Hotel Oakwood

Hotel Oakwood Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Hotel Oakwood on Arakashan Road, you immediately get that feeling of finding something solid in the middle of Paharganj’s beautiful chaos. It’s a three-star place that doesn’t try to be something it’s not — just clean, comfortable, and honestly pretty well-run for this part of New Delhi. The lobby’s modest but welcoming, and the staff actually seems to care about getting things right, which isn’t always a given in this neighborhood.

The Paharganj Experience

Here’s the thing about staying in Paharganj — you’re right in the thick of backpacker central, which means incredible street food, shops selling everything imaginable, and that authentic Delhi energy that some of the fancier areas just don’t have. The hotel sits on Arakashan Road, and while it can get noisy (this is Delhi, after all), you’re walking distance from New Delhi Railway Station and the main bazaar. I mean, if you want to experience real Delhi without paying Connaught Place prices, this is your spot. The neighborhood offers genuine local experiences and cultural immersion that appeal to adventurous travelers.

Rooms and Comfort

The room I stayed in was actually bigger than I expected — nothing fancy, but clean sheets, working AC, and a decent bathroom with hot water that came pretty quickly. You know what impressed me? The attention to small details like having enough electrical outlets and blackout curtains that actually block the street lights. It’s not going to win any design awards, but honestly, after a long day exploring the city, you just want a comfortable bed and a good night’s sleep. The accommodations provide everything necessary for a restful stay.

Food and Practical Perks

The breakfast spread covers all the basics — continental options, vegetarian dishes, and Asian choices that’ll fuel you up for sightseeing. The continental stuff is pretty standard, but the Indian options are where they really shine. Plus, there’s free parking right at the hotel, which is actually a huge deal in this part of Delhi where finding a safe spot for your car can be a real headache. The restaurant serves decent food throughout the day, though honestly, with Paharganj’s incredible street food scene right outside, you’ll probably want to explore.

Why Guests Love It

Couples seem to really appreciate this place — there’s something about the balance of being in an exciting, authentic part of Delhi while still having a quiet retreat to come back to. The value is solid for what you get, and the location puts you close to major attractions without the tourist markup. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in Delhi, but it delivers exactly what most travelers actually need: a clean, safe base with helpful staff and all the practical amenities sorted out. The hotel represents an excellent choice for budget-conscious visitors seeking genuine local experiences.

Reviews of Hotel Oakwood

• Abhay from India – 14 April 2025 (9/10)

  I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights with my family and we had a wonderful experience. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained. Housekeeping was done regularly, and everything felt fresh and comfortable.Location was good.

• Ajesh from India – 14 April 2025 (8/10)

  I really like the place , rooms was clean and spacious , great deal in budget

• Archit from India – 8 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location is excellent and the rooms were of good size, staff was friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: lift was not working , i think they were fixing it

• Singh from India – 3 April 2025 (8/10)

  i love the stay very much , room was clean and spacious , breakfast was good overall good experience.

• Darpan from India – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

  Location was good.
  
  What could be improved: Room neat & clean

• Ananya from India – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

  i loved the breakfast , i got some bread and omlate and tea , the room service person was good and attentive. i like the checking person behaviour also , overall it was an good deal in this price range

• Muhammed from India – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  Really like the overall experience with them

• Disha from India – 21 March 2025 (9/10)

  I love the property very much the owner was nice . Room service was good everything was up to the mark ,
  
  What could be improved: Some images was not overdone , but according to budget it was an good choice

• Singh from India – 18 March 2025 (8/10)

  Clean and neat rooms. Worth what i paid. Will definitely recommend it

• Jovita from Lithuania – 14 March 2025 (6/10)

  The person at check-in time was very nice. Near train station.
  
  What could be improved: Fake room photos, not even close to real ones. The room very dark and noisy.

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