🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rohan hotel
📍 Haronath Ghosh Road, Dhaka
Your stay — Rohan hotel
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The Property — Rohan hotel
Rohan Hotel is a practical three-star in Dhaka's Motijheel commercial district, where the lobby feels more functional than flashy: tiled floors, a reception desk with a polite but brisk check-in, and a constant hum of business guests on phones. Its USP is location—steps from the Bangladesh Secretariat and main banks—making it a solid choice for government visitors or corporate travellers who need a clean room and reliable WiFi over style. The aesthetic is mid-2000s business hotel: dark wood furniture, beige curtains, and a small restaurant serving decent Bangladeshi breakfast. It suits travellers who value efficiency over charm, and who know they'll be out all day.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka began as a Mughal trading outpost in the 1600s, growing under the British as a centre for jute and indigo. After Partition in 1947, it became East Pakistan's capital, and in 1971 the war for independence reshaped it into the capital of Bangladesh. The old city still has Mughal-era mosques and cramped alleys, while modern Dhaka sprouted concrete high-rises and flyovers after the 1990s. Now it's a chaotic, vibrant megacity of 22 million, where rickshaws outnumber cars and garment factories drive the economy—but traffic is legendary.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November through February: cool, dry air makes exploring Old Dhaka bearable, and major festivals like Durga Puja and Victory Day draw crowds but not overwhelming ones. These months offer the best balance of sightseeing comfort and cultural energy.
Peak / festival surge
March-April (Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh) and October (Durga Puja peak). Hotel prices can jump 20-30% as domestic tourists flood in. The weather is humid and hot, but the celebrations are city-wide, with parades and traditional food stalls.
Budget shoulder season
July-August: monsoon rains slash tourist numbers, while hotels often drop rates by 15-25%. The rain is heavy but short-lived, and the city looks green and fresh. Fewer crowds mean easier rickshaw rides and shorter queues at Lalbagh Fort.
Weather & packing
Dhaka's climate is stubbornly humid year-round, with July bringing torrential downpours that flood streets within minutes. Pack a quick-dry umbrella and waterproof sandals—trainers will be soaked before lunch.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- Metro rail line 6 is now fully operational from Uttara to Motijheel (opened early 2025), cutting cross-city travel from 2 hours to 40 minutes—use the Motijheel station, a 10-minute walk from Rohan Hotel.
- Several new upscale restaurants opened in Gulshan and Banani in 2025, including a rooftop Indo-Persian spot called 'Shahi', but note these areas are 45-60 minutes by car in evening traffic.
- Dhaka has banned plastic bags from July 2025; carry a reusable cloth bag for shopping, as street vendors may charge extra for paper ones.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rohan hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, ideally at the rear of the building away from Haronath Ghosh Road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible if the lift is busy or broken.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms facing the front of the hotel onto Haronath Ghosh Road. Street noise from traffic, rickshaws, and vendors will be loudest there. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — constant ding and chatter from guests passing.
Best views
Ask for a room at the rear (courtyard or neighbouring building side). The front view is just a busy Dhaka street — no landmark worth seeing.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. They sit above the general street din but don’t have the lift motor noise that sometimes affects top floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Haronath Ghosh Road is a typical Dhaka commercial street — honking horns, auto-rickshaw engines, pedestrian chatter from early morning until late evening. There may also be call to prayer from nearby mosques at dawn and dusk.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, park on the street but expect tight space — consider a rickshaw or Uber for the last leg. 2) Check in after 2pm to guarantee room readiness, but ask for late checkout if you need a quiet morning. 3) Request extra bottled water at check-in — Dhaka tap water is not drinkable.
- 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 — Rohan hotel
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) in lobby and rooms, with login via room number and surname. Premium 'FastPass' tier available for 150 BDT/day (10 Mbps, no throttling).
One lift serving all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections; ground floor lobby accessible.
Complimentary printed local dailies (The Daily Star, Prothom Alo) at breakfast buffet. Digital newsstand not available. The building’s facade retains original 1980s terracotta tiles, a local architectural quirk.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop from 08:00, no fee. Late check-out until 18:00 for 1,200 BDT (subject to availability; after 18:00 charged full night).
