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The Grand Imperial

Agra · India

Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Agra, Uttar PradeshView location

7.6/10Very good153 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.6/107.6
Location7.0/107.0
Neighborhood6.8/106.8
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About The Grand Imperial

This 4 star hotel is located within the city of Agra. It is a short drive away from the Taj Maha and the nearest station is n/a. The Hotel has a coffee shop and an outdoor swimming pool. All 30 rooms are equipped with minibar, ironing set and air conditioning.

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With a stay at The Grand Imperial - Heritage Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Agra, within a 10-minute drive of Taj Mahal and Agra Marble Emporium. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Shah Burj and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Jama Masjid.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Agra? This hotel has 9688 square feet (900 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.

For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay Car required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3540
    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1770 (from 5 to 12 years old)
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5546.79
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1770 (from 5 to 12 years old)

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 500 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: INR 700 per vehicle (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 700.00 (one-way), (from 15 to 18 years old)
    • Early check-in fee: INR 1500 (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

Nearby attractions

Agra Fort 1.5 km / 1 mi
Agra Art Gallery 1.5 km / 1 mi
Agra Marble Emporium 1.7 km / 1 mi
Shah Burj 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Jama Masjid 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Khas Mahal 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Kinari Bazar 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Sheesh Mahal 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Mankameshwar Temple 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Jahangir Mahal 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Motilal Nehru Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Sadar Bazar 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Chhatris of Scindia Dynasty 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
St. John's College 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Number of floors (main building)
  • Suites: 16
  • Accessible rooms: 1
  • hotel
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
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  • Local and international calls
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Medical serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Parasols
  • Game room
  • Spa treatments
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Half Board
  • Full board
  • Picnic
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX-7

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    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DX-7

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDouble or Twin • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWDBT.DX-GV

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    Double or Twin DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DX-GV

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX-1

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX-1

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²SGL.DX
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    SINGLE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.DX

    Room amenities

    • Shower
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV
    • Cable TV
    • Towel menu
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathroom
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wake-up service
    • Turndown service
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Trouser press
    • Minibar
    • Cot on demand

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  • Room DELUXE GARDEN VIEWRoom • DELUXE GARDEN VIEWROO.DX-GV

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    Room DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX-GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Grand Imperial

7.6
Very good
153 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
6.8 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
75 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
Shriya
The hotel has a lot of history. The rooms can be better maintained - but definitely great experience just because of the history it carries
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2026
Szymon
Excellent staff, restaurant on site serves good food.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
john
Great heritage hotel !!! We do not get service like this in the USA!!!! From the time we arrived the staff was engaging, attentive and knowledgeable. So many little things made out stay memorable. Our room was like a suite, clean and welcoming. From the afternoon tea to the nightly entertainment. The front desk staff were very professional, friendly and outgoing. They started our stay out right by telling us about the property and all it had to offer . We did use the spa services and they were fantastic. The breakfast staff were excellent as well , they made us feel like royalty every time we ate in the restaurant. The restaurant staff were very diligent in making sure we understood all the different selections they had to offer , and it was great to have them explain what the different foods were and make suggestions on what they felt was good. Thank you for being very patient with us Americans. And finally the location of the property is great !!! It is close enough to everything, yet not in the ruckus of the hotel zone. Had a great courtyard and a very nice pool. We highly recommend this property to everyone traveling from the USA, reasonably priced with service that goes above and beyond.
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2024
Andrew
Very nice colonial property. Excellent attentive staff
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Jan 2024
Joanne
Hotel was dreary. Stayed for 2 nights and room was not made up on second day. Had to request clean towels. And for some reason, all the towels were damp. Food in restaurant was mediocre. Staff not attentive. Huge disappointment!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2023
Kara
Beautiful historical property rich in culture and color. I loved very much . I would stay again.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2023
massoud
nice old property but has not maintained properly
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Mar 2020
John F

