Hotel Tara Palace, New Delhi

My first choice for value for money in Delhi We first stayed at the Tara Palace in October 2010 and we liked it so much that we went back again two years later. During those two years between our visits I kept ‘almost’ getting around to writing about the hotel but something kept stopping me. I’m not sure if it was the desire to keep the place to myself and not tell too many people about this secret little gem of a hotel, or if it was the challenge of how to express how deeply I liked a place that I knew had some surrounding features that might horrify other people. It’s a tricky challenge ... more

The neighborhood around the hotel is pretty seedy, and although I traveled there alone as I woman. Reliable car and driver for complimentary airport pick up who stands with your name at the airport.All rooms are air conditioned, which is wonderful, and they are also very clean (especially in contrast to outside). The man behind the desk at the hotel can help in booking prepaid taxis and train tickets. He booked my train ticket to and from Bodh Gaya in a matter of minutes, so I didn’t have to go through the hassle of waiting at the train station for it! Breakfast quality is good and tasty. All ... more