Mohsin Khaiyam (Senior Sub-Editor)
Guwahati is the gateway to the North East, and it is the most important transit point for tourists as well. Being the hub, visitors and tourists staying in Guwahati have certain issues tracing accommodation options based on preferences and budget. Keeping that in mind, we have listed seven hotels ranging from affordable to lavish in Guwahati. Check the list below:
1. Hotel Prince B
Price: Rs 1,000–Rs 1,500 per night
Location: Near Ulubari
This hotel is definitely a great option for budget travellers. The premise offers both comfort and convenience. Ratings on Google, as well as on other travel websites, suggest that Hotel Prince B provides clean and comfortable rooms. The hotel is also quite close to the Guwahati Railway Station, making it an ideal spot for transiting passengers.
2. Hotel Brahmaputra
Price: Rs 2,200–2,500 per night
Location: Near Paltan Bazar
Hotel Brahmaputra, located just a kilometre from the Railway Station in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar area, is a great option for people visiting the city for tourism. Public transport to and from all prime hotspots in Guwahati is available just a few metres away from the hotel. The hotel is also close to some of the best restaurants in the city, including the iconic Piazza restaurant.
3 Ginger Guwahati
Price: Rs. 1500+
Location: VIP Road, Chachal
Ginger Guwahati is among the best hotels in the region. The hotel located next to the Silsako Beel has some pretty good views for guests. One major feature is that, even though the hotel is located within the city, its location gives it a noise-free environment.
4. Hotel Nandan
Price: Rs 2,500–4,000 per night
Location: Paltan Bazar
With a taste for luxury, Hotel Nandan has some great amenities at the disposal of the guests staying here. The hotel has a fitness centre and a spa. This is a great option for people who wish to stay at a luxury hotel in Guwahati.
5. Vishwaratna Hotel
Price: Rs 3,000–5,000 per night
Location: AT Road
One of the most popular 3-Star hotels in the North East, the Vishwaratna Hotel, is a landmark in Guwahati. The hotel is meant to serve its guests with luxury and has some great amenities. The hotel boasts the ‘Curry Lounge’, a Multi-Cuisine Restaurant that serves ‘awesome’ dishes. To add a cherry to the cake, the hotel is located in a prime spot.
6. Hotel Atithi
Price: Rs 3,500–4,000 per night
Location: Paltan Bazar
Based on the review, Hotel Atithi has received multiple positive comments on the service. The rooms are quite up to par, and the building of the hotel is said to be one of the prettiest in the city. The hotel’s restaurant, the Barbeque Grill, is among the best buffet restaurants in Guwahati.
7. Radisson Blu Guwahati
Price: Rs 4,000+ per night
Location: Tetelia, Guwahati
When we make a list of hotels in Guwahati or anywhere else, Radisson Blu cannot be excluded. Radisson Blu Guwahati is one of the most luxurious hotels in Guwahati or the North East as a whole. There is nothing much to complain about if you ignore the price of your stay. The rooms and amenities are definitely the best. While the hotel is on the outskirts of Guwahati, it is still an awesome location for travellers given the view it has. Booking a room here gives you a view of the mesmerising Deepor Beel.
The above hotels were listed based on reviews by guests. If you ever visit Guwahati, the hotels above may be your ideal choice for a stay.