Fantastic hotel, if you get the right room

Was a nice hotel, but the room wasn’t as described in hotels.com information. There was no furnished terrace, or deep soak bath in the deluxe room. The room we were given, 112, smelled very damp and disturbed my sleep. In addition, there was no double bed, just 2 singles pushed together and made up as a double. The bed was also too short for me, due to the footboard - I’m approx 5’8” tall.
On mentioning my concerns to the manager the next day though, we were upgraded to a luxury room, which did have the bathtub and the furnished terrace, and smelled better. The bed was bigger and thus more comfortable, thus I give good marks for service.
Breakfast was exceptionally good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2020
Picklu
All very good.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
We spent two nights at this beautiful heritage hotel, I loved the old fashioned brass padlocks on the doors. Our room was spacious, beautiful and clean, but a little dark and the blinds could not be opened. As the room opened onto an open baloney road noise could be hear thought out the night.
I was told at check in that our room had been up-graded, however we booked and received a deluxe Room, so at the loss on that one.
Restaurant was overpriced and food unappealing. At breakfast waiting an age for 2 omelettes to be made, despite the restaurant being mostly empty. On our second night we were given the bill after ordering 1 after dinner drink which made us feel most unwelcome.
The hotel hosted a wedding during our stay, which detracted from the traditional Indian dance show by the pool on the first night and prevented us from using the pool or sleeping on the second night due to load music and fireworks. When we mentioned this to the staff on check out she just smiled at us.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2019
Katherine
I really enjoyed the welcoming environment. The hotel was quiet and relaxing and I loved the pool and gardens.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2019
Ajay
Stayed at the Grand Imperial in August, the staff was very welcoming especially Mamta at the front desk who was very helpful. The rooms were clean and very specious with decor representing the time the building was built in the early 1900’s and distinctly maintains its charm. Staying here you feel like one is experiencing history, The front lawn is of a good size and feels intimate, the swimming pool is clean and a good to relax after wandering around the city. The hotel also hosts a puppet show by local artists and provides complimentary mehendi (henna) by a friendly lady named Sabiya.
The breakfast is great with a good selection of Indian and continental options but the restaurant though good is a little pricy. The hotel doesn’t have a gym and the roof is accessible and you can see the Taj Mahal. Me and my family greatly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Thank you!

The staff was amazing. Great service and facilities
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 May 2019
Vacationer
If you like \"old\" this is for you. It's kinda like -- taking a step back in time.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2019
Victoria

Great hotel 3km from Taj Mahal

Great little colonial hotel, in Agra. The hotel was extremely secure, staff lovely and the breakfast out of this world. Hotel a little tired but on average great value for money.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2019
Verified traveler

Beautiful historic hotel needing a few details

Beautiful grounds and historical hotel. Hot water and shower didn't work.
Bathroom lights didn't work. But loved the place if those things are fixed.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2019
Janet

Don’t miss this Historical Gem

Devansh the general Manager was so charming enthusiastic and helpful. He was like Dev from the Marigold Hotel on speed.
Area is noisy but once inside a complete oasis of calm. Wonderful period hotel with great history so don’t miss the experience. 10 minutes from the Taj Mahal
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
The overall ambience, lawns, pool, and rooms were all great.

The restaurant seemed too over priced. Better quality food at better prices available elsewhere in Agra.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2019
RIX
It is located between the Agra Contt and famous tourist attractions with affordable price.
Hair drier was not available in the hotel.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2019
Sturczer

Best service in Agra

The staff have been amazing on all my 5 days of my stay . But they have to change few things in their rooms. If you are allergyc then is not your hotel. rooms are very dry and moldy in bathroom. The room are frash painted and the rooms service is very focused to help you.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
I highly recommend you stay at the Grand Imperial in Agra. I felt transported back in time with the architecture and beautiful garden. We got a deluxe room which was spacious and nicely decorated. At night, there was a puppet show, henna artist, and folk music. The dinner buffet featured live musicians (who were teaching guests how to play some of the instruments) and delicious North Indian dishes. They also had freshly made garlic naan brought to your table. If you're looking to treat yourself to a hotel with character, stay at the Grand Imperial. (Only thing is they say the entertainment at night is \"complimentary,\" but the performers and artists may try to pressure you to buy their products or give money.)
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2019
Geoff
Great old hotel in a good location. Staff friendly and helpful. Just needs a bit of attention to detail, but we would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
The staff was amazing we booked deluxe but the suites were amazing and they gave a discount on arrival. The entertainment and property was great, a beautiful heritage property to be enjoyed like a majaraji
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Dec 2018
Sanjeev
It was a very frustrating experience because of the extremely loud music being played at a wedding that was being hosted in the hotel premises. Hotel was great, but they should not be renting out rooms while they are also hosting a wedding. We were so disappointed that the hotel service had simply no option to control the loud music.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2018
Yulie
Nice hotel, nice staff and very good food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Cosy ancient Indian flair

