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Updated: March 15, 2022
By Santorini Dave
Essentials
• Location: Off Fatehabad Road.
• Hotel website: itchotels.in
• Hotel phone: +91 (0)562 402 1700
• Check prices for ITC Mughal
ITC Mughal – Iconic, vast, and luxurious, with an award-winning Mughal-inspired design.
Ignore the remarkably unattractive square and red-brick layout, and delve into this majestic hotel. It exudes an old-fashioned grace with endless reminders of the Mughal Empire, and is packed with facilities rarely found elsewhere, such as landscaped gardens and a resort-style pool. Catering very well for families – also a rarity – the ITC offers a tennis/basketball court, playground, and maze of hedges. Marble floor bridges with names link the lobby with the rooms – which are all suitably stylish and spacious – and suites, which also feature a Turkish-style ground-level sofas. Set back from the maniacal traffic outside, the general area is not that pleasant, but it’s only a short ride by auto-rickshaw from the Taj Mahal.
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ITC Mughal – The Location
- Address: Fatehabad Road, the main thoroughfare through downtown. The main building is 200m back from the road, and the rooms are even more distant.
- Area: Really fascinating or absolutely chaotic, depending on your point of view. Abundant shops, cafés, and money-changers in the general area, but the incessant traffic is diabolical.
- How to Get There: About 2 km from the Taj Mahal; 6 km from the Agra Cantonment Railway Station, which has most services to/from Delhi and Jaipur; and 12 km from the new airport. All are accessible by taxi or auto-rickshaw.
ITC Mughal – The Basics
- Guests: A rare hotel that openly encourages and caters for families, but most guests are on upmarket tours that include 1-2 nights in a majestic hotel as part of the ‘Taj Mahal experience’.
- Views: Almost all rooms overlook the gardens and lawns, while a few also face the pool.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: The Grand Presidential Suites feature temperature-controlled plunge pools.
- Extras: Newspaper delivered daily to each room.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +91 (0)562 402 1700
- Email: reservations@itchotels.in
- Website: itchotels.in
ITC Mughal – Amenities
- Pool: 2 pools. The main one is surrounded by the inescapable ugly red-brick walls, but offers a deck and shade. The pool for those staying at the suites is better and more reminiscent of a tropical resort.
- Spa: Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa is as magnificent as expected. With over 40 types of treatments, it claims to be the largest in India.
- Fitness Center: Huge and very well-equipped. In a tranquil part of the extensive hotel grounds, it’s open 24 hours.
- For Families: No kids club, but plenty of fun for children of all ages, including a games room with snooker and ping pong, and a maze of hedges. But note: approach the playground with a member of the staff armed with a big stick because some of the vicious monkeys do not share!
- Activities: Badminton court. Tennis/basketball court. Track for all-terrain vehicles. Putting green. Tandem cycling. Jogging track. Croquet pitch.
- Other Facilities: Travel Desk. Shopping arcade. Library. Business Center. Laundry.
ITC Mughal – Food and Drink
- Restaurants: Peshawri – Very atmospheric, with plush stools and open-plan kitchen. Famous for kebabs traditionally cooked in special tandoor ovens, and all meals served on signature plates. • Mughal Pavilion – Buffets of Indian and European cuisine. Courtyard views and exquisite Mughal-inspired décor. • Taj Bano – Tasteful setting with garden views. Focuses on Indian and Chinese cuisine.
- Bars: Maikhana – Sophisticated lounge bar at the lobby for signature cocktails and imported spirits. Snacks also available. • Bagh-e-Bahar – Overlooks the Mughal-inspired gardens. Renowned for its wine list, tasty finger food, and live music.
- Breakfast: Included if staying in the suites; otherwise, an extra cost.
- Room Service: Available 24/7.
ITC Mughal – Rooms
- Room Types: Mughal Rooms • Mughal Chambers • Royal Mughal Suites • Presidential Suites • Grand Presidential Suites • EVA Rooms designed for female travelers • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: No smoking allowed in the rooms or restaurants/bars.
- Best Room: The Grand Presidential Suites are as opulent as imagined. Six times larger than the standard rooms, with a décor and layout fit for a king and queen.
- For Families: All types of rooms can accommodate 3 people easily, while the Presidential Suites can fit in 4. Best to ask management for advice when booking.
ITC Mughal – Local Transport
- Walking: The road in front of the hotel is not that pleasant for walking: noisy, crowded, and potholed. A few cafés and shops are in the immediate vicinity; otherwise, take an auto-rickshaw wherever possible.
- Public Transport: Nothing of any use to tourists.
- Taxis & Auto-rickshaws: Taxis (unmetered) are hard to find because they’re rarely needed in this area. If required, arrange through the hotel reception, or book an Ola cab. A few cycle-rickshaws and automated versions can be found along the road outside.
ITC Mughal – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars
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The places listed below are within 500m northwest up the road from the hotel gates.
- Pinch of Spice +91 (0)562 404 5252 – More alluring than the outside might suggest. Renowned for kebabs and local cuisine. Virtually opposite the hotel.
- Charcoal Chimney +91 (0)562 223 0503 – Friendly and spacious. Ideal for unsure foreigners wanting to try authentic Indian food. Almost next to Pinch of Spice.
- TNC Lounge Agra – Cozy setting on a lower level and intimate alcoves on the rooftop. Signed as ‘Café Godfather’.
- Subway – The inside is familiar but the menu may be less so, e.g. sandwiches with aloo (potato) or paneer (cottage cheese). Opposite TNC Lounge.
- Tajview – About 500m away, this hotel offers several great options: Jhankar (stylish décor and live music/dance), Sky Deck (rooftop views and popular High Teas), and GAD (lively coffee shop).
Nearby Shops
- On the edge of the most vibrant area in Agra with plenty of facilities along the road, but mostly set up for Indian (rather than foreign) tourists. This includes an oversupply of shops selling carpets and handicrafts.
Nearby Attractions
- The Taj Mahal is certainly Agra’s, and possibly India’s, number one attraction. The hotel is equidistant from the ticket offices at the West Gate (2 km) and East Gate (2.5 km) by auto-rickshaw. Separate entries for men and women. Open from sunrise to sunset, but closed on Fridays.
- Agra Fort – The grand Red Fort (Lal Qila) symbolizes power and resilience. Partly occupied by the Indian Army, tourists can still see multiple mosques, palaces, and other structures inside this vast monument located close to the city center. Open from 6 am to 6 pm on all days. (3.5 km).
- Itimad-ud-Daula – Popularly thought of as the first draft of the Taj Mahal, and often known as “Baby Taj”. The tomb is the first marble structure built by the Mughals and features intricate lattice work. Open from sunrise to sunset. (7 km).
- Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary – A haven for several species of birds and a must-visit for wildlife photographers. Apart from birds, it also houses pythons and Wildlife SOS, the largest bear rescue center in India, as well as the only elephant hospital in the country. (25 km).
- Fatehpur Sikri – This majestic red sandstone fort is known for the Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwani-i-Khas, and several other monuments on-site. Built in the 16th-century by Emperor Akbar to celebrate the birth of his son, Jahangir, in Sikri. Open daily from 6 am to 6 pm. Tickets can be bought online from various travel portals or at the fort entrance. (40 km).
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