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Ista Hotel HOTEL $$$ (%2708888; www.istahotels.com; GT Rd; s/d from 9000/9500; aiWs) Amritsar s only fivestar hotel, sits beside a bright shopping mall, alphaOne, 3km east of the interstate bus terminus. Fans of five-star hotels may be a little underwhelmed by the smallish standard rooms, but will adore the pool and the pampering Ista Spa, which has quite a reputation. Room, meal and spa packages are available. Thai and Chinese cuisine is available in Thai Chi Restaurant and teppanyaki is available in Collage, the hotel s multicuisine restaurant (mains 160 to 400).

Lucky Guest House HOTEL $ (%2542175; Mahna Singh Rd; r with/without AC from 700/500; a) The basic rooms are a bit pokey and it is worth paying 100 more for the deluxe versions. More of a fall-back power sockets in hong kong option than a first choice.

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Don t let the facade put you off. This mid- ranger is a welcome retreat from the bustle of Lawrence Rd, with contemporary rooms that have either marble or carpeted fl oors. It will pay to check rooms for road noise and thin mattresses. Multicuisine restaurant.