Very nice hotel with ancient flair. Good food and service.
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2018
Anselm
Amazing hotel. Edwardian splendour but friendly and relaxed. Beautiful room, courtyards, pool, and restaurant. Staff lovely. Highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2018
LilllithQ
A lovely raj-inspired hotel. We loved its heritage ambiance. Helpful, friendly staff who organised our local travel arrangements and were always on hand to assist with inquiries.
Our room was spacious and very comfortable and the room service and restaurant food was absolutely delicious.
Definitely book here - it's central to everything but a lovely oasis of calm in busy Agra.
4/10
Poor
10 Mar 2018
Verified traveler
could not go sleep as was not by the hotel staff that there was a function going on in their hotel and we could not sleep the whole night.
People were fighting outside the hotel disrupting our stay and other people staying at the hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Ok

Staff not very helpful....the place looks and feels a bit \"tired\".
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2018
Fiona

Great hotel room but services could be better.

Traveling around India we were in need of a bit rest and relaxation and something a little more luxurious so when a good deal popped up on Expedia for this hotel we took the opportunity and booked. Agra is a mishmash of a city so I couldn’t say that any hotel is particularly well located but this one isn’t too bad. The room was fantastic - very large with a separate sitting area. It was also very well sound proofed at the front which is a good thing as it is a very noisy area next to a main road. Fine in the room, irritating in the nice gardens. There was also a wedding at the hotel on night until early in the morning - check before you book if you value your sleep. The main negatives for us were that the spa and restaurant were very expensive - virtually Western prices - and the food wasn’t that great really. Breakfast was fine but nowhere near as good as some of our other hotels. Mostly the staff were nice but the day we checked out they were overbearing in their insistence for us to write a review - they were more intent on getting us online than they were dealing with a few issues that we had.

The hotel has all the makings of a 5 star place place but lacks any of the professionalism and refinements you’d expect.
2/10
Poor
05 Jan 2018
P

We stayed over New Years Eve. NEVER DO THAT.

We were charged for a Mandatory (???) dinner on New Year’s Eve at $100/adult, which doubled the cost of the room, and were going to be charged for kids, but we got out of that. We were assured that, since the kids can’t stay up to midnight, we would not be bothered by the music. They were wrong. We did not sleep all night because LOUD music was blaring from both sides of the room, as if the bands were inside our bed.

I understand hotels need to make money, but this was a disgusting way to take advantage of people by making them pay for a dinner and take part in an event they did not want to pay for. I thought that, since this was an upscale establishment, I would not be taken advantage of, but I was.

Do not stay here on Christmas or New Year’s Eve, unless you really do want to party all night.

Dissatisfied.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Dec 2017
Jens

Majestic setting

What a great hotel. But the bed was extremely uncomfortable (two mattresses put together, a pain to sleep in the middle), and spa staff approach me constantly to sell their overpriced treatments. Breakfast was good, dinner was only ok.
Also, the view from my room was disastrous (see picture).
Location is also not optimal for Agra.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Dec 2017
Verified traveler

few issues with service, but rooms are really nice

The phone number in the confirmation email turbed iut to be from a different hotel. Hence, thr pick up from the train station brought us to the wrong place. Check in was nice, room very big and stylish. We had problems at early morning check out when the credit card machine did not work which they could not resolve. They only had a (really lovely) crib for small babies who can't turn which was a bit of a problem for our 13 months old.
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2017
Daryl

Nice old style hotel

Really nice hotel with great bar and pool area a little let down by the princes suit room as description on expedia says one or two beds with sofa bed how ever this is not the case, After showing the management description on expedia they did agree to move a 3rd bed into room
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2017
marian

Oasis in the city.

