subject: Best Accommodation In Amritsar [print this page] Thinking about holidays to India? Then why not consider Amritsar. The name of the city derives from the name of the pool around the Golden Temple and means "holy pool of nectar" . It is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion, and they are rightfully very proud of the city and their very beautiful and unique Gurudwara (place of worship).
Reaching Amritsar
Frequent buses leave for Delhi (10 hours), Chandigarh (7 hours), Pathankot (3 hours), Jammu (6 hours) and Attari on the India-Pakistan border (1 hours). Direct express trains travel to Delhi but the fastest is the twice-daily Shatabdi Express ( 5 hours). Amritsar is also becoming a hub for international flights.
Top Hotels
Ista Amritsar Hotel is the third in the chain of Ista Hotels after Ista Bangalore that opened in July 2006 followed by Ista Hydrabad in 2007 to rave reviews. Set Close to the Golden Temple, in the heart of the city, with beautiful landscaping that includes several water bodies, it brings a dash of panache to the city with a heart of gold.
Country Inn and Suites Amritsar: This Amritsar hotel is close to Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama and Golden Temple. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Amritsar has an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. This 4.0 star Amritsar property features spa services. Business amenities at this 4.0 star property include a 24 hour business centre equipped with complementary internet access 24 hours.
Hotel Indus: Central Air-conditioned. 24 hours running hot & cold water, 1 minute walking distance from Golden Temple. Complimentary tea & coffee sachets in the rooms. Duvets in all the rooms. Lift facility available, even to terrace. Airport railway transfer facility available (charges extra).
Ritz Plaza Hotel: Ritz Plaza Hotel in Amritsar was established in 1963 and is spread over 2 acres of gardens that has attracted both royalty and high society over the years and is a perfect base for a sojourn to the Himachal and Kashmir Hills.
