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5-star hotels in Guwahati
A shortlist of 5-star hotels in Guwahati, from GS Road addresses a little over 1 km from the centre to riverside and resort stays further out. It is for travellers who want a top-class base for business, a city break or a Northeast India trip.
Staying in Guwahati
Guwahati is known for the Kamakhya Temple, the Brahmaputra River and as the gateway to Northeast India, and it is a major commercial and educational centre for the region. Popular areas to stay include GS Road for business hotels, Paltan Bazaar near the railway station, Zoo Road for a quieter residential feel, and Beltola for the southern suburbs and airport access.
Most of these 5-star hotels sit on or near GS Road, Guwahati's main commercial artery of hotels, restaurants and shops: Arista By Ambition, Arista By Ambition Guwahati, Purple Orchid at 1.2 km and Hotel Kamrupa Ltd. and Guwahati Residency at 1.2 and 1.3 km. Others lie further out, including Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati on National Highway 37 at 9.8 km, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati at 13.4 km, Kiranshree Grand on New Airport Road at 17.7 km and Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati at 30.0 km. The mix suits couples, families and business travellers alike, whether for a short break or a longer stay.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Arista By Ambition
Gs Rd Christian Basti, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Gs Rd in Christian Basti, this 5-star is 1.3 km from the centre, so the city's business and shopping stretches are within easy reach. Fitness Center, Massage and Bars cover both the working day and the evening; a Kids pool and Family rooms make it work for parents travelling with children. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 731 reviews, and breakfast is served as a Buffet or in the room.
See Arista By AmbitionArista By Ambition Guwahati
Gs Rd Mizoram House Ananda Nagar Christian Basti, Guwahati, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Valet parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereThis 5-star on Gs Rd at Mizoram House in Ananda Nagar sits 1.4 km from the centre and leans towards guests who want to unwind on site: Spa, Massage and a Gymnasium are all here, alongside a Garden and Bar/Lounge. Shuttle service and Currency exchange smooth the practical side of a stay, and the guest rating stands at 4.7 out of 5 from 731 reviews.
See Arista By Ambition GuwahatiRadisson Blu Hotel Guwahati
National Highway 37 Gotanagar, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA large 5-star on National Highway 37 at Gotanagar, 9.8 km from the centre, well placed for travellers arriving by road rather than for strolling into town. Families get Kids pool and Family rooms, while Fitness Center and Bars round out the day. Lake and Garden sit on the grounds. The 4.6 out of 5 guest rating comes from 16,830 reviews. The centre is a drive, not a walk.
See Radisson Blu Hotel GuwahatiKiranshree Grand
New Airport Road Sos Road, Guwahati, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn New Airport Road at Sos Road, 17.7 km from the centre, this 5-star suits guests whose trip is anchored to the airport corridor or who want resort-style leisure on site. Outdoor pool with Pool bar, Massage and a Games room keep everyone occupied; Kitchen, Kitchenette and Microwave suit longer stays. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,732 reviews.
See Kiranshree GrandVivanta Guwahati
613 Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Road, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn 613 Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Road, 5.0 km from the centre, this 5-star combines an Outdoor pool and Sauna with a Gymnasium. Pets allowed and Family rooms widen who can book, and the restaurant and room service see to the day. Shuttle service helps with getting around. Guests score it 4.4 out of 5 across 14,360 reviews.
See Vivanta GuwahatiRhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati
Gashbari Lower Primary School Kashasila Morigaon Assam, Guwahati, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 5-star resort beside the River at Gashbari in Kashasila, Morigaon, 30.0 km from the centre — the stay itself is the point here. Birds and water set the tone, an Outdoor pool, a Garden and Picnic area fill the daylight hours, and Massage closes the evening. Badminton is on hand for guests who want to move. Eight reviews so far put it at 4.3 out of 5.
See Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora GuwahatiCupidtrails Backpacker's Penthouse
Nipccd Road, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn Nipccd Road, 4.6 km from the centre, this is a penthouse-style property rather than a conventional hotel: a Games room, Table tennis and a Terrace with a Garden give shared space to meet other travellers. Family rooms accommodate groups, and Pets allowed is a rare allowance at this level. No guest rating is published for it yet.
