The Thistle Hotel & Banquet Hall

The Thistle Hotel & Banquet Hall is a hotel with a large banquet hall on the Grand Trunk Road in the Police Lines area of Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. The coordinates place it at roughly 32.12 degrees north and 74.20 degrees east, on the main GT Road corridor south of the city centre. Sheranwala Bagh, the Samadhi of Maha Singh and the old-city bazaars are a short drive to the north by taxi or rickshaw. The property is used mainly for weddings and other events, which are central to social life in Punjab, but it also takes overnight guests, so it suits families attending ceremonies as well as business travellers and road travellers. The atmosphere varies with the event calendar, and busy wedding evenings can bring crowds, music and traffic to the surrounding road. Rooms are offered as Standard and Deluxe categories, both air-conditioned. Rates typically range from PKR 7,000 to 13,000 per night, placing the hotel in the lower mid-range bracket for the city. The banquet hall is the standout facility, and catering for events is a principal service, with menus typically featuring Pakistani and Punjabi dishes such as biryani, karahi and kebabs. Parking is available, which is valuable for large wedding gatherings and for guests arriving by car. A swimming pool, spa or gym is not confirmed. Service is oriented toward events and groups, with staff experienced in managing large parties. Gujranwala is known for its food, including chicken tikka, siri paye and sweets, and visitors can reach popular eateries by taxi. Travellers who want a quiet night should ask whether an event is scheduled during their stay, and should confirm room standards, breakfast arrangements and rates directly with the hotel. Booking ahead is important during wedding season and Eid, when the venue is in high demand.