Hotel Shelton

Hotel Shelton Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Hotel Shelton in Paharganj, you immediately get that this is a solid three-star choice that doesn’t try to be something it’s not. The lobby’s clean and welcoming — nothing fancy, but you can tell they actually care about maintaining the place. I mean, for a hotel in one of New Delhi’s busiest backpacker areas, that’s honestly refreshing. The staff greets you with genuine smiles, and there’s this comfortable energy that makes you feel like you’ve made a smart choice. It’s the kind of place where attention to detail matters, even in the smallest touches.

Location That Actually Works

Here’s what I love about the location — you’re literally five minutes from New Delhi Railway Station, which is a game-changer if you’re arriving by train with luggage. The Ramakrishna Metro Station is right there too, so getting around the city is actually simple. Main Bazaar runs right outside, and honestly, this is where you want to be if you’re looking for that authentic Delhi experience. The chaos, the street food, the shopping — it’s all happening around you, but the hotel itself feels like a peaceful retreat from all that energy. You get the best of both worlds without the overwhelming sensory overload.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was clean and well-maintained, with air conditioning that actually works — trust me, you’ll appreciate that in Delhi’s heat. The beds are comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep, and there’s decent storage space for your stuff. What I really liked was how quiet it stays inside despite being in such a busy area. The bathrooms are spotless, which honestly surprised me given the price point. You’re not getting five-star finishes, but everything functions properly and feels fresh. The attention to cleanliness is genuinely impressive.

Food and Practical Touches

The breakfast situation here is pretty thoughtful — they offer halal options and Asian dishes alongside the usual fare, plus they’ll pack it to go if you’re heading out early for sightseeing. The restaurant serves decent food throughout the day, though honestly, with Main Bazaar right outside, you’ll probably want to explore the incredible street food scene. There’s reliable WiFi throughout the property, and the front desk is genuinely helpful with travel advice and booking assistance. The staff goes the extra mile to make your stay comfortable and memorable.

Why Guests Love It

You know what really stands out? Couples consistently rate this place highly for location — there’s something about being in the heart of Paharganj that just works for exploring Delhi together. The hotel strikes this perfect balance between being affordable and actually comfortable, which isn’t always easy to find in this area. It’s not trying to be boutique or trendy, but it delivers exactly what you need: a clean, safe, well-located base for exploring one of the world’s most incredible cities. The value here is real — you’re getting quality service and a great location without paying tourist-trap prices. This is where smart travelers choose to stay.

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Reviews of Hotel Shelton

• Caroline from United Kingdom – 26 January 2025 (8/10)

  Clean spacious room and very comfortable bed

• Sara from United Kingdom – 23 April 2024 (8/10)

  We booked a more expensive room, seeing other reviews that the cheaper rooms were not so good and it was well worth it. They let us check in early without even having to ask, the room was nice and clean, clean sheets, clean bathroom etc. The beds were really comfortable and the AC worked very well. Really hot water, geezer always worked.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom was a bit rough around the edges, and late at night I noticed a few bugs crawling around on the floor, but this is India. Also the rooms at the front are noisy, but again this is a noisy busy neighborhood especially in the evening.

• Eric from Australia – 15 February 2024 (9/10)

  Convenient location for new delhi train station. Friendly helpful staff. Fair price for clean room in new delhi. Good food to have in your room.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Soniya from Poland – 7 January 2024 (8/10)

  Food
  
  What could be improved: Noise

• Priyanka from India – 4 August 2023 (8/10)

  NA
  
  What could be improved: NA

• Deirdre from South Africa – 9 July 2023 (9/10)

  The staff were super helpful, and quick. Front desk management were really helpful and gave me an extra night even thought they were fully booked.
  
  What could be improved: Truly a suprize, I've been in many hotels in India, and you never know what to expect. This one suprized me.
  
  Building needs a little attention, front reception area needs new couches.

• Rajulu from India – 20 May 2023 (7/10)

  Location

• Eranda from Sri Lanka – 18 May 2023 (9/10)

  All good, good service
  
  What could be improved: Noice of roads

• Nikhil from India – 22 March 2023 (8/10)

  In the centre of Delhi. Close to Railway station. Service was good. There was room service guy who was very polite. People in reception are also very nice. They have cab service as well.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Fray from Denmark – 6 February 2023 (9/10)

  Very friendly and helpfull starff. Room was big and everything was working. (Light, plugs, hot water etc.)
  
  What could be improved: Missing a waterboiler.

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