Experts' Choice Award

The Oberoi Amarvilas

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Top 1% of hotels in Agra

9/10

What the experts agree on

Mughal-palace grandeur near the Taj Mahal, with fountains, gardens, and near every room offering stunning Taj views—experts call its craftsmanship and detail among India's finest.

12 expert reviews

“Dazzling hotel built in the style of a Mughal palace, amid nine acres of landscaped gardens, reflecting pools and fountains just 660 yards from the Taj Mahal.”

– Hideaway Report

Tablet

19.5

"Most visitors to Agra are here for one reason only; to see the Taj Mahal. Where better to stay, then, than Amarvilas, where every room has a spectacular view of the Taj, just six hundred meters away?" Full review

Rough Guide

Star

"Easily the loveliest (and most expensive) hotel in Agra, virtually a work of art in its own right."

Star Service

"This five-story building facing the Taj Mahal is a joint venture between the Oberoi chain and India's Goyal group." Full review

The premier rooms with balconies are often the most requested.

Travel + Leisure

"Premieres with private terraces have postcard-worthy views of the mausoleum." Full review

Fodor's

"One of India's best resorts emulates the opulent lifestyle of the Mughal emperors—complete with your own butler—and has a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal." Full review

The Telegraph

9.0

"One of India’s best hotels, as much for its proximity to India’s most celebrated attraction...as the detailed craftsmanship and design grandeur." Full review

Afar Magazine

"The lobby ceiling at Oberoi Rajvilas - Agra, India! Breathtaking artistry and craftsmanship, down to every detail. Even the ceilings! Second visit. Amazing!!!" Full review

Jetsetter

"Opulent retreat fit for a Mughal emperor with views of the Taj Mahal from every room." Full review

Fodor's

"A far cry from the busy streets of Delhi, Oberoi Sukhvilas is a luxurious respite set in the foothills of the Himalayas outside of Chandigarh, India" Full review

Condé Nast Traveler