Treebo Ambassador

About Treebo Ambassador

Treebo Ambassador suits travellers who want to stay inside Ahmedabad's historic walled city. The hotel is near Nehru Bridge, a short walk from the old city centre at Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort. It works for couples, families and business visitors who need a central base. The area has narrow pol lanes, carved havelis and chabutaras. You can walk to many monuments and the Sabarmati Riverfront.

It is a straightforward, practical stay in the Old City. The hotel has a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi and free car parking are listed. The property is close to the river and the main sights of the walled city.

Rooms and listed facilities

Treebo Ambassador lists air conditioning, free WiFi and family rooms. The hotel has a restaurant, room service and a safe. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are available for late arrivals. A laundry service and shuttle service are listed. The hotel has lifts and 24-hour security. Confirm with the property if you need specific room types or extra beds. The listed facilities cover most basic needs for couples and families.

The setting

Treebo Ambassador is on a street near Nehru Bridge in the Old City. In a straight line, Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza are 0.7 km away. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is 0.4 km, the Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are 0.8 km, and Jama Masjid is 1.2 km. Ahmedabad Junction railway station is about 2.4 km in a straight line. The airport is 8 km away. The area is dense with pols and historic buildings.

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

Treebo Ambassador is inside the walled city, within walking distance of the main monuments. Ahmedabad Junction at Kalupur is around 2.4 km east. The airport at Hansol is around 8 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 Treebo Ambassador.

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 Treebo Ambassador.

A day from Treebo Ambassador

A day from Treebo Ambassador 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.

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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.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24H. Security
• Air conditioning
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Copy
• Family rooms
• Fan
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant(s)
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Shuttle service
• Smoking area
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Water
• Wifi