67%Hotel Ajanta

clean and good hotel in a central location, but in a bit dodgy area. both the rooms and the breakfast are a bit overpriced though. (hotel godwin in same street has better offer)

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by edwintreur9335 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

Ajanta is OK but overpriced,and as we arrived 1st thing in the morning after our flight we got shepherded into the tour office and given a hard sell by a bossy women who wanted loads of commission for tickets and tours.eg for a 800 rupee train journey she quoted 1400!book your tickets at the... more Ajanta is OK but overpriced,and as we arrived 1st thing in the morning after our flight we got shepherded into the tour office and given a hard sell by a bossy women who wanted loads of commission for tickets and tours.eg for a 800 rupee train journey she quoted 1400!book your tickets at the stations tourist office or bargain hard!Also they tried to charge us for the prepaid deposit so make sure you print off a copy of the booking.On the +side we got free aiport pickup and its cleanclose

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by mattsm5559 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

3

Very pushy staff, tring to sell you stuff etc and they had no record of my deposite so i had to pay that again, as I had not printed out any recept

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by alexdu2590 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

5

I was duped into letting myself believe the better comments on here (poss like you are now) but seriously avoid this place. HUNDREDS of better options nearby (just make your way to Arakashan Road and take it from there). Staff disgusting and very hostile, 'anti-westerners' I'd even say. they'll... more I was duped into letting myself believe the better comments on here (poss like you are now) but seriously avoid this place. HUNDREDS of better options nearby (just make your way to Arakashan Road and take it from there). Staff disgusting and very hostile, 'anti-westerners' I'd even say. they'll try to shoe you into wrong room too as a rip off (make sure A/C). Many guests there very disapointed. Better still, avoid Delhi altogether really, honest.close

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by nathanjh136110 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

11

we love this hotel. Very good staff. Nice arrangement for train tickets if you want to book with them. Good spacious room

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by adamkimberly13792 – posted on Feb 4, 2008

1

Says they offer complimentary pickup, driver was a no show!! Also for our friend who booked on a different night. Beware used as a mechanism for travellers to book but do not rely on hotel's comfirmation on airport transfers. Also asked to pay tax inaddition to deposit and confirmed rate as...

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by nghia180156341 – posted on Nov 29, 2007

2

THis is 2 star in India so don;t expect much... Pros Clean, Goog restaurant, rooms are sparse but clean and comfortable, staff can arrange cheap taxi tours and get train tickets, near train station for trips to agra, roof deck for drinks / dinner, price was right. Cons Located on loud /... more THis is 2 star in India so don;t expect much... Pros Clean, Goog restaurant, rooms are sparse but clean and comfortable, staff can arrange cheap taxi tours and get train tickets, near train station for trips to agra, roof deck for drinks / dinner, price was right. Cons Located on loud / dirty street, air pollution seeps in from the street, can hear beeping horns all night, shower didn't work - had to use a bucketclose

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by collins9574 – posted on Feb 12, 2007

2

Do not stay at this hostel, they were continuosly trying to get us to buy things, espcially through their travel agency at extremely inflated prices, the area is renound for drugs and muggings and they tried to charge us extra for the room then what was stated on this website.

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by cpdela – posted on Jan 13, 2007

4

Nice hotel. Very close to New Delhi Station.

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by semaus – posted on Jan 8, 2007

5

The hotel is ok but ask for a room away from the street. Even on the 4th floor the noise was immense with dogs and car horns. Bring ear-plugs.The travel agency tied into the hotel will try to rope you into a tour and if you change your mind and want to return the tour they will become irate. They... more The hotel is ok but ask for a room away from the street. Even on the 4th floor the noise was immense with dogs and car horns. Bring ear-plugs.The travel agency tied into the hotel will try to rope you into a tour and if you change your mind and want to return the tour they will become irate. They claim to help you avoid "touts" but since nothing on the bill including the hotel stays and train tickets are itemized by cost, how do you know they aren't overcharging? They'll probably also take you to restaurants and souvenir shops where the drivers get commision. It's best just to go to irctc.com and book you train tickets. You can do this up to 4 hours before the train leaves but the availability might be low.close

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by Drober7770 – posted on Jan 2, 2007

4

My stay at this hotel was good. Airport pick up service was excellent. Room was good and clean. Will surely return at this hotel.

