I was looking for a suitable hotel for our trip to Aurangabad. Visiting the Ajanta and Ellora caves had been a long time wish and we were all excited about the trip. My son had his demands, my in laws were visiting, my husband and I are quite selective about where we want to stay. Hence, I needed a hotel that would be comfortable for all of us.
The Quality Inn Meadows more than lived up to its name. We checked in very early morning and therefore could not see anything in the dark apart from a lot of space and quaint cottages strewn all over the property. But we woke up to the beauty of lush greenery and absolute quiet broken only by the chirping of birds. The hotel is away from the heart of the city and the best located for families wishing to visit the caves. The staff is very helpful and organize taxis for the guests to visit all the areas of interest. The hotel is eco friendly and this is evident right from the matting on the floors to the solar lighting systems. It was a delight returning in the evenings after a full (hot!) day exploring the caves.
The rooms are adequately large and we had enough space even with an extra bed for our son. The food is reasonably good, but not exotic. The a la carte menu is a lot more interesting than the buffets. The service is acceptable. One should not expect lightning quick service due to the sheer size of the property. There were enough recreational activities for kids and adults both, with a swimming pool, table tennis, chess, carrom, a small library etc.
What makes the hotel worth visiting and revisiting is the tranquility and beauty of the gardens and landscaping. To our delight, this did not have perfectly manicured gardens and shrubs pruned with millitary precision. The landscaping is intelligently and beautifully done, allowing one to feel harmonious with nature. The myriad colours are a visual treat. Our breakfast time was spent watching a pair of swallows building their nest in a small tree next to the glass facade of the dining room. We spent evenings sitting on the porch right outside the cottage listening to the sounds of the night.
Though our trip was short, we left with excellent memories and would definitely revisit The Meadows on our next trip to Aurangabad.
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