Hotel Kingston

About Hotel Kingston

The location in Bodakdev puts you close to the commercial spine of the city. It works for business trips, short stays, or as a stopover before heading north towards Gandhinagar. The hotel keeps things simple: a restaurant, free parking, and a fitness centre are all on site. You are not in the old city, but the metro and BRTS buses connect you to most parts of Ahmedabad without much trouble.

The score reflects a small sample, so treat it as a general guide rather than a definitive rating. The hotel lists a business centre, meeting room, and 24-hour front desk, which point to a focus on practical, no-fuss service. Free wifi and free parking are included. The terrace and banquet facilities add flexibility for small events or casual downtime.

Rooms and listed facilities

Hotel Kingston lists air conditioning, a safe, and free newspaper among its facilities. For couples, the 24-hour room service and restaurant make it easy to eat without going out. Families will appreciate the luggage storage and the wheelchair-accessible access. Business travellers can use the meeting room and business centre. Late arrivals are covered by the 24-hour front desk. Confirm the room type, bedding, and any extra charges directly with the property before booking.

The setting

Hotel Kingston is on Thaltej Cross Road in Bodakdev, off the SG Highway. The SG Highway Iscon crossroads is about 2.5 km away in a straight line. Gujarat Science City is 3.8 km from the hotel. Sabarmati Ashram is 6.6 km away, and the old city centre around Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort is 7.1 km. Ahmedabad Junction railway station is 9 km distant. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is about 12.4 km in a straight line from the hotel.

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

Hotel Kingston is around 12.4 km from the airport and 9 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 Hotel Kingston

A day from Hotel Kingston 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 Hotel Kingston for a rest. In the evening, walk along the Sabarmati Riverfront and cross Atal Bridge. End the day with dinner at a café near Hotel Kingston.

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
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Air conditioning
• Ballroom
• Banquet
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Computer room
• Dry cleaning service
• Fan
• Fireplace
• Fitness Center
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Housekeeping
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Luggage storage
• Meeting room
• Multilingual staff
• Reception area
• Restaurant(s)
• Safe
• Shower
• Surcharge
• TV
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Total number of rooms 1 - 50
• Wedding services
• Wheelchair accessible