Lovely old building. Fabulous rooms with big four poster beds. Very luxurious. Clean room & bathroom. Great food in restaurant. Beer available- a problem in some places in India. Friendly helpful staff. Nice pool too.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2017
Hoi

Good hotel

Room is heritage one and very good. Staffs are friendly and helpful but people in Lobby are sometimes smileless. You'll find beautiful green parrots and cute monkeys in front yard. Back yard has swim pool but we didn't try it.
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2017
Karen

Charming hotel close to Taj Mahal

Charming spacious room with high ceilings, fans and air-conditioning kept us cool and double wooden doors shut out the 42 degree heat. Back doors opened onto pool area. Restaurant offered buffet and a la carte. A sitar player entertained the evening crowd. An oasis 15 minutes drive from Taj Mahal. Would love to return. (Deep bath so this room is not for the mobility impaired.)
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2017
Chiara

Heritage hotel with charm

Very nice hotel with very friendly personnel; when giving your food order in the restaurant make sure that they write it down, some misunderstandings can occur. SPA recommended for quality of massages. The pool is nice but chairs and table could be cleaner.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2017
Prasanna

Convenient and Heritage hotel with Good service

Food was very good with cultural music by local artists.
2/10
Poor
11 Dec 2016
Ian

Terrible Experience

I cannot comment about the hotel or room condition, however I can state our experience with this hotel is very poor and would not recommend. We booked this hotel over 6 months ago, the day of our arrival we where told a wedding was taking place and said that it would be very noisy all night . They said that they sent an email to advise, but no one from our party received anything. They suggested another hotel that ended up being a nightmare !! they do not respect or care for their guests ...many good hotels in the area, save yourself from this experience and choose another one !!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2016
Tracey

Authentic Indian style and courtesy

Beautiful hotel with typical Heritage style. Historical and authentic. Experienced and courteous staff. Everything is done with quiet politeness. Lots of lovely detail in decor, solid Indian wooden doors, terrace and garden, colourful tiles and Indian wooden post bed, (the best night's sleep all holiday).
One of those places you wished you want to change your flight home for and book for another night or so!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2016
Sophie
I would recommend the hotel, although would not book taxis/air port transfers with them as the price was very inflated compared to what you can get elsewhere.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2016
UDYEN
excellent
Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2016
Lotus

Near Taj Mahal

Great room and grounds
Beautiful heritage hotel
Staff friendly
Indian music during dinner
2/10
Poor
14 Mar 2016
Verified traveler

WORST EXPERIENCE

It was one of the worst experience ever. Stay away from this hotel.
1)the room service person from hotel wanted to know if he could visit to one of our female and wanted to know if she is alone?

2) Someone from hotel stole money from the room of our female staff. Total $220. (4 x $50 and 1 x $20)

There is no safe box in the room. She had the money in a zippered purse. (4) $50.00 USD notes, Several ($20.00 USD notes) some $5 dollar notes. What went missing was all four $50.00 notes and one $20.00 note. They left behind the small notes.

3) Breakfast was terrible
The coffee was instant, the water was warm and not hot. The eggs were cooked by the cook and good. Juice was sugar water, Bread was rock hard. This was 2 star quality food. Selection was terrible.

4) Shower water was rust or dirt IN room 217
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2016
David

Imperial Comfort

We arrived late after a long car journey from Dehli and were greeted warmly and quickly shown to our rooms. The lunch in the dining room was of good quality and plentiful. Would happily return and recommend
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2016
Petsu

Old School Luxury

Incredibly helpful and attentive staff. Clean and spacious rooms and outdoor areas
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2016
Nitin

Good decently-priced place in the middle of city

A good hotel in the middle of the city and close to almost the city sightseeing locations and attractions. Good staff and a great place to stay. The heritage look of the hotel with ambient enviornment works well. All they need to work on is increasing their breakfast options.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2015
Verified traveler
Did not meet my expectations! We were in an \"upgraded\" room which had an open bathtub but no shower curtain. The restaurant has a limited choice of food which seems to be over priced.
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2015
David

