Saubhag Bed and Breakfast in New Delhi
Quality accommodation in New Delhi is becoming hard to get these days. Tourism and business has increased so much over the last 5 years causing a dire shortage of quality hotels, especially in the 4 and 5 star range. This shortage has driven up prices, which now rival those in London or New York City.
As a result, the government has passed laws to encourage local homeowners to become licensed to operate as bed and breakfasts, or homestays. In September, I was fortunate to experience one of these new bed and breakfasts, the Saubhag Bed and Breakfast in the New Rajinder Nagar district of West Delhi.
It’s operated by Mrs. Meera Das, a former teacher. She is a wonderful host and will have her staff prepare a wonderful breakfast, do your laundry, and make sure you have everything you need during your stay. She doesn’t like to accept just anyone off the street into her home, so it’s best to get an introduction if possible…If you book your trip with Red Lantern Journeys, we can do that for you.
Her home itself is in a nice, safe neighborhood, just a 15-minute drive from Connaught Place. It’s three stories high with a beautiful garden courtyard where you can enjoy your breakfast. The 2nd floor has two guest rooms with attached modern bathrooms and comfortable beds. There is a common living room for the guest as well with a side kitchen where you can make coffee or tea or heat something in the microwave. The guest living room is tastefully furnished and has a library of books to select from to take with you on your travels. A computer with internet access is standing by for you to catch up on your emails in the evening.
All in all, I’d say that the Saubhag Bed and Breakfast was nicer than any 3 star and many 4 star hotels in India in terms of quality of accommodations, furnishings, and bathrooms. The only thing that you won’t get is a swimming pool or a business center. However, the service that you get is going to be so much better.
I’ve heard and read about many other exceptional bed and breakfasts in New Delhi and other parts of India. We also stayed in another home stay in Palakaad district of Kerala–a 200-year-old ancestral home that I’ll write about later…
Staying at a Bed & Breakfast in India is a great way to travel. Many tourists don’t think about it at all…with Asia flights becoming more affordable this trip experience seems more reachable than ever.