ITC Mughal is Agra's resort-style luxury hotel, spread across roughly nine hectares of Mughal-inspired gardens with water channels, fruit trees and shaded walkways. Part of the Luxury Collection brand, it has 233 rooms and suites in a low-rise layout that feels more like a garden palace than a city hotel, and it is in the Taj Ganj area, close to the Taj Mahal though the hotel does not publish an exact distance. It is a popular choice for travellers who want a calm base after a full day of sightseeing, with several restaurants, a full-scale spa and pool areas to choose from.
Location and getting around
Taj Ganj puts you in the older part of Agra near the Taj Mahal, and the hotel's drivers and travel desk can arrange cars to the East Gate, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. The property does not run its own shuttle, so factor in taxi or tuk-tuk costs for sightseeing. Agra airport is about 10 km away and the railway station is also nearby. Complimentary parking and EV charging are provided, which helps if you are driving from Delhi or Jaipur.
The rooms and the rest
The garden setting is the big draw. There are four pools, including the Firdaus Pool and the Kaya Kalp Pool, plus a whirlpool, and the Kaya Kalp spa is among the best known hotel spas in India. Peshawri serves grilled northwest frontier dishes and fresh breads, Taj Bano offers a buffet, the Mughal Pavilion is an all-day restaurant and Maikhana is the lobby lounge bar. There is 24-hour room service, a fitness centre and a games room.
Who it suits and what to know: families and groups appreciate the room to roam, and couples will like the spa. Pets are welcome subject to terms. Check-in is at 3 pm, check-out at noon, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Taj views are not a feature of the rooms, so if looking at the monument from your window matters most, compare with the Oberoi Amarvilas. Book early for the October to March high season and ask about rates that include breakfast.
Why stay here
- ✓Mughal-style gardens
- ✓Four pools including Firdaus
- ✓Kaya Kalp spa
- ✓Peshawri restaurant
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Complimentary parking and EV charging
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Pets welcome
Good questions
How many rooms does ITC Mughal have?+
The hotel lists 233 rooms and suites set in low-rise buildings among large landscaped gardens.
Does ITC Mughal have a shuttle to the Taj Mahal?+
No, the hotel does not offer a shuttle, so arrange a car, taxi or tuk-tuk through the travel desk.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are welcome subject to the hotel's terms and conditions, which you should check before booking.
