The Gateway Hotel Athwalines, Surat

The Gateway Hotel Athwalines is a Taj-run hotel in Athwalines, a central and established district of Surat in Gujarat, India. Surat is a major centre of the textile and diamond trades, and the hotel is placed close to both business districts as well as to the Tapi riverfront, which gives the area a green edge. Surat railway station and the main commercial areas are a short drive away, and the city airport lies a little further out. The location is chiefly a business base, although visitors can also reach Surat Castle, the Dutch and British cemeteries and the Sarthana Nature Park by road.

The hotel is a contemporary mid-range property in the Gateway style, which offers dependable Taj-group standards at a more moderate price than the company's luxury brands. Accommodation is provided in Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all with air conditioning and wifi.

Guests find several dining options, including restaurants and a bar. Surat is famous for its street food and regional snacks, and the hotel restaurants generally offer Indian dishes alongside international choices, with a buffet breakfast available. Since Gujarat is a dry state, visitors should check the current alcohol arrangements.

Facilities include a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a business centre with meeting space. Service is aimed at corporate travellers, such as diamond and textile buyers, and the staff are used to arranging local transport and short-notice business needs. Leisure visitors and families are also welcome and can use the pool to cool down, since Surat is hot and humid for much of the year. Rates generally run from about INR 5,500 to INR 9,500 per night, which makes the hotel a value-oriented choice among Surat's better properties.