The Oberoi Amarvilas stands about 600 metres from the Taj Mahal in Agra, and every one of its rooms and suites has a view of the monument. Building heights near the Taj are restricted, so the hotel keeps to three storeys and spreads out across its grounds, with a pool designed in the Mughal manner. There are 105 rooms, from Premier rooms to Deluxe and Luxury suites, several with balconies or terraces, up to the Kohinoor Suite. The interiors pair traditional craftsmanship with modern comfort, and some rooms have freestanding baths. Bellevue serves international and Indian dishes, Esphahan is the Indian dining room, and The Lounge serves drinks. The Oberoi Spa offers Eastern and Western treatments, including a couple's suite with a view of the Taj. For most guests the stay is about one thing: seeing the Taj Mahal at different hours, from the room at sunrise, from the pool in the afternoon, and up close on a guided visit. Agra Airport is about 14 kilometres away, and Delhi is around four hours by road.
- Nearest airport
- Agra Airport, 9 Miles / 14 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 105 rooms and suites
Insider tip The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so plan the visit around that, and keep the view from the room for the hours either side.
Why I choose it No other hotel in Agra puts the Taj Mahal in view from every room, which turns a single visit into a whole day with the monument.