Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad

About Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad

Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad suits travellers who need a straightforward base near the airport. The 2-star property is in East Ahmedabad, a practical location for those arriving or departing by air. The hotel keeps things simple: a 24-hour front desk, car parking and wheelchair accessibility are the listed facilities. This is a no-frills stay for guests who prioritise convenience over character.

This is a budget 2-star hotel with a functional approach. The listed facilities cover the essentials: round-the-clock front desk service, free car parking and wheelchair access. The hotel does not advertise restaurants, a pool or other extras. It is a place to sleep and freshen up between journeys. The star rating reflects the basic level of comfort and service you can expect.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities do not specify room types, so you should confirm the configuration with the property when booking. The 24-hour front desk is useful for late arrivals or early departures. Free car parking is available for those driving. Wheelchair accessibility is listed, which may suit guests with mobility needs. For families or business travellers, check directly whether the room has the space or work setup you require.

The setting

Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad is on Naroda Icon, near the toll plaza in East Ahmedabad. The area is industrial and commercial, not touristy. Ahmedabad Junction railway station is roughly 11.7 km, and the old city centre at Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort is about 13.5 km. Sabarmati Ashram is 11.5 km from the hotel.

Location and neighbourhood

East Ahmedabad is the residential and industrial side of the city, stretching from Maninagar through Naroda and Nikol to Vastral. This is where daily Ahmedabad lives: narrow lanes, local markets, textile mills and older housing colonies. The area has a slower rhythm than the west bank, with fewer tourists and more everyday life. Kankaria Lake is its historic heart, a 15th-century artificial lake built by Sultan Qutb-ud-din. The surrounding gardens, zoo and amusement park draw families in the evenings. The pols of the walled city are a short auto ride west, but East Ahmedabad itself holds its own layers of history, from stepwells to mill compounds.

Walking here reveals a different Ahmedabad. The streets around Kankaria have a neighbourhood feel, with chai stalls, small temples and old bungalows. Further east, the residential grids of Maninagar and Naroda are quieter, lined with banyan trees and local shops. The area is not a sightseeing district in the usual sense. It rewards those who wander without a fixed plan. You find carved wooden doors on unmarked houses, chabutaras still filled with birds at dusk, and corner shrines painted in bright colours. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a long walk or cycle ride west, but the east bank has its own promenade sections near Kankaria.

Getting there and around

Ahmedabad Junction at Kalupur is the main railway station, roughly 13.5 km west. Maninagar station is closer for local trains. The airport at Hansol is about 5.7 km north-east. The Ahmedabad Metro Blue Line runs east-west from Vastral Gam to Thaltej, with stations at Kankaria East and Maninagar. BRTS buses and AMTS city buses connect the area to the rest of the city. Auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs are easy to find on main roads. The area is flat and walkable in the cooler months, but summer heat makes early morning or evening walks advisable.

Nearby sights and food

Dada Harir stepwell is the key historic monument in East Ahmedabad, built in 1499 by a woman of Sultan Mahmud Begada's court. It is five storeys deep, with carved pillars and cool, dark chambers. Kankaria Lake itself dates to the 15th century and has a central island reached by a footbridge. The Maninagar area has several small Jain temples with intricate marble work. The Calico Museum of Textiles is across the river in Shahibaug, but its guided tours need advance booking. The walled city's Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and Bhadra Fort are a short ride west. The Sabarmati Ashram is also on the west bank, about 20 minutes by auto.

East Ahmedabad is known for its street food, especially around Kankaria and Maninagar. You find dhokla, khaman, fafda and jalebi at small stalls and modest eateries. Gujarati thali places serve unlimited meals with roti, dal, kadhi, vegetables and rice. Law Garden's evening food market is on the west side, but the night market near the old city is closer. In the east, look for local snack shops selling thepla, khandvi and undhiyu in winter. Most places are vegetarian. Chai stalls are everywhere, often with a small bench to sit and watch the street. Dinner is eaten early here, usually by 9 pm.

A day from Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad

A day from Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad begins with a morning walk around Kankaria Lake. The air is cool and the lake is calm. You see walkers, joggers and families feeding the ducks. From there, take an auto to Dada Harir stepwell. Spend time descending the stone steps and looking at the carved brackets and water channels. Then cross the river to the walled city. Walk through the Teen Darwaza gate into the bazaar lanes around Jama Masjid. See the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque's stone jali windows. Have lunch at a thali place near the old city. In the afternoon, visit the Sabarmati Ashram. The museum tells Gandhi's story in a quiet setting. Walk back along the riverfront towards Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad. Evening is for exploring the east's own lanes, finding a chabutara and watching the birds come home. Hotel Shree Regency Ahmedabad is a good base for these walks.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Car parking
• Free car parking
• Wheelchair accessible