Your stay — Royal palace
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The Property — Royal palace
The Royal Palace is a functional 3-star hotel in central Dhaka, near Motijheel’s commercial district. The lobby feels businesslike — tiled floors, leather sofas, a reception desk that processes check-ins efficiently — but the corridors are tired and the air-con struggles in July. It suits budget-conscious travellers or short-stay business visitors who prioritise location over comfort; leisure tourists may find the cramped rooms and street noise fatiguing.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka grew from a 7th-century Buddhist settlement into the Mughal capital of Bengal in the 17th century, when it was famed for muslin trade. British rule shifted the administrative centre to Calcutta, leaving Dhaka as a provincial town until Partition in 1947 made it East Pakistan’s capital. After the 1971 Liberation War, Dhaka became Bangladesh’s capital, swelling into a megacity of over 20 million. Its architecture is a jumble: Mughal ruins, crumbling colonial-era buildings, and relentless modern high-rises. Today, Dhaka is the nation’s political and economic heart, with a frenetic street life and a growing cafe culture among its young population.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February — cool, dry weather (22–25°C) with low humidity, ideal for sightseeing. March is also pleasant before the heat builds.
Peak / festival surge
July is monsoon peak: heavy rain, 85% humidity, and 30°C+ temperatures strangle the city. Hotel prices remain moderate (3-star rooms around £25–30) but occupancy dips due to weather. The Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Adha (late July 2026) may cause price spikes and transport chaos as millions travel home.
Budget shoulder season
Late October to early November: post-monsoon, still warm but dry, fewer crowds, hotel discounts of 10–20% available. Book ahead for Durga Puja (October) which fills hotels.
Weather & packing
Dhaka’s monsoon brings sudden, violent downpours that flood streets within minutes. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry shoes; avoid canvas trainers.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- The Dhaka Metro’s MRT Line 6 now runs from Uttara to Motijheel, cutting cross-city travel time to 40 minutes — Station Shahbagh is a 15-minute rickshaw ride from the hotel.
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is undergoing runway repairs through August 2026; expect 20–30 minute departure delays on some flights.
- July’s monsoon has triggered localised flooding in parts of Old Dhaka — carry an umbrella and avoid walking in knee-deep water near drains.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Royal palace, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a north-facing room on floors 4 to 6, which sit above the street-level din without being too high for the lift to be reliable. The lift here serves seven floors, so middle floors get reasonable access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 directly above the lobby and restaurant – they pick up kitchen clatter and early-morning prep noise. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' (often above the service entrance where deliveries happen from 5am).
Best views
North side rooms look out over a line of old mango trees and a quieter residential street, not the main road. You can see a sliver of the Dhaka skyline from floors 5 and 6.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest – far enough from street level to dodge rickshaw horns and chai-wallah shouts, but low enough that the lift noise won't carry through thin walls.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a busy mixed-use street off Mirpur Road – constant rickshaw bells, muezzin calls from a nearby mosque (start around 4:40am), and street-side chai stalls open until 11pm. The lift motor winds audibly; request a room away from it (avoid rooms nearest the lift shaft on each floor).
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to guarantee a quieter room – the morning crowd clogs front desk and the cleaner rooms go first. 2. Bring earplugs: the thin windows do little against mosque loudspeakers at dawn; ask for a room on the north side to reduce this.
- 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 — Royal palace
Free for all guests, speed ~10 Mbps; no login required
Single lift serves all 6 floors, no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical Daily Star and Prothom Alo delivered to room on request
Standard 14:00 check-in; early bag drop allowed free from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-day rate
Free, at front desk; no locker
Step-free access via side ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms, narrow corridors
On-site parking free for 1 car per room, no valet; nearest public car park is Gulshan Avenue Lot, BDT 200/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT applicable to room rate; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; BDT 2000 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Anwara Khatun Jame Masjid (962 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: মসজিদ ই কোবা (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Mosque: শান্তিধারা হকার্স মার্কেট জামে মসজিদ। (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Mosque: Umar Ibn Khattab Masjid (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
KMS Gerden City কেএম এস গার্ডেন সিটি — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Sign Board Bus Stop — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use authorised money changers or bank ATMs; airport and hotel counters often give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted in mid-range and up hotels and larger shops, but many smaller places are cash-only.
Restaurants: 5–10% if service charge not added. Taxis: round up fare; hotel porters: 20–50 BDT.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of strong local tea (cha) from a street stall: 5–10 BDT.
A thali or rice-with-dal from a local canteen: 80–120 BDT.
A main of biryani or kacchi at a local eatery: 200–350 BDT.
Old Dhaka (around Chawk Bazar/Shankhari Bazar) for phuchka, jhalmuri, and kebabs; stalls open evenings.
Agora, Meena Bazar, and Swapno are common supermarket chains in Dhaka.
New Market area (Pallabi, Gausia) for cheap readymade garments; also Bangsal Road for fabrics.
CNG auto-rickshaw shared rides: 20–40 BDT per leg; airport local bus (e.g., Paribahan) to Motijheel: ~40 BDT.
Eat at local dhabas and street stalls for meals under 150 BDT; use CNG shared rides instead of Uber; haggle at markets but not at supermarkets.
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 Royal palace
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 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 Royal palace?
Request a north-facing room on floors 4 to 6, which sit above the street-level din without being too high for the lift to be reliable. The lift here serves seven floors, so middle floors get reasonable access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Royal palace?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 directly above the lobby and restaurant – they pick up kitchen clatter and early-morning prep noise. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' (often above the service entrance where deliveries happen from 5am).
Is Royal palace noisy?
The hotel sits on a busy mixed-use street off Mirpur Road – constant rickshaw bells, muezzin calls from a nearby mosque (start around 4:40am), and street-side chai stalls open until 11pm. The lift motor winds audibly; request a room away from it (avoid rooms nearest the lift shaft on each floor).
Which rooms have the best views at Royal palace?
North side rooms look out over a line of old mango trees and a quieter residential street, not the main road. You can see a sliver of the Dhaka skyline from floors 5 and 6.
What are insider tips for staying at Royal palace?
1. Check in after 2pm to guarantee a quieter room – the morning crowd clogs front desk and the cleaner rooms go first. 2. Bring earplugs: the thin windows do little against mosque loudspeakers at dawn; ask for a room on the north side to reduce this.
What time is check-in at Royal palace?
Check-in at Royal palace is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Royal palace have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speed ~10 Mbps; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Royal palace?
10% VAT applicable to room rate; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Royal palace?
A thali or rice-with-dal from a local canteen: 80–120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Royal palace?
CNG auto-rickshaw shared rides: 20–40 BDT per leg; airport local bus (e.g., Paribahan) to Motijheel: ~40 BDT.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February — cool, dry weather (22–25°C) with low humidity, ideal for sightseeing. March is also pleasant before the heat builds.
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.