The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Past reviews speak to the exceptional nature of this hotel, as well as the other Oberoi hotels. I don’t need to repeat my fellow reviewers words other than to say I absolutely agree - this hotel and every staff member’s service, friendliness, and respect is without peer. Oberoi Amarvilas, and the other Oberoi hotels I have stayed in set the world standard that other hotels strive for and most never achieve

Had the privilege of staying here with my wife for the first time for 2 nights in room no 305 on the 23rd and 24th September 2026. The room was awesome with an amazing view of the Taj from the balcony of our room ! One could sit in the balcony and watch the dance program by young dancers, watch the sunset and the amazing view of the hotel after dusk when the lights are on ! The Oberoi Amarvilas is one of Agra’s most distinctive luxury hotels, particularly because of its extraordinary proximity to the Taj Mahal. What makes Amarvilas special ? The major attraction is really the experience of staying in a Mughal-inspired palace with the Taj Mahal constantly in view. It is particularly beautiful around sunrise and sunset, when the changing light alters the appearance of the Taj. The hotel has 102 rooms and suites, 24-hour butler service and 24-hour in-room dining. Their service is very courteous and Oberoi is known for its hospitality right from welcoming their guests or going out of the way to help. It was indeed an amazing and unforgettable experience. Dr. Javed Rasheed

We had some memorable time at the Oberoi Amarvilas once again after 3 years to the date we did enjoy our stay at arguably the best hotel in Agra nowadays. Thank you to the general manager Mr Kukreja and his team for helping ensure our experience was splendid. Food was lovely, the chat experience was great and cocktails were nice, what’s more the view from the hotel of the Taj Mahal is also breathtakingly beautiful.

A world class hotel with a location that defies imagination. A wonderful experience form check in to check out and berthing in between. Highly recommended.

At first, I was hesitant booking with The Oberoi Amarvilas due to its exorbitant cost. I think it was like 5 times more expensive than Taj or ITC. Then I thought this might be the only time in my life in Agra, I wanted to do it right. The moment I saw Taj Mahal from the windows of my room, I knew I made the right decision. The facilities at this hotel are simply stunning. Every detail is flawless. I arrived in the afternoon directly from the Delhi Airport. They took me to a lounge to check in and coordinated with my guide for my sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. When they escorted me to my room, the attendant spent quite a while explaining every detail of the room and asking for preferences. For Oberoi guests, they have a special buggy to take you to the entrance of Taj Mahal and back. There are refreshments and coffees at their lounge so you won't go there empty stomach. That's very thoughtful of them. And having a buggy service really helped in the summer heat. After Taj Mahal, I took the buggy back and breakfast was ready. Overall, The Oberoi service was outstanding and my bucket list Taj Mahal tour was effortless! The toiletries at The Oberoi are from an Indian brand Forest Essentials. The fragrance is just so light and fresh. Later I found out from a Forest Essentials store that the fragrance is specifically designed for The Oberoi. That's too bad. I should have taken some of the toiletries home. I dined at one of the restaurants, Bellevue. Food, service and ambience were outstanding. It wasn't busy and I was able to take my time enjoying the meal after a long day. Price wise, it's comparable to any fine dining restaurants in Vancouver. So it might be considered very expensive in Agra. I really can't think of any flaws at The Oberoi Amarvilas. If your budget fits, I highly recommend splurge at this hotel in Agra. It gives a lifetime of fond memories.