Novotel Guwahati GS Road, GS Road
Novotel Guwahati GS Road is a 5-star Accor city hotel on GS Road, Guwahati, with 118 rooms and suites, a pool, multi-cuisine dining and conference facilities, about 25 km from Guwahati (LGBI) airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Novotel Guwahati GS Road — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹7,000–12,000/night
- Check-in / out: 14:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 118
- Distance to GAU airport: 25 km (~55 min by car)
Overview & Setting
Novotel Guwahati GS Road is a contemporary 5-star city hotel from Accor's Novotel brand, set on GS Road in the commercial heart of Guwahati, Assam. It is built primarily for business travellers and as a comfortable base for those using Guwahati as the gateway to North-East India. With 118 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, multi-cuisine dining and substantial banquet space, it functions as both a corporate hotel and an events venue. The location on GS Road — Guwahati's main commercial artery, running through the Christian Basti and Dispur areas — puts it close to offices, shopping malls, hospitals and the city's main road links, which is the chief reason corporate and transit guests choose it over resort-style alternatives outside the city.
Location & Getting There
The hotel is on GS Road in the Christian Basti / Dispur area, central to Guwahati's business district. It is around 25 km from Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi) International Airport (GAU) — reported distances range from about 22 to 30 km depending on the route taken — a drive of roughly 55 minutes through city traffic. Guwahati railway station is about 4 km away, and the Brahmaputra riverfront and main city centre are a similar distance. Guwahati is the principal air and rail hub for the wider North-East, so the hotel is well placed for onward travel to Shillong (about 100 km), Kaziranga National Park, Kohima and the other states and hill stations of the region, making it a logical first or last stop on a North-East itinerary.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms follow the clean, modern Novotel template, running from Superior rooms through Executive rooms with lounge access, Premier rooms on higher floors and suites with separate living areas. Interiors are uncluttered and functional, with comfortable beds, good work desks, reliable in-room technology and city views from the upper floors. The layout suits business stays, transit nights and short city breaks more than sprawling leisure holidays, with comfort, connectivity and efficiency the priorities — a sensible fit for a hotel whose guests are often working or moving on to the region the next day. Executive and Premier categories add lounge access and higher-floor views, which appeal to longer-staying corporate guests, while the suites suit visiting executives and families who want a little more room over a multi-night stay.
Dining
Dining centres on The Square, the all-day restaurant with a global buffet, live cooking stations and a mix of local Indian and international dishes, and 188 Downtown, a multi-cuisine speciality restaurant spanning several cuisines. A bar and lounge handle evening drinks. The kitchens cover international and pan-Indian dishes alongside regional Assamese flavours, and the hotel is a popular choice for business lunches, dinners and weekend meals among Guwahati residents as well as guests, which keeps the outlets lively beyond the in-house trade.
Amenities, Spa & Pool
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, spa and wellness treatments, and a business centre with meeting support. The hotel has significant banquet and conference space, making it one of the GS Road area's go-to venues for corporate events, conferences and social functions. As a city hotel rather than a resort, its leisure facilities are sized for short stays and downtime between meetings rather than full holiday days, but the pool and spa give business guests a way to unwind after a working day or a long journey across the region.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
Novotel Guwahati GS Road is strongly geared toward the MICE and events market. Its pillarless banquet halls and flexible meeting rooms host conferences, product launches, weddings and receptions, supported by in-house catering and dedicated event teams. For corporate clients, the combination of a central location, ample parking, conference infrastructure and Accor's brand standards makes it a practical choice for business trips that include meetings, training sessions or functions, and it is one of the better-equipped event venues in the city's commercial belt.
Who It's Best For
The hotel suits business travellers, conference delegates and visitors using Guwahati as a North-East India gateway. It is a reliable, centrally located city hotel for short stays, meetings and events, with dependable multi-cuisine dining, a pool and an international brand behind it. Travellers seeking a resort, riverside or hill views, or a leisure-first base, would look elsewhere — perhaps toward Shillong or Kaziranga — but for work trips, transit nights, weddings and city stays in Guwahati itself, this is a well-positioned and full-service option that delivers consistent international standards in a region where they are still relatively scarce.
Novotel Guwahati GS Road — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Superior Room | Contemporary rooms with the standard Novotel layout and city views. |
| Executive Room | Upgraded rooms with executive lounge access and added amenities. |
| Premier Room | Larger rooms on higher floors with enhanced furnishings. |
| Suite | Suites with a separate living area for longer or premium stays. |
Dining at Novotel Guwahati GS Road
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| The Square | All-day dining, global buffet |
| 188 Downtown | Multi-cuisine speciality restaurant |
| Bar / lounge | Bar and lounge |
What's near Novotel Guwahati GS Road
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Guwahati city centre (Pan Bazaar) | 4 km | short taxi/auto |
| Brahmaputra riverfront | 4 km | short taxi/auto |
| Kamakhya Temple | 10 km | short taxi/auto |
| Assam State Zoo & Botanical Garden | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| Umananda Temple (Peacock Island) | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra | 7 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Novotel Guwahati GS Road located?
It is on GS Road in the Christian Basti / Dispur area, the commercial centre of Guwahati, Assam, close to offices and shopping.
How far is the hotel from Guwahati airport?
It is around 25 km from Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi) International Airport, roughly a 55-minute drive; reported distances range from about 22 to 30 km depending on route.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
It has 118 rooms and suites in the standard Novotel categories, from Superior through Executive, Premier and suites.
Does it have a pool and conference facilities?
Yes. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, spa treatments, and substantial banquet and conference space for events.
What dining options are available?
Dining includes The Square, an all-day restaurant with a global buffet, and 188 Downtown, a multi-cuisine speciality restaurant, plus a bar and lounge.
Is it a good base for visiting North-East India?
Yes. Guwahati is the main air and rail hub for the North-East, so the hotel is well placed for onward trips to Shillong, Kaziranga and elsewhere in the region.