Hotel Dev Palace

About Hotel Dev Palace

Hotel Dev Palace suits travellers who want to be inside the Walled City, close to Kalupur railway station and the historic pols. The location puts you near the night market, Jama Masjid and Kankaria Lake, all within a short walk or auto ride. The hotel is outside Raipur Gate on the Relief Road side, a busy commercial area with easy access to the old city's lanes. This is a sensible base for exploring Ahmedabad's UNESCO-listed heritage on foot or by public transport.

The rating reflects consistent standards for a mid-range property in the old city. The hotel offers listed facilities such as air conditioning, free wifi, a restaurant, room service, a bar and lounge, a spa, a garden and a terrace. A 24-hour front desk and security are available. The stay is practical and straightforward, aimed at guests who prioritise location and basic comfort over luxury.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities include air conditioning, free wifi, a cot, family rooms, a business centre, a safe and laundry service. Breakfast can be served in the room. The hotel has a bar and lounge, a restaurant, a terrace and a garden. A spa is also listed. For families, family rooms are available. Business travellers may use the business centre. Late arrivals benefit from the 24-hour front desk and security. Confirm with the property about room types, the spa's opening hours and the business centre's equipment before booking.

The setting

Hotel Dev Palace is on the street outside Raipur Gate, on the Kalupur and Relief Road side of the Walled City. The hotel is about 1.1 km in a straight line from Ahmedabad Junction railway station. It is 1.8 km from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort, and 1 km from the night market. Jama Masjid is 1.1 km away, and Kankaria Lake is 1.3 km. The Sabarmati Ashram is 5.1 km to the north-west. The airport is about 7.7 km in a straight line to the north-east.

Location and neighbourhood

This is the station quarter, where Ahmedabad Junction anchors the area. Relief Road runs north-south through a dense commercial district of textile and electronics shops. The streets are busy with auto-rickshaws and pedestrians. Budget hotels line the side lanes. The area is practical for short work trips: you are close to the railway station and within walking distance of several old-city monuments. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a short auto ride west. The neighbourhood is not quiet, but it is central and efficient for business travellers who need quick access to transport and markets.

The area's main advantage is connectivity. Ahmedabad Junction is at its heart, with trains to major cities. The metro's Blue Line runs nearby, linking to other parts of the city. BRTS buses and city buses stop on the main roads. Auto-rickshaws are always available. For a business traveller, this means less time commuting and more time for meetings. The old city's narrow lanes are best navigated on foot or by auto. The riverfront is a short ride away for an evening walk. This is a working district, not a resort. You will find everything you need within a few minutes' walk.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel Dev Palace is straightforward. Ahmedabad Junction is within walking distance, around 1.1 km from the hotel. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is around 7.7 km north-east; a taxi or app cab takes about 30-40 minutes in normal traffic. For local travel, auto-rickshaws are plentiful on Relief Road and Kalupur. The nearest metro station on the Blue Line is at Kalupur or Shahpur, depending on your exact location; check the current network for the best stop. BRTS buses run on the main roads. For a short work trip, the station proximity saves time.

Nearby sights and food

The walled city's heritage is within a short walk or auto ride. Jama Masjid, built in 1424, is a calm courtyard mosque with carved pillars. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famous for its stone jali windows, is near the river. The night food market near the old city centre is a short walk. Dada Harir stepwell, a five-storey 15th-century structure, is a 10-minute auto ride north. The old-city heritage walk covers several pols with wooden havelis and chabutaras. Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza are also close by.

Food in this area is largely vegetarian and street-side. Gujarati thali places on Relief Road serve a full meal of dal, kadhi, vegetables, roti and rice. For quick snacks, try dhokla, khaman or khandvi from small stalls. Fafda and jalebi are a popular morning or evening combination. The night market near the old city centre has pav bhaji, dosa and sweet dishes. Law Garden's evening stalls are a short auto ride away. The area has many no-frills eateries that cater to travellers and office workers. Avoid alcohol: Gujarat is a dry state.

A day from Hotel Dev Palace

A day from Hotel Dev Palace starts with a morning walk to the old city. Visit Jama Masjid and Bhadra Fort before the heat builds. Walk through the pols near the old city centre to see the havelis and chabutaras. By late morning, head to the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque for the jali windows. Lunch at a thali place on Relief Road. Afternoon: take an auto to Dada Harir stepwell, then cross the river to Sabarmati Ashram. The museum is free; check opening days. Evening: return to the night market near the old city centre for street food. End the day with a walk along the Sabarmati Riverfront or Atal Bridge. Hotel Dev Palace is a short auto ride back.

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 Hour Front Desk
• 24H. Security
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Babysitting service
• Bar/Lounge
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Bike rental service
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Cot
• Desk
• Dinner
• Dishwasher
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• Fan
• Fireplace
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Garden
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lounge
• Lunch
• Massage
• Non smoking rooms
• Oven
• Parking
• Pay per view