Mughal Sheraton Hotel Agra

Name: Mughal Sheraton Hotel, Agra
Category: 5 Star (Deluxe Hotel)
Location: Taj Ganj, Agra India
Rooms: 300 Rooms
Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Conference Facilities, Business Centre, Health Club, golf, tennis, croquet, badminton, billiards, a movie lounge.Children's Park, Buggy Rides and the Kennel Club.
Group: ITC Welcomgroup Sheraton Hotels

Location
Spread over an area of 35 acres of landscaped gardens at Taj Ganj, ITC WelcomHotel Mughal Sheraton Agra is located 10 kilometres from the airport and six kilometres from the railway station.

The bright red brick building presents an excellent blend with the charismatic appeal of Agra city.

The hotel Mughal Sheraton is the recipient of the most prestigious 'Aga Khan' award for its framework inspired by Mughal architecture. Also meeting its commitment towards safety, the Mughal Sheraton has received the British Safety Council's coveted 'Sword of Honor' award.

Accommodation
The hotel Mughal Sheraton Agra has 285 rooms, which are well appointed and well equipped with all the modern facilities.

The rooms at the hotel Mughal Sheraton include two Presidential Suites and three Deluxe Suites.

Some of the facilities at the hotel Mughal Sheraton include travel desk, shopping arcade, doctor on call, Internet, laundry, television and home theatre.

Dining
The hotel Mughal Sheraton Agra has a bouquet of restaurants that serve cuisine from India and other parts of the world.

Bagh-e-Bahar serves Continental cuisine, Peshawari serves cuisine from the North West Frontier Province of Rajasthan and Mahjong serves Chinese cuisine. Maikhana is the lobby bar that serves exotic beverages.

Recreation Facilities
Swimming pool, sauna, beauty salon, jogging track, buggy rides, children's amusement park and tennis are some of the fitness and entertainment options at WelcomHotel Mughal Sheraton Agra.

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