Review: Tajview, Agra – IHCL SeleQtions

By | January 19, 2025
Tajview, Agra - IHCL SeleQtions Review

Spread centrally among 6 acres, 5 Floors, 92 Rooms & nearby Fatehabad Road Metro station, Tajview Agra IHCL SeleQtions provides spectacular views of the famed splendor Tajmahal from its Taj facing Rooms & SkyDeck restaurant at the 5th floor. Foreign tourists comprised more than 80% occupancy during my stay.

Booking

Member rates typically start around ~10K INR for base category rooms & varies upwards as per demand conditions. Booking 2-7 days in advance usually results in lowest prices, unless in peak season.

I booked 1N for 2A+2C via TATA Neu app 30% discounted members rate at ₹10738 (non-refundable) using 9486 NeuCoins+ ₹1252 paid via Axis Bank Olympus credit card.

2nd Night was also booked via TATA Neu app using members rates at 20% discount over regular rates, with “Pay at Property” option (Paid by ₹9912 worth TAJ GV out of the 10K TAJ GV provided with erstwhile Citi Prestige credit card).

Note: TATA Neu app rates are usually the lowest across platforms, 20% discounted members rate across Taj Hotels. Having a HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity Card results in 30% discounted non-refundable rates over regular rates, as of now).

Check-in

lobby

Received a Grand & Warm welcome upon check-in. Tilak ritual was carried out along with a Welcome drink- Herbal Tea infused with Jaggery.

Check-in formalities took less than 2 minutes just by signing on a paper, as they fetched all the data from my recently concluded Taj Dal View, Srinagar trip.

The Property

christmas decor
christmas decor interiors
tajview agra lawn

The Room

tajview agra room

Requested in advance for a Room upgrade via a simple Email & secured a 2 level upgrade from base category Deluxe Room, City view to Executive Room, Pool view at high floor.

Biotique Toiletries of good quality were provided in bathrooms.

The Food

Buffett spread

Breakfast spread at Svanga restaurant (Lobby level) was decent & tasty with Live Dosa, Utpam, Omlette counters. Sunday special theme in dinner buffet is offered.

Jhankar indian restaurant & Saqui bar is alongside Svanga at Lobby level.

Sky Deck restaurant at 5th floor (11 am-11 pm) provides spectacular views of Tajmahal from rooftop.

In case you want to explore local foods, pure vegetarian GMB Sweets & Restaurant at ~400 meters on left after hotel exit is a decent family dining option along with Domino’s.

Taj Hospitality

welcome amenity
chocolate

Post Check-in the Operations Head Mr Gagan took me to a tour of the property showcasing the Restaurants, Jiva Spa, small Gym (with accompanying steam room), Pool, Kitchen Garden facilities along with poolside Temple & Mazaar (existing even before Hotel inception).

He strongly suggested including Bharatpur Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary in our itinerary, situated at just 20 Kms from Fatehpur Sikri, which became a brightening star of our Agra trip. Boating is not to be missed here, giving the feel of a foreign private boat tour.

Platter with a breathtaking TAJ Mahal replica Chocolate, Fruits, Cookies etc. alongwith a bottle of Wine, was offered complimentary in room.

Complimentary 1 Kg Chocolate cake was also offered as a Birthday month goodwill gesture at Night.

Sightseeing

  • Fatehabad Road Metro: 300 m (1st stop- Tajmahal at ₹10)
  • Tajmahal West Gate: 2 Km
  • Agra Fort: 3 Km
  • Mehtab Bagh: 8 Km
  • Fatehpur Sikri: 40 Km
  • Bharatpur Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary: 60 Km

Bottomline

  • Cardexpert Rating: 4.8/5

Major festivals are celebrated in a grand manner, with Christmas decoration on display during my stay.

Overall my experience at Tajview Agra culminated in a lifetime of memories. Complained for being unable to login into Netflix, technicians were prompt to rectify & replace the TV itself within 5 minutes. Hotel staffs went above n beyond to make our stay delightful & comfortable.

Author: Satish Kumar Agarwal

Charmed by the world of finance especially Credit Cards, Bank Accounts. Helping friends in becoming financial savvy gives joy n pleasure to me.

8 thoughts on “Review: Tajview, Agra – IHCL SeleQtions

  1. Amar

    Wow – this seems like an unreal experience and an extremely well written review.

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  2. Ayush

    Could you please share a sample template that you follow while requesting for room upgrade?

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    1. Satish Kumar Agarwal Post author

      Simple email request. No special format as such.

      Reply
  3. Kritin

    Isn’t using a Taj GV limited to full price/non-discounted bookings via the Taj website? Or can we book via Tata Neu member rates and pay via Taj GVs (Amex point redemptions)?

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    1. Satish Kumar Agarwal Post author

      Mine TAJ GV was issued via Axis Olympus. AMEX Taj GVs won’t work on Member rates. Though you may try them during Check-out

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  4. Avijeet Mohanty

    How could you write a review without mentioning the soul of that hotel… Max & Maya? …. Max and Maya are two beautiful… adorable dogs who practically own the property…. They never fail to greet every guest warmly….

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    1. Satish Kumar Agarwal Post author

      Sadly I could notice them only during check-out time

      Reply

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