Chanakya BNR Hotel
Chakratritha Road, Puri 752002 India
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The Chanakya BNR Hotel, at Puri awaits you with the timeless grace of old world charm and all modern day amenities. We give you expansive rooms, tantalizing corridors and well-maintained terraces all telling the story of India's magnificent Railway inheritance. The Chanakya BNR hotel has a royal history and is located just 200 meters from the picturesque Puri beach. We are proud to be the only heritage hotel in Orissa as well as uniquely, the only railway theme hotel in India. Each room, as well as its public area, display rare photographs that convey the achievements of the Indian Railways - one of the world's largest employer. After evaluating over 18,000 photographs we have handpicked a few for our distinguished guests. We are proud to be the only hotel in the world to display such a rare collection of photographs that leaves one in awe of India's glorious Rail heritage. One cannot help but admire the courage of the founders of this magnificent monolith known as the Indian Railways, which was instrumental in crossing great rivers by building grand bridges or supporting the Indian Army during times of war. We would only be fair in concluding that the Indian Railway is undoubtedly one of India's greatest infrastructural achievements. Being one of the famous Railway Heritage Hotels, the Chanakya BNR strives to apprise our guests about the intriguing history of the Indian Railways via these photographs. These historic pictures will greet you in every nook and corner of the hotel and will take you on a fascinating journey back in time. It's our promise! All 37 sea facing rooms at the Chanakya BNR are equipped with customised art work from the glorious Indian Railway and have been furnished keeping in mind the heritage nature of the property. Apart from the vintage design room furniture, the rooms truly take you back in time yet provide all amenities desired by today's traveller. Space is not a constraint in these palatial rooms and each room is of a different size depending on which part of the building one might find oneself in.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Car hire
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
24-hour security
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Historic Hotel
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English, Hindi
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Grade: 62 out of 100
30Restaurantswithin 1 km
5Attractionswithin 1 km
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Very nice place, fantastic rooms and really good service and help by the staff; It is clean, the breakfast is outstanding and the dinner very good. The receptionist, housekeeper and restaurant staff are heartwarming kind and helpful. The garden is full of frangipani bushes which sweetens the air. Beach is 10 minutes walk. The pool was in reconstruction but soon will be open.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Before arrival require weather the pool is operating
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nice hospitality, good service, calm environment, heritage look, awesome food. i liked the ambience. I booked for 1 night and then I extend. The manager is not accommodating on the price. When other other online websites are offering rs 2000 less, we are ending up paying 2000 more. The lighting and decor is nice Only 1 unit is operational, rest unit work is going on...no swimming pool and other facilities. management should think on the price as the favcilities are not available
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Stay in First floor rooms. Book through online as it is 2000 Rs cheaper. Taste continental...
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We went there to have our dinner in the restaurant of a heritage Hotel but we were disappointed. Old touch was perfectly maintained in the restaurant and we were delighted to visit the Restaurant. But alas, food was badly prepared and the dishes ordered were not cooked properly.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Try ordering the items which the Chef is familiar with
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I have been going to BNR for 3 generations now. But in Nov '22 I was very disillusioned because when their travel tout Tatan, recommended by the hotel, claimed double fare, the hotel sat silent. Maybe they were backing him for obvious reasons. Perhaps corruption has caught on at the BNR too. I would not recommend this hotel to anybody now.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Housekeeping staff was helpful
Food was average. Would not recommend.
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BNR Puri now history Closed over a year after an accident. No longer operating. So beware!!! A prime property (privatised) that was once the pride of Puri (Odisha) and the Bengal Nagpur Railways (BNR) is now just a facade of grandeur. Soon it will be beyond renovation. Very sad. Also vandalised by the Railways Officers themselves building a squat holiday home that blocks the sea view charm of BNR.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Beware of many travel booking sites giving booking options for Chanakya BNR Puri!!!
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Usthi F wrote a review Nov 2022
Really beautiful historical hotel, great food and very clean rooms facing the arcade, giving the place a true holiday feeling even if you're travelling on business. The best part of our stay was definitely the very friendly and helpful staff!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Pioneer55087948991 wrote a review Nov 2022
SPECIALLY THANKS TO MR. SAMAY , MR.JAGANNATH DIXIT , AND MR. PAWAN KALYAN, for whenever we needed to be there for us, my friend recommend me for this hotel specially huge rooms , goot amenities and very friendly staff, and lots of things , but my experience was something different if I go deep through then 1. Old property with good maintain. 2.houskeeping staff needs lots of thing to learn like how to behave, telicom service, timings of cleaning the room . 3. samay was doing a great job for resolving our problem as quick as he can . 4.food was good and the service was best , Jagannath dixit was so humble and polite every time when we need specialy in that time when my mom had a fever, best explanation about Puri dham and lord Jagannath, And also for giving us so much time and recommending so many continental and Chinese dishes, 5. Room sevice was good but just because of Pawan Kalyan , he was also there in resturant in some time and giving best service as he can Apart from him there was 2 more Room service boy who don't have any knowledge about food and they even don't know what they get for us , they behave like we are burdened for them, 6 . Restaurant desk incharge who don't have bit of knowledge about about menu and says that I work here for 10 years , some time when jagannath was not there , mainly in dinner no one come to our tabel , very bad All through I gave 5 star only for few things which written.. we will definately come again just because of them . Hope chanakya management will work on there few but large scale problems. …
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Comfortable stay at a well-maintained property, efficient staff (housekeeping, reception, restaurant). The food is to die for! We were served with great care at the restaurant by Mr. Jagannath Dixit and his team.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Excellent continental food and amazing dinning choice done by Mr jagannath Dixit. The hospitality and service was none to beat. Very much satisfied with his promt service thank you jagannath. I wish to come and visit again
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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The hotel has basic facilities. For everything we have to keep calling room service- towels, shower gels, etc. But to top it all when I asked for a bottle (500ml) milk for my infant they charged me ₹158. This was totally bizarre disappointing. The property could have been maintained properly the female at the reception couldn’t even take the feedback and started passing sarcastic comments. Would recommend not to stay here with kids and family.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$56 - $72 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaOdishaPuri DistrictPuri
NUMBER OF ROOMS
37
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chanakya BNR Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Chanakya BNR Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Alarnatha Temple (1.2 km), Sri Sri Sonar Gouranga Mandir (0.4 km), and Sudarshan Craft Museum (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Chanakya BNR Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Chanakya BNR Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Chanakya BNR Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Chung Wah Restaurant, Honey Bee Bakery & Pizzeria, and Wildgrass Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Chanakya BNR Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Chanakya BNR Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Puri.
Are any cleaning services offered at Chanakya BNR Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Chanakya BNR Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Chanakya BNR Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Is Chanakya BNR Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.