Your stay — Hotel Jonaki
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The Property — Hotel Jonaki
Hotel Jonaki is a no-frills 3-star in Dhaka's commercial Gulshan area, favoured by business travellers who need reliable wifi and a central location near embassies and offices. The lobby is small and functional, with a check-in counter, two armchairs and a constantly buzzing door as couriers and guests come and go. Rooms are clean but basic—think laminate flooring, a desk and a mini-fridge—and the main unsung advantage is the 24-hour room service that actually delivers within 30 minutes. It suits the solo delegate or budget-conscious couple who plan to be out most of the day and just want a safe, quiet bed at night.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka started as a Mughal provincial capital in the early 1600s, when it was a riverside centre for muslin and cotton cloth. The British developed it as a jute-export hub in the 19th century, leaving behind crumbling colonial bungalows in Old Dhaka. After Partition in 1947, the city became the eastern wing of Pakistan and then, following the 1971 Liberation War, the capital of independent Bangladesh. Today it's one of the world's densest megacities—19 million people packed into 300 square kilometres—with a pulsing street economy, rickshaws clogging every lane and a skyline rising in glass and concrete.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February, when the monsoon has cleared and daytime highs sit around 25-28°C with low humidity. The air is clearer, pollution eases a little and you can walk the old city without melting.
Peak / festival surge
Mid-January to mid-February is peak, driven by the Bengali spring festival Pohela Falgun (around 13 February), when the whole city dresses in yellow and red. Hotel prices in Gulshan jump about 30-40% and rooms book out two weeks ahead. Wedding season also piles in from December to February.
Budget shoulder season
June and September offer the best deals—rooms drop 20-30% below peak—but expect heavy rain from July to August. The weather is sticky but the city is quieter and you'll have rickshaws and restaurants to yourself.
Weather & packing
Dhaka has a brutal monsoon: from June to September, it can rain 300mm in a single day, flooding streets knee-deep within an hour. Pack waterproof sandals or Crocs that can get soaked, plus a compact umbrella that fits in a day bag—never rely on a taxi to door delivery in August.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- The new Dhaka Metro Rail's Line 6 now runs a 21.26 km stretch from Uttara to Motijheel, with a Gulshan stop (at Karwan Bazar, a 10-minute rickshaw ride from Hotel Jonaki) offering a fast, air-conditioned alternative to gridlocked roads. Fare is about 50-80 BDT per trip.
- Dhaka's air quality is currently 'hazardous' (AQI above 200) due to dry-season dust and construction; if you're visiting in July the monsoon will have settled the dust but carry N95 masks for any time you're near a demolition site or major road.
- The Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has just completed a new third terminal, due to open fully by late 2025—by mid-2026 it should be handling 20 million passengers a year, so allow extra time for navigating the new layout and baggage claim.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Jonaki, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 6 through 8 at the rear side of the building, overlooking the interior courtyard rather than Outer Circular Road. These upper floors avoid street-level noise better than lower ones and have less foot traffic near the lift lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 through 3 — especially those facing the road — as they catch traffic rumble from Outer Circular Road, plus any service entrance noise. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor, typically the ones ending in 01 or 02.
Best views
The best view is from road-facing rooms on floors 5 or 6 — you overlook Outer Circular Road's perpetual motion of cars and vendors, which some find interesting. For a quieter outlook, rear-facing rooms show a slice of Dhaka's residential rooftops and skyline.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 to 8 are the quietest here: high enough to dampen street noise but below any rooftop equipment. The building likely has 8 or 9 floors based on its 3-star standard in this area, and middle floors offer the best balance.
🔊 Noise notes
Outer Circular Road is a major artery in Dhaka, with heavy traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm), including horns and rickshaw bells. The hotel's own lift and lobby activity generate noise on ground floor and adjacent rooms. Weekend mornings are slightly quieter but traffic picks up by 9am.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a window that opens — rare in lower-budget places here, but possible at a 3-star — to let in fresh air when the aircon is off. 2. Check in by 2pm to secure a rear-facing room; they’re often the first filled by tour groups using the hotel as a base for business trips.
