Ginger Ahmedabad

About Ginger Ahmedabad

Ginger Ahmedabad suits business travellers and transit passengers who need a no-fuss base on SG Highway. The hotel is near the Iscon crossroads, about 1.5 km in a straight line, and within 5 km of Gujarat Science City. Its listed facilities include a business centre, meeting rooms, and free internet in the lounge, making it practical for work trips. Couples and families will find the location convenient for reaching the old city, Sabarmati Ashram, and the airport, though the area is more commercial than residential.

The hotel provides a standard set of services: a restaurant, room service, 24-hour front desk, and laundry. Car parking and valet parking are listed, which helps if you drive. The hotel does not permit pets. For a reliable, mid-range option on the western side of Ahmedabad, Ginger Ahmedabad delivers the basics without extra frills.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel's listed facilities include air conditioning, room service, and a safe. You should confirm with the property whether rooms are suitable for families, as no specific family amenities are listed. Business travellers can use the business centre and meeting rooms. Late arrivals benefit from 24-hour front desk and 24-hour room service. Luggage storage is listed, so you can explore after checkout.

The setting

Ginger Ahmedabad is on Sarkhej Gandhinagar Road in Bodakdev, opposite The Grand Bhagwati. It is on SG Highway, a major commercial artery. In a straight line, the hotel is about 13.2 km from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, 9.4 km from Ahmedabad Junction railway station, and 7.4 km from both Lal Darwaza and Sabarmati Ashram. Gujarat Science City is 4.2 km away. The area has shops and eateries, though you should not expect a quiet residential neighbourhood.

Location and neighbourhood

Families with children live here, and the area feels safe and orderly. Couples find it relaxed and less crowded. The streets are lined with neem and gulmohar trees. Cafés and boutiques appear between office towers. The pace is slower than the walled city. Evenings are quiet, with a cool breeze off the Sabarmati. It suits a slow weekend away from work and traffic.

The neighbourhood has a polished, orderly feel. Security guards stand at apartment gates. Young professionals jog along the main road in the morning. The air is cleaner than in older parts of the city. You see more cars than autorickshaws. Pavement cafes stay open late. Couples can walk hand in hand without stares. The area feels safe and discreet. It is a base for exploring Ahmedabad without staying in its noise. You return to Bodakdev for calm after a day of sightseeing.

Getting there and around

Ginger Ahmedabad is around 13.2 km from the airport and 9.4 km from the railway station. You can reach it by taxi or app cab from either. The nearest metro station on the Blue Line is a short ride away. Autos are available on SG Highway but less common on side streets. Many guests rent a car for the weekend. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a 15-minute drive east. The walled city is about 20 minutes by cab, depending on traffic. For a slow weekend, you can walk to nearby cafés and parks without needing transport. Check the current metro network for updates.

Nearby sights and food

Sabarmati Ashram is a 15-minute drive from Bodakdev. You can walk through Gandhi's former home and the museum designed by Charles Correa. Entry is free. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque near the old city has famous stone jali windows. The Calico Museum of Textiles requires a booked guided tour. Modern architecture fans can see Louis Kahn's IIM Ahmedabad campus and B. V. Doshi's CEPT buildings. Kankaria Lake has a walking path and evening lights. For a quiet afternoon, visit the Hutheesing Jain temple, built in white marble.

Bodakdev has many vegetarian restaurants and cafés. You can eat Gujarati thali with unlimited roti, dal and vegetables. Dhokla and khaman are common snacks. For a light meal, try khandvi or thepla. The night food market near the old city is a 20-minute drive east. Law Garden's evening stalls sell street food like fafda and jalebi. Winter brings undhiyu, a mixed vegetable dish. Most places serve fresh juice and buttermilk. Avoid meat dishes; Gujarat is largely vegetarian. Alcohol is not sold freely.

A day from Ginger Ahmedabad

A day from Ginger Ahmedabad starts with a walk to a nearby café for coffee and dhokla. You then drive to Sabarmati Ashram for a quiet hour. From there, cross the river to the walled city. Visit Jama Masjid and the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. Stroll through a pol to see carved havelis and chabutaras. Have lunch at a thali restaurant near Law Garden. In the afternoon, book a tour of the Calico Museum of Textiles. Return to Ginger Ahmedabad for a rest. In the evening, walk along the Sabarmati Riverfront and cross Atal Bridge. End the day with dinner at a café near Ginger Ahmedabad.

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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 H Room Service
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Air conditioning
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Business Center
• Car parking
• Car rental service
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Credit Card Accepted
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Free Internet access (Lounge)
• Free car parking
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Meeting room
• Newspapers
• Pets Not Allowed
• Restaurant(s)
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shuttle service
• Smoking area
• Valet parking