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Smyle Inn Reviews

916, Gali Chandi Wali, Main Bazaar, Paharganj 110055, New Delhi, India

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75%Overall Rating

From 154 ratings
  • 68%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 83%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 68%Atmosphere
  • 73%Cleanliness

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83%

Smyle in were friendly and very accommodating. They arranged for us a personalised tour on India within our budget, which was a wonderful way to see the India they knew. Had a great stay, excellent location in the centre of the bazaar. Have already recommended to all travellers we have met going to Delhi :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


97%

Absolutely wonderful place! Arranged for pickup from the airport less than 24 hours before, and they happily arranged it. The staff was incredibly helpful in providing resources to plan my India trip. Will be back again! Thank you


83%

Great location for New Delhi Station. Our room was a reasonable size but a little dark.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (30 reviews)


100%

I stayed with my husband 3 times at the Smyle Inn & was very satisfied. * Very helpful staff & Management. Excellent breakfast;good security,located in a typical Indian City area. * Very reasonably prized. * The hostel had a real family atmosphere; and help for travelers was readily available. * I would always recommend this place and will certainly return there on any future Indian visit. .

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

It's a great hostel. Rooms are a good size, beds are nice, hot showers and even TV! That is what the newer building of the smyle inn is like anyway. There are two buildings about a block apart. I'm not sure what the old one is like. The staff, however, did not seem to be the friendliest bunch. It seemed like they thought they were doing me a favor by letting me stay there, instead of the other way around. But in the end, they were pleasant enough and it is a really good value for your money.


40%

This was the worst hostel I stayed in India. don't get airport pick up. they charge u 480 inr. a pre-paid taxi takes u to the main bazaar for 250 and if you take the airport express its 150.They didn't provide what I had booked: A/C room, soap, hot water, etc. no apologies. annex 2 closes down at about 10 pm and doesn't open until 8 am. everyone goes to sleep. When I complained about no soap and no hot water at c.o. they told me they had been awake all night. Why would they lie to my face?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, Regarding airport pickup, we have to pay for the parking at the airport and pay for entry to the arrival hall. This all adds up to the cost. If you do a research you will figure out that our pickup rates are the cheapest as compared to anybody in our area. We close the doors after 1am on most cases, but there is always someone at the reception to address to any needs. Complaining to us on checkout will not allow us to help you. In case you have issues, just complain to the reception that moment or write an email to us. Believe me, we are very quick to resolve guests complaints.

63%

Don't be afraid if the Taxi Driver sends you into a small alley. The hostel is only a few meters in it. Everthing worked out well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Good hotel staff was very helpful. Only issue was that the Wi-Fi would cut in and out. Breakfast could be a little better as well.


73%

Thank you for the services provided throughout our stay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Good value and quite clean for Paharganj. Drains in bathroom did smell a bit though.


83%

Clean, Good location and cheap.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


80%

The rooms are very different. We stayed there twice and one time we' ve got a room without windows. The second time it' s a beautiful, spacious room. Breakfast is ok and the hostel is nearby mainbazarr and train/metro/airportmetrostation. There' s a simple rooftoprestaurent, but it' s only open sometimes.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


80%

The staff was extremely helpful. Thank you!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Feb 2013
  • Vedas9
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


90%

Great hotel, very clean rooms excellent, very friendly/helpful staff. great location just off the main bazaar. would definately return.


97%

perfect stay in delhi, i will definitely come back. thank u

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Ali was super helpful helping us book railway tickets. He was fantastic. Breakfast was very nice. The room was clean and much appreciated.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

The rooms are okay - they were clean and decent, but the bathroom was a bit dirty and there wasn't much hot water. The staff was okay, not exactly warm or welcoming though. We got great tours from Smyle Inn though - the day tour of Delhi was great (loved our driver!) and the 2 days tour to Agra and Jaipur was fantastic (though a bit pricey).


73%

Clean and tidy. Quiet and secured. Good location. The staffs might purposely switched off the hot shower or maybe the water heater was automatically switched off (well, I don't know, because of saving electricity perhaps). So If you don't have hot water, just wake the staffs up, ask them to switch on the water heater and everything will be done.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


80%

Solid choice in Delhi. Spent a few nights there back in February and would recommend to anyone, especially if it's your first trip to the region. Accommodating staff will help you get settled in a crazy city. Cleanliness was good.


77%

Great location,friendly staff,good breakfast and wifi. Minor toilet issue,but solved immediately to our satisfaction.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


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