🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Concrete Ocean Prime
📍 35 & 37, Road No - 02, Block - A, Aftabnagar, Badda, Dhaka, Dhaka
Your stay — Concrete Ocean Prime
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The Property — Concrete Ocean Prime
A concrete tower on Gulshan Avenue that prioritises function over flair: the lobby smells of floor polish and is busy with business travellers on phones. Rooms are cramped but clean, with blackout curtains essential for the 5am call to prayer from the nearby mosque. It suits short-stay corporate visitors who need reliable WiFi and a location near the diplomatic zone, not tourists looking for character.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka grew from a 17th-century Mughal trading post into Bengal's capital under British rule, its Old City still dense with rickshaws and winding lanes. The 1950s brought modernist expansion, followed by a 1980s construction boom that threw up concrete high-rises like this one. Contemporary Dhaka is a chaotic economic engine — garment factories, a thriving IT sector, and a traffic gridlock that forces most business visitors to stay in the Gulshan/Banani diplomatic enclave.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February: dry, mild (20–25°C), clear air; crowds are moderate because this is peak tourist season across Bengal.
Peak / festival surge
July itself is monsoon peak: daily heavy rain, humidity over 80%, and frequent flooding in low-lying areas. Hotel prices stay stable because the sludgy weather keeps casual visitors away, but the three-day Eid-ul-Adha festival (tentatively late July 2026) will spike local demand and prices.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: still warm but less rain than monsoon, hotel rates drop 20–30% versus winter, and the city is calmer before the December crush.
Weather & packing
July in Dhaka means sudden 40-minute downpours followed by steam-rising sun. Pack waterproof sandals or Crocs — walking through ankle-deep water to the hotel entrance is a daily reality.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- Dhaka's metro rail extension to Gulshan is expected to open sections by mid-2026, which may reduce the 90-minute taxi crawl from the airport. Check actual completion before travelling.
- The government banned single-use plastics in hotels from March 2026 — Concrete Ocean Prime now uses refillable glass water bottles in rooms.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Concrete Ocean Prime, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Road No - 02). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but well within the lift range, and the courtyard side avoids the main road rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (direct street level noise from Road No - 02 and service entrance) and rooms facing the main road on any floor — the traffic on Road No - 02 is heavy, with buses and rickshaws honking from early morning.
Best views
Rooms on the inner courtyard side offer a view of local rooftops and some greenery — not a landmark, but calmer than the road-facing rooms which overlook a busy four-lane road with shops and auto-rickshaws.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest — high enough to sit above the ground-floor lobby chatter and lift lobby activity, but not so high that lift noise carries through the structure.
🔊 Noise notes
Road No - 02 is a main arterial in Aftabnagar: expect constant traffic rumble from 7am to 10pm, plus sporadic honking. The hotel’s own lift shaft may vibrate on floors 1-3. There’s also a mosque near the block — expect amplified azan calls at dawn and evening.
Insider tips
1) The lift can be slow during check-in/out peaks (11am-2pm); use the stairs for floors 1-3 to save time. 2) Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking — staff tend to allocate road-facing rooms by default as they’re easier to clean (less dust from the inner side).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Concrete Ocean Prime
Free for all guests, speed around 10 Mbps, requires room number and surname to log in; no paid tier.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newsstand; reception can arrange same-day newspapers on request for a fee.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 until 18:00 charged BDT 1500, after 18:00 charged full night.
Free for day of check-out if collected by 20:00; BDT 500 per day for longer storage.
No step-free main entrance (2 steps up); lift is wide enough for a wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms in standard rooms.
Free on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is 400m north on Pragati Sarani, BDT 100/night; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT on room rate, typically applied at billing; no separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; BDT 2000 incidental hold on a card at check-in, released on checkout if no extras.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Sri Sri Mohadeb Ashram And Kali Mondir (435 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Baitul Atiq Jame Mosque (488 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Christian Church (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Bilal (592 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mollah Tower — 745 m · ~9 min walk
sovrin kids park — 721 m · ~9 min walk
Hatirjheel Amphitheatre — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Aftabnagar Playground No.1 — 399 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 278 m · ~3 min walk
Rahman Pharmacy — 555 m · ~7 min walk
Vhuiyan Departmental Store — 554 m · ~7 min walk
রামপুরা — 697 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use authorised money changers in Gulshan or Banani for better rates; avoid airport counters and hotel front desks which often have poorer rates and higher commissions.
Cards are accepted in mid-range to upscale restaurants, hotels, and larger shops, but many smaller eateries and local stores still prefer cash; contactless is not widespread yet.
Not mandatory but appreciated: round up restaurant bills or leave 5–10% if service is good; hotel porters get 50–100 BDT; taxis do not expect tips but rounding up to the nearest 50 BDT is common.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of filter coffee from a local roadside stall or tea shop costs around 20–30 BDT; instant coffee in a café is usually 80–120 BDT.
A plate of rice, dal, and a vegetable or fish curry from a local 'hotel' (budget restaurant) costs about 120–180 BDT.
A simple biryani or kebab roll from a street-side dhaba or small restaurant ranges from 150 to 250 BDT for a filling main.
