Hotel Taj Plaza

Overview

About this property

Hotel Taj Plaza is a practical hotel in Agra, near the Taj East Gate. Its own site says it is just a short walk from the Taj Mahal, which is the main reason most people stay here. You can reach the Taj gate early in the morning without a long drive.

The hotel is simple and comfortable, not a luxury resort. It suits couples and families on a Taj trip, as its own site says. The rooms are clean and practical, the staff are helpful, and everything you need for a short stay is here.

If you want a hotel where you can walk to the Taj, eat inside the hotel, and sleep well at a practical level of comfort, Taj Plaza is a good pick. It does not try to be grand. It tries to be useful, and it does that well.

The hotel is also close to the Oberoi Amarvilas area, on Shilpgram VIP Road. That part of Agra is all about the Taj, so restaurants, shops and taxi stands are all nearby.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms made for rest

The rooms at Hotel Taj Plaza come in two types on the hotel's own site: Non A/C Rooms and Deluxe A/C Rooms. The Non A/C rooms have a fan, multi-channel TV, attached bathroom with western toilet, and hot and cold water. The Deluxe A/C rooms add an individual air conditioner and a telephone, with the same marble floors and attached bathrooms.

The rooms are simple and clean, with toilet paper, soap and towels provided on a complimentary basis, as the site says. They are made for rest after a day at the Taj, not for luxury.

If you want a room with a Taj view, ask the hotel about it when you book. The hotel's terrace and some rooms face the Taj, as the hotel's photos show, but room views depend on availability.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the hotel's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

The hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant, as its own site says. You can eat here for your main meals without going out into Agra for every meal, which helps on a hot day or when everyone is tired.

There is also a rooftop coffee shop. Sitting on the roof with a coffee, with the Taj area around you, is a nice way to spend an evening after sightseeing.

If you want to try Agra's local food, the markets and restaurants near the Taj East Gate are a short walk away. But for a simple, easy meal, the hotel's own restaurant is always there.

Things to do

A slow day at the hotel

A good day at Hotel Taj Plaza starts early. Walk to the Taj Mahal in the morning, when it is cooler and less crowded. Remember that the Taj is closed on Fridays, so plan your visit on another day.

After the Taj, come back to the hotel for lunch and rest. The afternoon heat in Agra is strong, so a midday break in your room makes the evening much better.

In the afternoon, the hotel's internet room and reading room are there if you want to sit quietly. The travel desk can help with local sightseeing plans and taxi arrangements.

In the evening, coffee at the rooftop coffee shop, then dinner at the multi-cuisine restaurant. If you have another day in Agra, use it for Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, the garden across the river with a sunset view of the Taj.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal. The hotels on this page are near the Taj area, so the main sights are easy to reach by taxi. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh are the places most visitors go to first.

If this is your first time in Agra, plan one full day for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Fatehpur Sikri, the old Mughal capital, is a little further out and is worth half a day on its own. The local markets are good for marble work, leather goods and the famous Agra petha sweet.

One important note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Plan your Taj visit on any other day of the week, and go early in the morning to beat the crowds and the heat.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Road work and traffic change travel time in Agra, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver for the time on the day you travel.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Agra by road from Delhi. The drive is on a good highway, and most people leave Delhi in the morning and reach Agra by the afternoon. Cheapcab runs Delhi to Agra taxis, and the route pages on this site show the fare.

You can also reach Agra by train. Agra Cantt is the main station, and from there a short taxi ride takes you to your hotel. Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start.

One practical tip: if you want to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, stay the night before in Agra. That way you can reach the gate early in the morning without a long drive in the dark. Book your hotel a day early in the busy months, as rooms near the Taj get full fast.

Best time

Best time to visit Agra

The best time to visit Agra is from October to March. The weather is cool and pleasant, and you can walk around the Taj and the Fort without getting tired fast. This is also the time when most tourists come, so hotels get full early. If you plan to come in these months, book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

April to June is very hot in Agra. If you come in summer, see the Taj early in the morning and rest in the afternoon. The marble reflects a lot of heat in the middle of the day, so mornings are much better.

July to September brings rain. The city looks green and fresh, and there are fewer tourists. Remember that the Taj Mahal stays closed on Fridays in every season, so plan around that.

Good to know

Before you book

Cheapcab does not book hotels. You book a hotel on its own official website, using the button on this page. Prices, room types, check-in time and cancellation rules are all on the hotel's site, and they change with the season. Always read them there before you pay.

The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi to reach the hotel, or to go from Delhi to Agra, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Agra: carry a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes, as the Taj complex involves a lot of walking. Keep your hotel's name and address saved on your phone, so any taxi driver can take you back without confusion. Small shops near the Taj often prefer cash, so keep some small notes handy along with your card.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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