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by nelson3309 – posted on Nov 24, 2006

2

The travel agency rocks, and you can hire a car from here to the Taj Mahal and all around Rajhistan. Beware that the bathrooms have a few fleas in the corner, but what can you expect - this is India after all! Definetely reccomend this hotel

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by jubbl – posted on Oct 4, 2006

5

The hotel overcharged us and it took two days to sort out in the end they were still denying it. Also put us in a double room instead of triple that we booked and took them 5 hours to sort out. Twice when we were at reception we heard 3 guests on separate occasions complaining about their room... more The hotel overcharged us and it took two days to sort out in the end they were still denying it. Also put us in a double room instead of triple that we booked and took them 5 hours to sort out. Twice when we were at reception we heard 3 guests on separate occasions complaining about their room and being overcharged. Staff not very friendly or professional. I would not be returning or recommend to anyone.close

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by Cli7893 – posted on Sep 25, 2006

4

We agreed on a tour with a Mr.Amr who works for Hotel Ajanta. We were greatly disappointed when on the trou we realized how many lies he had told just to get us to book the tour thru him. In the future I would recommend dealing with someone else though it is extremely hard to find someone... more We agreed on a tour with a Mr.Amr who works for Hotel Ajanta. We were greatly disappointed when on the trou we realized how many lies he had told just to get us to book the tour thru him. In the future I would recommend dealing with someone else though it is extremely hard to find someone honest anywhere in India it seems. We paid $575 for a 14 day tour of Rajasthan with a car and driver without A/C (HE TOLD US IT WAS NOT NECESSARY AS IT WAS COOL BUT IT WAS LIKE A 100 DEGREES OUT THERE!!!). I advice you get all the facts straight before agreeing on anything. Bargain hard. Hope this helps!close

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by korak – posted on Sep 5, 2006

2

It was good after we got a room with a/c that worked and asked for some sheets! Staff were a bit annoying on check in and anytime they saw us not walking fast trying to get us to buy stuff and asking a million questions which werent their business. thats delhi though. i think it is overpriced...

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by sharonroundt – posted on Aug 24, 2006

26

It was a bit annoying to get a big sales pitch as soon as we arrived trying to sell us tours etc straight away. but if you need help i guess its helpful?! Good cheap restaurant, best alu gobi and veg, biryani! Internet place on site. 7 min walk to new delhi train station, they book train... more It was a bit annoying to get a big sales pitch as soon as we arrived trying to sell us tours etc straight away. but if you need help i guess its helpful?! Good cheap restaurant, best alu gobi and veg, biryani! Internet place on site. 7 min walk to new delhi train station, they book train tickets for you, rather than you having to step over all the bodies that lie on and around the station, not to mention the wee puddles and stench you will encounter!close

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by janni9063 – posted on Aug 12, 2006

5

A great place to stay for your first stay in india. The airport pick up was really good. Maybe the staff are a little too helpful.

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by EmJord1068 – posted on Aug 7, 2006

1

Staff aims to please but location and fun factor rate below avg. Per the staff's comments, the neighborhood is a little dodgy late at night.

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by rever8319 – posted on Jul 2, 2006

5

Air conditioning was inconsistent. Staff were a little too helpful - quite pushy at times. Did not appreciate being woken up at 6am just to be asked if I wanted some tea or coffee... Room was very comfortable, though.

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by dawna4786 – posted on Jul 1, 2006

12

The hotel was ok, but the staff and service left a lot to be desired.When i arrived they said they would take credit card payment but when i checked out at 2am they said i could not use it so i was left to wanderthe streets looking for an atm They also added 20% extra tax on my bill. My room... more The hotel was ok, but the staff and service left a lot to be desired.When i arrived they said they would take credit card payment but when i checked out at 2am they said i could not use it so i was left to wanderthe streets looking for an atm They also added 20% extra tax on my bill. My room was not cleaned for three days even though i put my sign out. I will not be back.close

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by Chris8368 – posted on Jun 11, 2006

19

The restaurant is clean and the meals are tasty and reasonably priced. The internet room is big and cheap (30 rupees for 1 hour). The only bad point of the hotel is that they do not sell beer!!