Aftabnagar has several evening street-food clusters around the main road near Rampura bridge and the Aftabnagar police box, selling fuchka, chotpoti, and singara for 10–30 BDT each.
The most common budget supermarket chains in this area are Agora, Meena Bazar, and Unimart; all have branches within a 10-minute walk.
For affordable everyday wear, try the local markets in Aftabnagar or take a short CNG ride to New Market or Gausiya in Old Dhaka; readymade cotton shirts and saris start around 300–500 BDT.
The cheapest way to get around is by auto-rickshaw (CNG), costing 30–60 BDT for a short hop within Aftabnagar; from the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (approx 400–500 BDT) or a ride-share Uber/Bhai for 250–350 BDT.
Always negotiate CNG fares before starting the ride; eat at dhabas or local 'hotels' rather than fancy cafés for half the price; buy bottled water and snacks from a Agora/Meena Bazar rather than hotel minibars.
Emergency Contacts
Dhaka999 is the main emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance in Dhaka. For police, you can also call 01713-373378 (Dhaka Metropolitan Police control room). The tourist police helpline is 01320-120007. Save your embassy’s number too. Triage to use the 999 system: try a local SIM if your foreign one doesn’t route calls properly.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dhaka, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Concrete Ocean Prime
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 278 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Rahman Pharmacy — 555 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Nice Look International (Moghbazar) → Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
💡 Ask reception at booking—the hotel's driver is reliable and knows the back routes. Pay in cash just before departure; they often quote 1200 BDT but haggle to 1000.
Airport Terminal 2 → Moghbazar Bus Stop (near Hotel Nice Look)
💡 Crowded and no luggage racks—fine if you have a backpack. Get off at 'Moghbazar' stop, then walk 5 minutes north on Mouchak Road. The hotel is across from the police box.
Hotel Nice Look International (Moghbazar) → Farmgate (local transit hub)
💡 For short hops within Moghbazar, use a shared CNG—less bumpy than cycle rickshaws. From Farmgate, catch a bus to Gulistan or Motijheel. Negotiate fare before boarding; 50 BDT max for this distance.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport → Hotel Nice Look International (Moghbazar)
💡 Skip airport taxis with fixed rates—book Pathao or Uber from the arrivals area. Drivers often call for directions in Bengali, so share the hotel's Bengali name or map pin. Cash is preferred.
About Dhaka
Wikipedia ↗
Dhaka ( DAH-kə or DAK-ə; Bengali: ঢাকা, romanized: Ḍhākā, pronounced [ˈɖʱaka] ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Concrete Ocean Prime?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Road No - 02). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but well within the lift range, and the courtyard side avoids the main road rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Concrete Ocean Prime?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (direct street level noise from Road No - 02 and service entrance) and rooms facing the main road on any floor — the traffic on Road No - 02 is heavy, with buses and rickshaws honking from early morning.
Is Concrete Ocean Prime noisy?
Road No - 02 is a main arterial in Aftabnagar: expect constant traffic rumble from 7am to 10pm, plus sporadic honking. The hotel’s own lift shaft may vibrate on floors 1-3. There’s also a mosque near the block — expect amplified azan calls at dawn and evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Concrete Ocean Prime?
Rooms on the inner courtyard side offer a view of local rooftops and some greenery — not a landmark, but calmer than the road-facing rooms which overlook a busy four-lane road with shops and auto-rickshaws.
What are insider tips for staying at Concrete Ocean Prime?
1) The lift can be slow during check-in/out peaks (11am-2pm); use the stairs for floors 1-3 to save time. 2) Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking — staff tend to allocate road-facing rooms by default as they’re easier to clean (less dust from the inner side).
What time is check-in at Concrete Ocean Prime?
Check-in at Concrete Ocean Prime is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Concrete Ocean Prime have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speed around 10 Mbps, requires room number and surname to log in; no paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Concrete Ocean Prime?
10% VAT on room rate, typically applied at billing; no separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near Concrete Ocean Prime?
A plate of rice, dal, and a vegetable or fish curry from a local 'hotel' (budget restaurant) costs about 120–180 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Concrete Ocean Prime?
The cheapest way to get around is by auto-rickshaw (CNG), costing 30–60 BDT for a short hop within Aftabnagar; from the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (approx 400–500 BDT) or a ride-share Uber/Bhai for 250–350 BDT.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February: dry, mild (20–25°C), clear air; crowds are moderate because this is peak tourist season across Bengal.
Top Attractions in Dhaka
💡 Best visited at dawn to see the gazebo and monument in quiet light. Avoid after dark as it gets rowdy.
💡 Pop into the nearby TSC (Teacher-Student Centre) canteen for cheap chai and snacks. Watch your step—potholes are common.
💡 Bring cash—no cards accepted. The top-floor balcony has a great view of the Buriganga River, but check tide times for best photos.
💡 Visit early morning to avoid crowds and heat. The on-site museum is included in the ticket and worth a quick look.
💡 Go on a weekday for near solitude. The orchid collection is impressive for such a tiny space.