See Cupidtrails Backpacker's PenthouseMayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati
Tepesia Kamarkuchi Sonapur Kamrup, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt Tepesia, Kamarkuchi in Sonapur, 13.4 km from the centre, this 5-star resort is built around leisure: Indoor pool, Jacuzzi and Karaoke indoors, with a Playground and Pool bar for families. Massage and Entertainment activities fill the schedule without leaving the grounds; a Shuttle service covers trips to the city. No guest score has been published yet.
See Mayfair Spring Valley Resort GuwahatiThe Vista Residency
Hari Mandir Path Guwahatithe Vista Residency, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA modest, straightforward 5-star on Hari Mandir Path, 2.6 km from the centre, for guests who want a quiet, non-smoking base close to town without resort facilities. Balcony, Free Wifi and Free car parking are the practical essentials, and Family rooms are available. It carries no published guest rating, so judge it on the location and the room rather than reviews.
See The Vista ResidencyPurple Orchid
Devdaru Path Bylane 2 House No.1, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn Devdaru Path, Bylane 2, 1.2 km from the centre — the closest of this group to the middle of Guwahati. Apartment-style kitchen and Refrigerator suit guests staying several days, while Balcony and Family rooms make it comfortable for longer family trips. Pets allowed and Parking ease arrival by car. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
See Purple OrchidThe Travellers Club
Sabun Factory Road, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOn Sabun Factory Road, 3.3 km from the centre, this one leans practical: Free Wifi, Free car parking and Lifts, with Kitchen and Refrigerator for guests who prefer to prepare their own meals. Family rooms and a 24 Hour Front Desk handle varied arrival times. Some shared facilities, including Bars and a Buffet Breakfast, are on site. No guest rating has been published.
See The Travellers Club172 LBS A Boutique Guest House
172 Lbs A Boutique Guest House, Guwahati, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA boutique guest house on its own address, 3.8 km from the centre, for travellers who prefer a small property over a large hotel. Free Wifi, Free car parking and Lifts are provided, along with Housekeeping and Laundry Service, and Family rooms are available. A Terrace and Smoking area are set aside for guests. No guest rating is published.
See 172 LBS A Boutique Guest HouseGuwahati Residency
Nayanpur Rd Gmc Ward Number 44 Ganeshguri Guwahati Assam 781005, Guwahati, India
Why stay hereOn Nayanpur Rd in Ganeshguri, Gmc Ward Number 44, just 1.3 km from the centre — among the most central addresses here. No facilities are listed for this 5-star and no guest rating is published, so book it for the location and confirm amenities with the property before you decide.
See Guwahati ResidencyHotel Kamrupa Ltd.
R.G Baruah Road Ganeshguri Near Ganeshguri Flyoverhotel Kamrupa, Guwahati, India
Why stay hereAt R.G Baruah Road in Ganeshguri, near the Ganeshguri Flyover, 1.2 km from the centre, this is effectively a city-centre address. It is classed 5-star but lists no facilities and carries no guest rating, so treat it as a location-led choice and verify the room and services directly with the hotel.
See Hotel Kamrupa Ltd.Rowdralaya Residency
1 Bylane Number 3 Sk Baruah Rd Dispur Rukmini Gaon1, Guwahati, India
Best for: Business trips
Why stay hereResidency on Bylane Number 3, S.K. Baruah Rd in Dispur Rukmini Gaon, 3.5 km from the centre, for guests who want the Dispur side of the city. An on-site Restaurant, a Conference Hall and Lifts cover both a working visit and a leisure one, with Currency exchange and Newspapers at the reception area. No guest rating is published for it yet.
See Rowdralaya Residency
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arista By Ambition | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Arista By Ambition Guwahati | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.4 km |
| Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 9.8 km |
| Kiranshree Grand | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 17.7 km |
| Vivanta Guwahati | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.0 km |
| Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 30.0 km |
| Cupidtrails Backpacker's Penthouse | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – | Yes | 4.6 km |
| Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 13.4 km |
| The Vista Residency | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 2.6 km |
| Purple Orchid | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 1.2 km |
| The Travellers Club | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 3.3 km |
| 172 LBS A Boutique Guest House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 3.8 km |
| Guwahati Residency | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 1.3 km |
| Hotel Kamrupa Ltd. | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Rowdralaya Residency | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 3.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
Purple Orchid sits 1.2 km from the centre, Hotel Kamrupa Ltd. 1.2 km, Arista By Ambition 1.3 km and Guwahati Residency 1.3 km.
