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Optimum Tara Palace

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Taj Mahal

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Family Room with Complimentary Railway Station Pickup. | In-room safe, free WiFi
Property amenity
Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Train station pick-up service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room to Triple Room with Complimentary Railway Station Pickup | In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room to Triple Room with Complimentary Railway Station Pickup

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shilp Gram Taj Mahal East Gate, Opposite Jalma Hospital, Taj Ganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 282001

What's nearby

  • Taj Mahal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Agra Fort - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Agra Marble Emporium - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • St. John's College - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Agra (AGR-Kheria) - 29 min drive
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - 112.6 miles/181.2 km
  • Agra Fort Station - 14 min drive
  • Bichpuri Station - 17 min drive
  • Agra City Station - 18 min drive
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bedweiser Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bellevue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Good Vibes Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Palato - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Infini The Sky Lounge - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Optimum Tara Palace

Optimum Tara Palace puts you just a 5-minute drive from Taj Mahal. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Train station pick-up*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 250 per person

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Optimum Tara Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Optimum Tara Palace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Optimum Tara Palace?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Optimum Tara Palace?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Optimum Tara Palace?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Optimum Tara Palace?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Optimum Tara Palace like?
Optimum Tara Palace is a short 17-minute walk from Taj Mahal and 15 minutes' walk from Mosque and the Jawab.

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Not quite what you see in the photos
We stayed in this hotel for one night and was glad it wasn’t more. The rooms on first inspection aren’t exactly what you expect. It’s probably what the hotel looked like A decade or 2 ago. But it’s acceptable for the price. The main concern was the burn marks around the plugs and luckily our electronics were fully charged. In first inspection the room room looked clean enough, but when we got a little more settled I started noticing bits which weren’t right, stains on one of our towels, a slight tea stain look on the bed and a mirror which hadn’t been cleaned for some time. The stay was made worse by the extremely noisy family next door. However the staff were brilliant when I went down at 11pm to ask the room next door if they could be a little quieter. They rang straight away and apologised to me for the noise and being unable to sleep. Other than that the room was lovely and quiet and we couldn’t hear any of the traffic noise outside! It was a massive positive to the room.
Bathroom
Dirty mirror
Bathroom
Dirty bedding
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The property is very near to Taj Mahal, 8-10 min walk only. Though the room was big, the electrical equipments and sockets were faulty or not functional. The bathroom was not clean and the faucets were old and dirty. For the price Expedia charged, the overall experience was very poor. Our driver told us that there are better hotels nearby Taj about half the price we paid. We feel like we got ripped off.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid at all costs
This hotel is dirty, no hot water or heating do not book you will regret it ignore the good reviews,
cedric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

MaryBeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

It Says Breakfast Included. There was two option only Alu Paratha and Pasta. Outside Foods are not allowed. Resturant does not accepts the Card Transaction its only Cash. Very Bad bedsheets and cover. TV was operating but no channels to view. I would suggest not to recommend this hotel in future.
Mayank, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

jorge, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I booked a deluxe double room with view for 3 nights six months in advance. I arrived at 10pm after a 6 hour train trip. I was given a room with double bed and an absolutely disgusting bathroom and no view. The bathroom sink couldn't be turned off and water just flowed all night. Elsewhere water dripped all night. Bathroom floor wet all night. It was a ground floor room and down hall people talking loudly and banging all night in foyer area. Next morning I demanded a new room and staff happily provided room on 1st floor with window onto side street. This room was quite suitable for the price except mattress was so hard sleep was very difficult. If given this room first night I would have made no complaint and happy with this hotel. No explanation or apology given by hotel. Location was good, a/c good, WiFi good, safe area, walking distance to Taj Mahal. Restaurant was okay but very slow service even when no other customers. On 1st floor room shower wets whole bathroom floor and it stays wet. Sheets were yellow and stained but probably cleaned and just very old. Not sure of better offerings in accommodation in Agra. But if choose this hotel avoid ground floor room.
Pat, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I did not enjoy the attitude or level of service from the hotel staff who were not very welcoming.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was ok. Great for the Taj Mahal but not really anything else. Customer service left a lot to be desired and booking a trip with them is not recommended
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I liked this hotel overall but the bed was really hard to sleep on. They need to change the mattress!
Nas, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very close to the Taj Mahal, perfect walking distance.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Overall an OK stay for one night to see the Taj Mahal and nearby attractions. Bed was comfortable but room and bathroom extremely muggy and stuffy. They didn’t have a record of our reservation when we arrived even though it was booked and prepaid, but still got the room we expected. The restaurant was pretty expensive compared to everywhere else we’ve eaten in india and the food was just ok. Also don’t book busses onward through the hotel.. they charge double what you will pay online or at travel counters and you still have to get yourself to the bus station. Same for private transfers... go with Uber or Ola cabs instead.
Rina, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rooms were alright, stay away from the restaurant, food was very poor. We couldn't eat anything from the breakfast buffet and had to go elsewhere.
Deirdre, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Decent.
The hotel is idea for visiting The Taj, nice big rooms and a great warm shower (the shower is timed and only warm at certain times). Staff are helpful, we booked two nights but only stayed one as apart from The Taj, there’s not really anything to do in the area.
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Stacey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing location, can walk to Taj Mahal and stores nearby. Front desk staff can speak English very well. Restaurant is fairly priced. Only complaint is the washroom needed some updating as the room was modern and lovely, while the washroom was very old, outdated and felt like a dungeon.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel, close to Taj, friendly and helpful staff, condition was good (not excellent, but above average).
Alastair, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Unclean hotel
Unfortunately the rooms were made to look clean but when we went to go to sleep the beds had been slept in with food stains and rice in the bed. YUCK. They moved us to another room but we still felt beds weren't very clean. Breakfast services were slow, and my husbands coffee never arrived after asking for it twice we left. Don't stay here
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was probably a little bit run down with an extremely basic bathroom we were also disappointed it didn’t have its advertised safe as that is one of the items I specifically look for when choosing a hotel. Having said that for a 1 night stay to visit the taj mahal it was ok as it was clean and no more than a 10 minute walk away.
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastically located for Taj Mahal
Clean, good standard hotel with a lovely , large bedroom . Was such a perfect base for staying over and visiting the Taj Mahal. I went with family of 4 and our large room was spacious and clean. thanks
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice budget hotel with excellent staff
It was an excellent experience with very preasent staff. Mr. Pathak and other staff members went above and beyond of what can be expected from the hotel staff. These gentlemen got us in touch with a photographer at Taj, who had given us a wrong CD and had no contact info. The photographer was of no help, but the staff from the hotel phoned us again to see if they can be of further help to us. Thanks you all very much!
Justin, 1-night trip
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