Accom in Amritsar, near centre, suggestions ???

ribbony · Aug 30th, 2009, 06:16

Travelling with the inlaws this time so we need a nice comfy mid range guest house or hotel near the centre of Amritsar, not too far from the sights. Any suggestions appreciated

hitanshu · Aug 30th, 2009, 08:02

the gurudwara's accomodation suits you.

however, lucky guest house 1542175 AC for 750, MK sood 4093376 for 850,
hotel grace 2559355 AC 1250
Grand hotel 2562424 AC 1200
CJ International 2543478 AC 1100-1800

ribbony · Aug 30th, 2009, 09:23

Thanks for the info. Some of them look good on the google results.

Ciao

kornelio · Aug 31st, 2009, 01:00

if you looking at 5 star its called Ista hotels www.istahotels.com

fabulous hotel with good restaiurants and Spa from the stable of the Ananda in the hinmlayas

ribbony · Aug 31st, 2009, 04:49

Nice looking place. But a bit above our price range.

hfot2 · Aug 31st, 2009, 04:57

We stayed in the CJ International two years ago. It is very convenient for walking to the Golden Temple. You can even leave you shoes in your room and just walk across the street and avoid the shoe minder.

Do get an upgraded room on the upper floor. The rooms are very large - one had a king bed, one had a king and (I think) a double, and one had what looked like 2 double beds and a sofa bed. These 3 "suites" all shared an enclosed balcony from which you could view the temple and photograph it.

ribbony · Aug 31st, 2009, 05:21

Wow, that is some view from the top. Perfect location and the rates are reasonable.

Thanks !

hfot2 · Aug 31st, 2009, 22:42

Take a look at our replies on this thread. It gives info on how to get a good deal from the manager.

Amritsar accom

The standard IndiaMike word of caution - don't trust hotel website photos. We looked at the photo of the view from top of the CJ International. So far as we can make out they must have got that shot by shinnying up a flagpole atop an inaccessible portion of the roof. When we were there in winter the roof terrace was kept locked. We managed to get out one morning when it had inadvertently been left open and we got nothing like the view in the website photo.

We are attaching a few photos from the top floor balcony taken one rainy morning. Still nothing to sneeze at, but not quite so whizz bang. Note in the closeup of the Golden Temple that your view is partially obstructed by one of the perimeter buildings.

ribbony · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:52

Nice views in any case. Should not expect the balcony to be accessable in winter when we go there.

Thanks

hfot2 · Sep 1st, 2009, 09:52

Actually, the balcony is always accessible from the three top floor suites. (I believe there are similar balconies for the lower floors; but they aren't high enough to get as good a view.)

It's the roof terrace that is closed in winter.

Aug 30th, 2009, 06:16	#1
ribbony Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Accom in Amritsar, near centre, suggestions ??? Travelling with the inlaws this time so we need a nice comfy mid range guest house or hotel near the centre of Amritsar, not too far from the sights. Any suggestions appreciated

Aug 30th, 2009, 08:02	#2
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	the gurudwara's accomodation suits you. however, lucky guest house 1542175 AC for 750, MK sood 4093376 for 850, hotel grace 2559355 AC 1250 Grand hotel 2562424 AC 1200 CJ International 2543478 AC 1100-1800 __________________ SMASH!!!!

Aug 31st, 2009, 22:42	#8
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 647	Take a look at our replies on this thread. It gives info on how to get a good deal from the manager. Amritsar accom The standard IndiaMike word of caution - don't trust hotel website photos. We looked at the photo of the view from top of the CJ International. So far as we can make out they must have got that shot by shinnying up a flagpole atop an inaccessible portion of the roof. When we were there in winter the roof terrace was kept locked. We managed to get out one morning when it had inadvertently been left open and we got nothing like the view in the website photo. We are attaching a few photos from the top floor balcony taken one rainy morning. Still nothing to sneeze at, but not quite so whizz bang. Note in the closeup of the Golden Temple that your view is partially obstructed by one of the perimeter buildings. Attached Thumbnails

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Aug 30th, 2009, 09:23	#3
ribbony Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Thanks for the info. Some of them look good on the google results. Ciao

Aug 31st, 2009, 01:00	#4
kornelio Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 16	if you looking at 5 star its called Ista hotels www.istahotels.com fabulous hotel with good restaiurants and Spa from the stable of the Ananda in the hinmlayas

Aug 31st, 2009, 04:49	#5
ribbony Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Nice looking place. But a bit above our price range.

Aug 31st, 2009, 04:57	#6
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 647	We stayed in the CJ International two years ago. It is very convenient for walking to the Golden Temple. You can even leave you shoes in your room and just walk across the street and avoid the shoe minder. Do get an upgraded room on the upper floor. The rooms are very large - one had a king bed, one had a king and (I think) a double, and one had what looked like 2 double beds and a sofa bed. These 3 "suites" all shared an enclosed balcony from which you could view the temple and photograph it.

Aug 31st, 2009, 05:21	#7
ribbony Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Wow, that is some view from the top. Perfect location and the rates are reasonable. Thanks !

Sep 1st, 2009, 05:52	#9
ribbony Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Nice views in any case. Should not expect the balcony to be accessable in winter when we go there. Thanks

Sep 1st, 2009, 09:52	#10
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 647	Actually, the balcony is always accessible from the three top floor suites. (I believe there are similar balconies for the lower floors; but they aren't high enough to get as good a view.) It's the roof terrace that is closed in winter.