welcome, all warm and fuzzy inside (during this miserable hurricane ravaged weather. ugh.)

Oct 21st, 2005, 12:13	#6
nedhopkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 232	For Jaipur also consider Madhuban. It's a converted mansion with rooms that are large, well-furnished, and immaculately clean; with a fine restaurant; with a friendly and helpful staff; and in a good location. www.madhuban.net

Oct 26th, 2005, 12:19	#7
tamaraincayman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Posts: 32	Thanks for the added option but the hotels are (more or less) one and the same. I compared websites and all rates are the same (deluxe, royal deluxe rms, suites, etc.) Both are in the same district/area and offer complimentary p/up fr train/bus. Umaid Bhawan site had more pics of their rms and bldg (which of course means nothing!!) but not too worry - wherever we end up I'll be sure to post pics that I shoot myself!!

Dec 22nd, 2005, 02:46	#9
mca2005 first time traveler to India Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 66	for jaipur much cheaper 540 RU for a single if you pay cash www.hotelpearlpalace.com/ very nicely ran, great resturuant.

Dec 22nd, 2005, 02:47	#10
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	I can vouch for the Madhuban stayed there a few weeks ago and would deffinatley return, also try the Maddona Inn (Hotel) in New Rajindar Nagar, near the MPGH only 40 IR to connought place and quiet. Great rooms and nice people running the place.

Dec 23rd, 2005, 18:53	#12
chapati Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 159	Most cities have its own area with budget accomodation. Just ask the driver for this area and you won't face problems of finding a good hotel: Delhi: Paharganj, most hotels are 200 to 300 rupees per night (4 to 6 US$) Jaipur: ask for hotel Diggy palace, really relaxing place with big garden (big lawn), doubles are with 300 to 600 rupees quite expensive but recommendable (6 to 12 US$). Agra: Taj ganj near Taj Mahal, accomodation for 100 to 400 rupees (2 to 8 US$) for doubles. Bangalore: MG road area, doubles for 200 to 600 rupees (4 to 12 US$) As for the golden triangle, don't believe the commission taxidrivers and beware the touts!!!

Jan 1st, 2006, 20:42	#14
Kris Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Riga Posts: 10	In Delhi, I'd go for more luxury than 55$ IF you can afford it... I checked many hotels and it's about the level I paid and it was a disaster, I looked at many other hotels in the same price range and they were all the same. If I go back to Delhi again, I'll try to budget a more expensive option. Agra I stayed in Sheela hotel and it was very low budget but nice ... except that there was no hot water, I really enjoyed the stay there, cause it's SO CLOSE to Taj Mahal and it has a nice garden restaurant... In Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan is a perfect choice! I personally liked it a lot. Haven't been to Bangalore ...

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