Description
With excellent views of the timeless monument to love, the Taj Mahal, there can only be one place to stay in Agra.
Built in a style inspired by the Mughul period, the Oberoi Amarvilas boasts ornate gardens replete fountains and pools, its 64 well-appointed rooms all face the Taj, a mere 600m away. The interiors are refined and stylish, reminiscent of princely India. Rooms feature teak flooring, teak furniture and spacious marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle. For the ultimate in luxury, book yourself into the Kohinoor Suite which offers the best views of the Taj Mahal. The suite also has an interconnecting twin-bedded room which makes it ideal for families.
There are two restaurants, one specialising in authentic Indian dishes, as well as a terrace bar with equally captivating views of the Taj. The spa is dedicated to well-being with a full range of Ayurvedic, Thai and Western treatments. Yoga sessions and meditation are also on offer.
The hotel's privileged position allows easy access to the Taj Mahal, constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal and other famous monuments in the surrounding area.
Accommodation
The hotel offers 54 Premium Room, 4 Deluxe Suites, 2 Luxury Suites and 1 Kohinoor Suite. Rooms feature an LCD TV, DVD player, satellite TV, wireless broadband internet access, separate walk-in closet with electronic safe, dual line telephones with voice mail, a personal mini-bar, personalized butler service and a well appointed bathroom with Ayurvedic toiletries.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
Facilities include a swimming pool, spa, 2 restaurants, bar, library and business centre.
Activities
The hotel provides complimentary use of the swimming pool but spa treatments are charged at an additional cost. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to the infamous Taj Mahal, located only minutes away. Other attractions in the local area include the Itmad-Ud-Daulah built by Empress Noorjahan and often referred as the "Baby Taj", the fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri, the Agra Fort, Akbar's Mausoleum at Sikandra, and the Kinari Bazaar.
Services
Services at the Oberoi Amarvilas include complimentary golf cart transfers to and from the Taj Mahal, complimentary transfers to and from the local railway station or airport, wireless internet access in all rooms and public areas, 24 hr in room dining 24 hr personal butler service and 24 hr Concierge.
When to travel
The climate of Agra is extreme and tropical. India has three seasons, the dry season, monsoon season and winter. Summers are extremely hot and the maximum temperature can be as high as 45 C; it is hot in April through to June and is not hard to imagine why it is unpopular to visit Agra during this time. Heavy rains and high humidity mark the monsoon season. During Monsoon season, which lasts from July to September, there can be electrical storms, short rainstorms and dust storms. Though it doesn’t rain all day, it does rain every day. Regardless of the rain, it is still very hot and humid. In September, the monsoon season ends and the weather gets more bearable. However, even in the winter, the climate remains rather tropical. It is advised to visit Agra during the winters, after October to April. During the winter, though at night it can get quite frosty, the days are sunny but more mild, without the sticky humidity.
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Location and directions
Agra, India
The Oberoi Amarvilas is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 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 from the city centre.
How to get there
Agra's Kheria Airport is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilas and is approximately a 25-minutes drive. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately 45-minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.
