Celebrated.
Recognised.
Trusted Since 1998.
From TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice to Times Travel's Northeast India recognition — Hotel Nandan's story of excellence, told through awards, media coverage, and the voices of our guests.
Latest:TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2024 — Top 10% Hotels Worldwide.
India's Finest Recognise Hotel Nandan
Over two decades of hospitality excellence — honoured by the industry's most respected platforms.
Travellers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor · Top 10% Worldwide
Recognised in the top 10% of hotels worldwide based on authentic traveller reviews collected across 12 months. Awarded for consistently exceptional service and guest experience.
Gold Hotel Award
MakeMyTrip · Best Hotels India
MakeMyTrip's highest hotel designation, awarded to properties with sustained ratings above 4.5 across cleanliness, service, value and location — verified by 2,000+ bookings.
Best Hotel Northeast India
Times Travel Awards 2023
Hotel Nandan was named the Best Hotel in Northeast India by Times Travel, recognising our commitment to authentic regional hospitality, cuisine and community engagement.
Recommended Property
Condé Nast Traveller India
Selected as a Recommended Property by Condé Nast Traveller India's editorial team — featured in the 'Undiscovered Northeast' travel feature for design, dining and location.
5-Star Gold Property
Goibibo · India's Top Hotels
Awarded Goibibo's 5-Star Gold Property status based on verified booking data, guest ratings and platform engagement — ranking in the top 5% of all listed properties.
Green Hotel Certification
Assam Tourism · Sustainable Hospitality
Certified under Assam Tourism's Green Hotel programme for sustainable practices — solar water heating, rainwater harvesting, waste reduction and locally-sourced F&B initiatives.
Best Restaurant Hotel Guwahati
Zomato Dining Awards 2024
Brahmaputra Kitchen at Hotel Nandan was awarded Best Restaurant-in-Hotel in Guwahati by Zomato, recognising our commitment to authentic Assamese cuisine and exceptional F&B standards.
Best Spa Hotel Award
Assam Tourism Department 2023
Nandan Wellness Spa received the Best Spa Hotel recognition from Assam Tourism, honouring our Ayurvedic treatments, certified therapists and contribution to wellness tourism in Guwahati.
A Legacy of Recognition — 2018 to 2024
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice · MakeMyTrip Gold · Goibibo 5-Star
Three major platform awards in a single year
Times Travel Best Hotel NE India · Condé Nast Recommended · Green Hotel Cert.
Editorial and sustainability recognition
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence · Booking.com Genius Property
Consistent guest satisfaction recognition
Northeast India Best Business Hotel · Assam Chamber of Commerce Excellence
Business and corporate hospitality recognition
India's Leading Budget Luxury Hotel · Travel+Leisure Emerging Hotel
First major national editorial features
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Media & Press Coverage
Hotel Nandan has been featured by India's leading travel, lifestyle and hospitality publications. Here is a selection of recent press highlights.
“Hotel Nandan Guwahati — The Soul of Assamese Hospitality, Rediscovered”
Times Travel's editorial team spent three days immersed in Hotel Nandan's world — from the Brahmaputra Kitchen's extraordinary regional cuisine to the Nandan Rooftop Lounge's 9th floor vistas. Their verdict: a hotel that embodies the warmth of Assam itself.
“In a city that often goes overlooked on India's hotel circuit, Hotel Nandan stands as a quiet, confident landmark — proof that genuine hospitality needs no grand fanfare.”
— Sunaina Mehta, Times Travel Senior Editor
“Undiscovered Northeast: Why Guwahati's Hotel Nandan is the Region's Best-Kept Secret”
Condé Nast Traveller India's editors featured Hotel Nandan as a rare Recommended listing in Northeast India, praising its layout, dining and central location.
“The 10 Best Hotel Spas in India You Haven't Tried Yet”
Nandan Wellness Spa was featured as one of India's most underrated hotel spas — praised for its Abhyanga and Shirodhara programmes using Kama Ayurveda's certified organic range.
“Guwahati's Most Spectacular Rooftop — Nandan Lounge at Hotel Nandan”
NDTV's food and travel team visited the Nandan Rooftop Lounge and declared it Guwahati's most spectacular evening destination — featuring the Brahmaputra Sunset cocktail and live music coverage.