All the harm of yesteryear\n

Charming heritage property that allows you to slip back in time to as life was in India 70 years ago

This is s heritage property but has all modern things required to allow you to slip Back in time but with all the creature comforts

Manicured lawns with z lovely pool area sitting in the wicker chairs on the front lawn with the gentle sounds of modern day India on the other side of the front wall

Very relaxing
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2015
US-Mex C of Commerce

WORST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE, WORST HOTEL EVER STAY

This has been the worst experience in my life, the hotel is horrible, dirty, the toillets water is black, the bathrooms are old, mosquitos, but the worst part was the service at the hotel I paid the room for a driver that was going with us and even I paid the room I handed the driver the keys they kick him our of the room he slept outside, I have NEVER experienced someone so RUDE and UPSETING, PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT STAY IN THIS HOTEL IT WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE 4 ROOMS WE BOOKED.
Family
2/10
Poor
05 Oct 2015
Bharat

Bad experience with hotel

Stinky rooms, horrible bathroom, dirty swimming pool with birds droppings in it, overall 1* hotel
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Sep 2015
Arun

Disappointing

Hotel is an old heitage hotel not maintained properly. The cleanliness and overall comfort of the room are average. Breakfast was highly disappointed.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2015
Marilu

Comfortable hotel with old charm

I stayed here for 2 nights while visiting Agra, Taj Mahal, etc. and had an excellent experience for an excellent off season price of only Rs3,000 per night. The rooms and grounds are beautiful, with old charm and colonial Indian design throughout.

The rooms are very spacious and clean; bathrooms are modern; beds and linen are soft and comfortable, like sleeping on clouds compared with other mid-range hotels! The staff were very friendly and accommodating in my experience. The restaurant food is delicious, although a little overpriced.

Only two things I can fault: (1) wifi is free, fast and reliable, but is not available in the rooms, only in the restaurant; (2) the pool area and furniture could be improved (it is definitely not as pictured).

Overall, great value for money.
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2015
Sanjay

Extremely disappointed; seeking refund

Terrible experience..If I could rate it 0 stars, I would. Don't get fooled by the 4 star rating which we fell for. We booked 4 rooms for an important occasion, and regret the decision now.
-Let me start with the room - upon entering, we smelled strong presence of a bug spray, which should have been a clue that we'll be ingesting pesticide the whole night. And it didn't take us long to discover why - I personally stomped two cockroaches! Yikes...and when we complained, two staff members showed up with black can of HIT spray to spread more of the pesticides..without apologizing obviously.
-AC tripped multiple times, and we had to alert the staff to fix it. Their manager Vipul's response when reporting this issue was that \"well, we handled it every time it was reported\" and blamed it on the wedding party on premise which was drawing excess power from the rooms!
-Dirty Pool - My estimate is that pool is rarely sanitized, likely compounded due to a wedding reception that took place at the pool. So besides having had no access to pool after 7 PM due to wedding in 110 F, morning after swim resulted in dirty Styrofoam/plastic cups swimming with us! Pool was a huge factor in our decision, so clearly a bad choice.
-Above all, hotel CHARGED us for the \"third\" guest in rooms (yes, 6 yr child is extra guest), but failed to provide the additional bed. The \"king\" bed is actually 2 twin beds combined, so mattresses shift out at night..two families barely slept. Vipul promised us a refund!
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2015
ekta

nice stay

It's nice hotel good ambience nice staff I will love to come back again....
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2015
AMIT

Very Good

Friendly staff . Very Good Experience
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2015
RJ KUMAR

good

satisfactory
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2015
Simon

Excellent value for money

Hidden behind a high hedge, this old fashioned yet substantial hotel offered real value for money. Excellent room size and clean bathroom, polite but not unctious staff, interesting food on the menu, well kept lawns, attractive swimming pool and not too far by tuck tuck or taxi from the Taj or the Fort.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2015
Bev
It was great, but my sister snored all night. Must have been just as comfortable for her.
4/10
Poor
22 Feb 2015
John

Very Disapointing

Very disappointing. It was clean, however the advertised description and the reality of the facilities did not equate. (This is approximately the 20th hotel review that I have made, and is the first that has not been positive). Also, you can obtain free wifi if you purchase a meal in the restaurant. Otherwise you have to pay approx £4.10 per two hours.
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2015
Shailendra

Not bad!

