India Guide
Gujarat
Accommodation
1 Balwas 6751 Relief Rd, opposite Relief Cinema 
079/2550 7135 A modern establishment with the best and quietest rooms in a separate back building. Most have a/c and TV, and all have clean private bathrooms with hot water. Price: Rs501-1000
2 Cadillac Advance Cinema Rd, near Sidi Sayyid's Mosque 079/2550 7558 The best shoestring option has small, colourful rooms, some with private bath, and a men-only dorm. Price: Dorm bed Rs60, rooms under Rs300
3 Good Night Dr Tankaria Rd, opposite Sidi Sayyid's Mosque 079/2550 7181 Neat and tidy rooms come with smart white-tiled bathrooms and small TVs. The triples are particularly good value. Price: Rs501-1000
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House of Mangaldas Dr Tankaria Rd, opposite Sidi Sayyid's Mosque 079/2550 6946 
www.houseofmg.com Formerly the home of a wealthy industrialist, this 1920s heritage hotel has spacious, individually decorated rooms ($100), most with four-poster beds. Courtyards have period furniture, and old photos of eminent visitors to the family home – including Mahatma Gandhi – line the walls. Two excellent restaurants, an indoor pool and audio-guide tours complete the package. The only downside is the 9am checkout. Price: Rs3001-5000
5 Mehul Just off Relief Rd, opposite Electricity House 079/2550 6525 Behind the tinted-glass reception area, the rooms are plain but decent, with cramped bathrooms. Rooms vary in quality, so ask to see a few. Price: Rs501-1000
6 Volga Just off Relief Rd, opposite Electricity House 079/2550 9497 Friendly service is matched by spotless pastel-shaded en-suites, each with TV, phone and 24hr checkout; as quiet as it gets in Lal Darwaja. Price: Rs501-1000
7 Moti Mahal Station Rd, Kapasia Bazaar 079/212 1881 Very well-kept, clean hotel near the railway station, offering identikit rooms with bathroom and cable TV. Its non-veg restaurant and sweet centre is renowned for its great biriyanis (Rs30–80) and refreshing salted lassi flavoured with cumin. Price: Rs501-1000
8 Ritz Inn Station Rd, Kapasia Bazaar 079/2212 3842 www.hotelritzinn.com A recommended three-star near the railway station, with Art Deco flourishes and charming rooms with black and white bathrooms, TVs and writing desks. Price: Rs2001-3000
9 Cama Khanpur Rd 079/2550 1234 www.camahotelsindia.com The large rooms ($90–115) overlooking the Sabarmati are let down by slightly dated decor. However, the garden terrace, pool, top restaurant and 24hr coffee shop are ample compensation. 9am checkout. Price: Rs3001 and above
10 Le Meridien Khanpur Rd 079/2550 5505 www.starwoodhotels.com Service and standards are as high as you'd expect from this international chain, with an excellent restaurant, indoor pool and gym. Rooms ($195–280) feature wooden floors and leather furniture. Noon checkout. Price: Rs5001 and above
11 King Palace Khanpur Rd 079/550 0280 This three-star has smart, comfortable rooms, all with big beds, cable TV and a/c. Good value for this bracket. Price: Rs1001–2000