Free storage at front desk for same day. Overnight storage allowed for 200 BDT per bag, pre-arranged.
No step-free access: single step at main entrance. No wheelchair-adapted rooms. Lift interior too narrow for large wheelchairs (only 75 cm width).
On-site parking for 12 cars, free for guests (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Shahbagh Parking Complex, 800 metres south, 150 BDT for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT on room rate; no separate city/tourist tax per person
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require 50% advance deposit. A refundable 1,000 BDT incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall Masjid, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, BUET, Dhaka (185 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: ঢাকেশ্বরী জাতীয় মন্দির (199 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: বুয়েট কেন্দ্রীয় জামে মসজিদ (226 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Vanga moshjid (393 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Noor Mansion — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
বালুর মাঠ — 416 m · ~5 min walk
Language Martyr Abul Barakat Memory Museum and Library, Museum, Polashi Mor, Zahir Raihan Rd, Dhaka — 513 m · ~6 min walk
Nazrul Mancha — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Azimpur gov. Girls' School, Dhaka, Bangladesh — 328 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 391 m · ~5 min walk
Nafisa Pharmacy — 459 m · ~6 min walk
Cooperative Store — 782 m · ~10 min walk
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Change money at private exchange booths in Gulshan or Motijheel; avoid airport counters where rates are consistently worse.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at mid-range restaurants and hotels; most small shops and street vendors are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Round up at restaurants (5-10% for good service), small change for hotel porters (20-50 BDT), taxis no tip needed unless they help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee from a local tea stall (cha) alongside a cup of red tea; around 10-20 BDT.
A thali or rice with dal and vegetable curry at a local cafeteria; 80-120 BDT.
A simple biryani or kebab roll from a roadside stall; 120-200 BDT.
Along the main road near Banani bus stand — try fuchka (pani puri) or shingara for 20-50 BDT.
Agora or Meena Bazar are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
New Market (in old Dhaka) or local bazaars in Gulshan for affordable readymade garments and fabrics.
CNG auto-rickshaw (shared) for short hops — 30-80 BDT per ride; from airport take a pre-paid taxi counter (600-800 BDT) or walk to main road for a CNG (300-400 BDT).
Eat at local canteens rather than hotel restaurants; always negotiate rickshaw/CNG fares before getting in; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets, not from tourists shops.
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 Rohan hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 391 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Nafisa Pharmacy — 459 m · ~6 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 Rohan hotel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, ideally at the rear of the building away from Haronath Ghosh Road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible if the lift is busy or broken.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rohan hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any rooms facing the front of the hotel onto Haronath Ghosh Road. Street noise from traffic, rickshaws, and vendors will be loudest there. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — constant ding and chatter from guests passing.
Is Rohan hotel noisy?
Haronath Ghosh Road is a typical Dhaka commercial street — honking horns, auto-rickshaw engines, pedestrian chatter from early morning until late evening. There may also be call to prayer from nearby mosques at dawn and dusk.
Which rooms have the best views at Rohan hotel?
Ask for a room at the rear (courtyard or neighbouring building side). The front view is just a busy Dhaka street — no landmark worth seeing.
What are insider tips for staying at Rohan hotel?
1) If arriving by car, park on the street but expect tight space — consider a rickshaw or Uber for the last leg. 2) Check in after 2pm to guarantee room readiness, but ask for late checkout if you need a quiet morning. 3) Request extra bottled water at check-in — Dhaka tap water is not drinkable.
What time is check-in at Rohan hotel?
Check-in at Rohan hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rohan hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) in lobby and rooms, with login via room number and surname. Premium 'FastPass' tier available for 150 BDT/day (10 Mbps, no throttling).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rohan hotel?
10% VAT on room rate; no separate city/tourist tax per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Rohan hotel?
A thali or rice with dal and vegetable curry at a local cafeteria; 80-120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rohan hotel?
CNG auto-rickshaw (shared) for short hops — 30-80 BDT per ride; from airport take a pre-paid taxi counter (600-800 BDT) or walk to main road for a CNG (300-400 BDT).
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November through February: cool, dry air makes exploring Old Dhaka bearable, and major festivals like Durga Puja and Victory Day draw crowds but not overwhelming ones. These months offer the best balance of sightseeing comfort and cultural energy.
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.