By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-08-21 09:50:07 | Word Count: 663
Enjoy your stay in the city of Gwalior. It promises a unique holiday experience with their beautiful attractions and excellent accommodations.
It was the time when an old hermit cured the king from a dying disease. As a form of gratitude, the king named the city after the hermit’s name. Thus, Gwalior was founded. This heroic story is much famed and relived for many generations.
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Music is also part of their culture. In honor and celebration for their love for music, every December they celebrate a music festival. This is one of the famous occasions celebrated in Gwalior. It is a five night long event and is called the Tanden Music Festival.
Tanden was the name of a talented student in one of their first music school. Tourists are always interested in such events, culture, tradition, and history. For that reason, the city is open for a lot of guests all year round.
There are good accommodations one will find throughout the city. They guarantee very excellent services and amenities to make your stay pleasant. Here are three recommended hotels in Gwalior:
Hotel Gwalior Regency
This hotel is located at the New Bus Stand Road. This is a three star hotel yet it exceeds the expectations of its clients. They have a bar that has a variety of drinks. Their restaurant serves different types of local and international cuisines. They have a coffee shop open for guests who want to have light meals.
The garden and swimming pool is open for the hotel guests. It has 51 luxurious rooms to offer with 7 suite rooms and 6 executive rooms. These are equipped with standard amenities of a coffee/ tea maker, hot and cold water, cabled television, and an air conditioning system.
The hotel rates range from 1,737 INR up to 2,912 INR or 34 USD up to 57 USD for a deluxe room accommodation. Suites and executive rooms are expected to be higher.
The Central Park Hotel
This three star hotel is located at Madrav Rao Scindia Marg, City Center. They have a bar and restaurant which cater to every guest’s cravings. The hotel also offers services such as: travel arrangements, valet parking, baby sitting, safety deposit boxes, internet access, a doctor on call, swimming pool, health club, shopping arcade, and a beauty parlor.
The rooms are equipped with a hot and cold shower, cable television, and a telephone. All rooms are air conditioned. They provide a unique oil therapy to tired guests. This kind of therapy will help you relax after a long day trip or tour around the city. The hotel rates range from 2200 INR up to 4500 INR or 43 USD up to 88 USD, depending on the type of room.
Usha Kiran Palace
This used to be a palace in Gwalior. It is now turned to a hotel with luxurious accommodation. It is only 14 kilometers away from the airport. These 9 acres of land was developed to perfectly welcome and accommodate guests. The ambiance is still as if you are the royalty in a palace.
Guests will find all the amenities very satisfying. The rooms cater to the guests’ fantasy of being a king, queen, prince, or princess. The landscaped areas enable the guests to witness the true beauty of living with nature. Foods and drinks are not a problem. They have three different types of restaurants that offer different things. The court overlooks the café. It allows the guests to view the beautifully landscaped area of the palace.
The Bada Bar offers a wide range of national and international drinks for guests. It has a billiard table and a massive display of art pieces. The Silver Saloon is their main restaurant. It serves guests all day. Enjoy a full dining experience while listening to the Indian classical music. There are also recreational facilities available like board games, billiard tables, spa, swimming pool, library, and a souvenir shop.
The hotel rates range from 9,500 INR up to 30,000 INR or 186 USD up to 587 USD, depending on the type of room.