“Haanhor Maas & The Art of Assamese Cuisine — A Journey into Brahmaputra Kitchen”
Outlook Traveller's food correspondent spent an evening with Executive Chef Partha Sarathi Das, documenting the art of preparing Haanhor Maas and Masor Tenga in the live kitchen at Hotel Nandan.
“Hotel Nandan Guwahati — A Quarter Century of Premium Hospitality”
Times of India highlighted Hotel Nandan's 25-year journey from a local favorite to a nationally recognized luxury destination, celebrating our team's consistent contribution to tourism in Assam.
“Sustainable Practices at Hotel Nandan Guwahati Set Regional Benchmark”
NE Now featured our Green Hotel Certification, focusing on our solar water heating, rainwater systems, plastic reduction, and local community handloom sourcing initiatives.
Hotel Nandan in the News
Stay current with our latest developments, achievements and activities at Hotel Nandan Guwahati.
Hotel Nandan Wins TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 — Ranked Top 10% Worldwide
We are thrilled to announce that Hotel Nandan Guwahati has been recognised with the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2024, placing us among the top 10% of hotels globally based on verified guest reviews.
Nandan Wellness Spa Expands — New Hydrotherapy Suite and Couple's Cabana Now Open
After eight months of development, Nandan Wellness Spa unveils its expanded facilities — including a brand new hydrotherapy suite with chromotherapy lighting and an open-air couple's cabana on the hotel terrace.
Executive Chef Partha Sarathi Das Named 'Northeast India Chef of the Year 2023'
Hotel Nandan's own Executive Chef Partha Sarathi Das has been honoured with the Northeast India Chef of the Year award by the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, recognising his mastery of Assamese cuisine and culinary innovation.
Brahmaputra Hall Renovation Complete — Capacity Expanded to 200 Guests
Following an extensive six-month refurbishment, our Brahmaputra Hall banquet space has been fully renovated with a contemporary interior design, upgraded AV technology and expanded capacity to 200 seated guests.
Hotel Nandan Achieves Assam Tourism Green Hotel Certification for Sustainable Practices
Hotel Nandan has been formally certified under Assam Tourism's Green Hotel framework, recognising our solar water heating system, rainwater harvesting, plastic-free initiatives and farm-to-table sourcing programme.
Quick Updates
Bihu Festival Package 2025 Now Available — Book Early for Best Rates
January 2025New Sunday Assamese Thali Brunch at Brahmaputra Kitchen — Every Sunday 11 AM–3 PM
December 2024Winter Wellness Retreat Package Launched — 3 Nights + Full Day Spa Retreat
November 2024Rooftop Suite Now Available — Exclusive Access to Private Terrace with City Views
October 2024Smart Room Controls & 100 Mbps Wi-Fi Upgrade Completed Across All Floors
September 2024Hotel Nandan Partners with Assam Handloom Board — Local Artisan Products at the Hotel
August 2024Live Music Every Wednesday–Saturday at Nandan Rooftop Lounge — New Artists Monthly
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Important Announcements
Key updates, special promotions and important notices from Hotel Nandan — everything you need to know before your visit.
Bihu Festival Special Package — Stay 2 Nights, Get 1 Free
Celebrate Bohag Bihu at Hotel Nandan with our exclusive festival package. Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night complimentary. Includes a traditional Bihu dinner at Brahmaputra Kitchen, a welcome Gamosa and cultural evening programme.
Rooftop Suite Now Bookable — Guwahati's Most Exclusive Room
We are delighted to announce the opening of the Nandan Rooftop Suite — our most exclusive accommodation with private terrace access, panoramic Brahmaputra River views, butler service and direct access to the Rooftop Lounge. Limited availability.
New Direct Booking Benefits — Best Rate Guarantee + Free Breakfast
Book directly at hotelnandan.in and receive our best rate guarantee, complimentary breakfast for two, free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in, and priority check-in. These benefits are exclusive to direct bookings and unavailable on OTAs.
Peak Season Pricing in Effect — Book Early for Best Availability
Our peak travel season (October–February) is in effect. Room availability is limited, particularly for weekends and public holidays. We strongly recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks in advance to secure your preferred room type and best rates.