Purple Orchid · Hotel Kamrupa Ltd. · Arista By Ambition · Guwahati Residency
For families
Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati, Arista By Ambition and Vivanta Guwahati all list family rooms, and the first two add a kids pool. Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati brings a playground, indoor pool and entertainment activities, which works well for children on a longer stay.
Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati · Arista By Ambition · Vivanta Guwahati · Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati
For pools and spas
Vivanta Guwahati, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati and Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati have outdoor pools, and Arista By Ambition Guwahati has a spa. Vivanta adds a sauna, while Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati also has a jacuzzi.
Vivanta Guwahati · Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati · Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati · Arista By Ambition Guwahati
Highest guest ratings
Arista By Ambition and Arista By Ambition Guwahati share the top guest rating here, 4.7 out of 5 from 731 reviews each. Both are on GS Road, within about 1.4 km of the centre, and both combine fitness and dining facilities with a central location.
Where to stay in Guwahati
National Highway 37
Beltola is a southern suburb with a mix of hotels and local eateries, well placed for reaching the airport and NH37. Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati sits on National Highway 37 at Gotanagar, 9.8 km from the centre, and its guest rating stands at 4.6 out of 5 from 16830 reviews.
Our picks here: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati
New Airport Road
Kiranshree Grand is on New Airport Road, 17.7 km from the centre, which suits travellers who want to be nearer the airport side of the city. It has an outdoor pool, fitness centre, games room and restaurant, and holds a guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 4732 reviews.
Our picks here: Kiranshree Grand
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Guwahati is served by Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, about 20 km west of the city centre, with direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata and other Indian cities. It is also a major rail junction, with Guwahati railway station in Paltan Bazaar connecting to Delhi, Kolkata and the Northeast. By road, NH27 and NH37 link the city to Shillong, Kaziranga and beyond. Within the city, taxis, auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs are common, and buses run on major routes. Ferries cross the Brahmaputra from Umananda Ghat to places like North Guwahati.
When to go
The best time to visit Guwahati is from October to March, when the weather is dry and mild, ideal for exploring temples and riverfront areas. The monsoon, from June to September, brings heavy rain and high humidity, and some roads may be affected. Summer, from April to May, is hot and humid. The Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple, usually in June, draws large crowds.
Questions, answered
Which of these 5-star hotels is closest to the centre of Guwahati?
Purple Orchid and Hotel Kamrupa Ltd. are both 1.2 km from the centre, with Arista By Ambition and Guwahati Residency at 1.3 km.
Are there 5-star hotels in Guwahati with free parking?
Yes. Arista By Ambition, Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati and Kiranshree Grand all list free car parking, and Vivanta Guwahati, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati and Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati do too. Arista By Ambition Guwahati uses valet parking.
Which 5-star hotels in Guwahati allow pets?
Vivanta Guwahati lists pets allowed, as do Cupidtrails Backpacker's Penthouse and Purple Orchid. Vivanta Guwahati is 5.0 km from the centre, Cupidtrails Backpacker's Penthouse 4.6 km, and Purple Orchid 1.2 km.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Vivanta Guwahati, Kiranshree Grand, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati and Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati have outdoor pools, and Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati also has an indoor pool, a jacuzzi and massage facilities. Arista By Ambition Guwahati lists a spa.
Which is the best 5-star hotel in Guwahati for families?
Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati and Arista By Ambition both list family rooms and a kids pool. Vivanta Guwahati and Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati also have family rooms, and Mayfair adds a playground, entertainment activities and an indoor pool.
How far are these hotels from the airport and railway station?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 20 km west of the city centre and Guwahati railway station is in Paltan Bazaar. Kiranshree Grand, on New Airport Road 17.7 km from the centre, is the listed hotel closest to the airport side.
Which 5-star hotel in Guwahati has the highest guest rating?
Arista By Ambition and Arista By Ambition Guwahati are the top-rated pair here, each at 4.7 out of 5 from 731 reviews. Both are on GS Road, 1.3 km and 1.4 km from the centre.
Do these Guwahati hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at many of them, including Arista By Ambition, Vivanta Guwahati, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati, Rhino and River Wildlife Resort & Spa Pobitora Guwahati, The Vista Residency, Purple Orchid, The Travellers Club and Cupidtrails Backpacker's Penthouse. Arista By Ambition, Vivanta Guwahati and Kiranshree Grand also offer breakfast in room.