Over View 
The Oberoi Amarvilas is the only hotel with direct, uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal. The hotel lies just 600 metres from one of the greatest wonders of the world. The Oberoi Amarvilas opened in January 2001 and is breathtakingly luxurious hotel. There is only one way to truly experience the Taj Mahal. The challenge for Bombay-based architect Prabhat Patki was to create a haven that would reflect the exotic grandeur of the monuments around them. The aim was to provide guests with every modern service in luxury and comfort, while adhering to strict planning laws.He succeeded. Straight out of an Indian fairytale, The Oberoi Amarvilas - Sanskrit for ‘Eternal Haven’ - is set among lush and serene Mughal-inspired pools and terraced gardens. Ancient and traditional Persian and Moorish influences combine with the very best in modern Indian interior design.
Location & Access
Location: The Oberoi Amarvilâs is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest states in India. The resort is located at a distance of 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and approximately 10 minutes from the city centre. The hotel has been designed to give guests breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal from each of its 105 guest rooms and suites.
By air: Agra’s Kheria Airport is located 9km from The Oberoi Amarvilâs and is approximately a 25 minutes drive. Indian Airlines operate flights from Delhi on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.
By rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi by Shatabdi Express and, three hours by Taj Express. These trains halt at Agra Cantonment railway station, which is 8kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs. The drive to the hotel takes approximately 20 minutes in the hotel’s chauffeur driven cars.
By road: The Delhi-Agra highway (National Highway 2) via Mathura joins New Delhi and Agra and is the best route for those wanting to drive from New Delhi to Agra. The drive of 190kms takes approximately four hours. There are an adequate number of refueling stations and restaurants on the way.
Rooms and Suites
All 105 guest rooms and seven suites have a view of the
Taj Mahal. All guests receive complimentary two-way transfers from the airport or railway station. All rooms and suites feature a separate walk-in closet with electronic safe, colour satellite TV, DVD/CD player. Minibar and a facility to make tea and coffee. Beautiful marble bathrooms feature both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle with deluxe toiletries. Sixty superior deluxe rooms have their own private open-air terraces. Four Executive Suites have a separate living room and bedroom. The two luxury Suites feature in addition, a separate living/dining room with butler’s pantry and private open air terrace. The bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal.The regal Kohinoor Suite has separate living and dining rooms. There is a private study. The bedroom has a separate dressing area with walk-in closet. Here too the bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal.
Dining
1. Bellevue
Bellevue, the main hotel restaurant, is open all day from 6.30am to 10.30pm. Modern Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine is served here. The menu features soups, salads, grilled meats, pastas and desserts. Special children’s menus are available during the day.
Open 6.30 am to 10.30pm
2. Esphahan
The more formal Esphahan, with richly detailed interiors, serves traditional Indian dishes.
Esphahan is open for dinner only. Theme evenings feature live performances of traditional Sitar and Tabla music.
Open 7pm to 10.30pm
3. Bar
For an aperitif or a late digestif guests choose the teak-panelled Bar. The bar features an antique map of the Taj Mahal and a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal itself.
Open 11am to 11pm
Spa & Fitness
Be transported back to the days of Mughal Royalty at The Oberoi Amarvilas Spa. Prepare to be pampered from head to toe with therapies to restore and rejuvenate mind, body and soul. Traditional iron gates, latticework, inlaid floors and mosaics all create an ambience of regal beauty. A truly inspiring and liberating experience. The Sauna and steam room cleanse and invigorate. Yoga, Ayurvedic and aromatherapy massages relax and soothe away the stresses of modern high-pressure life, helping the body to heal and realign itself, both inside and out. Favourite therapies include; stimulating Oberoi massage to iron out the knots; a Chakra Head and Shoulder Massage; the bliss-inducing Rose Sandalwood Wrap (essence of rose, milk, honey and sandalwood.) These are just a few of the ways you will be made to feel like a Princess - or a Prince.
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