Title: Hotel Grand Ambience - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=11477773&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Grand Ambience Elevate your stay in Ahmedabad City Centre by experiencing local flavors at restaurants. Take advantage of thoughtful perks like tour assistance and newspapers. ## Photo gallery for Hotel Grand Ambience ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Hotel Grand Ambience (Ahmedabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/2d9cf9de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Presidential Suite, Smoking - Hotel Grand Ambience (Ahmedabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/5cbea3b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Grand Ambience (Ahmedabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/83590834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Hotel Grand Ambience (Ahmedabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/d8e68095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel Grand Ambience (Ahmedabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/5697f98e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Ahmedabad City Centre, Hotel Grand Ambience offers a warm welcome with breakfast and a rooftop terrace to take in the city views. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, connect to WiFi, enjoy meals at the restaurant or unwind on-site amenities like concierge services and luggage storage. ## Reviews 5.8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 27 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 28 - Dec. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=11477773&PinnedHotelID=11477773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Smoking ![Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/085692b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Rollaway/extra beds Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Minibar - 195 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View ![Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/w971h275x0y4-1e0576f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, City View ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Rollaway/extra beds Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Minibar Coffee/tea maker - 340 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Presidential Suite, Smoking ![Presidential Suite, Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11480000/11477800/11477773/5cbea3b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite, Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Rollaway/extra beds Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Minibar Coffee/tea maker - 340 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (AMD) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Manek Chowk - ‬13 min walk - ‪Havmor Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Chandravilas - ‬13 min walk - ‪New Irani Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Lucky Tea - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Grand Ambience Hotel near Ahmedabad Airport Road Take advantage of free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Grand Ambience. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self parking - Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and free newspapers - A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Grand Ambience feature perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Rollaway/extra bed ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at noon Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from September 6 2023 to April 1 2025 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### Property is also known as Hotel Grand Ambience Ahmedabad Hotel Grand Ambience Grand Ambience Ahmedabad Grand Ambience Hotel Grand Ambience Hotel Hotel Grand Ambience Ahmedabad Hotel Grand Ambience Hotel Ahmedabad ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Grand Ambience pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Grand Ambience? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Grand Ambience? ### Where is Hotel Grand Ambience located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Grand Ambience Reviews 5.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.2 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Feb 7, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The staff were quite helpful. We were very grateful as they allowed us to checkout a little later than 11.00am so we did not need to hang around for too long before our departure to the airport. They also arranged the taxi for the airport. The room service was quite prompt. However the hotel room was dingy and bedding, towels etc were stained. The room and the corridors was smelly. The window in the room overlooked building works and the workers could overlook into our room. It was very noisy and the staff talked loudly in the corridor. It seemed like someone was dragging furniture in room next door! Do not accept bottled water if you do not want it as it is not complementary and you will be charged for it. You can get it cheaper outside! ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 12, 2017 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### I should say 2 star. ' Bathroom wasn't up to standard. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Frances, johannesburg Jan 23, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### not quite what we expected This hotel could be much better than it is. On the positive side - some of the staff were really good and internet access was good. The room was smaller than expected and the only window looked onto a bleak concrete wall - and for a non smoking room it had an ashtray in it. Sheets needed to be changed as I wasn't that sure about how clean they were. I strongly recommend the hotel use mattress protectors as a thin sheet between guests and a worn our mattress is not for the squeamish. As mentioned some of the staff were really helpful and kind - but others and management seemed not to care one bit. I felt the "breakfast" of an omlette between two pieces of white bread (no fruit, no juice) hardly could call itself breakfast. We checked out after one night although I had paid in advance for five. I have still had no response to an email request for a refund. ##### Frances ### 6/10 Okay #### Expat, Boston/Chennai Dec 26, 2015 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Serviceable place to sleep Good location near old town, Sidi Sayeed mosque and House of MG. Helpful and friendly staff. Room was modern, but quickly worn. Bare walls. TV and fridge and safe new and functional. Smoke smell from smokers on same floor. Cheap good restaurant on ground floor. Basic breakfast appreciated. Serves purpose. ##### Expat ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ivy, Florida Dec 23, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Broken windows, mosquitoes, scammers Coming in to have a bathroom with broken windows, full of mosquitoes and dirty. I found a much better hotel, with much better service for about the same price. I cancelled the reservation within 2 hours and checked out. The checkout process, their communication (or no communication at all) was horrible. ##### Ivy ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna, Vancouver, BC Dec 15, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### lovely, very helpful staff I stayed here on my way to a wedding. The staff were very helpful, and able to accommodate my every need. The rate was very reasonable, and included everything I needed (wifi, breakfast, printing). ##### Anna ### 6/10 Okay #### John, spijkenisse Sep 9, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel is onder de metro station Prima hotel alleen de kamers hebben geen ramen .personeel was vriendelijk en behulpxaam . ##### John ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-South-Bay-Hotel.h15576.Hotel-Information) > > [Honeymoon Resorts and Hotels in Caribbean](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Caribbean-Honeymoon-Hotels.0-0-d6022969-tHoneymoonHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel Raphaël – Relais & Châteaux](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Bio-Hotel-Raphael-Relais-Chateaux.h3654.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Long Beach Cruise Terminal](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Beach-Cruise-Terminal-Hotels.0-l6134472-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Taj Skyline Ahmedabad](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahmedabad-Hotels-Taj-Skyline-Ahmedabad.h60898156.Hotel-Information) > > [Gateway Ahmedabad Sindhu Bhavan](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahmedabad-Hotels-Gateway-Ahmedabad-Sindhu-Bhavan.h60405041.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Chiang Rai](https://www.expedia.ca/Chiang-Rai-Hotels.d6094729.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Fairmont-Mayakoba-All-Inclusive.h10364193.Hotel-Information) > > [Duck Cove Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Margaree-Harbour-Hotels-Duck-Cove-Inn.h15436660.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Penticton](https://www.expedia.ca/Penticton-Hotels.d4135.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in India](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-India-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d80-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-New-York-City-Times-Square.h9988473.Hotel-Information) > > [Leelas Villa Inn Flesherton](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Leelas-Villa-Inn-Flesherton.h15469461.Hotel-Information) > > [Casino Hotels in Reno](https://www.expedia.ca/Reno-Hotels-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d602688-tCasinoHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Banff (YBA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/yba/regina-to-banff) > > [flights from vancouver intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yvr/flights-from-vancouver-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Smithers (YYD) to Terrace (YXT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyd/yxt/smithers-to-terrace) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/yvr/delhi-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Warwick (PVD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/pvd/calgary-to-providence) > > [Flights from New York (JFK) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jfk/nrt/new-york-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvr/ywg/puerto-vallarta-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Timehri (GEO) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/geo/yyz/georgetown-to-toronto) ### Activities > [Things to do in Maryland](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Maryland.d222.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### General