Ramada by Wyndham Amritsar stands on Hall Bazaar, the main shopping street of the old city, which makes it one of the few full-service hotels that sit inside the part of Amritsar most visitors want to explore. The Golden Temple is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, or about 0.8 miles, and Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum and the bazaars are all within reach, so you can step out for dawn at the shrine and be back for breakfast. The airport is about eleven minutes away by car, which is helpful for early flights. Rooms range from Standard and Deluxe categories in both king and twin configurations to Executive Rooms of around 517 square feet and a Deluxe Family Room with two bedrooms, which makes this one of the better choices for larger families. Many rooms face a resort-style courtyard, and sizes start at about 205 square feet for a standard queen room.
Location and getting around
Being on Hall Bazaar means the street outside is busy, colourful and noisy, with shops, rickshaws and pedestrians from morning to late evening. That is a plus if you want to be in the middle of the action and a minus if you are a light sleeper, so ask for a room away from the street.
Cars can reach the hotel, and the hotel offers free self and valet parking, a rarity in the old city. For the Golden Temple, walk or take a cycle rickshaw, and for Wagah, arrange a driver through the front desk or a tour.
Facilities
The hotel has an outdoor pool that is open during the day, a gym, a rooftop terrace and garden, a coffee shop and two on-site restaurants, Al Fresco and Kaffee Avanti, plus 24-hour room service. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and services include dry cleaning, laundry and a banquet hall for events. An airport shuttle and the buffet breakfast are paid extras. Treat it as an upscale, well-equipped property rather than a luxury one.
Who it suits and what to know: families, groups, couples and business travellers who want a comfortable base with parking and a pool near the sights. The location offers a good balance between atmosphere and amenities, and rates are usually competitive. Ask about the family room if you are travelling with children, request a quiet room and check the pool hours, which are limited.
A good plan is to spend mornings at the temple and bazaars, rest at the pool in the afternoon and head out again for an evening aarti or a night visit to the Golden Temple.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Gym
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓Al Fresco and Kaffee Avanti restaurants
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Deluxe family rooms
Good questions
How far is the Golden Temple?+
About a fifteen-minute walk, around 0.8 miles.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, free self and valet parking are available.
Are there family rooms?+
Yes, a Deluxe Family Room with two bedrooms is among the room types.