it was a weekend road trip with friends. checked out lot of four/five star properties. finally decided on taj. every property had its own good & bad side. whenever I find taj/IHCL property in any town/city, its my first option. only for the fact that they have 100 years of experience in the business. besides there is a certain humility... More

Auragngabad does not have many great hotels, so this is probably the best bet. Although it does not live up to the Taj chain reputation. rooms tend to be small, and smell of mustiness. The hotel restaurant is really the only choice around, and is over priced and the food is merely 'above-average'

Been here twice in 2 years and they keep cutting corners. As group leader, I had asked for a larger room as my group of 18 like to congregate in my room for a drink before we head to dinner. No luck. In fact, my room was no bigger than a motel room, and just as tacky. Front office staff... More

It is a beautiful hotel, has a laid back style to it... but definitely not Taj... except may be in house keeping. For house keeping - would give them full stars. Apart from that kitchen is a bit too slow - the drinks arrive after your guests leave - that is if you have anyone visiting you... I had some... More

Stayed at the Taj, now renamed Vivanta. Was told I'd been upgraded when i checked in, but the room I was shown was ok at best. It was clean and comfortable, but I expect that in all rooms at Taj hotels. Nothing special. The fittings looked a bit tired. Chipped paint and tatty card signs for the door. Beautiful gardens... More

The hotel was recommended by our agent as probably the best of the bunch in Aurangabad even though not of a very high standard. I didn't have time to see the others so it's hard to assess the accuracy of that. Honestly the property has seen better days, but it has potential. There is an aura of the old Raj... More

The family chose to stay at Aurangabad for the weekend and visit Shirdi for a day from there. On arrival itself we were in love with the Property. Good landscape and pool and we had a good time. Food at the restaurant was excellent and thanks to the Staff even specific diet needs were promptly attended. Rooms are good with... More

This hotel was a wonderful. The room was large and beautiful, It was very clean, and the grounds were beautiful. The best thing about this hotel, as with all Taj hotels, was the staff. Everyone at the hotel was courteous, kind, and welcoming, From housekeeping to in room dining to reception everyone was so helpful and attentive that I never... More

I spent 3 days at the hotel (now called Vivanta by Taj, Aurangabad) in early April. The hotel is reasonably priced and is a good base from which to visit Ajanta and Ellora (as well as Daulatabad fort and some of the other histroic sites in and around Aurangabad). The hotel has beautiful grounds with lovely trees and well kept... More