The Hotel Oberoi Amar Vilas is one of the most luxurious 5 star hotel located in Agra. In the Sanskrit language, the word Amar Vilas means the eternal haven. This hotel is set among the lush and serene Mughal inspired pools and terraced gardens. This palace was built by the Prabhat Patki, the Bombay based architect in the year 2001 as a heaven that reflect the exotic grandeur of the monuments around it. The ancient and traditional Persian and Moorish influences combine with the very best in modern Indian interior design. This hotel provides the guests the luxury and comfort.
Rooms:
Hotel Oberoi Amar Vilas has about 105 well appointed rooms and 7 suites. Some of the rooms and suites offers breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal. The rooms are fully equipped with the modern facilities like a a separate walk-in closet with electronic safe, Color satellite television, DVD or CD player, Mini bar, tea and coffee maker, beautiful marble bathrooms with bathtub and a separate shower cubicle with deluxe toiletries and a private open air terrace. The suites have a separate living room, bedroom and a dining room with butler’s pantry and private open air terrace. The bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal. The regal Kohinoor Suite has a separate living and dining room and a private study. The bedroom has a separate dressing area with walk-in closet and the bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal.
Restaurant:
Bellevue, the main restaurant in the hotel is open for all days. The modern Asian and Mediterranean fusion cuisine is served here which includes soups, salads, grilled meats, pastas and desserts. Special children’s menus are available during the day. The Esphahan restaurant has a richly detailed interiors and serves traditional Indian dishes. This restaurant is open for dinner only. The theme evenings feature live performances of traditional Sitar and Tabla music. There is also a bar which features an antique map of the Taj Mahal and a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal itself. The Lobby Lounge is just the right place for a reviving cup of tea or coffee. The elegant French-inspired tea lounge is at the lobby level and has a wonderful view of the Taj Mahal.
Facilities:
Meeting rooms, conference and banquet facilities, 24 hours room service, Laundry, Doctor on call, Foreign exchange, Banking, Safe Deposit, Baby Sitting, Direct Dialing Telephones With STD/ISD, Fax, Swimming Pool, Health Club with Jacuzzi and steam Bath are the various facilities which are available to the tourists in the hotel. The hotel offers world class spa facilities and Ayurveda therapies to its guests.
Location:
The Hotel Amar Vilas is located just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, one of the greatest wonders of the world. The Agra’s Kheria Airport is located about 9 km from the hotel. The Agra Cantonment railway station is about 8 kms from the hotel.