Hotel Chanakya, Agra

Hotel Chanakya Hotel Description

Location
Hotel Chanakya is located at the Shaid Nagar crossing on Shamshabad Road, just half a kilometre off the main Fatehabad Road. The hotel is 4 kms away from the bus stand and Agra Cantt. Railway Station while the airport is 8 kms away. Sadar Bazaar is just a kilometre and a half away while the Taj Mahal is 2.5 kms away.

Essentially a budget property, Hotel Chanakya is well facilitated to offer all the modern conveniences required for a comfortable and convenient stay. The three-year-old property boasts of a large and spacious lobby area that encompasses the reception and a coffee shop.

Rooms
Hotel Chanakya has 48 well furnished rooms that are divided into 16 Standard rooms, 16 Deluxe rooms and 16 Executive rooms. The three storey structure houses one category of rooms on each floor. The Executive rooms are on the top floor and offer the best views of the surrounding areas and the city. Room amenities include an air conditioner, cable television, telephone, cushioned chairs with centre table, luggage rack, cupboard and mirror. In addition, the Executive rooms have a refrigerator and study table. Washroom amenities are common across categories and include soap, shampoo, linen and 24 hour supply of hot and cold water. For the convenience of guests, room service is also available.

Dining
Dining options at Hotel Chanakya include a multi cuisine restaurant and a coffee shop. While the restaurant, Mahore, serves delectable North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, Continental and South Indian food, the coffee shop serves sumptuous snacks and operates till midnight.

Services & Facilities
Conference/banquet facilities are offered in numerous well equipped halls that can accommodate 50 to 500 guests.

Other facilities available at Hotel Chanakya include a car rental service, doctor on call, laundry service and parking space. For the convenience of guests, Hotel Chanakya accepts payment through all major credit cards and organises airport/railway station transfers on prior request.

Area Attractions

Kheria Airport (8 Km)

Six kilometers from the city centre, the airport is serviced by most airlines. The airport offers facilities such as currency exchange, post office services, duty-free shopping, snack bars, facilities for the physically challenged and a travel desk.

Taj Mahal (2.5 Km)

Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Built in white marble, lying on the banks of the river Yamuna, it is one of the most stunning structures of the world, embodying perfect symmetry and exquisite detailing.

Fathepur Sikri (35 Km)

Thirty seven kilometers from Agra, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was built from scratch in 1571 by Akbar and abandoned within 14 years. It’s an architectural marvel, built with red sand stone, housing courtyards, arches, palaces and domes.

Agra Cantonment Station (4 Km)

Located in the southwest area of the city, the Agra Cantonment Station is a major rail head, well connected with the rest of the country. Painted in white, the station houses a tourist information centre an outside, there is a pre-paid taxi booth.