Swati Chrysantha

About Swati Chrysantha

Swati Chrysantha suits travellers who want a self-contained stay on the south-western side of Ahmedabad. The hotel is on SG Highway, a main artery that connects the city to the airport and the old centre. It works for couples and small families who prefer a quiet residential setting with a garden and a swimming pool. The listed facilities include free car parking, air conditioning, and free WiFi, which make it practical for a stopover or a longer work-from-hotel stay.

This is a 3-star hotel, which means the rooms and common areas meet a standard level of comfort and service. The hotel does not claim a restaurant or a dining room, but it lists a kitchen and a kitchenette, so you should confirm meal arrangements when you book. The property has lifts, a safe in the room, and 24-hour security. It is not in the busy centre, so you will need a car or an auto to reach the main sights.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at Swati Chrysantha include air conditioning, free WiFi, and a safe. There are family rooms, which can accommodate two adults and children. A kitchen and a kitchenette are listed, so you should ask whether the room includes a cooking area or just a pantry. The hotel has a laundry service and a swimming pool. For late arrivals, the 24-hour security and the lift access are useful. Confirm with the property whether the pool is open year-round and what the WiFi speed is.

The setting

Swati Chrysantha is on Vip Road in Shela, opposite Club 07, off SG Highway. The area is residential and newer than the old city. In a straight line, the hotel is about 5 km from the Iscon crossroads on SG Highway, 13 km from Sabarmati Ashram, and 15 km from Ahmedabad Junction railway station. The airport is about 20 km north-east. Sarkhej Roza, a 15th-century mosque and tomb complex, is within 5 km. You will need an auto or a cab to get around; the nearest metro station is on the Blue Line, but check the current route.

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

Swati Chrysantha is around 19.6 km from the airport and around 14.8 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 Swati Chrysantha

A day from Swati Chrysantha 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 Swati Chrysantha 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.

• 24H. Security
• Aerobics
• Air conditioning
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Garden
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Kitchen
• Kitchenette
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Public transport
• Safe
• Security Features
• Smoking area
• Swimming pool
• TV
• Table tennis
• Washing Machine
• Wifi