Popular with Indian and international tourists alike, Hotel Amar is a mid-range, relatively well-maintained hotel on a busy road it shares with lots of other hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The 66 rooms and suites here are large, with marble floors, minibars, and roomy bathrooms, but some show signs of wear and tear or could use a good scrub-down. Features include a smallish pool with a waterslide, a well-equipped fitness center, five meeting and event spaces, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Room service is available and breakfast is included in room rates, but past guests report that it's nothing special. Travelers shopping around may also want to consider the hotel's sister property -- Amar Yatri Niwas -- just up the road, which is a bit smaller and a tad cheaper.
Popular with Indian and international tourists alike, Hotel Amar is a mid-range, relatively well-maintained hotel on a busy road it shares with lots of other hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The 66 rooms and suites here are large, with marble floors, minibars, and roomy bathrooms, but some show signs of wear and tear or could use a good scrub-down. Features include a smallish pool with a waterslide, a well-equipped fitness center, five meeting and event spaces, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Room service is available and breakfast is included in room rates, but past guests report that it's nothing special. Travelers shopping around may also want to consider the hotel's sister property -- Amar Yatri Niwas -- just up the road, which is a bit smaller and a tad cheaper.
The Gateway Hotel, Agra is an elegant and well-maintained chain-boutique property with 100 rooms and suites with marble floors and bathrooms, many with Taj Mahal views (albeit in the distance). This four-pearl hotel sits on approximately six acres of well manicured land, with large grassy lawns and an outdoor pool. Other features include a fitness center with a few pieces of equipment, a couple of meeting rooms, two bars, and two restaurants, one of which is open around the clock. There's also free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, but the connection speeds can be slow at times. Travelers may want to also consider the Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate, an upscale alternative a bit closer to the Taj Mahal with faster Wi-Fi and a much better gym.
The Gateway Hotel, Agra is an elegant and well-maintained chain-boutique property with 100 rooms and suites with marble floors and bathrooms, many with Taj Mahal views (albeit in the distance). This four-pearl hotel sits on approximately six acres of well manicured land, with large grassy lawns and an outdoor pool. Other features include a fitness center with a few pieces of equipment, a couple of meeting rooms, two bars, and two restaurants, one of which is open around the clock. There's also free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, but the connection speeds can be slow at times. Travelers may want to also consider the Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate, an upscale alternative a bit closer to the Taj Mahal with faster Wi-Fi and a much better gym.
The luxury Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate is a dependable, secure, and convenient chain option just seven minutes by car to the Taj Mahal. Interiors and amenities are standard for a modern four-pearl property, but little stands out as exceptional. The 142 rooms are large and contemporary, while five restaurants and bars offer enough variety as far as food is concerned. Breakfast isn’t included with room rates. With a large outdoor pool, modern gym, spa, and kids’ activity room, the hotel checks all the family-friendly boxes. For similar rates, the ITC Mughal’s grounds and pool are much more majestic-looking, though rooms are more dated.
The luxury Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate is a dependable, secure, and convenient chain option just seven minutes by car to the Taj Mahal. Interiors and amenities are standard for a modern four-pearl property, but little stands out as exceptional. The 142 rooms are large and contemporary, while five restaurants and bars offer enough variety as far as food is concerned. Breakfast isn’t included with room rates. With a large outdoor pool, modern gym, spa, and kids’ activity room, the hotel checks all the family-friendly boxes. For similar rates, the ITC Mughal’s grounds and pool are much more majestic-looking, though rooms are more dated.
ITC Mughal, Agra is a high-end hotel with 181 rooms and 52 suites. While rooms are a bit on the plain side for a luxury property, the suites are absolutely lovely, and some even have private plunge pools. On-site amenities include five bars and restaurants, eight conference rooms, and a number of little perks, including an on-site astrologer. (Yes, really.) However, what really stands out here is the Kaya Kalp Spa, which features a wide range of treatments in a beautiful space dominated by pomegranate inspired decor -- it also happens to be the largest spa in the country. Overall, the ITC Mughal is a great option, but those wanting to be a hair closer to the Taj Mahal should consider the Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate.
ITC Mughal, Agra is a high-end hotel with 181 rooms and 52 suites. While rooms are a bit on the plain side for a luxury property, the suites are absolutely lovely, and some even have private plunge pools. On-site amenities include five bars and restaurants, eight conference rooms, and a number of little perks, including an on-site astrologer. (Yes, really.) However, what really stands out here is the Kaya Kalp Spa, which features a wide range of treatments in a beautiful space dominated by pomegranate inspired decor -- it also happens to be the largest spa in the country. Overall, the ITC Mughal is a great option, but those wanting to be a hair closer to the Taj Mahal should consider the Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate.
