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Optimum Tara Palace

3.0 star property

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Close to Taj Mahal, Optimum Tara Palace provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Agra, Optimum Tara Palace is in the historical district. Kalakriti Culture and Convention Centre and Moti Masjid are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit TDI Mall and Kinari Bazar. Rambagh Dham and Chhatri of Raja Jaswant Singh are also worth visiting. Visit our Agra travel guide
Map
Shilp Gram Taj Mahal East Gate, Opposite Jalma Hospital, Taj Ganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 282001

What's nearby

  • Taj Mahal
    Taj Mahal
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Taj Nature Walk
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mosque and the Jawab
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • TDI Mall
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kalakriti Culture and Convention Centre
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Agra Fort Station
    14 min drive
  • Agra (AGR-Kheria)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bon Barbecue
    17 min walk
  • Green Park
    15 min walk
  • Tea Lounge
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    12 min walk
  • Peshawri
    4 min drive

About this property

Optimum Tara Palace

  • Hotel near Taj Mahal
  • Optimum Tara Palace provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), train station pick-up service and free newspapers
    • Concierge services, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Optimum Tara Palace boast perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 250 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 250 per person

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Optimum Tara Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Optimum Tara Palace?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Optimum Tara Palace?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Optimum Tara Palace?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Optimum Tara Palace located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taj Nature Walk and Taj Mahal. Mosque and the Jawab and Kalakriti Culture and Convention Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Optimum Tara Palace Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value hotel near Taj Mahal

Good option for a one or two nights close to Taj Mahal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Décevant. Personnel peu réactif. Petit déj Nul.

Décevant. On avait réservé trois chambres pour une nuit pour quatre adultes et trois enfants. On arrive tard le soir. L’eau de la douche n’était pas très chaude. Le lendemain quand on arrive pour le petit déjeuner, il n’y avait strictement rien de prévu. On a du attendre une demi-heure pour être servi le stricte minimum. Une tasse de thé remplie à moitié, impossible d’en avoir encore. Ils oublient la commande d’un chocolat chaud, et nous disent qu’il faut 20 minutes pour en faire un, alors qu’on a déjà pris du retard à cause d’eux. On avait pourtant payé le double du tarif habituel à cause de la fin d’année. Hôtel certes à proximité du Taj Mahal, mais à éviter si possible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

cedric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs

This hotel is dirty, no hot water or heating do not book you will regret it ignore the good reviews,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mayank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

OLGA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near Taj Mahal. Great location

Good hotel within walking distance of the Taj Mahal. Near souvenir shops and cafes. Friendly staff. Interesting room design. But the room is not very soundproofed. Also the floor is not clean. The ventilation system does not work well in the bath. But overall a good hotel and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pat

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura ben tenuta stanza confortevome e pulita molto vicina al Taj Mahal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Bon rapport qualité prix Très bien place Fonctinnel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not enjoy the attitude or level of service from the hotel staff who were not very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel overall but the bed was really hard to sleep on. They need to change the mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Very close to the Taj Mahal, perfect walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yeong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

호텔측에서 계열 숙소(여인숙급)를 임의로 배정함.

종업원들은 친절함. 단, 호텔 예약과 달리 안내 데스크에서 옆 건물로 이동 방을 안내함 , 설명은 계열 호텔이라는데 여인숙급이었음. 새벽 5시 옆방에서 목욕 물소리 요란하고 말소리 소음에 잠이 깰 정도임. 베관시설이 고장나서 저러나 싶을 정도로 소음 관리도 안되고 실망적임. 결국 방 배정, 소음등 항의에 호텔에서 아침 식사 제공하였으나 간단한 죽 정도로 메뉴도 빈약함. 호텔닷컴이 모든 호텔을 알고 예약 진행하는게 아님을 확실히 실감한 경험임. 중대형 호텔이 AGRA에 있으나 이를 소개 못하는 이유를 알고자 함.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

momo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
タージマハルへは400mと徒歩圏内。 アグラフォート駅についてすぐつかまったオートのドライバーは、ホテルの名前をいうとすぐわかってくれました。 夜中はお湯が出ないことや、タージマハルのオープン時間などを、わかりやすく一枚の紙にしてくれていて、フロントで丁寧に説明してくれました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very close to Taj Mahal

I only wanted to see the Taj Mahal and this hotel it´s prefect for that, not expensive, very close to the site and they have a restaurant with good prices at the entrance, they even stored my luggage for some time the day i was leaving. That´s the good part, the bad part is that the shower didn´t have hot water all day, and even when it has it´s not that hot, and when I was leaving they saw that my uber didn´t arrived and they charge me a lot more for a taxi even after a day before they told me the price for such service (All of india it´s like that, but still watch out), that apart It´s a very good place to visit the Taj
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom

Cafe da manha muito bom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location to view Taj Mahal!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, close to Taj, friendly and helpful staff, condition was good (not excellent, but above average).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018