Dan

Hi,

Could someone give me some information on the
quality of 3-star hotels in India? Looking at
Delhi, Jaipur, Jodphur, Agra, ... (Rajasthan
in general).

I'd like information on cleanliness, safety,
general quality, etc.. that would be good for
someone accustomed to western (Canadian) standards,
but not wanting a "luxury hotel" with all the frills
(gym etc.) that I wouldn't be using.

Please post reply or e-mail me at d_wevrick AT hotmail DOT com

Thanks,

Dan

46jimbo

It's been a few years since my wife and I travelled in India, but we
found that the mid-range hotels to be more than adequate. These are
some of the places I can recommend, assuming that they are still in
business.


New Delhi
Yatri Paying Guest House (362-5563, 354-5885; email:
), 3/4 Rani Jhansi Rd, by the junction of Mandir
Marg and Panchkuin Marg, about 1km west of Connaught Place, is a
recommended, peaceful place. It has large, clean rooms with bath for
Rs 800/1000 and Rs 1200 with A/C. It is a well-managed place and
should be booked in advance.
Disadavantage - a bit far to walk to Connaught along a very busy road
so we took a lot of rickshaws. But the quietness of the place makes
up for it.

Agra
Siddharta Hotel - (on Western Gate) simple but clean and quiet. Best
of all, you can walk to the Taj in just a few minutes.
(The touts, rickshaw drivers included, can really get on your nerves
in this city)

Jaipur
Arya Niwas Hotel - Sansar Chandra Rd. - An island of tranquility. One
of the best hotel values in India

Udaipur
Hotel Jagat Niwas, 25 Lal Ghat - Situated right on the water's edge.
Your taxi can't get all the way there because of the narrow lanes, so
you have to walk the last 50 m. Very quiet and clean.

Hope this helps

Jim


On 8 Dec 2003 06:31:39 -0800, (Dan) wrote:

    >Hi,
    > Could someone give me some information on the
    >quality of 3-star hotels in India? Looking at
    >Delhi, Jaipur, Jodphur, Agra, ... (Rajasthan
    >in general).
    > I'd like information on cleanliness, safety,
    >general quality, etc.. that would be good for
    >someone accustomed to western (Canadian) standards,
    >but not wanting a "luxury hotel" with all the frills
    >(gym etc.) that I wouldn't be using.
    > Please post reply or e-mail me at d_wevrick AT hotmail DOT com
    >Thanks,
    >Dan

Ben

My impression is that hotels in Rajasthan generally offer less for the same
price you'll pay e.g. in Goa or South India.
Agra is probably the worst of all ;-), not only concerning harrasment of
tourists, but def. as for price/quality for hotels.
BTW we stayed in "Grand Hotel" in Agra. (esp. the heating system was
life-threatening). Jaipur's Diana Palace was the exception to our trip, good
service & clean rooms. The other names i can't remember anymore.
Apart from that, not a bad word about india!

enjoy!


"Dan" <> wrote in message
news:...
    > Hi,
    > Could someone give me some information on the
    > quality of 3-star hotels in India? Looking at
    > Delhi, Jaipur, Jodphur, Agra, ... (Rajasthan
    > in general).
    > I'd like information on cleanliness, safety,
    > general quality, etc.. that would be good for
    > someone accustomed to western (Canadian) standards,
    > but not wanting a "luxury hotel" with all the frills
    > (gym etc.) that I wouldn't be using.
    > Please post reply or e-mail me at d_wevrick AT hotmail DOT com
    > Thanks,
    > Dan

Hugo Drax

"Dan" <> wrote in message
news:...
    > Hi,
    > Could someone give me some information on the
    > quality of 3-star hotels in India? Looking at
    > Delhi, Jaipur, Jodphur, Agra, ... (Rajasthan
    > in general).

The moment you step out of the hotel you will come across tons of homeless,
rats and garbage. Been to india and man its a sad place. There are
interesting sights but the human environment is pretty sad.

Bijapuri

and when you step over the rats and garbage and homeless to catch the bus
from New York to JFK, you thank your stars you dont live there
"Hugo Drax" <> wrote in message
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    > "Dan" <> wrote in message
    > news:...
    > > Hi,
    > >
    > > Could someone give me some information on the
    > > quality of 3-star hotels in India? Looking at
    > > Delhi, Jaipur, Jodphur, Agra, ... (Rajasthan
    > > in general).
    > The moment you step out of the hotel you will come across tons of
homeless,
    > rats and garbage. Been to india and man its a sad place. There are
    > interesting sights but the human environment is pretty sad.

