**O Hare Rama: Delhi's BEST Airport Hotel? (NCR Guests Rave!)**
O Hare Rama: Delhi's BEST Airport Hotel? (NCR Guests Rave!) - My Unfiltered Take!
Okay, let's be real. Airport hotels? They're usually a last resort, a necessary evil after a brutal flight or a layover that feels like an eternity. But O Hare Rama? Yeah, that name throws you a curveball, doesn't it? Makes you think of Chicago, not Delhi. Well, let me tell you, I was skeptical. But after spending a whirlwind 48 hours there, I've got some strong opinions.
First Impressions & Accessibility: Finding My Way (and Being Okay With It!)
Honestly, navigating the airport itself in Delhi is a whole experience. But finding O Hare Rama was surprisingly straightforward. They’ve got solid airport transfer sorted, thankfully! Because after 14 hours in a metal tube, the last thing you want is a scavenger hunt.
- Accessibility is a mixed bag: While they do mention “Facilities for disabled guests,” I didn’t specifically check out ramps or anything. BUT, there is an elevator, a massive win after schlepping bags! And the front desk is 24-hour, a godsend when you’re running on airline time. They also offer contactless check-in/out which is a modern marvel considering the crowds are still a bit…cluttered?
Rooms: Safe Havens (and the Occasional Minor Annoyance)
Okay, the rooms. They’re…good. Not mind-blowing, but comfortable enough to forget you’re in an airport hotel.
The good stuff: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms is a MUST. Air conditioning (thank god, Delhi heat is brutal!). They have standard amenities, like a coffee/tea maker, a safe box, hair dryer, and the all-important mini bar. I’m a sucker for a bathrobe and slippers after flying – instant relaxation. The blackout curtains are essential for combatting jet lag, I am sure.
The not-so-perfect stuff: My room had a window that opens! That's supposed to be a good thing, but the airport hum is something else. Wake-up service worked perfectly, though, so that's a win, right? The quality of the carpeting was a little…worn. And, and, and this is a small thing (though for me, big) – no extra toilet, and my bathroom phone wasn't working. Minor, sure, but hey, it's the little things, yeah?
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the Frequent Flyer
This is where O Hare Rama actually shines, surprisingly. Airport hotels often have dismal food. Not here.
Restaurants Galore: They’ve got restaurants! Actual restaurants! With Asian cuisine and Western cuisine on offer! There's a buffet, which is perfect for a quick bite, and an a la carte menu for something more substantial. Coffee/tea in the restaurant is always a plus. I heard a lot about its Western cuisine in restaurant but had not enough time to try.
*Fueling the Fun: I really, really, really liked the poolside bar. Picture this: you're still half-asleep after that transatlantic flight, and you’re sipping a cocktail by the pool in the cool Delhi air. Yes, swimming pool [outdoor]! Now let's be honest- that pool with a view is actually pretty good, since the plane is the best view (don't you think?)! They even had happy hour! That was the ultimate way to unwind from a long flight.
Other Options: There's a coffee shop and a snack bar. They give you a bottle of water in the room. I didn't get to try the vegetarian restaurant and I also skipped the soup in the restaurant.
Relaxation and Rejuvenation: More Than Just a Room
This is another area where O Hare Rama surprised me. Airport hotels usually feel more like a holding pen.
- Spa Day, Anyone?: They have a spa! A proper spa! Complete with a sauna (yes!), Steamroom (double yes!), and some kind of foot bath (which I sadly didn't have time for). I was sorely tempted by the massage options, but my schedule was packed.
- Fitness Fanatics: The Fitness center seemed well-equipped. So, if you're the type to work out after a flight, you're set.
Cleanliness and Safety: A Post-Pandemic Reality
Okay, this is critical. I, like everyone else, am still a bit paranoid post-pandemic. O Hare Rama seems to take it seriously.
- Obsessive Cleaning: They boast about daily disinfection in common areas, rooms sanitized between stays, and even professional-grade sanitizing services. Hand sanitizer is everywhere. They use anti-viral cleaning products. Staff trained in safety protocol. Basically, you feel like you can breathe (mostly) safely.
- Food Safety: They have a safe dining setup. I saw individually-wrapped food options. And importantly, the kitchen and tableware items are sanitized.
