Hotel The Westend

About Hotel The Westend

Hotel The Westend on Gujarat College Road, Ellisbridge, suits travellers who want a central base in west Ahmedabad. The location puts you within walking distance of the Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge, and a short ride from Law Garden's night market and the old city's monuments. It works well for couples and business visitors who prefer a straightforward, no-frills stay near the river.

The rating reflects consistent service and a convenient address. The hotel provides listed facilities including lifts, restaurant(s) and wifi. It is not a luxury property but a practical choice for exploring Ahmedabad's historic and modern sides.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at Hotel The Westend include lifts, restaurant(s) and wifi. For couples and families, this means easy access to upper floors, in-house dining options and internet connectivity. Business travellers will find the wifi useful for remote work. Late arrivals should confirm the restaurant's operating hours with the property.

The setting

Hotel The Westend sits on Gujarat College Road in Ellisbridge, a busy west Ahmedabad neighbourhood. Law Garden's night market is roughly 1 km, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque 1.4 km, and Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza 1.5 km. The old city centre at Lal Darwaza is about 1.3 km. Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur) station is 3.4 km away, and the airport is 9.2 km.

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 The Westend is around 9.2 km from the airport and 3.4 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 The Westend

A day from Hotel The Westend 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 The Westend. 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.

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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.

• Lifts
• Restaurant(s)
• Wifi