Title: FabHotel De Alphabet - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # FabHotel De Alphabet Guests connect with complimentary WiFi while enjoying the evening reception and starting each morning with a continental breakfast at this welcoming property. ## Photo gallery for FabHotel De Alphabet ![Family dining - FabHotel De Alphabet (Hyderabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105693200/105693108/ba4d275e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Parking - FabHotel De Alphabet (Hyderabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105693200/105693108/4c6fd52b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi - FabHotel De Alphabet (Hyderabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105693200/105693108/bc8f73be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - FabHotel De Alphabet (Hyderabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105693200/105693108/30a5827d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - FabHotel De Alphabet (Hyderabad)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105693200/105693108/2dd9cd95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies FabHotel De Alphabet offers a comfortable modern retreat in Kukatpally Housing Board Colony. 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Airport (HYD) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ithaas Banquet Hall - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sri Chaitanya Food Court - ‬7 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cane Xpress - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### FabHotel De Alphabet Hotel located in Kukatpally Housing Board Colony FabHotel De Alphabet provides a free daily manager's reception and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at FabHotel De Alphabet offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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