Opposite Jalma (Near Shilpgram Parking), Eastern Gate Taj Mahal, Agra, 282001
What's nearby
Taj Mahal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Agra Fort - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Jama Masjid - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Kinari Bazar - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Sadar Bazar - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Agra Fort Station - 14 min drive
Agra (AGR-Kheria) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Bedweiser Cafe - 6 min walk
Bellevue - 5 min walk
Good Vibes Cafe - 8 min walk
Palato - 11 min walk
Infini The Sky Lounge - 11 min walk
About this property
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj
Hotel near Taj Mahal
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj feature thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: INR 250 per person
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
24-hour room service
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 500 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 250.00 per person
Rollaway bed fee: INR 500 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Property is also known as
Optimum Sheela Inn Agra
Optimum Sheela Agra
Optimum Sheela
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Agra
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Hotel
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Hotel Agra
Frequently asked questions
Is Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Check-in begins at noon.
What time is check-out at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj located?
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mosque and the Jawab and Taj Mahal. Shah Burj and Jahangir Mahal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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First of all you are misleading about the hotel quality. The Hotel condition is horrible. Ice comes out of the Air conditioner. Not a single piece of furniture available in the room except the bed; no wardrobe, No chair. Even they are not providing drinking water in the room. R.O water is given after several reminder. Hotel stuffs are useless. They don't know how to talk to the guest.
I had the worse experience staying in this hotel. I am curious how the Expedia is recommending this hotel. Totally cheating.
I advise all not to book this hotel at any cost. I also request Expedia to visit the hotel to check the minimum facilities available with the hotel before shortlisting it on the website.
Kishore Deka
NCR, DELHI
Kishore
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
Rejaul
27 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj
Standard hotel room , rated by *2. Budget hotel so, you can stay there because this hotel is very near to Taj mahal, Agra, India.
The restaurant at the hotel has the most delicious breakfast parathas we ate in India. Rooms are good. Location is close to the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Very friendly and helpful staff.
My family stayed for 1 night here and 1st time in Agra. Easy reaches from railway station. Very convenient to city centre and we found a great restaurant with delicious Indian food. Highly recommend.
Room we stayed in looked nice and fresh. However, there were some stains on the quilt cover. But we called the housekeeping staff and they changed it quickly. The receptionist seemed very happy to help us, spoke very politely and was friendly. Other than that, the location was good, close to the Taj Mahal.
Totally happy with the location of hotel being just a stone's throw away from the Taj mahal, and a short walk from Agra Fort. Service was excellent and the staff was helpful. The size of the room was good, very good free wifi available everywhere in the hotel.
Clean room with a modern look and not too small. Convenient location to all sites. The food was good, not too large of a selection but adequate. Helpful staff. Luggage storage available. I will stay again in this hotel.
Quality rooms. Beds were comfortable and we had a good sleep. Bathroom and its amenities were nice. The towels, shampoo, soaps and conditioner were of a great quality. Very good location; close to everything. I would definitely book this hotel again without hesitation
Basic breakfast and the water pressure in the shower was a bit low, but acceptable. The location is great right in the heart of the city, and close to all sites. Extremely professional and knowledgeable staff in the reception area. Thanks for all the advice and help.
Hotel very clean, staff were nice. Good location. Close to all attractions within easy connectivity. This is my second stay at this hotel, and the hotel staff clearly remembered my name and my needs. We ate dinner in our own room, it was excellent, and they made the same as we loved to eat.
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
SIN YAN
3 Oct 2017
View of Taj Mahal from the Hotel Rooftop
Room condition 5/10. Location 10/10. If you are a backpacker, the Taj Mahal booking office is just 100m away. After that there is a shuttle bus that takes you to the East Gate. This guesthouse is quite old and needs a makeover, but everyone who goes to Agra will not stay in the room. The only time they get back into the room is to sleep. The Taj Mahal view from the rooftop is nice.
Perfect location, very central and gives good walking access to many popular destinations such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and so on. Check in was quick and the room was comfortable with very nice beds. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, they could not do enough for us. This is one of the best hotels in Agra at this price. I would stay here again, due to its location and quality for the price.
Excellent for visiting all the attractions of the city of Agra and is located near the taj mahal. The room was very spacious and very quiet. Air conditioning and shower worked perfectly and WIFI works very well even on the upper floors. The hotel staff was very friendly, and also booked a taxi for us at a very cheap price.
The hotel was not very clean, the bedding was dirty & when we asked for a replacement the replacement was still dirty. The staff was not very helpful. The bathrooms were filthy & the taps were old and not working. Even though it's a cheap hotel they could do a basic clean to make the stay better!
Hotel was simple than it looks in the photos, but the rooms were fine. Ideally situated near the Taj Mahal and some small restaurants. The staff were very helpful with arranging our trip around the city. Overall, the stay was pleasant and there were no downsides.
It was our second visit to this hotel. We stayed this time for only one night but enjoyed our stay. The staff, again was wonderful and very helpful. The location as usual - great! The cleanliness of the hotel is excellent and the value for money was unbeatable.
It's conveniently located next to the East gate ticket office. Price is good.
I kept hearing a grinding noise from construction next door which might explain my cheap room rate.
They were nice enough to allow me.to keep my bags there for the day.
Biggest problem is the staff. Friendly but their unconcerned lack of urgency absolutely ruins this place. Checking in was the most painful experience. I would answer their questions and they would ask again after I answered them.because they were too busy socializing with the other 3 staff members gawking around reception.
I asked for the wifi to be fixed and was jist told to, "come down to the lobby."
Finally, after 2 hours in the lobby on wifi I asked again for them to actually FIX the wifi. Which they did, 1 hour later. So 5 hours total to fix wifi that they could have fixed upon my original request in 20 minutes.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Anarul, India
12 Jul 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel near Taj Mahal ..
I was there for 11 days with Family..The view of Taj Mahal from the hotel was awesome. .and the food was Excellent. .
Best hotel in Agra for its price and location. The service we received from the hotel staff was warm and friendly. Room was fantastic, clean, the bed was very comfortable and the wifi speed was brilliant. I like the Taj view from the terrace early in the morning, very nice.
Amazing hotel in so many ways. Great value for money and exceptional services. Room clean and has more than enough space. The staff went out of their way to please us. We would certainly return.
Best hotel at a very good price and it has nice clean rooms and excellent staff. The staff goes out of there way to make sure you received a wonderful service and always ready to help you with just about anything you need. Taj Mahal is about a 10 minute walk away and there are some local shops nearby.
A good gem for all the historical sites and is reasonably priced. The staff were all young, impeccably dressed and polite. The room was pretty, the bed was huge and very comfortable to sleep after a full day excursion of the city.
Reception staff and housekeeping were wonderfully friendly and helpful. Everything in the room was new, clean and modern. Wonderful location 5 mins drive from all attractions, and the view of the Taj from the terrace was nice.
Perfect hotel to feel like your own home simply by staying there. The attention to detail was pleasant, the staff were professional and friendly, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast bit expensive but well worth it. Very highly recommended..