The Cloud Hotel

About The Cloud Hotel

The Cloud Hotel suits travellers who want a practical base in East Ahmedabad. Maninagar is a residential and commercial area with good road connections. The hotel works for couples, families, and business visitors who need straightforward accommodation near the old city and Kankaria Lake. Its listed facilities include free car parking, free WiFi, a fitness centre, and a restaurant. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. The Cloud Hotel is a 3-star property with a supplier guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 153 reviews.

The Cloud Hotel offers a functional stay in Maninagar. The 3-star rating reflects its listed amenities: air conditioning, room service, a business centre, and laundry service. The supplier's guest score of 4.1 from 153 reviews suggests a generally satisfactory experience. The hotel has a bar or snack café, a banquet hall, and a shuttle service. You can request breakfast in the room. The Cloud Hotel is suitable for those who value convenience and a central location in East Ahmedabad.

Rooms and listed facilities

The Cloud Hotel's listed facilities include air conditioning, a minibar, and free WiFi in rooms. The hotel has lifts and family rooms. For business travellers, there is a business centre and concierge service. The hotel also offers room service and a safe.

The setting

The Cloud Hotel is on a street near Khokhra Circle in Maninagar, East Ahmedabad. This is a busy residential and commercial area. In a straight line, the hotel is about 1.7 km from Kankaria Lake, a popular recreational spot. The night market area is about 3.7 km, and Jama Masjid is about 3.8 km. The Sabarmati Ashram is about 7.4 km away. Ahmedabad Junction railway station is about 3.1 km from the hotel.

Location and neighbourhood

Maninagar is a busy eastern district of Ahmedabad, on the east bank of the Sabarmati River. It has its own railway station, which is convenient for local and some long-distance trains. The area is a mix of residential neighbourhoods, markets and small businesses. For first-time visitors, Maninagar offers easy access to the walled city and its monuments. The streets are often crowded with auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers. You will find a range of budget and mid-range hotels here. The area is well connected by AMTS buses and auto-rickshaws. It is a practical base for exploring the old city and Kankaria Lake.

Kankaria Lake is the main landmark in Maninagar. It is a 15th-century artificial lake built by Sultan Qutb-ud-din Ahmad Shah II. The lakefront has a promenade, gardens, a zoo, a toy train and a balloon ride. In the evenings, the lake is lit up and locals come for a stroll. The area around the lake has food stalls and small eateries. It is a good place for a relaxed evening after a day of sightseeing. You can walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride. The Cloud Hotel is one of several hotels in the area that provide a convenient base for exploring.

Getting there and around

The Cloud Hotel is located in Maninagar, around 8.4 km from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and around 3.1 km from Ahmedabad Junction at Kalupur. Maninagar Station itself is within walking distance or a short auto ride from The Cloud Hotel. To get around, auto-rickshaws are the most common option. You can also use AMTS city buses or app-based cabs. The nearest metro station is on the Blue Line, but you should check the current network for the exact stop. For the walled city, take an auto or a bus to the old city gates. Kankaria Lake is a short auto-rickshaw ride from The Cloud Hotel.

Nearby sights and food

Kankaria Lake is the closest major sight, with its evening lights and family-friendly attractions. Start at Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza, then walk through the pols to Jama Masjid. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque with its famous stone jali windows is nearby. The night food stalls in the old city are also worth visiting. A heritage walk through the pols is a good way to see the carved wooden havelis and chabutaras. The Calico Museum of Textiles requires a booked tour, so plan ahead. The Cloud Hotel is well placed for reaching all these sights.

Maninagar has many vegetarian eateries, from small street stalls to simple restaurants. You will find Gujarati thali places, which serve a full meal of dal, roti, sabzi and sweets. Popular local snacks include dhokla, khaman, fafda and khandvi. For a sweet treat, try jalebi. The area around Kankaria Lake has evening food stalls selling chaat and pav bhaji. The old city is famous for its late-night food stalls, with dishes like bhaji pav and dosa. Most food here is vegetarian, as Gujarat is a dry state with no alcohol in public places.

A day from The Cloud Hotel

A day from The Cloud Hotel could start at Sabarmati Ashram, where Gandhi lived from 1917 to 1930. The museum is free; check opening days. Then head to the walled city. Walk from Bhadra Fort through Teen Darwaza to Jama Masjid. Continue to the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. For lunch, find a thali restaurant in the old city or return to Maninagar. In the afternoon, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles if you have a booking. Alternatively, explore the pols on a heritage walk. In the late afternoon, go to Kankaria Lake for a walk and evening lights. End the day with dinner at the lakefront stalls or at the old city for a late meal. The Cloud Hotel is a good starting point for this itinerary.

Distances

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
• 24H. Security
• Air conditioning
• Badminton
• Banquet
• Bar/Snack/CafEn'
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Bidet
• Breakfast in room
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Copy
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dinner
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• Fireplace
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Games room
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Lunch
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking