Your stay — Hotel Khanna
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The Property — Hotel Khanna
Hotel Khanna feels like a competent, no-fuss base for exploring Vellore. The lobby is clean and functional, with polite staff and a small seating area, but without much character or frills. It suits the budget-conscious traveller who needs reliable Wi-Fi and a decent bed, not atmosphere. The main selling point is its proximity to Vellore Junction railway station and the bus stand, which makes it a practical choice for transit stays or short visits.
Chronicles of Vellore
Vellore was a significant military and administrative centre for the Vijayanagara Empire, and later the Marathas and the British. Its 16th-century fort, one of the best-preserved in Tamil Nadu, houses a temple, a church and a mosque within its walls. The city's Christian Medical College & Hospital, founded in 1900, has made Vellore a global destination for affordable healthcare, drawing patients from across India and abroad. Today, it remains a quiet but busy market town with a strong leather-tanning industry and a growing IT sector.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vellore guide →Best months
November to February: the weather is cool and dry, with daytime temperatures around 28°C, perfect for sightseeing. Avoid the summer heat and monsoon humidity.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak – many patients and families visit Christian Medical College, and temperatures are pleasant. Hotels often raise rates by 20-30%, and rooms fill early for long-stay medical visitors.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are good shoulder months: less rain than monsoon, fewer crowds, and hotel discounts of 10-15% are common. The weather is still warm but manageable.
Weather & packing
Vellore in July is hot and humid with strong monsoon downpours, often sudden. Pack light cotton clothes and a reliable rain jacket or umbrella; waterproof footwear is essential for flooded streets.
Live City Briefing — Vellore
- The Vellore–Tiruvannamalai state highway is undergoing widening work, causing intermittent delays; allow extra 20 minutes if driving.
- A new multi-level car park near Vellore Fort opened in early 2026, making it easier to park near the main tourist site.
- July is peak monsoon, so expect localised flooding in low-lying areas, especially near the bus stand and old city; check weather alerts before heading out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Khanna, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor, back side of the building (facing away from the main road). These are above street-level bustle but still accessible via staircase if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they get street noise, foot traffic from the lobby, and possible kitchen smells. Also avoid any room directly above the hotel's own restaurant/bar if it operates late.
Best views
Rooms on the front side overlook the main Vellore road — busy but gives a sense of the city. Back-side rooms face the inner courtyard or neighbouring buildings, which is quieter but less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest at Hotel Khanna: high enough to reduce street noise, low enough to avoid roof-level equipment hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Vellore's main roads can be loud with auto-rickshaws, buses, and honking from around 6am to 10pm. The hotel is on a commercial stretch, so expect traffic noise on the front side. The lift is reportedly slow — avoid rooms next to the lift shaft.
Insider tips
1) Park on the street or in the small lot out back — ask at check-in to reserve a spot, as it fills up fast. 2) The hotel's restaurant serves good South Indian breakfast (idli, vada, dosa) for ₹100–150 — skip the buffet if you want a cheaper, quicker meal.
- 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 Khanna
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps per device); premium tier at INR 100 per 24 hrs (10 Mbps). Login via room number and surname
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand through PressReader; physical newspaper (Times of India) available on request at reception
Standard check-in from 12:00; early bag drop allowed. Late check-out up to 18:00 costs 50% of room rate; INR 500 fee if requested after 18:00
Free storage before check-in and after check-out
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lobby and front office on ground floor; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
On-site parking free for guests (15 cars); nearest public car park 500 m away (INR 50 per 12 hrs). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% luxury tax on room rate per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: Full room advance required at booking; INR 1000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Assumption Cathedral (338 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Shree Varasakthi Vinayakar Kovil (635 m · ~8 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayagar Temple (735 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: TTD Centre (871 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Park RV Nagar Maruthi Shaka — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Government Museum - Vellore — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
De Boer campus - voorhees college — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ICICI Bank — 631 m · ~8 min walk
Vellore Cantonment — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Most travellers use ATMs (State Bank of India, ICICI, HDFC) for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters which give poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in malls, larger restaurants and hotels; smaller shops, street vendors and autorickshaws expect cash, and contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not added; taxis: rounding up or 10–20 INR; hotel staff: 20–50 INR for porter/room service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small filter coffee from a local stall costs around 10–20 INR.
A thali meal from a local eatery costs about 60–100 INR.
A main dish at a simple restaurant costs around 100–150 INR.
Look for street stalls and small carts near Vellore Fort or bus stand for samosas, vada and chaat at 10–30 INR each.
