Almond Inn

About Almond Inn

Almond Inn suits travellers who need a no-frills base on Ahmedabad's SG Highway. The 1-star hotel is a practical choice for those prioritising location over luxury. It works for short business trips or overnight stops near the western edge of the city. The area has easy access to the highway and the airport road. Guests who plan to spend most of their time out exploring will find the essentials covered here.

This is a straightforward 1-star property with a small set of listed facilities. It does not aim to impress with extras. What it offers is a room, a restaurant on site, and round-the-clock room service. Car parking is listed, which helps if you are driving. The hotel also lists a meeting room and laundry service. It is a functional stay for those who know what they need.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel lists 24-hour room service, so you can order food or ask for assistance at any hour. A restaurant is listed on the premises, which means you do not have to go out for meals. Laundry service is listed, useful for longer stays or business trips. A meeting room is listed, suggesting some work-friendly space. Families should confirm room configurations directly with the property. The listed facilities are basic; ask about cots or extra bedding if needed.

The setting

Almond Inn is on Sanand Cross Road, opposite L. J. Campus, on SG Highway. It is about 5 km from the Iscon crossroads on SG Highway in a straight line. Sarkhej Roza, the 15th-century mosque and tomb complex, is 1.3 km away. Sabarmati Ashram is roughly 12 km away. The airport is about 18 km in a straight line to the north-east.

Location and neighbourhood

SG Highway is the main artery of Ahmedabad's western suburbs. It runs from Sarkhej in the south towards Gandhinagar in the north. The highway passes through Satellite, Bodakdev, Prahlad Nagar, Sola, Gota and Bopal. These neighbourhoods hold offices, shopping centres and new hotels. The area is modern and spread out. Footpaths are uneven in places. You will need transport to get around. The Sabarmati Riverfront is about 20 minutes east by car. The walled city and its monuments are a longer drive. This part of Ahmedabad suits families who prefer newer developments and easy access to the highway.

Families with children find the SG Highway belt convenient. The roads are wide and the air is cleaner than in the old city. Many residential complexes have parks and playgrounds. The area has several large malls with indoor play areas and medical facilities. Pharmacies are within easy reach. The neighbourhoods feel safe for evening walks. You can find grocery stores and eateries on most blocks. The highway itself can be busy during office hours. Plan trips outside peak times to avoid traffic.

Getting there and around

Almond Inn is around 17.7 km from the airport and around 12 km from the railway station. You can take an auto or a cab from both places. The Ahmedabad Metro has stations on the highway at Thaltej and other points. Check the current network for the nearest stop. BRTS buses run along parts of the highway. App-based cabs are easy to book. Many families rent a car with a driver for the day. Driving yourself is possible but traffic can be heavy. The highway connects to the ring road and the expressway towards Vadodara.

Nearby sights and food

It has interactive exhibits, a planetarium and an IMAX theatre. Children enjoy the dinosaur park and the energy park. The complex is large and you need at least half a day there. Kankaria Lake is about 20 minutes east. It has a zoo, a toy train and boat rides. The Sabarmati Riverfront has playgrounds and a long promenade for cycling. Atal Bridge is a footbridge that children find fun to cross. The Calico Museum of Textiles requires a booked tour and does not allow photography. It is better for older children.

The area has many vegetarian restaurants that welcome families. You can order a Gujarati thali for a filling meal. Children usually like dhokla, khaman and khandvi. Fafda with jalebi is a popular snack. Many eateries have air-conditioned seating and a separate kids' menu. The evening food stalls at Law Garden are far from the highway but offer a lively atmosphere. The malls on the highway have food courts with multiple cuisines. You can also find South Indian and North Indian options. Most places serve fresh food and are clean.

A day from Almond Inn

A day from Almond Inn can start with a visit to Gujarat Science City. Reach it in about 15 minutes by cab. Spend the morning at the exhibits and the planetarium. Have lunch at a nearby restaurant or the food court inside the complex. In the afternoon, drive to Kankaria Lake. Walk around the lake and let children ride the toy train or the boats. The zoo is small but well kept. In the late afternoon, head to the Sabarmati Riverfront. Rent bicycles and cycle along the promenade. Cross Atal Bridge on foot. End the day with dinner at a family restaurant on the highway. Return to Almond Inn by cab.

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 H Room Service
• Car parking
• Dry cleaning service
• Laundry Service
• Meeting room
• Restaurant(s)
• Smoking area