Hotel Kabir

About Hotel Kabir

Hotel Kabir suits travellers who want a central base in West Ahmedabad with a good range of on-site facilities. The 3-star hotel sits in Vastrapur, a residential and commercial area with easy access to SG Highway and the Science City area. It works for couples, families and business visitors who prefer a full-service stay with a restaurant, pool and spa. Late arrivals benefit from the 24-hour front desk and room service.

This is a comfortable, modern hotel with a 3-star official rating. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, a swimming pool, spa, restaurant, bar, room service and free car parking. Breakfast can be taken in the room or in the dining area. The property also has a terrace, lifts, laundry service, luggage storage, a safe, a concierge and wheelchair access. It is a practical choice for a few nights in the city.

Rooms and listed facilities

Hotel Kabir lists air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and internet access. The property offers family rooms and cots on request. For business travellers, room service and a concierge are available. Late arrivals can use the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Guests should confirm specific room types, bedding configurations and any extra charges with the property directly. The hotel also has a safe in the room and a shuttle service that can be arranged.

The setting

Hotel Kabir is on the third floor of J.B. Tower on Drive In Road, near Sal Hospital and opposite Doordarshan Kendra in Thaltej, Vastrapur. The area is a mix of offices, hospitals and residential blocks. The hotel lies about 6 km in a straight line from Sabarmati Ashram and about 6.4 km from Bhadra Fort and Lal Darwaza in the old city. SG Highway at the Iscon crossroads is roughly 2.7 km away. Law Garden night market is about 4.4 km from the hotel.

Location and neighbourhood

The area is home to several shopping malls, multiplexes and casual dining options. The IIM Ahmedabad campus, designed by Louis Kahn, lies just to the south. Vastrapur attracts both business travellers and families who want a convenient base with easy access to the western suburbs. The atmosphere is contemporary and less hectic than the old city. The lake has a paved promenade, fountains and a small amphitheatre, busy in the early morning and after sunset.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel Kabir is straightforward. The airport is around 11.8 km to the north-east, and the main railway station at Kalupur is around 8.3 km to the east. From both, app-based cabs and auto-rickshaws are available. The Ahmedabad Metro runs along the SG Highway, with a station within walking distance of the Vastrapur area. BRTS buses also connect the neighbourhood to other parts of the city. For local travel, auto-rickshaws are easy to flag down on the main roads. The neighbourhood is walkable around the lake and the nearby malls, but you will need transport for most other destinations. The metro and buses are reliable options during the day, and autos are widely available after dark.

Nearby sights and food

Vastrapur Lake is the centrepiece, with a paved promenade, fountains and a small amphitheatre. The lake is busy in the early morning and after sunset. The IIM Ahmedabad campus is worth a walk around its red-brick buildings, though entry to the academic areas is restricted. Several large malls are within a short auto ride, offering multiplex cinemas and air-conditioned shopping. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are also within easy reach by auto, providing a pleasant evening stroll along the river.

Vastrapur is a strong choice for food lovers. The area is lined with restaurants serving Gujarati thalis, North Indian, South Indian and Chinese food. Many of these places are in the malls or along the main roads. For street food, the stalls around Vastrapur Lake and the nearby markets offer khaman, dhokla, fafda and jalebi. Law Garden, a short auto ride away, has an evening food market with a wide range of snacks and chaat. The neighbourhood also has several cafes that stay open late. Most food in Ahmedabad is vegetarian, and the quality is consistently good. The evening scene around the lake is lively, with families and groups enjoying the cool air and the food stalls.

A day from Hotel Kabir

A day from Hotel Kabir can start with a walk around Vastrapur Lake, followed by breakfast at a nearby café. Then take an auto to the Sabarmati Riverfront and walk across Atal Bridge. From there, head to the old city: visit the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque for its stone jali windows, then explore the pols around Bhadra Fort. Lunch is a Gujarati thali at a restaurant in the old city. In the late afternoon, return to Vastrapur and rest. In the evening, visit Law Garden night market for shopping and street food. End the day with a late dinner at one of the restaurants near Hotel Kabir, sampling khandvi and thepla. The area around the lake stays active well into the night, with many places to sit and watch the city wind down.

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
• Balcony
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Copy
• Cot
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• Fan
• Fireplace
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Lunch
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Public transport
• Restaurant(s)
• Room Service
• Safe