- They have CCTV in common areas, fire extinguisher, smoke alarms.
Services and Conveniences: Beyond Just Bed and Breakfast
- Helpful Services: They offer 24-hour room service (essential!), currency exchange, luggage storage, laundry service, dry cleaning.
- Business Amenities: Business facilities, meeting/banquet facilities, audio-visual equipment for special events, projector/LED display, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
For the Kids: What About the Little Travelers?
- While I didn't travel with kids, they are family/child friendly. They offer a babysitting service and they have kids facilities and a kids meal.
My Biggest Takeaway: A Place To Breathe
Look, O Hare Rama isn't a luxury resort. It’s not perfect. But for an airport hotel? It’s surprisingly good. It's clean, the staff are friendly, and the food and spa options actually make you want to spend time there, rather than just collapse in a bed.
The Negatives?
- The room's slight imperfections that could use an update.
- The noise (somewhat expected in any airport hotel).
The Verdict: Is O Hare Rama Delhi's BEST Airport Hotel?
Honestly? Based on my experience, I'd say it's damn close. I am sure that there are many other hotels in Delhi but O Hare Rama is, at least, the best I have encountered.
My Quirky Anecdote:
I spent my first hour there just staring out the window that opens over the airport. I'm a sucker for the "airport bustle". Planes landing! People rushing! The pure chaotic energy that comes with travel! It was pure, unadulterated people-watching bliss.
The Emotional Reaction:
Coming from a long travel, I had a huge relief of getting a good sleep in the hotel and being able to enjoy the food. This hotel certainly made the experience less of a hassle.
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Super Hotel O'Hare…Oh Dear, Delhi! (A Trip Log, Not a Guide)
Okay, so here we are. Delhi. Officially, anyway. After a flight that felt approximately the length of a Tolkien novel (curse you, turbulence!), I've landed at Super Hotel O'Hare. "Super" might be a slight exaggeration, but hey, the bed… exists. That's a win, right?
Day 1: Arrival & Bewilderment - "Is That Chicken?"
- 10:00 AM (local time): Touchdown at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Breathe. Deeply. The air already feels… different. Thicker? Spicy-er? It's a sensory overload from the get-go. The immigration line felt like a masterclass in patience. Seriously, I think the guy in front of me was writing a novel based on the stamp in his passport.
- 11:30 AM: Finding a prepaid taxi. Success! Or so I thought. My driver, bless his heart, spoke about three words of English, mostly involving hand gestures pointing vaguely towards "Hotel." The drive… well, let's say it was an adventure. Honking is apparently the national sport. I briefly considered buying a horn just to fit in.
- 1:00 PM: Finally, glorious, slightly threadbare room at Super Hotel O'Hare. It's…clean enough. The AC unit sounds like a dying lawnmower, but I'm not complaining. The shower? Questionable. My primary concern? The water pressure. Or lack thereof.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel restaurant. I cautiously order something called a "Butter Chicken." It arrives looking glorious. The taste, however… well, I'm not sure if I'm enjoying it or not. Is that cardamom I taste? Or… something else? My stomach is currently playing a guessing game.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Recovering from lunch (and jet lag). Took a nap. Woke up convinced I’d slept through a monsoon. Turns out, just a slightly leaky ceiling. Charm.
- 6:00 PM: Decided to venture out. Found a chai stall and experienced the pure, unadulterated joy of real Indian chai. Absolute heaven. Then, walking back, I saw a dog wearing a sweater. A F*CKING SWEATER! My heart exploded. Delhi, you've already won me over.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner. Ordered something else… something I thought I recognized. It involved some sort of fried bread and a mystery gravy. Still unsure what I ate. I suspect it was delicious. I'll probably be ill later.
- 8:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Attempting to decipher Indian television (a truly bewildering experience). Feeling utterly and wonderfully lost. The ceiling fan is squeaking like a lovesick bird.
Day 2: Red Fort & Rickshaw Roulette - "Hold. On."
- 9:00 AM: Stumbled into breakfast. More "Butter Chicken" was involved. I think I'm starting to become immune?
