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The Oberoi
Amarvilas is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal, all
our rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer
breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style
inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is
a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains,
reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that
take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. An
interlude at The Oberoi Amarvilas is truly unforgettable
Location
The Oberoi Amarvilas 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 15 minutes
from the city centre. The hotel has been designed to give
guests breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal from each of
its 102 guest rooms and suites.
By air
Agras Kheria Airport
is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilas and is
approximately a 25 minutes drive. 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
10kms from The Oberoi Amarvilas. The drive to the hotel
takes approximately 20 minutes in the hotels 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
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. Fifty-seven Premiere Rooms
have a private open-air terrace. Four Deluxe Suites have a
separate living room and bedroom. The two luxury suites
feature in addition, a separate living/dining room with
butlers 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.
All guests
receive complimentary two-way transfers from the airport
or railway station. All rooms have a 24 hour Butler
Service.
Room Types
Dining
Our two
restaurants offer the choice of fine international cuisine
and authentic flavours of India. Or simply relax with a
quiet drink whilst gazing at the Taj Mahal from the bar
terrace.
Spa and
Fitness
At The Oberoi Amarvilas, complimenting the grandeur of the Mughal era is
the spa that befits the self-indulgence of royalty. To the
mystical, romantic image of the Taj Mahal visible outside,
trained Thai therapists reenergize the body with
personalized holistic treatments based on Ayurveda,
ancient Thai and western techniques. The vivifying
experience includes beauty and body treatments with exotic
oils and creams used by royalty five hundred years ago, in
addition to a steam room or sauna to rekindle the body and
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