Opposite Jalma (Near Shilpgram Parking), Eastern Gate Taj Mahal, Agra, 282001
What's nearby
Taj Mahal - 18 min walk
Agra Fort - 5 min drive
Kinari Bazar - 6 min drive
Sadar Bazar - 7 min drive
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb - 8 min drive
Getting around
Agra (AGR-Kheria) - 29 min drive
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - 112.6 miles/181.2 km
Agra Fort Station - 14 min drive
Bichpuri Station - 17 min drive
Agra City Station - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Bedweiser Cafe - 6 min walk
Bellevue - 5 min walk
Good Vibes Cafe - 8 min walk
Palato - 11 min walk
Infini The Sky Lounge - 11 min walk
About this property
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj puts you a short five-minute drive from Taj Mahal. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
38 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
24-hour room service
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 250.00 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for INR 500 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Optimum Sheela Inn Agra
Optimum Sheela Agra
Optimum Sheela
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Agra
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Hotel
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Hotel Agra
Frequently asked questions
Does Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj like?
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj is a short 18-minute walk from Taj Mahal and 15 minutes' walk from Mosque and the Jawab.
Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2018
it was quite good😊
SANDEEP THAKUR
SANDEEP THAKUR, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 March 2018
worse experience, Hotel booked through Expedia
First of all you are misleading about the hotel quality. The Hotel condition is horrible. Ice comes out of the Air conditioner. Not a single piece of furniture available in the room except the bed; no wardrobe, No chair. Even they are not providing drinking water in the room. R.O water is given after several reminder. Hotel stuffs are useless. They don't know how to talk to the guest.
I had the worse experience staying in this hotel. I am curious how the Expedia is recommending this hotel. Totally cheating.
I advise all not to book this hotel at any cost. I also request Expedia to visit the hotel to check the minimum facilities available with the hotel before shortlisting it on the website.
Kishore Deka
NCR, DELHI
Kishore
Kishore, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 February 2018
Staying at Optimum Sheela Inn @ Taj
Standard hotel room , rated by *2. Budget hotel so, you can stay there because this hotel is very near to Taj mahal, Agra, India.
Rejaul
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2017
Pocket friendly
The restaurant at the hotel has the most delicious breakfast parathas we ate in India. Rooms are good. Location is close to the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2017
Excellent hotel
My family stayed for 1 night here and 1st time in Agra. Easy reaches from railway station. Very convenient to city centre and we found a great restaurant with delicious Indian food. Highly recommend.
agnieszka
agnieszka, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 October 2017
Fine place to stay
Room we stayed in looked nice and fresh. However, there were some stains on the quilt cover. But we called the housekeeping staff and they changed it quickly. The receptionist seemed very happy to help us, spoke very politely and was friendly. Other than that, the location was good, close to the Taj Mahal.
Kathrine
Kathrine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2017
Ideal for sightseeing
Totally happy with the location of hotel being just a stone's throw away from the Taj mahal, and a short walk from Agra Fort. Service was excellent and the staff was helpful. The size of the room was good, very good free wifi available everywhere in the hotel.
Diah
Diah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2017
Will stay again !!
Clean room with a modern look and not too small. Convenient location to all sites. The food was good, not too large of a selection but adequate. Helpful staff. Luggage storage available. I will stay again in this hotel.
Ravinder
Ravinder, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 October 2017
Great value & quality hotel
Quality rooms. Beds were comfortable and we had a good sleep. Bathroom and its amenities were nice. The towels, shampoo, soaps and conditioner were of a great quality. Very good location; close to everything. I would definitely book this hotel again without hesitation
LIM
LIM, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 October 2017
Fair facilities, knowledgeable staff
Basic breakfast and the water pressure in the shower was a bit low, but acceptable. The location is great right in the heart of the city, and close to all sites. Extremely professional and knowledgeable staff in the reception area. Thanks for all the advice and help.
