Taj Banjara

Last moment trip to Hyderabad for work, got me to this place, at ₹5600/- per night with breakfast & a meal included. Woah, a steal deal righty? Sounds good, and that’s about it. Checked in, a length affair & was offered either lunch or dinner to choose, I took dinner as i would be out for work during the day. Dinner was so disappointing (buffet) that I choose to just order from swiggy. Yes! Anyway, was tired to headed to the room & that’s where the mood gets even spoilt. Dirty, old & dated room with a twin bed. Dingy & unkept room with a bathroom that seemed 100 years old. Yes, a 100 year old bathroom. The furnishings were so old that I honestly did not feel like even touching it. Somehow had to brush, and immediately went off to sleep. Upon waking up, showered & went down for breakfast. Breakfast spread was very disappointing, it’s a Taj property, anyway had called for a masala dosa and filter coffee, was okay. Quickly checked out to never head back. Avoid at all costs!

Animesh provided exceptional services to me and to my guests. Though the hotel needs refurbishing, i would like to visit the property only due to the warm welcome that Animesh always provides. All the best to him

SEEMS THIS HOTEL IS NOW CLOSED FOR RENOVATION (FINALLY) Hotel with reception area only not having a worn old and old look, lifts, rooms all not in great shape. The lake smells so bad that one cannot stand outside the hotel Rooms: Quite old and seemed to not have been renovated in long time, beds not comfortable Bathroom: Clean with a shower which was quite old (no bathtub), but worn out and had old tile look Food: Taste of the dishes during breakfast and dinner was fine Service: Service in restaurant and housekeeping was good Location: In good area

I came with my family for a relatives function and the hospitality extended to us was excellent by the staff of Taj Banjara. I’m happy to give a 5 star rating. Mr.Animesh, Mr.Yerrayya and Mr.Pravin (reception) and all staffs were courteous. I will come back to Hyderabad will have no hesitation to stay again. Next I forgot to take my bag of cash from the room and when I informed to reception they informed the security and made sure my bag of cash was safe. So rest assured things are safe. The only thing that can be improved are the rooms they need to be better ventilated and there should not be any sort of stuffiness smell. When i checked in at night our room was stuffy but then the next day when i mentioned to keep the windows open and have some room fresheners. They did it so I’m glad they immediately took action on it. Overall a good stay.

Outre le vieillissement de l'hotel qui est déjà signalé maintes fois, c'est l'incurie de la Direction de TAJ Group et des autorités locales d'Hyderabad que nous souhaitons évoquer ici. L'hôtel, dont l'intérieur semble correct malgré les années et les efforts de son personnel pour l'entretenir, est situé sur le bord d'un égout géant à ciel ouvert. On peut y voir dans l'eau brunâtre des geysers de m.... qui tourbillonnent et émettent des gaz nocifs (méthane, voire ?) qui vous incommoderont dès que vous descendez du taxi. Inutile de vouloir utiliser la piscine qui surplombe ce cloaque. La Direction qui a semble t il réponse à tout nous rétorquera que tout est fait pour rendre cela supportable, mais le problème est que cela ne l'est pas et que visiblement la ville qui a repris la gestion et le traitement de cet étang putride s'en moque au nom du progrès, de la croissance à tout crin, et dans un climat affairiste qui caractérise si bien la vie politique indienne. De fait, la pollution est le cadet des soucis de ces élites comme du gouvernement BJP et cela mène l'Inde au désastre. Les hôpitaux aux alentours de l'hotel poussent comme des champignons mais qui peut se les offrir ? et pourtant vu la situation chacun aurait besoin d'une bonne analyse de sang pour constater les ravages de cette pollution endémique. Le Taj Banjara aurait été fermé sur décision administrative depuis bien longtemps en occident.. ici tout baigne c'est le cas de le dire. Il n'est pas trop tard sans doute pour réclamer cette fermeture tant que l'étang n'est pas curé. Au plan des choses vécues positivement, le prix bien sur car dans ces conditions, le groupe Taj fait des efforts pour inclure pt déj et diner dans un prix très serré. La qualité du buffet n'attire pas de commentaires comme la réactivité du personnel de salle. A noter que Uber peine à trouver des autos pour vous descendre vers les sites historiques tant la ville est submergée par le trafic automobile donc patience ou surcout assuré. A noter enfin petit détail croquignolet que les fenêtres des chambres donnant sur l'égout ont été condamnées au motif de préserver l'environnement (sic) et d'empêcher les moustiques d'entrer.. mais c'est bien l'odeur qu'il convient de tenter de masquer et c'est insuffisant. Mal de crane assuré au réveil...

Very quiet relaxed and comfortable. The food is excellent and the hospitality as per the best standards set by Taj. Worth a stay and the Kebab e Bahar restaurants serves some of the most tasty dishes. The location of the hotel also helps travel in all directions.