No national chains dominate; Reliance Fresh and small local kirana shops are common for basics.
Vellore's main market area near the old bus stand has affordable clothing stalls and small shops selling everyday wear.
City buses (7–15 INR per ride) and shared autorickshaws (10–20 INR per person within town). From Chennai airport, take a KSRTC or TNSTC bus to Vellore (around 250 INR) or share a taxi with others.
Eat at local thali restaurants instead of tourist spots; use prepaid auto stands to avoid haggling; fill a reusable water bottle at your hotel to skip buying bottled water.
Good to know — Vellore
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.48 · INR
Emergency Contacts
VelloreVellore city police control room: 0416-2222360. For tourist help, call the Tamil Nadu Tourism helpline at 1800-425-31111. Note that emergency numbers 100, 108, and 101 are standard across India.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vellore, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Khanna
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ICICI Bank — 631 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Vellore New Bus Stand (2.5 km from Bala) → Katpadi Junction Railway Station or VIT campus
💡 Buses are packed during peak hours (8–9 AM, 5–7 PM). To get to Bala from the bus stand, take bus number 1 or 2 and get off at 'Thiruvalluvar Statue' — the restaurant is a two-minute walk.
Katpadi Junction Railway Station (6 km from Bala) → Chennai Central (MAS)
💡 For a reserved seat, book a Superfast or Shatabdi express online via IRCTC — the unreserved general class gets chaotic. Auto from Bala to Katpadi costs around 150 INR and takes 15 minutes.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Bala Restaurant, Vellore
💡 Book from the official prepaid counter inside the arrivals hall to avoid haggling. The drive is mostly NH48 — smooth but can get slow near Arcot. Cash only at the desk.
Bala Restaurant entrance → Vellore Fort (1.5 km) or nearby markets
💡 Always agree on the fare before getting in. For distances under 2 km, expect around 50–100 INR. Drivers around Bala know the area well — mention 'Fort' or 'Convent Junction'.
About Vellore
Wikipedia ↗
Vellore (Tamil: ['ʋeːluːɾ] WAY-loor), also spelled Velur, is a city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Vellore district. Located on the banks of the Palar River, it is surrounded by the Javadi Hills, an extension of the Eastern Ghats...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Khanna?
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor, back side of the building (facing away from the main road). These are above street-level bustle but still accessible via staircase if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Khanna?
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they get street noise, foot traffic from the lobby, and possible kitchen smells. Also avoid any room directly above the hotel's own restaurant/bar if it operates late.
Is Hotel Khanna noisy?
Vellore's main roads can be loud with auto-rickshaws, buses, and honking from around 6am to 10pm. The hotel is on a commercial stretch, so expect traffic noise on the front side. The lift is reportedly slow — avoid rooms next to the lift shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Khanna?
Rooms on the front side overlook the main Vellore road — busy but gives a sense of the city. Back-side rooms face the inner courtyard or neighbouring buildings, which is quieter but less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Khanna?
1) Park on the street or in the small lot out back — ask at check-in to reserve a spot, as it fills up fast. 2) The hotel's restaurant serves good South Indian breakfast (idli, vada, dosa) for ₹100–150 — skip the buffet if you want a cheaper, quicker meal.
What time is check-in at Hotel Khanna?
Check-in at Hotel Khanna is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Khanna have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps per device); premium tier at INR 100 per 24 hrs (10 Mbps). Login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Khanna?
10% luxury tax on room rate per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Khanna?
A thali meal from a local eatery costs about 60–100 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Khanna?
City buses (7–15 INR per ride) and shared autorickshaws (10–20 INR per person within town). From Chennai airport, take a KSRTC or TNSTC bus to Vellore (around 250 INR) or share a taxi with others.
When is the best time to visit Vellore?
November to February: the weather is cool and dry, with daytime temperatures around 28°C, perfect for sightseeing. Avoid the summer heat and monsoon humidity.
Top Attractions in Vellore
💡 Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds; the moat walk is free but the museum inside costs a small fee.
💡 Remove shoes before entering; photography is allowed but be respectful during prayer times.
💡 Best visited during the evening when the monument is lit up; combine with a walk along the nearby Palar Riverbank.
💡 Great for families with kids; carry water as there are few vendors inside. Entry is free, but some interactive displays may have a nominal charge.
💡 Nominal entry fee (Rs 5-10); spend about an hour here. No photography inside, but the fort grounds outside are free and worth a stroll.