Team-BHP - A thread on Accommodation & Rates

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Originally Posted by ranjitp1

I would reccomend the Grand Sarovar Premiere at Goregaon W and Hometel at Malad next to Inorbit, a little far from Bandra,but then since you guys are staying together I dont think it should make much of a difference.It isnt terribly overpriced either.The Courtyard next to the airport on the Western Expressway is also nice,but then quite a bit of crowd thanks to it being close to the airport,same is the case with Ibis.Another one that is good is the Meluha Fern at Powai (scenic setting overlooking the powai lake,service is slightly iffy).Holiday Inn too is good but again close to the Intl airport.

Thanks Ranjit. I knew you would answer. Trust your judgement as always.

I have stayed at Hometel twice but I haven't noticed if they have parking facilities or not. I haven't had any meals there either thanks to the awesome fast food around the hotel.

Could you please tell me what is the differential between its sister hotel Grand Sarovar and the budget brand Hometel. I think more or less I will zero in on Sarovar because I've stayed at Hometel previously and had a nice experience barring check in

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Originally Posted by AbhishekB86 (Post 2955250)

if they have parking facilities or not.

IIRC there is parking available,that shouldnt be a major problem

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Could you please tell me what is the differential between its sister hotel Grand Sarovar and the budget brand Hometel. I think more or less I will zero in on Sarovar because I've stayed at Hometel previously and had a nice experience barring check in

You mean the differential in prices or in terms of quality?In terms of prices there should definitely be a difference of 2k upwards between the two.As for quality,in Mumbai there isnt much of a difference considering that its a big city,but in other towns and cities,the hometel is quite basic(in terms of furnishings,menu etc).But in Mumbai considering the status of the city,there really isnt much to choose between the two.Both are equally good and bad.!

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Originally Posted by AbhishekB86 (Post 2955086)

Hello!

I am planning another road trip to Mumbai in Feb and would be spending 3 nights there. As my girl friend would be staying with me I am hunting for a nice place which isn't shady at all.

I am looking for a city centre hotel. As close to Bandra as possible. My budget permits me to stretch to 4 to 4.5 k max inclusive of breakfast and taxes. Please help.

P.S : as far as the highway is concerned, I already have that figured thanks to my previous trip.

If you wanna stay in Bandra, these are decent ones, & I am sure they will be able to offer a good deal.

In the Heart of Bandra - Pali Hill to me precise - Executive Enclave link. Used to be a shady place a long time ago, reinvented themselves. we had a kids birthday in their banquet hall. Good food, restaurant is on the rooftop.

Slightly expensive is Sutra d’ Onyx, check it out, its part of the property that houses Olive. link

Have a good trip

I am planning to travel to Vijayawada next month for 2 days. Planning to visit Mangalagiri Temple, Kanakadurga temple and if possible Amaravathy temple. I need suggestions about good hotel for stay and if there are any other places that can be covered. I looked in to APTDC and found 2 options Haritha Berm park and Bhavani Island. Bhavani Island is ruled out as it would be a separate trip. Any idea on Berm Park? How far is this located from the city?

Tips for having darshan in Kanakadurga temple. I will be travelling with my family on Dec 25th and 26th.

Thanks in Advance for you help in this regard.
Venkatesh

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Originally Posted by venki.bala (Post 2965905)

The Gateway Hotel on MG Road is excellent,Minerva Grand is also good.The Kay Hotel is also good www.thekayhotel.com. Avoid DV Manor and Fortune Murali Park!

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Originally Posted by ranjitp1 (Post 2966111)

The Gateway Hotel on MG Road is excellent,Minerva Grand is also good.The Kay Hotel is also good www.thekayhotel.com. Avoid DV Manor and Fortune Murali Park!

Ranjit: Thanks for the suggestions. Any idea on Manorama in MG road. Reviews are good and tariff's are very reasonable.

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Originally Posted by venki.bala (Post 2966230)

Ranjit: Thanks for the suggestions. Any idea on Manorama in MG road. Reviews are good and tariff's are very reasonable.

Sorry no experience with Manorama,however Tripadvisor members do not seem to think very highly of it.

http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Revi...h.html#REVIEWS

My Recent Trip Hotel Info:-

Tanjavaur :- Hotel Karthik(Decent Budget), very near to Bus Stand. Rooms are good. Have lots of eating place near by. Parking Available.
Rameswaram :- Hotel Supreme. Newly constructed hotel. Rooms are very nice. Not much Parking.
Madurai:- Hotel Vijaya (Decent Budget), Near to Bus Stand and temple. Parking available.

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Originally Posted by venki.bala (Post 2965905)

I need suggestions about good hotel for stay and if there are any other places that can be covered.

As suggested by Ranjit Taj Gateway hotel is the best option available. You may also cover Dwaraka Tirumala ( Chinna Tirupathi ) and the same is 100 kms away from Vijayawada.

Folks

Does anyone know of a decent, budget hotel at Bijapur that also has car parking? Someone known to me is driving down to Goa from Hyderabad via Bijapur, and wants to make a night halt there.

I did stay in a hotel on the Bijapur Solapur highway in Oct 2009, but don't recall the name now. It was 'Pleasant' something, and was reasonably priced.

Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by vnabhi (Post 2967010)

Hotel Pearl at Bijapur.The only decent place to stay in the town.Make sure one asks for rooms in the new annexe section as rooms in the old section are run down.

www.hotelpearlbijapur.com

The one you are referring to must be Pleasant Stay.http://www.hotelpleasantstay.com/

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

Thanks Ranjit. Yes it was Pleasant Stay that we'd stayed in. Will ask him to check out both.

There is one place on the Bijapur bypass called Hotel Shashinag. Decent place, you can try this out too. It is near the junction of Bijapur bypass and Bijapur-Solapur road

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Originally Posted by addyhemmige (Post 2967129)

There is one place on the Bijapur bypass called Hotel Shashinag. Decent place, you can try this out too. It is near the junction of Bijapur bypass and Bijapur-Solapur road

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Originally Posted by vnabhi (Post 2967120)

Thanks Ranjit. Yes it was Pleasant Stay that we'd stayed in. Will ask him to check out both.

http://hotelshashinagresidency.com/rooms.htm