Novotel Vijayawada Varun is a 5-star Accor hotel at Benz Circle, M.G. Road, with 227 rooms, an infinity pool, dining and banquets. Rooms and booking.
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Novotel Vijayawada Varun is a 5-star Accor hotel at Benz Circle on M.G. Road, Vijayawada, with 227 rooms, an infinity pool, a spa, Food Exchange and Red Bowl dining and banquet halls, about 18 km from Vijayawada International Airport.
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Novotel Vijayawada Varun is a five-star Accor hotel at Benz Circle on M.G. Road, set within the Varun Towers complex in the commercial centre of Vijayawada. It is widely regarded as the city's first international five-star deluxe hotel and brings the full Novotel format to Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, with 227 rooms, an infinity pool, multiple restaurants and large banquet halls. The central location and international branding have made it a default choice for corporate visitors, weddings and conferences in the region. Vijayawada is one of Andhra Pradesh's fastest-growing cities and a commercial gateway near the state capital region of Amaravati, and the hotel reflects that ambition with a contemporary high-rise design that stands out on the M.G. Road skyline.
The hotel sits beside Benz Circle, one of Vijayawada's busiest junctions, placing guests within minutes of the city's main shopping, dining and business addresses. Vijayawada railway station is about 6 km away, an important junction on the Howrah-Chennai route with frequent trains across South and East India. Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram is roughly 18 km away, typically a 30 minute drive, with domestic flights to the major metros and a growing list of connections. The city has no metro system, so taxis, autos and app cabs are the standard way to travel from the airport or station to the hotel, and the hotel can organise transfers for arriving guests.
Rooms are spread across several categories. Superior and Premier rooms form the core, available in queen or twin layouts with contemporary Novotel interiors, large windows and modern bathrooms. Above these sit the Executive Suite and the Presidential Suite, the latter being the hotel's flagship king accommodation with the most generous floor area. A distinctive feature is the range of Family Studio rooms and one, two and three-bedroom apartments, which give families and long-stay guests kitchenette-equipped space that is unusual for a city hotel of this type and useful for relocating professionals or extended business assignments. All rooms are non-smoking and fully air-conditioned, with Wi-Fi throughout.
The hotel's all-day restaurant is Food Exchange, serving Indian, Asian and international dishes as buffets and a la carte across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Red Bowl is the pan-Asian restaurant, with teppanyaki counters for live cooking and a menu spanning Chinese, Thai and Japanese plates. On the roof, SkyDeck is a resto-bar with open-air seating and city views that draws an evening crowd, while the Gourmet Bar handles cocktails and lounge drinks. Breakfast and 24-hour room service round out the offering, and the kitchens also cater the hotel's banquet events.
Leisure facilities are a strong point, led by an infinity swimming pool and the InBalance spa, which offers a menu of massages and treatments. The fitness centre includes a rooftop jogging track, an unusual touch that takes advantage of the building's height. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning throughout, on-site parking and 24-hour room service. The mix is designed to keep both business and leisure guests occupied without leaving the property, which matters in a city where stand-alone leisure attractions are limited.
The hotel is built for events, with banquet space and meeting rooms that scale to several hundred guests. The largest banquet venue can host around 500 people, supported by smaller meeting rooms for board sessions and breakout groups; the total pillarless event area is among the largest in the city. Combined with the central location and international service, this makes the hotel a frequent host for weddings, conferences, exhibitions and product launches in Vijayawada, and a natural choice for organisers who need a single venue for both ceremony and stay.
Beyond Benz Circle, several of Vijayawada's landmarks are within a short drive. The Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri hill, one of the most visited temples in Andhra Pradesh, is about 6 km away, as is the Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna river, a long dam that doubles as a scenic causeway lit up at night. The Victoria Jubilee Museum, with its archaeological collection, and Gandhi Hill, topped by a memorial stupa, are also close by. For everyday outings, INOX Cinema and the city's main shopping streets are within a couple of kilometres of the hotel.
Novotel Vijayawada Varun suits business travellers who want a central, internationally branded base near Benz Circle, families who benefit from the studio and apartment options, and organisers planning weddings or large corporate events. Accor and Novotel loyalty members, and anyone wanting full international-standard facilities in a city that has relatively few of them, will find a property that comfortably anchors a stay in Vijayawada.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Superior Room | The entry room category in queen or twin layouts, with contemporary Novotel furnishing and city or facility views. |
| Premier Room | A higher floor or upgraded room in queen or twin layouts, with more space and added comforts. |
| Executive Suite | A queen suite with a separate living area, suited to longer corporate stays. |
| Family Studio & Apartments | Family Studio rooms plus one, two and three-bedroom apartments with kitchenette space for families and extended stays. |
| Presidential Suite | The hotel's top king suite with the most generous floor area and premium amenities. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| Food Exchange | All-day multi-cuisine buffet and a la carte |
| Red Bowl | Pan-Asian with teppanyaki |
| SkyDeck | Rooftop resto-bar |
| Gourmet Bar | Cocktails and lounge bar |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Benz Circle | 0.5 km | ~6 min walk |
| INOX Cinema | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Victoria Jubilee Museum | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Kanaka Durga Temple | 6 km | short taxi/auto |
| Prakasam Barrage | 6 km | short taxi/auto |
| Gandhi Hill (Gandhi Stupa) | 8 km | short taxi/auto |
| Vijayawada railway station | 6 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
The hotel is in the Varun Towers complex at Bharathi Nagar, near Benz Circle on M.G. Road, Vijayawada 520008, in the commercial centre of the city.
Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram (VGA) is about 18 km away, typically a 30 minute drive.
The hotel has 227 rooms across categories including Superior, Premier, Executive Suite, Presidential Suite, Family Studio rooms and one to three-bedroom apartments.
Dining includes Food Exchange for all-day multi-cuisine, Red Bowl for pan-Asian with teppanyaki, the rooftop SkyDeck resto-bar and the Gourmet Bar.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00 noon, subject to availability for early arrival or late departure.
Yes. The hotel has an infinity swimming pool, the InBalance spa and a fitness centre with a rooftop jogging track.