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 October 2017
Very clean hotel, good value
Hotel very clean, staff were nice. Good location. Close to all attractions within easy connectivity. This is my second stay at this hotel, and the hotel staff clearly remembered my name and my needs. We ate dinner in our own room, it was excellent, and they made the same as we loved to eat.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 October 2017
View of Taj Mahal from the Hotel Rooftop
Room condition 5/10. Location 10/10. If you are a backpacker, the Taj Mahal booking office is just 100m away. After that there is a shuttle bus that takes you to the East Gate. This guesthouse is quite old and needs a makeover, but everyone who goes to Agra will not stay in the room. The only time they get back into the room is to sleep. The Taj Mahal view from the rooftop is nice.
SIN YAN
SIN YAN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2017
Perfect location and good price
Perfect location, very central and gives good walking access to many popular destinations such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and so on. Check in was quick and the room was comfortable with very nice beds. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, they could not do enough for us. This is one of the best hotels in Agra at this price. I would stay here again, due to its location and quality for the price.
Zarko
Zarko, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2017
An excellent stay
Excellent for visiting all the attractions of the city of Agra and is located near the taj mahal. The room was very spacious and very quiet. Air conditioning and shower worked perfectly and WIFI works very well even on the upper floors. The hotel staff was very friendly, and also booked a taxi for us at a very cheap price.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
26 July 2017
Not a nice stay
The hotel was not very clean, the bedding was dirty & when we asked for a replacement the replacement was still dirty. The staff was not very helpful. The bathrooms were filthy & the taps were old and not working. Even though it's a cheap hotel they could do a basic clean to make the stay better!
ten
ten, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 July 2017
Simple and comfortable hotel
Hotel was simple than it looks in the photos, but the rooms were fine. Ideally situated near the Taj Mahal and some small restaurants. The staff were very helpful with arranging our trip around the city. Overall, the stay was pleasant and there were no downsides.
ASHOK
ASHOK, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 July 2017
Our second wonderful stay
It was our second visit to this hotel. We stayed this time for only one night but enjoyed our stay. The staff, again was wonderful and very helpful. The location as usual - great! The cleanliness of the hotel is excellent and the value for money was unbeatable.
Grazyna
Grazyna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
16 July 2017
Sigh. The staff
It's conveniently located next to the East gate ticket office. Price is good.
I kept hearing a grinding noise from construction next door which might explain my cheap room rate.
They were nice enough to allow me.to keep my bags there for the day.
Biggest problem is the staff. Friendly but their unconcerned lack of urgency absolutely ruins this place. Checking in was the most painful experience. I would answer their questions and they would ask again after I answered them.because they were too busy socializing with the other 3 staff members gawking around reception.
I asked for the wifi to be fixed and was jist told to, "come down to the lobby."
Finally, after 2 hours in the lobby on wifi I asked again for them to actually FIX the wifi. Which they did, 1 hour later. So 5 hours total to fix wifi that they could have fixed upon my original request in 20 minutes.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 July 2017
Nice hotel near Taj Mahal ..
I was there for 11 days with Family..The view of Taj Mahal from the hotel was awesome. .and the food was Excellent. .
Anarul
Anarul, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 July 2017
A short Agra trip
Best hotel in Agra for its price and location. The service we received from the hotel staff was warm and friendly. Room was fantastic, clean, the bed was very comfortable and the wifi speed was brilliant. I like the Taj view from the terrace early in the morning, very nice.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2017
Faultless stay
Amazing hotel in so many ways. Great value for money and exceptional services. Room clean and has more than enough space. The staff went out of their way to please us. We would certainly return.
Walther
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 May 2017
Best hotel at a very good price
Best hotel at a very good price and it has nice clean rooms and excellent staff. The staff goes out of there way to make sure you received a wonderful service and always ready to help you with just about anything you need. Taj Mahal is about a 10 minute walk away and there are some local shops nearby.
Vijay
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 May 2017
A good gem
A good gem for all the historical sites and is reasonably priced. The staff were all young, impeccably dressed and polite. The room was pretty, the bed was huge and very comfortable to sleep after a full day excursion of the city.
Lalti
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2017
Best value for money
Reception staff and housekeeping were wonderfully friendly and helpful. Everything in the room was new, clean and modern. Wonderful location 5 mins drive from all attractions, and the view of the Taj from the terrace was nice.
Stanley
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 May 2017
Very highly recommended
Perfect hotel to feel like your own home simply by staying there. The attention to detail was pleasant, the staff were professional and friendly, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast bit expensive but well worth it. Very highly recommended..