What does one do if there are no relatives to shack up with while on a visit to Delhi? A metropolitan as large as India’s capital is infested with inns, guesthouses and hotels of all kinds, making it difficult to make an informed choice. If you are looking for a clean and comfortable place to stay in that does not burn a hole in your pocket, there are a few good places to choose from. But be careful, while all places of accommodation appear well maintained and plush on the outside, a quick trip to the rooms and a glance at the bathrooms is essential before making a final decision.

One of the better budget hotels in Delhi is the Jukaso Inn. Located in Delhi’s posh Sunder Nagar colony, this 2-star hotel offers 20 double rooms, 14 deluxe rooms and 4 suites. Jukaso Inn has been refurbished a few years ago and houses one restaurant that offers a multi-cuisine menu. Beware while you book online because there are two Jukaso Inn hotels. The one at Connaught Place might be better situated for a tourist but has had a spate of bad reviews about the condition of the rooms and the service. On the whole, the one is Sunder Nagar is a comfortable place to stay in and the staff is hospitable and helpful. The room tariffs are as follows:

            European Plan Modified American Plan American Plan
            Single     Double     Single     Double     Single     Double
Rooms    1800     2700     2200       3500       2450     4000
Suites     2500     3200     2900        4000       3150     4500

Address: 50 Sunder Nagar, New Delhi-110 003, India.
Phone: 0091-11-24350308 - 09. Fax: 0091-11-24354402.

But possibly the best choice for a budget traveler is the Lodhi Hotel, located just off Lodhi Road. This 3-Star hotel is a successful venture by the Government of India’s Ashok Group of hotels. A stones’ throw away from one of the most beautiful sites to visit in Delhi, the Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Hotel offers easy access to the railways stations and airports of the city. The hotel is spread across two floors, with 207 rooms, including single rooms, double rooms and small double rooms. The hotel also boasts one of the city’s best South Indian restaurants, Sagar Ratna. The room tariffs are as follows:

Single Rooms     Double Rooms     Large Double Rooms     Extra Bed
Rs.1800             Rs. 2300             Rs. 3200                     Rs. 300

Address: Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, New Delhi 110003, India.
Phone: 0091-11-24362422. Fax: 0091-11-24362082

Both Jukaso Inn and Lodhi Hotel offer online room reservations on sites with the same name.