Hotel Shipra International

This hotel was by far the worst I have ever stayed in. To begin with, the neighborhood is one of Delhi's worst (think human refuse along the sidewalk, etc.). The reception staff were extremely rude and yelled at me several times. Many of them kept following me around the hotel trying to figure out how to squeeze a tip out of me. There were two guys who accompanied to my room, even though I said upfront that I wanted to carry my own luggage. One of them did not even talk to me. Why did they accompany me? They were hoping for tips! They even asked even though I had declined any help! There is loud Indian music playing all night long in the back alley. In addition, the staff wander along in the hallways speaking loud Hindi and yelling at each other. Any sounds made in the hallways are greatly amplified, so I had to use ear plugs whenever I was in the room. One day I went out of my room and asked one of the guys who worked there to keep it down because I could hear every word. He looked at me with theatrically feigned surprise and said "Really?" They spoke a bit more quietly after that, but it only lasted about three minutes, after which they went on yelling at each other. Inside the room, everything is either broken or almost broken. The sheets were very filthy, as was the bathroom. There is only a shower which barely works. While I was out of my room and either leaving or coming into the hotel, I kept being harassed by staff who wanted tips. Stay elsewhere!!!

Disappointing - window did not look out (just a dark corridor) - delux room - managed to kill 3 insects over 4 nights, bathroom not clean- shower curtain dirty - bath towels were sticky - my husband and i had serious doubts whether they were washed. Shall not be going back.

I booked a room here through Expedia for myself and an Indian friend. I added a note to say he would arrive first and collect me from the airport. He also phoned to check and confirm the booking. However on arrival he was not allowed to check in. Both Expedia and the hotel were aware of the booking requirements.

Cosy stay

They provide us a double room. the room was on the street side which is not quite as it is on busy road.Breakfast is included but could have a little more choice.the staff was very nice, easy access from India Gate or Train Station, free wi-fi in entire building.

The hotel is well located, the rooms are modern and comfortable, and breakfast offered a good choice of self-service and hot dishes.

Hotel is good Room is good Location is good Room service is good Complimentary Breakfast is bad Hotel manager behavior is bad

An ok hotel, picked purely due to location as next to the train station. We were due to board an early morning train. Hotel is ok and staff are very nice but surrounding areas let it down and it is very noisy at night but suited purpose of a place to sleep for the night on arrival in Delhi. Not really able to leave the hotel as nothing for tourists nearby and as 2 women travelling alone would not recommend it for more then a night cap stop as cabin fever would soon set in.

Good staff, good food, bedroom OK but the shower room was grubby and smelly. Outside location, dirty and chaotic. I chose this hotel as a base to tour on the trains as it's yards from the station, if you have no need of the trains, do yourself a favour and stay somewhere a bit more upmarket.

I spent 2 nights in this hotel in August 2012. The surroundings are not great but its location, near the train station is very handy. The room was alright, don't expect too much comfort. The cleanliness was "suffisant" but not excellent. The staff can be a little rude and many of them don't speak a word of English, wish is surprising for a so-called "international" hotel. I had an airport pick up included but the driver was 90 minutes late (he justified busy roads, I suspect they just forgot me till I called!!). Last very bad point: the hotel is extremely noisy. The rooms/doors are absolutly not sound proof so I had great difficulties to sleep, I could hear my neighbours, people walking in the corridors/stairs, the staff chatting in the corridors as well as noise coming from the kitchen, a nightmare! All in all I would recommend the hotel for its location (if you need to be close to the station) but you surely can sure find something quieter and more comfortable for the same price.