Trident Agra is a 135-room hotel on Fatehabad Road, Agra's main hotel strip, about 1.5 kilometres or roughly a ten-minute drive from the Taj Mahal East Gate. Every room overlooks the gardens, the pool or the central courtyard, and the property feels like a quiet retreat from the traffic outside. Rooms do not have direct views of the Taj Mahal, which is part of why the rates are friendlier than the palace hotels, and the staff are known for reliable service. It carries a five-star rating from the Government of India's Ministry of Tourism, and it works well for couples and families who prefer a calm, green setting.
Location and getting around
Fatehabad Road is lined with hotels and restaurants and is a short drive from the Taj Mahal, with Agra Fort about 6 km and 20 minutes away, and Mehtab Bagh about 2.9 km. Airport transfers are available at any hour with advance booking, and the hotel is about three hours by car from Delhi. The travel desk can arrange guides and chauffeur-driven cars for sightseeing. Remember the Taj is closed on Fridays.
The rooms and the rest
Rooms are arranged in four categories, from Deluxe Garden View and Deluxe Pool View to Premier Garden View rooms with a private patio, and Suites. The garden and pool are the highlights, with private poolside dining on request and evening puppet shows by the water. The Restaurant serves Indian, Continental, Asian and Italian dishes and grills, there is a bar, and in-room dining runs around the clock. The Trident Spa offers Eastern and Western treatments including couples' rooms, with access for guests aged 16 and over.
Who it suits and what to know: families benefit from the kids club and babysitting, with up to two children under 12 staying free using existing bedding. Parking is complimentary for guests and there are EV charging points. Check-in is at 2 pm and check-out at noon. Rack rates are published on the hotel site and typically sit well below the Oberoi, so it is a smart pick if you want a five-star standard without paying for a Taj view. Ask for a garden room for quiet.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden, pool and courtyard views
- ✓Swimming pool and landscaped gardens
- ✓Trident Spa with couples rooms
- ✓Kids club and babysitting
- ✓24-hour in-room dining
- ✓Complimentary parking and EV charging
- ✓Airport transfers on request
- ✓Travel desk and guides
Good questions
Does Trident Agra have Taj Mahal views?+
No, rooms overlook the gardens, the pool or the courtyard. Mehtab Bagh, about 2.9 km away, is the better place for a Taj view.
How far is Trident Agra from the Taj Mahal?+
The hotel says it is about 1.5 km away, roughly a ten-minute drive to the East Gate.
Is parking available?+
Yes, parking is complimentary for resident guests and the hotel has EV charging stations.
