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GATEWAY HOTEL AGRA
Formerly known as
"Hotel Taj View Agra"
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Situated within three kilometers of the
Taj Mahal, the world-renowned monument to love, The Gateway
Hotel Agra
is
also conveniently located just 6 kms from Agra Cantt Railway Station.
Guests can look forward to gracious interiors, personalized service
and the Taj's inimitable style for a memorable stay. The
tranquil Gateway Hotel Agra, nestled amidst 6 acres of landscaped gardens,
offers a view of the World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal from most of
its rooms. The hotel is 3 kms from the Taj Mahal. It is
also close to Agra's famous marble-inlay craft, carpet and jewellery
shops and shoe factories.
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Accommodation:
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The Gateway Hotel
Agra has 95 rooms
and 5 suites. 35 of these rooms have a view of the Taj Mahal, while
the rest face the swimming pool. All rooms at Gateway
Hotel Agra are equipped with a tea and coffee maker, mini bar, electronic
safe, direct dial telephones, colour television with satellite
programs, hair dryer.
20 Superior Taj Facing Rooms - 10 Deluxe Taj
Facing Rooms - 5 Luxury Suites
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The Superior Rooms
These newly appointed rooms are well equipped with guest amenities
including international direct dial facility, Wi-Fi Internet access,
mini-bar, hair dryer, electronic safe and tea/coffee maker. have a view of
the city, swimming pool or a garden. The rooms have marble flooring
and are decorated with pietra-dura (marble inlay work), natural colour
paintings and miniature paintings.
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The Superior Taj Facing Rooms
have the same décor and facilities as the Superior Rooms. The rooms
offer full, gorgeous views of the Taj Mahal.
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The Deluxe Taj Facing Rooms
are
located on the fifth and top most floor of the hotel. These rooms have
an elevated sitting area with
a couch to have a wonderful view of the historic monument to enjoy
full views of the Taj Mahal. These rooms have the same décor and facilities
as the Superior Rooms
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The Luxury Suites
include four historical
suites that face the Taj Mahal and one that faces the city.
These exquisite suites feature a living room and bedroom with a large, spacious
bathroom that offers both bath tub & a shower cubicle. The Suites
all have
flat screen plasma television and a DVD player. The Suites are also
provided with a collection of books
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Restaurants & Bars:
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Aashiyaana - All day
(24 hour) dining with a vibrant blue ambience, serves a variety of
Indian and International cuisines. Live Santoor
music during breakfast and piano music in the evenings enhances
the ambience.
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Jhankar
- An Indo Chinese speciality restaurant
with a traditional royal ethnic ambience, serves Indian and Chinese
delicacies. A Ghazal singer in the evenings makes for an enjoyable dining experience.
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm for lunch
7.30 pm to 11.30 pm for dinner.
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Saqui Bar
- Serves a wide selection of imported
and Indian wines and spirits along with cigars and hukkas.
11 am to 11 pm.
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Services &
Facilities:
The hotel offers the following services and facilities:-
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- Airport Transfer - On Request
- Astrologer available in the lobby
every evening
- Baby-Sitting Arrangements
- Beauty Salon
- Book Shop
- Business Centre
- Car Rentals
- Currency Exchange
- Facilities For the Physically Challenged
- Florist
- Health Club
- In-room Safe
- Internet/E-mail/Fax Facilities
- Interpreter
Services on request
- Laundry Services
- Library
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- Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Medical Services - Doctor On Call and Medicines
- Parking
- Phone - Two Telephone Lines in Rooms
- Postal/Parcel Services
- Room Service - 24 Hrs
- Security Escorts
- Shopping Arcade
- Spa with steam and massage room
- Travel Desk - Ticketing, Tours
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Recreation - Badminton, Cricket, Tennis
- Golf 9-hole course outside the hotel.
- Gymnasium
- Jogging Track
- Swimming - Outdoor Pool
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