Hotel A1

About Hotel A1

Hotel A1 suits travellers who want a straightforward base in West Ahmedabad, close to the Sabarmati Riverfront and Law Garden night market. The hotel is on Chimanlal Girdharlal Road in Ellisbridge, a busy commercial area with easy access to the old city and the airport. It works for couples, families and business visitors who need a functional stay with a 24-hour front desk and free car parking. The location is convenient for exploring the riverfront and the walled city.

This is a 3-star hotel with a practical set of listed facilities. It has a lift, luggage storage and wheelchair-accessible access. The hotel provides free newspapers in the lobby. The front desk operates around the clock, which helps for late arrivals or early departures. The star rating indicates a comfortable mid-range stay without extra frills. Guests should confirm any specific room features or services directly with the property before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at Hotel A1 include a 24-hour front desk, lift, luggage storage and free car parking. The hotel is wheelchair accessible. These features suit couples arriving late, families with luggage and business travellers needing a flexible check-in. The free parking is useful for those driving into the city. The lift makes upper-floor rooms easier to reach.

The setting

Hotel A1 is at 4 Chimanlal Girdharlal Road in Ellisbridge, part of West Ahmedabad near the Sabarmati Riverfront. The hotel is about 0.2 km in a straight line from Law Garden night market and 1.8 km from the Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is 2.4 km away, Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza are 2.6 km away, and Jama Masjid is 3.2 km away. The old city centre at Lal Darwaza is about 2.5 km in a straight line.

Location and neighbourhood

This part of Ahmedabad holds layers of history beneath its modern surface. The riverfront promenades, rebuilt in recent years, offer clean, open space for morning walks and evening views of the old city skyline. Atal Bridge, a footbridge opened in 2022, links this side directly to the historic core. Ellisbridge itself is one of the city's older bridges, connecting colonial-era suburbs to the walled city. The area is quiet at night, with wide roads and a mix of mid-century and contemporary buildings.

The walled city across the river contains Ahmedabad's UNESCO World Heritage listing. Its pols, gated lanes of carved wooden havelis, date from the 15th century. Chabutaras, or bird-feeders, stand at many intersections. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, built in 1572–73, is famous for its stone jali windows. Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza, both from 1411, are a short walk from the bridge. Jama Masjid, completed in 1424, is one of India's finest mosques. The night market in the old city square transforms the area after dark.

Getting there and around

Hotel A1 is around 9.7 km from the airport and 4.5 km from Ahmedabad Junction at Kalupur. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a short walk away, and Atal Bridge lets you cross to the old city on foot. The nearest metro station on the Blue Line is a few minutes by rickshaw; check the current network for connections to the railway station and other parts of the city. BRTS buses run along the riverfront corridor. Walking is a good option for nearby sights, especially along the promenade. For longer trips, autos and app cabs are widely available.

Nearby sights and food

The Sabarmati Riverfront is the main attraction here. Walk south along the promenade to reach the Gandhi Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived from 1917 to 1930. The museum building, designed by architect Charles Correa, is free to enter; check opening days. Cross Atal Bridge to reach the walled city. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famous for its carved stone jali windows, is a short walk from the bridge. Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza, both from 1411, are nearby. The Calico Museum of Textiles requires a booked guided tour. The night market in Law Garden opens in the evening.

Food in this area is largely vegetarian. The evening stalls in the market area serve Gujarati snacks such as dhokla, khandvi and thepla. The old city square, across the river, is famous for its night food market, where you can try fafda and jalebi, khaman and undhiyu in winter. Old-city restaurants offer Gujarati thalis with a sequence of dishes. Street vendors sell fresh sugarcane juice and buttermilk. For a lighter meal, try a khaman sandwich or a bowl of dal dhokli from a local eatery.

A day from Hotel A1

A day from Hotel A1 begins with a morning walk along the Sabarmati Riverfront. Cross Atal Bridge into the walled city. Visit Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, then walk through the pols to Jama Masjid and Bhadra Fort. For lunch, try a Gujarati thali at one of the old-city restaurants. In the afternoon, head to the Sabarmati Ashram for a quiet hour at the museum. Return across the bridge and rest at Hotel A1. In the evening, walk to the market area for the night market and street-food stalls. Try fafda and jalebi or khaman from the vendors. End the day with a final stroll along the riverfront promenade.

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
• Fireplace
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Parking
• TV
• Wheelchair accessible