Hotel Surya inn

About Hotel Surya inn

It works for business visitors attending meetings in the Bopal area or the commercial belt along SG Road. Couples and families will find the listed facilities practical for a short stay. The hotel sits inside a mall complex, so shops and eating options are within the same building. Late arrivals benefit from the luggage storage service.

This is a 3-star hotel with a straightforward set of listed facilities. The star rating indicates a mid-range property focused on essential comforts rather than luxury extras. Breakfast is included, which simplifies mornings. Free car parking and WiFi are listed, along with laundry service. The hotel is wheelchair accessible. Guests should confirm the exact room configuration and any additional charges directly with the property before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities include breakfast, free WiFi, free car parking, laundry service, luggage storage and wheelchair accessibility. No room categories or views are specified by the supplier. Couples should confirm bed size and room layout when booking. Families may ask about extra bedding or interconnecting rooms. Business travellers can rely on the WiFi and luggage storage. Late arrivals should check the check-in timings with the hotel. The laundry service is useful for longer stays.

The setting

Hotel Surya inn is on the fourth floor of D Block in TRP Mall, located in Bopal on SG Highway. In a straight line, it is about 18 km from the airport, 13 km from Ahmedabad Junction railway station, 11 km from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort in the old city, and 12 km from Sabarmati Ashram. The Iscon crossroad on SG Highway is about 4 km away. Sarkhej Roza, a 15th-century mosque complex, lies about 5 km in a straight line.

Location and neighbourhood

For a couple looking for a slow weekend, the area offers a quieter base than the old city. The streets are less crowded, and the pace is relaxed. You can walk along the tree-lined avenues in the morning or sit at a local café without the rush of central Ahmedabad. The area feels suburban, with open spaces and a sense of calm. It works well if you want to unwind without being far from the city's main sights. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a short drive east, and the airport is reachable by a straight route.

For a couple, the appeal lies in the unhurried mornings and the ease of moving around. You can start the day late, have a leisurely breakfast, and then decide on a single destination. The evenings are quiet, with a few local eateries and parks nearby. The area suits those who prefer a base away from honking traffic and narrow lanes. You can explore one monument a day and still feel you have had a proper break. The wide roads and newer layout make driving or taking a cab straightforward. Bopal works well for a weekend where you want to rest as much as you explore.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel Surya inn from the airport is straightforward. The airport is around 17.5 km away, and you can take a taxi or app cab for the journey. The ride takes about half an hour on the SG Highway. From the railway station at Kalupur, the distance is around 13.3 km; a cab via the main roads takes roughly 40 minutes depending on traffic. Within Bopal, you can walk to nearby shops and eateries. For longer trips, app cabs and auto-rickshaws are easy to find. The BRTS bus network has stops on the SG Highway, but for a slow weekend, taxis are more convenient. The metro does not yet reach Bopal, so plan on using road transport.

Nearby sights and food

The main sight within a short drive from Hotel Surya inn is Sarkhej Roza, a 15th-century complex of mosques, tombs, and stepwells. The architecture blends Hindu and Islamic styles, and the large tank beside the complex makes it a peaceful spot. You can spend an hour here walking through the courtyards and looking at the carved stonework. Further east, the Sabarmati Riverfront has a long promenade where you can walk or sit by the water. Atal Bridge, a footbridge, connects the two banks. The Calico Museum of Textiles is further east but requires a booked tour. For a slow weekend, Sarkhej Roza and the riverfront are enough for one day.

Bopal has a few local restaurants and street-food stalls that serve Gujarati snacks. You can find dhokla, khaman, and fafda with jalebi in the mornings. For a proper meal, look for a place that offers a Gujarati thali: a round tray of dal, kadhi, vegetables, roti, rice, and a sweet. The food is vegetarian and mild. In the evenings, some stalls sell khandvi and thepla. If you want a change, there are North Indian and South Indian options too. The area has a few eateries where you can enjoy a quiet dinner. For a slow weekend, you can eat at a different place each meal without travelling far.

A day from Hotel Surya inn

A day from Hotel Surya inn starts with a late breakfast at a local eatery in Bopal. Then drive to Sarkhej Roza, about 10 minutes away. Walk through the complex and sit by the tank for a while. From there, head east to the Sabarmati Riverfront. Stroll along the promenade and cross Atal Bridge on foot. For lunch, stop at a restaurant near the riverfront that serves a Gujarati thali. In the afternoon, visit the Sabarmati Ashram, where Gandhi lived. The museum is free, and the grounds are quiet. End the day with an early dinner back in Bopal at a café or a simple restaurant. The whole day feels unhurried, with enough time to rest between stops.

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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.

• Breakfast
• Dry cleaning service
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Laundry Service
• Luggage storage
• Wheelchair accessible