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Posted by Shane, United Kingdom |
| "Having spent time in New Delhi on several occasions, my journey always begins with a search for a budget hotel, with adequate facilities. It also always starts with the thought in mind that it IS NEW DELHI, and I need to adjust my european expectations. I emailed my travelling partner and said that we would be staying ay the Grand Park Inn Hotel this year, and sent the link. I also stated in the email that if the room turned out ANYTHING like the pictures or description, I would pay for the dinner. That cost me! Yes, I was shocked, I have been caught out by many cleverly taken photos and flowery descriptions to walk away thinking 'Oh well what more do you expect from a budget hotel, in India' Not here. 1. The Hotel is located in the Karol Bagh district of New Delhi, within a short auto rickshaw ride to the train station and Connaught Circus. It was a little difficult to find for most drivers, but once you knew where it was you could help out and it may be said that the location isn't the greatest, but this is only at first glance. Within a minutes walk is just about any facility that you require, including internet access, barbers, food stalls and shops to top up on all that left at home excess luggage, and phone sim cards etc. 2. Upon arrival the staff are generally very quick to be outside, helping with your luggage and getting you settled into your room with minimum fuss and maximum speed. The Hotel lobby looks EXACTLY like the web photo, and is spotlessly clean and efficiently run. From here the staff and the owner are happy to assist you in any requirement you have, including giving advice on how much you should expect to pay for all your transport to and from the hotel and where to get supplies or something to eat. 3. The rooms are spacious, air conditioned and above all Spotless. Now lets get this absolutely clear, I am a member of HM forces and know where to check a room for cleanliness and lazy cleaning. Both the rooms I had during my stays were spotlessly clean and dust free, all surfaces including those not within easy eyesight, the bathroom was immaculate, all taps and chrome polished and way above the standard I have come to expect even in Europe, let alone India. Glasses in sealed packaging. All Bed linen was , clean and crisp ( I usually use my sleeping bag, not so here), my room also had a TV, Fridge (Again Spotless), telephone, western toilet & fully enclosed walk in shower. 3. The staff were friendly and helpful and constantly on call. I read another review which said they never hung around for a tip, they must have had a different staff on than when I went. But it's a hotel and tips are only to be expected, ho hum. 4. I ordered room service during my stays and the food was superb, and reasonably priced as was chai/coffee etc. Quick, efficient and no Delhi belly for me, thank you very much. 5. When I ordered taxi's/rickshaws through reception the staff had always sorted out the price before I had got there and was always much cheaper than when I organised it myself ;) 6. I would recommend this hotel to any traveller, especially if it is your first visit to Delhi as it is useful as a bolthole from the whole scene. 7. I have NO complaints about this hotel in any way at all, and all my future trip have been made all the much easier as I shall no longer spend countless hours trying to find a Hotel in New Delhi, as there is no need. The Grand Park Inn Hotel is the ONLY place I shall stay at in the future. I am an independent traveller who travels the world in order to paraglide, I have stayed at over a dozen hotels in 2007 alone and know what to expect and what not. If you are not entirely sure, please feel free to drop me an email and ask any thing that you wish." |
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Posted by Veronica, Australia |
| "This was my first trip to India & I stayed at the Grand Park Inn for 4 days in September & then decided to come back & stay for 2 more days in October this year. We were 2 women travelling on our own & felt completely safe & secure here & were very happy with the size & cleanliness of the room, also the food was very good & reasonably priced. I have to commend the hotel on their staff, I found all of them to be extremely courteous & helpful & best of all they never made you feel like they were helpful just to get a tip, actually on a number of occasions we had to chase them to give them the tip as they just helped us & then left. The manager Madan Pai was very helpful, nothing was too much trouble for him. I will definitely stay here again when I next go back to Delhi." |
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Posted by sharron james, United Kingdom |
| "Stay at this hotel!!!! Our first trip to Delhi, this was the only place that we felt safe and secure. Spotless, Excellent service and help,even helped us out of a tricky situation when we were late and stuck on a train we only made our flight home with the help of the manager Maden Pai, his staff and Melki the driver. Thank you all." |
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Posted by Peter Snowden, New Zealand |
| "This is the best hotel in Karol Bagh. Very close to the metro station, easy to get to central Delhi. The rooms are clean and Madan is very helpful. I have stayed at many places in Karol Bagh and this is the best. I would recommend it to all of you who want good value rooms in Delhi." |
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Posted by MaryAnne, New Zealand |
| ""My husband and I stayed at The Grand Park Inn in August/September 2007. The rooms were very clean, the meal was affordable and the staff friendly. Madan the manager was very helpful and organised all bookings for tours, travel to Mumbai (return), at resonable cost. Highly recommend this hotel, especially if this is your first trip to India. India was difinitely a culture shock and The Grand Hotel provided comfort, advice and assistance. Highly recommended." |
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Posted by Kieran O'Mahony, Australia |
| "I stayed at The Grand Park Inn in September and again The rooms were clean, the staff friendly, the service was of a high standard.My overall experience was excellent. Through Madan,the helpful manager,I booked an airconditioned car and driver to take a tour through Agra and Rajastan. The car was new, the driver,Melkit,safe and professional. The hotels I stayed in on the trip were of a similar standard to The Grand Park Inn,quite impressive. The tour itself was a great success. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel and their tour service to other travellers who want to see India in comfort, without breaking the budget." |
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Posted by Leslie Pam Henderson, Canada |
| "This was my first trip to India and was treated with such hospitality and kindness. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The manager was excellent in helping me in all aspects. I would recommend the Grand Park Inn to any one travelling to India and staying in Delhi. The food and service to the room was done efficiently and the staff treated myself very well. I have enjoyed my stay here. I have been in India for one month travelling through Rajastan and Udder Pradesh and on my return stayed at the Grand Park again....it is one of the best budget hotels I have experienced in my travels here in India. Do come and stay here and you will be pleased with the hospitality and kindness plus the cleanliness. I thank them dearly and hope to return here at the Grand Park Inn again. " |
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Posted by renould david page, United Kingdom |
| "i recently stayed in this hotel along with my family and i found it really good. we all really found the services very good and the staff was really cooperative! it is one of the cleanest hotels i found during my entire visit to india. i highly recommoned this hotel to all budget class travellers who wish to enjoy 3-4 star hotel facilities within a limited budget!!!! " |
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Posted by Ted hall, United Kingdom |
| "This is an excellent place to stay in Delhi, if you don't mind staying a little outside the main backpacking/tourist centre.The rooms are spotless, the service very good indeed and the in-house food tasty. The owner Madan is always helpful and it's nice to have soembody you can trust to help you organise tickets etc in what can be a very stressful city. I thoroughly recommend staying at the Grand Park Inn." |
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Posted by Terry Mac Manus, Australia |
| "During my stay I accidentally overstayed my visa. The hotel was incredibly helpful throughout the process. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and well cared for. I havew now been traveling for 6 months and this is one of the best budget places I have stayed in. The travel desk at reception is also very useful and you are not being ripped off. " |
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