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by carlsworld – posted on May 31, 2006

14

smooth airport pickup, exciting Paharganj, travel agency in hotel, restaurant, great internet facilities (happy hours till noon), dinner on rooftop, prepaid cycle rikshas tuk tuks and taxis, perfect place to meet other travellers, friendly hotel manager Apar was very helpful

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by Raysto – posted on Apr 11, 2006

2

When we arrived to Ajanta at 3 at night we learned that... there is no room for us, which we reserved over a month before! We had to wait until 6 until some people check out. There were more people in the same situation (4 more). If not the described situation I would say that the hotel was... more When we arrived to Ajanta at 3 at night we learned that... there is no room for us, which we reserved over a month before! We had to wait until 6 until some people check out. There were more people in the same situation (4 more). If not the described situation I would say that the hotel was ok. At the end of our journey we had to stay in Delhi - we did not decide to choose Ajanta.close

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by matkle – posted on Feb 27, 2006

7

a nice hotel a bit scary at first , amenities excellent

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by stevenpw – posted on Jan 28, 2006

10

This was the nicest hotel we stayed at during our three weeks in India. It is clean, the staff are efficient and the food is good. We regret that we only booked one night!

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by cloudb – posted on Dec 25, 2005

1

Travel agency uses LonelyPlanet logo to sell excursions which are over priced and they are rather pushy. Prices on Hostelworld are dearer than in the hotel itself. Staff expect tips for everything, even things that should already be done (our room hadn't been cleaned before arrival - so cleaned... more Travel agency uses LonelyPlanet logo to sell excursions which are over priced and they are rather pushy. Prices on Hostelworld are dearer than in the hotel itself. Staff expect tips for everything, even things that should already be done (our room hadn't been cleaned before arrival - so cleaned bathroom while we were in there and waited for a tip!) Here's a tip - don't book Ajanta!close

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by kat-ki – posted on Dec 22, 2005

7

As is true everywhere in India, there's some pressure from Ajanta's tourist office to book transportation and/or tours with them.

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by mikeandmich – posted on Dec 6, 2005

21

The Hotel is very well situated and the rooms are clean and nice, although the lack of windows is a little confusing at first!!! Overall I enjoyed my stay However, the annoying thing about the hotel was the hard sell for tours, I was only half way through checking in and filling in the book... more The Hotel is very well situated and the rooms are clean and nice, although the lack of windows is a little confusing at first!!! Overall I enjoyed my stay However, the annoying thing about the hotel was the hard sell for tours, I was only half way through checking in and filling in the book before the owner was already trying to sell me a 3 day government driver tour for $350. I was very tired after traveling all day and not in the mood for it, all I really wanted was to have a hot shower and go to bed. However he would not take no for an answer, therefore I agreed he could call me at 8:30am and I would give him an answer then, which would be 'no' - we then moved on to a day tour around the city for the next day which I managed to refuse (although I am sure it was very good value etc...) Before I managed to get to breakfast the next morning a lady in recpt. was trying to sell me a sight seeing tour of Agra. Which is not what you need first thing in the morning. Also they do use the fact that they are recommended by the lonely planet, every 20 secs. when trying to sell you tours - I have the Lonely Planet Guide which describes the hotel as "mostly unremarkable" which is not the quote they use at the hotel. Please do not take my comments the wrong way, overall I enjoyed my stay, I am not sure if the tours were good value for money or not as I did not take any and made other arrangements, it was more the badgering that irritated me.close

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by philpw – posted on Dec 4, 2005

4

The staff is really taking care of their guests. One good example: I booked the pickup from the airport (free service from the hotel). The arrving time of my plane according to the schedule was 25 November 11.30 p.m. But the flight was delayed and I arrived to Delhi 26 November at 6.30 a.m. The... more The staff is really taking care of their guests. One good example: I booked the pickup from the airport (free service from the hotel). The arrving time of my plane according to the schedule was 25 November 11.30 p.m. But the flight was delayed and I arrived to Delhi 26 November at 6.30 a.m. The representative of the staff was still waiting me ! It is very good example how this hotel takes care of their guests. I highly recommend this hotel to my friends.close

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by Vsiir5000 – posted on Dec 2, 2005

1

Hotel Ajanta has large, clear rooms with good standard en-suite bathrooms. The in-hotel travel agency is very useful and the staff are friendly and approachable. The roof top restaurant offers a good value buffet in the evening, which we enjoyed very much on our first night in Delhi.

