Hotel Once

About Hotel Once

Hotel Once suits travellers who want a straightforward, budget-conscious base in West Ahmedabad. The location on Drive In Road places you close to the SG Highway corridor and Vastrapur Lake, areas popular with business visitors and families. The hotel is a 2-star property, so you should expect basic, functional accommodation rather than luxury. It works well for late arrivals, early departures or anyone who needs a clean room without extra frills.

This is a no-fuss 2-star hotel with a practical set of listed facilities. The 24-hour front desk means you can check in at any hour. Free car parking is available, which is useful if you are driving. The hotel also provides a laundry service, luggage storage and a lift. Wheelchair access is listed, making it a possible choice for guests with limited mobility.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities include a lift, which helps with luggage. The 24-hour front desk allows late check-in. Free car parking is offered, and the laundry service can be useful for longer stays. For families or business travellers, it is best to ask about room size and bedding when booking.

The setting

Hotel Once is on Drive In Road in the Vastrapur area of West Ahmedabad. The hotel is about 3 km from the SG Highway Iscon crossroads and about 5 km from Sabarmati Ashram. The old city centre at Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.

Location and neighbourhood

Vastrapur sits on the western side of Ahmedabad, between the city centre and the SG Highway. The area is a hub for corporate offices, tech parks and business hotels. Vastrapur Lake is a central landmark, with a walking track and evening lights. The neighbourhood is planned, with wide roads and fewer traffic bottlenecks than the old city. Many multinational companies have offices here. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad campus is nearby, designed by Louis Kahn. Vastrapur feels modern and efficient, a practical base for a short work trip. The lake provides a calm spot for a break between meetings.

The area's layout suits the working traveller. Hotels, offices and restaurants are within a short drive of each other. The SG Highway connects Vastrapur to Gandhinagar and GIFT City, a route used by many business visitors. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are a ten-minute drive east. Law Garden market, known for its evening food stalls, is also close. Vastrapur has several shopping malls with multiplex cinemas and food courts. The neighbourhood is safe and walkable in parts, though most trips require a cab or auto-rickshaw.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel Once is straightforward. The airport is around 11.1 km away; a cab takes about thirty to forty minutes in normal traffic. Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur station) is around 7.5 km to the east; allow forty minutes by taxi. The area is well connected by the BRTS bus network and app-based cabs. The nearest metro station is on the Blue Line, about a ten-minute walk from most hotels. For local trips, auto-rickshaws are easy to find. The SG Highway provides a fast link to Gandhinagar and GIFT City. Check the current metro and BRTS routes before travelling, as timetables and lines change.

Nearby sights and food

Vastrapur Lake is a short walk from Hotel Once. The promenade is good for a morning jog or an evening stroll. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are a ten-minute drive. For a cultural break, the Calico Museum of Textiles requires a pre-booked guided tour. The Sanskar Kendra museum, designed by Le Corbusier, is also within reach. These sights are manageable in a few hours between meetings. The IIM Ahmedabad campus, with its Louis Kahn architecture, is worth a drive-by. Law Garden market opens in the evening for snacks and souvenir shopping.

Vastrapur has plenty of lunch and dinner options. Small eateries serve Gujarati thalis, dhokla and khaman. Many cafes offer coffee and light meals for a working lunch. Law Garden's evening stalls sell snacks like fafda and jalebi. For a quick bite, try khandvi or thepla from a street vendor. The area has several food courts in office complexes. Everything is vegetarian, as is standard in Ahmedabad. You can eat well without spending much time. The food is practical for a short trip: quick, filling and easy to find near hotels and offices.

A day from Hotel Once

A day from Hotel Once starts with a walk around Vastrapur Lake. After breakfast, take a cab to the Sabarmati Ashram, about fifteen minutes away. The museum is free and the grounds are quiet. From there, cross the Atal Bridge to the riverfront promenade. For lunch, return to Vastrapur and try a Gujarati thali at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles if you have a booking. End the day at Law Garden market for snacks and souvenir shopping. The entire route is easy by cab. This plan fits a day between meetings or a short work trip with a free afternoon.

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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
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Surcharge
• Wheelchair accessible