Hugo Drax

"Bijapuri" <> wrote in message
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    > and when you step over the rats and garbage and homeless to catch the bus
    > from New York to JFK, you thank your stars you dont live there

nothing compares to the large cities in India, The people in india do not
take care of thier own. I am not saying that the US is not guilty if doing
its share but India is an extreme in the differences between the levels of
poverty and illiteracy. I guess the Caste system lives on.

Victim Of The Cssd!!

"Hugo Drax" <> wrote in message news:<br8qjk$k8ch$>...
    > "Bijapuri" <> wrote in message
    > news:...
    > > and when you step over the rats and garbage and homeless to catch the bus
    > > from New York to JFK, you thank your stars you dont live there
    >
    > nothing compares to the large cities in India, The people in india do not
    > take care of thier own. I am not saying that the US is not guilty if doing
    > its share but India is an extreme in the differences between the levels of
    > poverty and illiteracy. I guess the Caste system lives on.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I would say that it is
not the caste system but the corruption that lives on.
There are places and people in India that follow an extremely high
standard of living. And with extreme highs also come extreme lows
I would not say that it is a developing country though it still has a
long way to go. It is a country that has seen a lot of conflict and is
still catching on with the damages and deterioration caused by it.
I say give it a chance.

PS: Akshay Hotel is a stones throw from Apollo Hospital in Delhi. It
is a pretty good bargain. From the airport, if you catch a cab to
Apollo Hosspital and just drive a little ahead of it, you'll see it.

Miguel Cruz

ViCtiM Of ThE CSSD!! <> wrote:
    > At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I would say that it is
    > not the caste system but the corruption that lives on.
    > There are places and people in India that follow an extremely high
    > standard of living. And with extreme highs also come extreme lows
    > I would not say that it is a developing country though it still has a
    > long way to go.

If you would not call India a developing country, I wonder which country you
would call that.

miguel

Phillip Sego

I've found that the 3-star hotels in small cities are acceptable, albeit
shabby. In the larger cities, I usually go for the 4-star places where
available. I've had friends that have stayed in the 2- and 3- star places in
Mumbai with no problems. The management is usually more than willing to give
you one of the nicest room and deal with any problems.

But do pay heed to LP's warning about hotel touts and "tuktuk" drivers - and
in the north - scams. If you haven't been to India before, it will sound
like a lot of hype. It's really not, but that's no reason to avoid the
place. India is amazing, the people are wonderful, the culture is rich and
exciting.

I'm going back for my 5th visit in a few weeks. Enjoy your trip! And if you
really wanna experience India, try to be in a small city for Holi. I spent
it in Udaipur - which couldn't have been a better choice. Bring old clothes,
and if you really wanna have some fun, bring glitter.

-- Phil


"Dan" <> wrote in message
news:...
    > Hi,
    > Could someone give me some information on the
    > quality of 3-star hotels in India? Looking at
    > Delhi, Jaipur, Jodphur, Agra, ... (Rajasthan
    > in general).
    > I'd like information on cleanliness, safety,
    > general quality, etc.. that would be good for
    > someone accustomed to western (Canadian) standards,
    > but not wanting a "luxury hotel" with all the frills
    > (gym etc.) that I wouldn't be using.
    > Please post reply or e-mail me at d_wevrick AT hotmail DOT com
    > Thanks,
    > Dan

Victim Of The Cssd!!

(Miguel Cruz) wrote in message news:<2H3Db.10201$>...
    > ViCtiM Of ThE CSSD!! <> wrote:
    > > At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I would say that it is
    > > not the caste system but the corruption that lives on.
    > > There are places and people in India that follow an extremely high
    > > standard of living. And with extreme highs also come extreme lows
    > > I would not say that it is a developing country though it still has a
    > > long way to go.
    >
    > If you would not call India a developing country, I wonder which country you
    > would call that.
    >
    > miguel

The title of 'developing country' carries with it connotations of a
third world country which is just not true. India has several world
class facilities.

You could go to New York or London and certain places could make you
think you were back in India!
You could go to certain places in India and think you were back in DC
or Sydney.
So would you call the States or Australia or countries in Europe
'developing countries'?

IMO, every country is at some stage of development.. if you agree to
call them developing countries, i'll agree that India is a developing
country