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by Shepba – posted on Nov 24, 2005

1

The rooms are nice and good air conditioning, the staff are very friendly and helpfull and the food is lovely. Both Restaurants are clean and nice.

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by senabrem – posted on Nov 21, 2005

1

DO NOT stay here, it's a con. They do pick up at the airport but when you get to the hotel they bump you across the road to another hotel...the alternative accom' was dirty and far below the quality promised at the Ajanta. This happened to a couple of freinds of mine too, so not just a one...

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by Gillianrste – posted on Nov 7, 2005

6

We arrived at 2am from the airport to find that Ajanta had given away our rooms to someone else. This happened to several people on our flight arriving at this hotel. They eventually moved us to a lesser quality hotel and we had to sort out a move back in the morning. Not really what you need...

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by kimgor867 – posted on Nov 4, 2005

1

There were big problems with over-booking at Ajanta - I got picked up at the airport fine, but was then farmed out to two different neighbouring hotels for the two nights I had booked at Ajanta, which were both more expensive.

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by Harrisleeh – posted on Nov 3, 2005

5

The hotel lobby and restaurant are nice on the eye, but I had to upgrade my room due to a large extractor fan being open in the wall of my room. They need to look at improving room as well as hallways (which they were doing when I arrived, so I had paint fumes in my room as well as the noise).... more The hotel lobby and restaurant are nice on the eye, but I had to upgrade my room due to a large extractor fan being open in the wall of my room. They need to look at improving room as well as hallways (which they were doing when I arrived, so I had paint fumes in my room as well as the noise). When I did upgrade my room it was better, though the Air conditioning was ancient and really didn't blow that much cold air. You also had to ask for your room to be cleaned, the tables never were though and were thick with dust. There were no bed sheets, only a blanket. Some members of staff were nice, eg; the gentleman who came around at night to check how things were was very nice, the restaurant staff were nice, and one gentleman on reception. The rest of the reception staff were quite aloof, no sense of humour. The money changer was particularly rude, when I tried to explain to him that they had the amounts back to front on their exchange board, he wouldn't listen to my explanation and didn't look me in the eye once. He was an arsehole in fact. One of the ladies was quite pushy when it came to booking tours, in my opinion if you say "no, I don't want to book a tour", then she should accept that. I had to tell her 3 times, once she came up to me when I was having food. The hotel was also in a noisy location, especially as my room had sliding windows made of plastic, in the middle of the hotel, so I could hear a pin drop. Also the internet is quite good but none of the computers have a USB Port. There was an internet cafe down the road which had a USB Port and was cheaper. The telephone meter does not work, so you cannot see how much the call is costing you. I also got "Delhi Belly" from my last meal in their restaurant, and was ill on both my flights and since, to Vietnam. All in all, I wouldn't recomment this hotel.close

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by missyjj – posted on Oct 19, 2005

3

Nice hotel with excellent restaurant. Very convenient location but not the nicest of areas - but then this is Delhi!

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by Netbr – posted on Sep 30, 2005

8

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Beware of the hard sell for the hotels tours. You can get chaper in connaught place 15mins walk. Also they try to keep your passport for as long as possible so you cannot book tours or change money elseware. Just insist you need it. Other than that, restaurant... more Nice hotel, friendly staff. Beware of the hard sell for the hotels tours. You can get chaper in connaught place 15mins walk. Also they try to keep your passport for as long as possible so you cannot book tours or change money elseware. Just insist you need it. Other than that, restaurant very nice and cheap. A good hotel to start India with.close

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by noosh2475 – posted on Sep 19, 2005

17

these people tried to screw us not just once, but twice. i will never stay here again, nor would i recommend it to someone else. it is also overpriced for what you get. there are cheeper places on the same street for a better price.

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by mrfis – posted on Aug 16, 2005

6

A bit pricey for India, but the tour company associated with the hotel is very good.

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by clairego4074 – posted on Aug 9, 2005

6

Was clean, but currenlty doing some internal work which made dust. I'd say this is normally not an issue. Helpful staff and helpful built in travel agency - I plan to stay there again on my way out through Delhi

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by hyz – posted on Jun 14, 2005

14