The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel Description

Enjoy the luxury of your own private view of the greatest monument to love. The Oberoi Amarvilas is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal with all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offering breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. An interlude at The Oberoi Amarvilas is truly unforgettable.

Room Amenities
The hotel provides luxurious accommodation in 102 rooms that are divided into 57 Premier rooms, 4 Deluxe Suites, 2 Luxury Suites and a Kohinoor Suite. All rooms and suites feature a separate walk-in closet with electronic safe, colour satellite television, DVD/CD player, mini bar, tea/coffee maker and beautiful marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle with deluxe toiletries. The Premier Rooms have a private open-air terrace while the Deluxe Suites have a separate living room and bedroom. The two luxury suites feature in addition, a separate living/dining room with butler's pantry and private open air terrace. Its bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal. The regal Kohinoor Suite has separate living and dining rooms. There is a private study and the bedroom has a separate dressing area with walk-in closet. Here too the bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal.

Dining
As expected, the hotel offers a range of dining options. Bellevue, the main restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring international and Indian cuisine while Esphahan, the speciality restaurant serves traditional Indian cuisine. The bar offers a fine selection of wines, spirits and cigars. The bar also has a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal while the Lounge serves bar snacks and light beverages.

Hotel Facilities
Conference facilities include two meeting rooms - The Birbal Room that seats 16 guests and The Tansen Room that seats 24 guests - besides one Ballroom, which seats a maximum of 150 guests. It can be divided into two sections using a partition device. Business services include internet access, fax rental, photo copier, audio visual equipment, courier services and secretarial services.

The hotel offers spa and fitness facilities where trained Thai therapists reenergize the body with personalized holistic treatments based on Ayurveda, ancient Thai and western techniques. The Spa offers beauty treatments, Ayurvedic treatments and body massages while a trained Yogacharya creates a regimen suited to your specific needs. Recreational facilities also include a state-of-the-art gymnasium and a beautiful white marble colonnaded swimming pool set in a terraced garden.

Location
The Oberoi Amarvilas is located in Agra, Uttar Pra, one of the largest states in India. The resort is located at a distance of 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and approximately 15 minutes away from the city centre.

Area Attractions

Kheria Airport (17 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 (0.5 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 (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.

Agra Cantonment Station (12 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.