Looking at the photos I expected more, but I'm still pleased with my stay and I wasn't blown over.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2015
Susan

One of Agra's good hotels!

Loved this hotel! Great ambiance in the whole place.
Only negative.....The bar was not stocked well, they could make only a few mixed drinks and the wine selection was limited. Had a very bad Indian wine, but I replaced it with a good Bloody Mary. Nothing available for an after dinner liqueur. The buffet was pretty good for both dinner and breakfast, with many choices. Had nice music in the dining room at night with a sitar and drum. Nice old world feeling in most of this hotel!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Ok hotel.

Hotel stuffs were very good and helpful. Bathroom was not clean and it is an old bathroom.
Overall it was ok.room service was good. They were polite and nice
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2015
Steve

Nice grand hotel in the classic style.

very enjoyable, relaxing, and comfortable.
staff were extremely helpful with local arrangements.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2015
Mehran

I won't suugest this hotel to people!

We were there for Christmas and the room was freezing cold. We requested a heater wjich was broken, so they brought a new one. It got warmer but not warm enough. The telephone also had a problem and it kept getting disconnected. The breakfast was nice. The staff don't speak English that well. The wifi is not complimentary which makes no sense. The rooms have no windows either.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2014
banujit

Decent stay with good choice of breakfast

We spent 1 night at the hotel and for the deal we got it was decent enough. Breakfast was good spread of Indian with some choices of English breakfast . The room was big enough with comfy bed.
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2014
Aditya

Imperial feel

Nice overall experience. Comfortable rooms. Well-maintained garden. Friendly staff. Decent pool.
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2014
Verified traveler

centrally located to the attractions in Agra

pleasant hotel but a little worn around the edges, staff was friendly and the hotel was quiet away from the city noise
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2014
Tosca_NL

A good place to relax in a hectic city

This hotel is a good place to catch your breath after visiting Agra, a hectic city. The garden is a real asset! Hotel staff is very friendly. The restaurant is decent enough. Don't let the decoration throw you off.
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2014
DrAjay

Very good hotel !!

I stayed in grand imperial on 25th jan .... Hotel is really good ..... Rooms r big & spacious.... Location is decent ..... Everything is really good in hotel expect for the menu .... Charges on food r really high given for the quality & quantity they give .... Apart for that .... This hotel is really awesome ..... Way apart from the rest !!!
2/10
Poor
02 Jan 2014
Ron

Not worth of money ..dirty room

its ok hotel but definitively not worth of money , i would say 20-30$ per day worth hotel , bed is very old. breakfast is ok.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2013
Verified traveler

Grand and lots of outdoor space

What can I say we arrived and greeted with juice and flower necklace perfect after a drive to get here. Safe and secure with guards at gate. Receptionist very helpful young chap nothing too much trouble. Room spacious with tea coffe and water complimentary. 80 year old bath added to charm!! Location no issues but we had a driver/taxi - not far from Taj and other sites. Grounds are exceptional with big lawn to have afternoon tea, a swimming pool set back with wait or service from the awesome latesh, evening entertainment from amazing sitar player who was so eager to explain types of music- a real treat. Puppet show in the evening with 2 locals (one child on drum) very funny performance. Food nice and recommend the dal! Minor niggle pigeon poo around edges of seats but that is it. A true regency style and relaxing stay. Very good hotel strongly recommend. Thank you
6/10
Pleasant
19 Sep 2013
barbara

comfortable facilities but very poor service

the room was beautiful and comfortable and so are in general the hotel facilities (though I only used the breakfast room and only took a look at the pool); the staff however are hugely inefficient. It took 30 minutes to settle my bill (and I had been charged with someone else's meal); I was told that the spa (a massage) was free of charge (in spite of my sceptical repeated asking) and of course I was then told that the charge would be 10,000 INR when I asked at the spa. Everybody was very polite but nobody seemed to know much about the hotel's functioning.

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The Grand Imperial
Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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