Hotel Pacific Downtown

Hotel Pacific Downtown is a budget hotel at 120/B Motijheel Commercial Area, in the heart of Dhaka's Motijheel financial district, Bangladesh. Motijheel is home to many banks, corporate offices and government agencies, and the hotel is useful for visitors with business at these institutions. It is also a practical staging point for onward travel to Old Dhaka and the Sadarghat river terminal, both within a short drive, and for the older markets and historic streets of the southern city. The area is crowded and noisy on weekdays, with heavy traffic and street trade, but quietens in the evenings and on Fridays. Shahjalal International Airport lies well to the north, and transfers can take an hour or more in traffic, so guests with early flights should plan accordingly. The hotel is a simple, functional property aimed at value-conscious travellers, and its appeal lies in its location and price rather than in extensive facilities. Rooms are offered as Standard rooms, Deluxe rooms and Family rooms, all with air conditioning, and wifi is available. A restaurant on site provides breakfast and basic meals, and the streets around Motijheel have many inexpensive local eateries and tea stalls serving Bangladeshi dishes. Service is basic and friendly, with staff used to domestic business travellers, families and budget visitors. Rates of roughly BDT 2,500 to 6,500 per night place it firmly in the budget tier, a fraction of Gulshan hotel prices. The hotel suits travellers who want an inexpensive base near Motijheel's offices and the Old Dhaka sights, and it is less suited to those seeking pools, spas or extensive amenities. Visitors should check room condition and facilities before committing to a longer stay, and should plan transport in advance because the district's roads are congested.