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Shanti LodgevsTrident, Agra
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Trident, Agra scores significantly better than Shanti Lodge. Trident, Agra scores 79 with accolades from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
Shanti Lodge
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Chowk Kagjiyan South Gate, South Gate, Taj Mahal, Agra 282001, India
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide "Deservedly popular backpacker lodge with superb Taj views from the rooftop restaurant, a mixed bag of rooms... There are also good deals for single occupancy."
Lonely Planet "Its restaurant... still has arguably the best rooftop view of the Taj in all of Agra.There’s also some shade for hot afternoons." Full review
Trident, Agra Rough Guide
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Fatehabad Road, Agra 282001, India
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "A peaceful five-star, whose cheerful rooms (including two adapted for wheelchair users) are in low-lying buildings around a spacious garden with a large pool and multicuisine restaurant."
Fodor's "Built around a large garden courtyard with fountains, water spilling over rocks, a soothing expanse of green lawn, and a pool, this place is a real oasis in Agra." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A very welcoming and beautifully-run five-star hotel just over a mile from the Taj Mahal." Full review
