Vivanta Aurangabad, Maharashtra

We came to see the Ellora caves and chose this hotel because it was surrounded by lush greenery. Especially with the hot weather, being able to drink a coffee on the serene lawn, away from the honking traffic, made us feel well balanced. There were two or three hotels like what I just described, but none have the authentic character of Vivanta. You feel like a Maharaja, as the expression goes. The experience starts with the hotel driver in immaculate white uniform who takes you from and to the airport in 15 minutes. The hotel has such a large staff, all of them warm and friendly. They take care of everything. The rooms are spacious and they all look out on the enclosed garden and pool. There’s a ground level where the rooms have a porch and an upper level where the rooms have a balcony. We recommend the upper level rooms. They have more light and a better view. The rooms are cleaned at least twice a day. When you pass a member of housekeeping in the corridor they always wish you a pleasant day and ask if they can do something for you. We especially remember the broad smile of Mr. Shivaji. He made us feel right at home. I also found it remarkable how the staff keeps you hydrated :-) The room is restocked with bottles of water throughout the day. They repeatedly bring you bottles of water at the pool and at breakfast. Even the door*** hands you a bottle of water when you step into a taxi. Having breakfast is very enjoyable! As early as 7 am you can comfortably sit outside on the lawn, listening to unobtrusive music being played live by a musician while waiters bring you freshly made dosa. The staff is fast and caring. They give you a variety of suggestions. They remember your room number and how you like your coffee. The food is very tasty. We felt pampered every single day. A special recommendation to Mr. Shyamal, Mr. Dhiraj, Mr.Suresh, Mr. Amol and Mr Santosh! Lastly, we’d like to express our great gratitude to Ms. ****al! She enriched our stay with interesting sightseeing tips and when she overheard at breakfast that my wife had bought a sari she offered to come to the room and help her put it on. She took such care in dressing my wife. The cherry on the cake was when she showed up with fresh flowers and wove them through my wife’s hair. Absolutely beautiful! We took stunning pictures in the garden and went to dinner in transitional clothing. That evening the chef Sainath Rathod gaves us an exceptional dining experience. We highly recommend his cuisine. Be sure to try out both restaurants. Explore his take on Asian fusion at Tea House and ask for the chef’s special at Latitude. We stayed in several four and five start hotels throughout our India journey. Vivanta was far out the best experience!

Taj is always first preference for us and our clients, The reason behind is Deepak.. He is always there to help us in all aspects. He is a true asset to Taj.

Good property in Aurangabad. Food was excellent. Full marks to the staff starting with Travel Deak, Reception, smooth check in. Thanks for the room decoration and the lovely cake for our wedding anniversary Delicious food thanks to Mr Shyamal, Mr Vikram, Mr Bhattacharya the sous chef. You made our stay very comfortable. Rooms need refurbishment otherwise the property has everything else. Great service. Thanks once again Vivanta. Keep up the good work.

We spent 3 nights at the hotel while touring the Ellora and Ajanta caves. The hotel was comfortable and service was superb at the restaurant. A special thanks to Mr. Nikam and the rest of the crew at the restaurant...****ay Vaichnavi, Shymal, Sainath Shubhan as well as Sous Chef Bhattacharya (excuse any spelling of names errors). We had a wonderful time during a stay.