Howard Park Plaza, Agra

Howard Park Plaza Hotel Description

Location
Howard Park Plaza is situated on the arterial Fatehabad Road, just 5 km from the Agra Cantonment Railway Station, and 10 km from the Kheria Airport. Lying in the heart of the tourist area, it is just a 10-minute walk from the Taj Mahal and a 10-minute drive from the main shopping centre, Sadar Bazaar. The UP State Handicrafts Showroom and Pizza Hut lie at a distance of 250 metres from the hotel.

Howard Park Plaza, a 4 star hotel, offers the complete range of facilities that are required for a comfortable stay. The hotel's atrium lobby is decorated with a beautiful marble centre-piece that is crafted like a rangoli and filled with coloured gravel. Looming right above that is a long and exquisite chandelier, possibly the longest in Agra. After admiring these wondrous decor items, move on to the reception where the friendly staff greet you eagerly and help you check in.

Rooms
Accommodation options at the hotel include Superior Rooms and Plaza Club Rooms. The rooms are elegantly furnished and well appointed with all modern amenities including air-conditioning, sofa, study table, cable television, tea/coffee maker, mini bar, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, direct dialling telephone, luggage rack, cupboard and thermostat with temperature control. A complimentary bottle of mineral water is provided in each room. The attached washroom has a bathtub and soap, shampoo, shower cap and linen are provided for.

The Plaza Club Room has a separate living room and bedroom besides two washrooms. Additional amenities in the Suite include a 4-seater dining table and two televisions, one in the living room and the other in the bedroom. The attached washroom has a Jacuzzi style bathtub and is replenished with shower gel, dental kit, shaving kit and hair dryer, in addition to other amenities. Guests of the Plaza Club Room can also avail of complimentary sauna & steam bath one session for two persons, 25 % discount in Elixir Spa services, and happy hours at the bar.

Dining
Howard Park Plaza offers a range of dining options including a rooftop barbeque facility (during winter only). Rendezvous, the multi cuisine restaurant cum coffee shop adjoining the lobby offers a variety of Indian, Continental and Chinese delicacies with buffet as well as a la carte options while Downing Street, the pool facing bar offers the best in Indian as well as imported brands. While Rendezvous is open from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm, Downing Street remains open from 11 am to 11 pm. Room service is available round the clock.

Services & Facilities
Regal Hall, the conference/banquet hall with a provision of partition, can accommodate up to 350 guests while the Business Centre offers all necessary business services.

The range of recreational facilities offered at Howard Park Plaza includes a Spa with a beauty salon and ayurvedic massage centre. Swimming pool access as well as Spa facilities are available from 7 am to 8 pm. The hotel also boasts of a rooftop Taj viewing gallery and a shopping arcade, D' Craft, where one can find all handicraft and souvenir items.

Other facilities on offer are Wi-Fi service (chargeable at Rs. 200 per hour or Rs. 500 for 24 hours), travel desk, car rental service, safe deposit lockers at the reception, in-house laundry service, doctor on call and spacious parking.

Don't Miss
The two highlights of Howard Park Plaza are the atrium lobby and the recently renovated Spa. The atrium lobby features one of the longest chandeliers in the city, if not the state. The Spa offers a wide range of services besides a soothing ambience.

Area Attractions

Taj Mahal (1 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 (40 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.

Fatehabad Road (0 Km)

Fathehbad Road is the city’s artery, connecting parts of the city with each other. It’s also the commercial and business district housing most hotels, eating joints and handicraft emporiums.

Agra Cantonment Station (5 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.