Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Raja Sansi, Amritsar
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the top-rated five-star hotel in our Amritsar sample, a quiet spot near the airport and a spa and pool, for about €102 a night. Skip it if you want to be close to the Golden Temple, which is about 13 km away.
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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Raja Sansi, Amritsar is our Luxury pick for the city. It suits travellers on a short stop near the airport, people who value calm over a central address, and anyone who wants a spa, pool and attentive service. Guests say the staff accommodate special requests.
It is a poor fit if you want to visit the Golden Temple early in the morning or several times a day. Every sight we measured is more than two hours away on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is WelcomHotel Amritsar Raja Sansi, Ajnala Road. Guests describe a peaceful spot near the airport, away from the city's noise and traffic. The location score is 8.4 out of 10, the lowest of our three Amritsar picks.
Durgiana Temple is about 10.4 km away, the Golden Temple about 13.2 km and Jallianwala Bagh about 13.3 km. As straight-line walking estimates, that is 130 to 166 minutes. In practice, all of them are far, and you will need a taxi or public transport for every trip into the city. Budget time and money for that.
What guests say
The score is 8.9 out of 10 from 509 guest reviews. That ranked it first of the 12 eligible properties in the sample, and it has the most reviews of our three Amritsar picks.
Guests praise the staff as friendly and attentive, with helpful service. They also like the quiet setting.
On value, opinions split. Some guests find the price fair, while others consider it high for the area.
Price compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €102 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €96.63, so this five-star hotel cost only slightly more than a typical stay in the sample.
Our Budget pick, City View With Garden -5 Mins Walk From GOLDEN TEMPLE, was €16.05 a night with a score of 8.6, about 0.7 km from the Golden Temple. Our Best Value pick, Best Western Merrion, was €51.16 with a score of 8.4, about 3.7 km from the temple. Paying roughly double the Merrion gets you five stars, the best score of the three and a spa, but the longest trips into town.
Listed facilities include a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Continental and vegetarian breakfasts are listed. Whether breakfast is included in the reference price was not assessed. A pets tag also appears in the data, so confirm the policy if you travel with an animal.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Amritsar. The Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, with four-star hotels considered only at 8.5 or higher. This one is five-star, came first in the sample on guest score from 509 reviews, and was priced close to the median.
Before you book
Work out transport to the Golden Temple before you commit, including the cost of taxis. Check whether breakfast is in your rate and read the cancellation terms. Confirm spa and pool opening times and any fees. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
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How far is Welcomhotel Raja Sansi from the Golden Temple?
About 13.2 km, roughly 165 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Plan on a taxi or public transport.
Is Welcomhotel Amritsar close to the airport?
Guests describe it as a peaceful spot near the airport. Check the exact transfer time for your flight.
Does Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Amritsar have a spa and pool?
Yes, a spa, pool and gym are listed by the property. Opening times and fees were not confirmed.
Is Welcomhotel Raja Sansi good value?
At €102 a night it was close to the €96.63 median. Some guests find it fair, others think it is high for the area.
Does Welcomhotel Amritsar include breakfast?
Continental and vegetarian breakfasts are listed. Whether breakfast is included depends on your rate, so check before booking.