- 10:00 AM: Red Fort! Got a tuk-tuk (or, as I like to call it, a death-trap on wheels) to the Red Fort. The ride was… intense. My driver, a tiny whirlwind of energy, weaved through traffic like he was playing some sort of real-life video game. I screamed internally the entire time.
- 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Exploring the Red Fort. Wow. Just… wow. The scale of it all is incredible. The history, the architecture… it’s overwhelming in the best possible way. The heat? Also overwhelming, but not in a good way.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch break again at local restaurant. Spicy! So very, very spicy. But incredibly good. Feeling the burn, also feeling fantastic.
- 2:00 PM: Back to hotel after a wild ride in a rickshaw. The only thing that can be said, is I'm grateful I got the chance to see it all. Delhi is a whirlwind, yet the people are what makes the city so special.
- 3:00 PM: Nap. Absolutely necessary. The city is doing so much. And I had to get some rest.
- 4:00 PM: Going for a walk. Getting lost. Finding new sights and new smells. Wonderful.
- 5:00 PM: Food! I was starving. This time, I try to get something new. It was a curry base of some kind. I love the way it tasted.
- 6:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Planning for tomorrow.
Day 3: Humayun's Tomb & Chandni Chowk Chaos - "My Wallet!?"
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. More butter chicken. I'm starting to think it's the only food in India. Also, I'm starting to love it.
- 10:00 AM: Humayun's Tomb. Stunning. The architecture, the gardens… it's like stepping into a Mughal fairytale. Instagram heaven. I took a bajillion photos.
- 12:00 PM: Chandni Chowk! Oh, Chandni Chowk. The chaos! The colors! The smells! The… crowds. It's a sensory overload on a scale I've never experienced before. I'm pretty sure I saw a cow ride a bicycle.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at Chandni Chowk. Street food galore! I tried some samosas. Delicious. Then, disaster struck. I think I got pickpocketed. My wallet, gone. My face, a mask of pure panic. I didn't have much. I'm not too worried. Still, it's a shock.
- 2:00 PM: Police station. The police were nice enough. They said I should forget about it. Forget about it. Okay.
- 3:00 PM: Back to hotel.
- 4:00 PM: Rest. Emotional recovery from the wallet incident.
- 5:00 PM: Take a walk. Maybe a little bit of shopping.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Something that sounds vaguely familiar.
Day 4: Qutub Minar & Departure - "Goodbye, Delhi. Kind of."
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Butter chicken… again. I really can eat it.
- 10:00 AM: Qutub Minar. Impressive. Majestic. Towering. I took more photos.
- 12:00 PM: Last moments of Delhi. Some last minute food from a local restaurant.
- 1:00 PM: Taxi to the airport. I survived.
- 3:00 PM: Flight home. Reflecting on everything. Delhi, you were a wild ride. I was scared. I loved it. And I'm pretty sure I've eaten enough butter chicken to feed a small army.
- … (Later): Landed back home. Did I enjoy myself? Yes. Would I go back? Probably. Maybe. After a very long nap and some serious debriefing with my therapist. India, you are… something. And I'll never forget you. I'll be back. Eventually.
P.S. Still not sure what that mystery gravy was. But I'm pretty sure I'm okay.
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O Hare Rama: Delhi Airport Hotel - Is it REALLY as Great as They Say? (A Messy, Honest Review)
Okay, spill the tea! Is O Hare Rama actually the "best" airport hotel around Delhi, especially for us NCR folks?
Alright, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a loaded question! "Best" is subjective, right? But look, I’ve stayed there… twice. (Don't judge my travel habits, okay?). And let me tell you, the hype is *kinda* real. For NCR folks, it's a godsend. Seriously. That Delhi traffic? Nightmare fuel. Coming from Gurgaon, even a short jaunt to the airport can turn into a Lord of the Rings epic. O Hare Rama eliminates that. You check in, you de-stress, you (hopefully) sleep. That alone makes it worth the price for me, a chronically late and anxious traveler.
Of course, "best" depends on what you're looking for. If you're expecting a palatial experience with marble floors and caviar service at 3 AM, you're in the wrong place. But if you want a clean, comfortable, and convenient place to crash, it's a solid contender. That said, I'm still mentally scarred by the one time traffic almost made me miss my flight.
