Your stay — Hotel Ashor
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The Property — Hotel Ashor
Hotel Ashor is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star in Dhaka's Motijheel commercial district, aimed squarely at budget-conscious business travellers who need a clean room, working Wi-Fi and a decent breakfast before a day of meetings. The lobby is small, tiled and functional — think beige walls, a single receptionist and a cluster of plastic plants — not a place to linger, but efficient for check-in. It suits the traveller who sees the room as a base, not a destination, and values location (walkable to the stock exchange and government offices) over luxury.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka, originally a Mughal trading post and the capital of Bengal in the 17th century, grew wealthy on muslin cloth and later became the centre of Bangladesh's independence movement in 1971. The old quarter's narrow lanes still hold Mughal-era mosques and crumbling colonial buildings, while the modern city has exploded into a dense, chaotic metropolis of high-rises and rickshaws. Architecturally, it's a jumble of concrete apartment blocks, neon-lit markets and the occasional brutalist monument like the National Parliament House. Culturally, Dhaka is fiercely literary — its book fairs and street-side chai stalls buzz with political debate, making it a city of noise, energy and unexpected poetry.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February offer the coolest, driest weather (20-25°C) and low humidity, making sightseeing comfortable and crowds moderate as the city settles after the post-monsoon rush.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak of the monsoon season — expect heavy rain, flooding on major roads and humidity above 80%. Hotel prices generally drop because business travel slows, but if you must go, book a room with AC that works.
Budget shoulder season
March-April offers pleasant early summer weather (28-32°C) with fewer tourists and slightly lower room rates, though humidity starts climbing in April.
Weather & packing
Dhaka's monsoon turns streets into rivers within minutes — always carry a compact umbrella or a waterproof jacket, and pack sandals or quick-dry shoes because puddles are everywhere.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- The Dhaka Metro Rail's new section from Motijheel to Kamalapur station opened last year; check if the station near Hotel Ashor is now operational for faster airport connections.
- Heavy monsoon flooding in July 2025 caused major delays on key roads; keep an eye on local weather alerts and allow extra travel time.
- A handful of new rooftop cafés and fried-food stalls opened around Shahbagh, about 2km away, offering affordable local bites away from hotel prices.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Ashor, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing away from Outer Circular Road towards the inner courtyard or side streets. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for stable water pressure, a known issue in Dhaka mid-range hotels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2, especially those facing the road. Street noise from Outer Circular Road is heavy with constant traffic, horns, and rickshaws. Ground-floor rooms also risk noise from the lobby and any adjacent restaurant or reception area.
Best views
Upper floor rooms facing south or west offer a view over the Malibagh skyline, but the real winner is a room with a northeast angle overlooking the less busy internal stretch. You’ll see local rooftops and activity, not gridlock.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest — above street noise but below the roof terrace (if present) where occasional staff activity or maintenance might occur.
🔊 Noise notes
Outer Circular Road (Malibagh) is a major arterial route — honking is constant from 6am to midnight. Auto-rickshaws, buses, and trucks create low-frequency rumble. The hotel’s own generator or aircon units on the roof may also hum on upper floors.
Insider tips
Check in after 2pm when the breakfast crowd has left and staff can show you two room options to compare the road-facing vs courtyard-facing sides. Courtyard rooms are quieter at no extra cost. If arriving by car, ask the front desk to reserve you a spot in the small basement parking — street parking on Outer Circular Road is chaotic and often full by evening.
- 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 — Hotel Ashor
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login required.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary physical English and Bengali newspapers at reception (The Daily Star, Prothom Alo).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 07:00 free of charge. Late check-out until 18:00 subject to 50% of nightly rate. Check-out by 12:00.
Complimentary luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free entrance at main lobby; lift to all floors; no dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow doorways in standard rooms may limit access.
On-site parking for 12 cars, free for guests. Nearest public car park is 500m away at Shantibagh market area (BDT 100 per 12 hours). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required for booking; BDT 2,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: T & T colony jame mosjid (91 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Fakirapul Jame Masjid (288 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: মাসজিদুল রাইয়ান (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Rajarbagh PWD Jame Moshjid (520 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
AQP Shopping Mall — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Vipul Sanyal Childrens Park — 660 m · ~8 min walk
Liberation War Museum of Bangladesh Police — 735 m · ~9 min walk
Jtiyo Natyashala — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
T & T colony playground — 102 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
স্ট্যান্ডার্ড চার্টার্ড ব্যাংক — 725 m · ~9 min walk
Unesa Pharma — 174 m · ~2 min walk
বিআরটিসি বাস টার্মিনাল — 875 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use private money changers in Gulshan or Motijheel for better rates; avoid the airport or hotel bureaux.
Credit/debit cards accepted in major malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; local shops and street vendors cash-only.
Restaurants: 5–10% if service charge not added; taxis: round up fare; hotel porters: 50–100 BDT per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of filter coffee at a local tea stall or bakery, around 30–50 BDT.
Thali or biryani from a local food stall or small eatery, about 80–120 BDT.
A chicken or dal curry with rice at a modest diner, roughly 120–180 BDT for a main.
Fuchka and chotpoti near Shahbagh or New Market; reliable for cheap, quick eats.
Agora or Shwapno stores are common in the Outer Circular Road area.
New Market or Bangabazar for affordable, everyday clothing and fabrics.
Rickshaw (20–50 BDT for short trips) or CNG auto; budget way from airport is the local bus (20–30 BDT) or Bihanga Paribahan to the city.
Eat at local roadside stalls for meals under 150 BDT; haggle at markets like New Market; use rickshaws over taxis for short distances.
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 Hotel Ashor
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · স্ট্যান্ডার্ড চার্টার্ড ব্যাংক — 725 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Unesa Pharma — 174 m · ~2 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 Hotel Ashor?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing away from Outer Circular Road towards the inner courtyard or side streets. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for stable water pressure, a known issue in Dhaka mid-range hotels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Ashor?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2, especially those facing the road. Street noise from Outer Circular Road is heavy with constant traffic, horns, and rickshaws. Ground-floor rooms also risk noise from the lobby and any adjacent restaurant or reception area.
Is Hotel Ashor noisy?
Outer Circular Road (Malibagh) is a major arterial route — honking is constant from 6am to midnight. Auto-rickshaws, buses, and trucks create low-frequency rumble. The hotel’s own generator or aircon units on the roof may also hum on upper floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Ashor?
Upper floor rooms facing south or west offer a view over the Malibagh skyline, but the real winner is a room with a northeast angle overlooking the less busy internal stretch. You’ll see local rooftops and activity, not gridlock.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Ashor?
Check in after 2pm when the breakfast crowd has left and staff can show you two room options to compare the road-facing vs courtyard-facing sides. Courtyard rooms are quieter at no extra cost. If arriving by car, ask the front desk to reserve you a spot in the small basement parking — street parking on Outer Circular Road is chaotic and often full by evening.
What time is check-in at Hotel Ashor?
Check-in at Hotel Ashor is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Ashor have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Ashor?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Ashor?
Thali or biryani from a local food stall or small eatery, about 80–120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Ashor?
Rickshaw (20–50 BDT for short trips) or CNG auto; budget way from airport is the local bus (20–30 BDT) or Bihanga Paribahan to the city.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February offer the coolest, driest weather (20-25°C) and low humidity, making sightseeing comfortable and crowds moderate as the city settles after the post-monsoon rush.
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.