Hotel Ashish

About Hotel Ashish

Hotel Ashish suits travellers who want to stay inside the historic walled city, close to the major monuments and the night-food scene. The location puts you within walking distance of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Fort, Teen Darwaza and Jama Masjid. It is a practical base for exploring the pols and heritage lanes on foot.

The property provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a lift, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Parking options include free car parking and valet parking. Breakfast can be served in the room.

Rooms and listed facilities

Listed facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, family rooms, cots, room service, a safe, laundry service and a 24-hour front desk with 24-hour security. The hotel also has a shuttle service and internet access. Guests should confirm the exact room configurations and breakfast timings directly with the property.

The setting

Hotel Ashish is located near Dinbai Tower, opposite Sarabhai Compound, in the walled city area. It is about 0.6 km in a straight line from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort, 0.3 km from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, and 0.9 km from Jama Masjid. The airport is about 7.6 km away, and Ahmedabad Junction railway station is 1.9 km from the hotel.

Location and neighbourhood

At night the streets quieten, except around the main square where food stalls appear. The architecture here tells the city's story.

Walking reveals the layers of history: Sultanate mosques, Jain temples and colonial-era buildings stand side by side. The area is compact, so you can cover several sights on foot in a morning. The narrow lanes reveal unexpected details: a stepwell tucked behind a mosque, a bird-feeder in a courtyard, a carved window frame. Budget travellers and long-stay visitors find the area practical because daily essentials are within walking distance. At night the area becomes calm and atmospheric.

Getting there and around

Hotel Ashish is inside the walled city, within walking distance of the main monuments. Ahmedabad Junction at Kalupur is around 1.9 km east. The airport at Hansol is around 7.6 km north-east. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a short walk west. To reach the hotel, take an auto from the station or airport; drivers know the pols near Bhadra Fort. The area is best explored on foot. For longer trips, autos and app cabs are available on the main roads. The metro and BRTS stops are on the edge of the old city; check the current network for routes to other parts of Ahmedabad.

Nearby sights and food

Bhadra Fort was built in 1411 and now houses government offices and a small museum. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famous for its stone jali windows, is near the river. Jama Masjid, built in 1424, has a large courtyard and 260 pillars. The main square, a market by day and a food area at night, is the historic heart of the city. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are west of the old city, a 15-minute walk. Hutheesing Jain Temple, built in 1848, is on the northern edge of the walled area. All these sights are within walking distance of Hotel Ashish.

The main square is the best place to try street food in the old city. After dark, stalls sell local dishes such as bhajiya, pav bhaji and sweet jalebis. Law Garden, on the edge of the walled area, has evening food stalls with a similar range. The area also has small eateries serving Gujarati thali, dhokla, khaman and khandvi. Many of these are simple, family-run places that have been open for decades. Breakfast options include fafda and jalebi or thepla. The food here is largely vegetarian, in line with local tradition. You can find a meal at any time of day within a few minutes' walk of Hotel Ashish.

A day from Hotel Ashish

A day from Hotel Ashish starts with a walk to Jama Masjid for its quiet courtyard and carved pillars. From there, head south through the pols to Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza. Continue west to Sidi Saiyyed Mosque to see the jali windows. Cross the river to the Sabarmati Riverfront and walk north along the promenade to Atal Bridge. Return to the old city for lunch at a small eatery near the main square. In the afternoon, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles in Shahibaug (book ahead; check the current rules). End the day with a walk through the pols around dusk, when the lanes are quiet and the light falls on the carved havelis.

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
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Cot
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• Fan
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Lounge
• Parking
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Shuttle service
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Valet parking
• WC