What's the best thing about staying at O Hare Rama, and what's the absolute WORST thing? Be brutally honest!
Okay, the BEST? Location, location, location! Being *right there* at the airport is pure genius. Avoiding that soul-crushing traffic... *chef's kiss*. You can practically roll out of bed and into the departure gate. That alone is worth the price of admission for my sanity. Plus, usually, the rooms are pretty darn clean, and the staff are generally helpful (though, as you'll see, sometimes a little...scattered).
The WORST? Let's be real, sometimes the noise. It's an *airport* hotel. You'll hear planes. Earplugs are your friends. Also, and this is my biggest peeve: the food. It's... functional. Not terrible, not amazing. More like a necessity. Remember that time I ordered room service and they forgot the cutlery? Yeah, that was a fun experience with my chicken biryani, let me tell you. I had to improvise.
Is it expensive? Give me the lowdown on the cost. I'm on a budget!
Compared to a hostel? Yeah, it's pricey-ish. Compared to the *utter disaster* cost of missing your flight because of Delhi traffic? Potentially a bargain! Prices fluctuate, of course, depending on the season and availability. I'd say, you're looking at a moderate price point. Don't expect to find a steal, but you’re also not breaking the bank. Check specific dates on those booking websites. They also have different room types you can choose from, pick the best one for you.
One time, I managed to snag a decent deal by booking way in advance. Another time? Last-minute panic booking because I almost missed a connecting flight. Let's just say, the latter cost me significantly more, proving that planning (and maybe a little therapy for my travel anxiety) is key. You know the old saying: "Pay a little more now, or pay a HUGE amount later."
What are the rooms like? Are they cramped and depressing, or actually decent?
"Decent" is the operative word. Don't go expecting a suite with a jacuzzi. You get a clean room, a comfortable bed (most of the time - I've had one slightly lumpy mattress), a functional bathroom, and usually, a mini-fridge. Oh, and free Wi-Fi. That's crucial. Gotta update my Instagram during my layover, you know? Plus, for serious people, it's great for work.
I have noticed that on both occasions the TV worked. That is very, very important.
Is the restaurant any good? Food, drinks, the whole shebang!
Okay, the restaurant. It's… there. See? I use my words to tell you it's *there*. (I'm not being funny but it's *there*). The breakfast buffet is usually alright, with a basic setup of Indian and continental options. The coffee is drinkable, though I always bring my own emergency caffeine stash, just in case. Lunch and dinner? They have a menu, but be realistic. It's not going to blow your mind. It's convenient. It fills a hole. And often, that's all you need when you're exhausted from traveling.
One time, I ordered a sandwich that arrived looking a little lonely on the plate. I felt bad for it. I think I sent it back and asked for something else. The staff are generally nice, but they do have a tendency to forget things. I can't fault them, though. They probably see a thousand tired faces a day. I'd probably be a disaster.
What about the service? Are the staff helpful, or are they more interested in their phones?
Mostly, the staff are helpful. They're generally polite and try their best. I've had good experiences with check-in and check-out. They'll help you sort out your luggage. But, like I said before, sometimes there are hiccups. The cutlery incident. The once, the forgotten wake-up call (thankfully, I woke up on my own - panic!).
I can only assume that if you forget to wake up, you'll miss your flight. I can tell you that wouldn't be me - but please, put the phone down and answer the damn phone! That would be a terrible situation. Luckily, it has never happened to me. Hopefully never will.
Anything I should be aware of BEFORE booking? Any hidden quirks or gotchas?
Okay, here's the lowdown:
- **Noise:** Bring earplugs. Seriously. Airport hotels are noisy.
- **Food:** Manage your expectations. Bring snacks if you're a picky eater.
- **Check-in/Check-out:** Double-check your flight times to make sure you've got enough buffer.
- **Booking:** Book directly through the hotel website, you could miss out on offers elsewhere.
- **Have some patience**: things do run on "Indian standard time". Don't panic if something takes a little longer than expected.
- **They REALLY need to get cutlery in order!**
So, final verdict: should I book O Hare Rama?
Look, if you’re flying in or out of Delhi and need a place to crash, especially if coming from NCR, it's a solid option. Is it perfect? Nope. Is is the *bestHotel Near Airport
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