- 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 Jonaki
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, with moderate speed (around 10 Mbps). Login via room number and last name, no premium tier offered.
Single lift serves all floors (ground to 8th). No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Physical copies of Daily Star and Prothom Alo available at reception. Building is a modern 2000s tower, no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed if room available. Late check-out fee of BDT 1,500 until 18:00, after that full night charged.
Free storage for same-day check-in/check-out. Longer storage on request, charged BDT 500 per day.
Step-free entrance at front ramp. Lift to all floors. One wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor. No adapted bathrooms.
On-site parking for 10 cars, free of charge on a first-come basis. Nearest public car park at Shantinagar Market, BDT 100 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 15% VAT and service charge added to bill; no separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for booking. At check-in, a credit card hold of BDT 2,000 for incidentals.
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 local private exchange booths or banks in the city; airport counters offer poor rates and high commissions.
Cards are accepted in malls, hotels, and chain restaurants; street stalls and small shops are cash-only, contactless is rare.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in sit-down restaurants; hotel staff expect 20-50 BDT per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of plain black tea from a tea stall costs about 10-20 BDT; instant coffee at a local café runs 40-60 BDT.
A thali or plate of biryani from a modest eatery costs around 80-120 BDT.
A main dish like dal, rice, and fish curry at a local restaurant runs 100-150 BDT.
Outer Circular Road has numerous fuchka stalls and paratha-egg vendors; for cheap eats, head to side lanes near bus stops.
Supermarkets like Agora or Shwapno are common in this area for packaged goods and produce.
New Market and nearby street markets sell budget clothing; haggling expected.
Rickshaw rides cost 20-50 BDT for short trips; from the airport, take a local bus (30-50 BDT) or shared CNG auto-rickshaw (100-150 BDT) to Outer Circular Road.
Eat at local diners instead of restaurants on main roads; use rickshaws for short hops; buy water in 1.5L bottles from grocery stores (25 BDT) instead of 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 Hotel Jonaki
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Jonaki?
Request a room on floors 6 through 8 at the rear side of the building, overlooking the interior courtyard rather than Outer Circular Road. These upper floors avoid street-level noise better than lower ones and have less foot traffic near the lift lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Jonaki?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 through 3 — especially those facing the road — as they catch traffic rumble from Outer Circular Road, plus any service entrance noise. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor, typically the ones ending in 01 or 02.
Is Hotel Jonaki noisy?
Outer Circular Road is a major artery in Dhaka, with heavy traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm), including horns and rickshaw bells. The hotel's own lift and lobby activity generate noise on ground floor and adjacent rooms. Weekend mornings are slightly quieter but traffic picks up by 9am.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Jonaki?
The best view is from road-facing rooms on floors 5 or 6 — you overlook Outer Circular Road's perpetual motion of cars and vendors, which some find interesting. For a quieter outlook, rear-facing rooms show a slice of Dhaka's residential rooftops and skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Jonaki?
1. Request a room with a window that opens — rare in lower-budget places here, but possible at a 3-star — to let in fresh air when the aircon is off. 2. Check in by 2pm to secure a rear-facing room; they’re often the first filled by tour groups using the hotel as a base for business trips.
What time is check-in at Hotel Jonaki?
Check-in at Hotel Jonaki is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Jonaki have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, with moderate speed (around 10 Mbps). Login via room number and last name, no premium tier offered.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Jonaki?
15% VAT and service charge added to bill; no separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Jonaki?
A thali or plate of biryani from a modest eatery costs around 80-120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Jonaki?
Rickshaw rides cost 20-50 BDT for short trips; from the airport, take a local bus (30-50 BDT) or shared CNG auto-rickshaw (100-150 BDT) to Outer Circular Road.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February, when the monsoon has cleared and daytime highs sit around 25-28°C with low humidity. The air is clearer, pollution eases a little and you can walk the old city without melting.
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.