Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels on Ashram Road is an upscale brand hotel on the western bank of the Sabarmati, along the main restaurant, shopping and business corridor of modern Ahmedabad. Ashram Road gives you easy access to the riverfront and to Sabarmati Ashram, and it is a short ride from the bridges that lead across to the walled city. For visitors who want a polished, reliable hotel with the old city and the new both within reach, it is a strong option. ITC is a major Indian hotel group, and its Welcomhotel brand is generally known for contemporary design, dependable service and good food, though details vary by property. We keep our description general: check the room categories, bed and bathroom details and views when you book, compare what each rate includes and read recent guest comments. Ask for a higher floor if you want quiet, and for a room with a view of the river if one is available.
Hotels in this class normally have at least one restaurant, a bar or lounge in states where that is allowed, a fitness centre and meeting rooms, and many have a pool. Gujarat is a dry state, so expect alcohol-free menus at most hotels. Check the amenities list when you book, especially for breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and airport transfers. The airport is on the north side of the city, and traffic can be heavy at peak hours, so build in extra time for flights.
Ashram Road suits a mix of days. In the morning, visit Sabarmati Ashram, where Gandhi lived for years and where the quiet grounds and small museum give a sense of his life. Walk part of the riverfront in the late afternoon, when the heat eases. On another day, cross to the walled city for a heritage walk, the carved mosques and the old pol houses, and return for dinner. Local guides can bring the lanes and courtyards to life, and an early start makes the heritage sights far more comfortable.
Eating is a pleasure in Ahmedabad. Try a traditional Gujarati thali, farsan snacks such as dhokla and khandvi, and sweets such as jalebi. Ashram Road and the surrounding streets have a wide range of restaurants, from simple vegetarian places to modern dining rooms, and the front desk can recommend trusted spots. Choose busy stalls for street food, and carry bottled or filtered water.
This hotel suits couples, families and business travellers who want a comfortable, central base on the western bank, and first-time visitors who want an easy introduction to the city. It is not in the walled city itself, so if you want to wake up inside a heritage house, look at the haveli stays in our list. Compare cancellation terms, confirm what the rate includes and book early for Navratri, Diwali and the January kite festival, when Ahmedabad fills up.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant (check when you book)
- ✓Breakfast options (check when you book)
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Fitness facilities (check when you book)
- ✓Meeting rooms (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Airport transfers (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
Good questions
Where is Welcomhotel Ashram Road?+
On Ashram Road, the main corridor on the western bank of the Sabarmati, near the riverfront and Sabarmati Ashram.
Is it near the old city?+
The walled city is across the river, a short ride away by auto-rickshaw or ride app. Check the map when you book.
Is alcohol served?+
Gujarat is a dry state, so alcohol is not served in hotels.