Live Music Nights at Nandan Rooftop Lounge — New Artists Monthly
The Nandan Rooftop Lounge hosts live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 PM onwards. January features local Assamese jazz duo Bihunti Collective. Cover charge of ₹300 per person, fully redeemable against food and beverages. No advance booking required.
Nandan Wellness Spa — New Hydrotherapy Suite Now Open to All Guests
The new Hydrotherapy Suite at Nandan Wellness Spa is now open, featuring a Vichy rain shower, chromotherapy tub and mineral salt soak pool. Available as standalone treatments or as part of our Full Day Wellness Retreat package. Book 24 hours in advance.
Award-Winning Moments
Award ceremonies, press visits, media shoots and property milestones — documented in images.
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024
Award
Hotel Nandan — Grand Facade
Property
Times Travel Magazine Shoot
Media
MakeMyTrip Gold Hotel 2024
Award
NDTV Food Feature — Brahmaputra Kitchen
Media
Annual Gala Dinner — Brahmaputra Hall
Event
Nandan Rooftop Lounge — NDTV Featured
Property
Our Team at the Times Travel Awards
Team
Assam Tourism Green Hotel Certification
Award
Travel+Leisure Spa Feature Shoot
MediaLive Music Night — Rooftop Lounge
Event
Chef Partha — NE India Chef of the Year
TeamWatch Our Story Unfold
Award announcements, media feature videos, hotel tours, chef stories and guest testimonials — all on our YouTube channel.
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 — Official Announcement
Times Travel Feature — Soul of Assamese Hospitality
Hotel Nandan Guwahati — Complete Property Tour 2024
Chef Partha Sarathi Das — NE India Chef of the Year 2023
NDTV Food & Travel — Guwahati's Most Spectacular Rooftop
Hotel Nandan — 25 Years of Excellence, Guwahati's Finest Journey
Real Guests. Real Words.
Every award we've received began with a guest's honest review. Here are the voices behind the recognition — unedited, unscripted.
“I've stayed at five-star hotels across India — Hotel Nandan rivals them all for warmth and authenticity. The award from TripAdvisor is thoroughly deserved. The rooftop at sunset alone is worth the trip.”
Meghna Das
10th Stay · Kolkata“I travel to Guwahati monthly for work and Hotel Nandan is my only choice. The MakeMyTrip Gold Award is justified — every stay is consistent, comfortable and the team remembers my preferences. Exceptional.”
Rajiv Krishnan
Business Traveller · Mumbai“As a Northeast travel blogger who has reviewed 80+ hotels in the region — Hotel Nandan Guwahati stands alone. The Times Travel award, the Condé Nast feature — all merited. This is the benchmark hotel for Assam.”
NE Traveller Blog
Travel Journalist · AssamBook Hotel Nandan Guwahati
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Hotel Nandan Guwahati — An Award-Winning Legacy of Hospitality Excellence in Assam
Since opening its doors in 1998 at Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Hotel Nandan has steadily grown into Assam's most celebrated hotel property — recognised not by self-proclamation, but through the honest voices of our guests and the watchful eyes of India's most respected travel publications and hospitality platforms.
In 2024 alone, Hotel Nandan received the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award — placing us in the top 10% of hotels globally — alongside the MakeMyTrip Gold Hotel designation and Goibibo's 5-Star Gold Property status. These recognitions follow a decade of consistent excellence that also includes the Times Travel Best Hotel Northeast India 2023, a Condé Nast Traveller Recommended listing and Assam Tourism's Green Hotel Certification.
Our story has been told by India's finest travel media — featured in Times Travel, Condé Nast Traveller India, Travel+Leisure, Outlook Traveller and on NDTV Food & Travel. Each feature highlights what our guests tell us in their reviews: the warmth of Assamese hospitality, the extraordinary cuisine at Brahmaputra Kitchen, the serenity of Nandan Wellness Spa, and the unmatched atmosphere of the Nandan Rooftop Lounge.
Our Executive Chef Partha Sarathi Das, named Northeast India Chef of the Year 2023, leads a culinary team that has made our restaurants a destination in their own right. Beyond dining, our 25 years of sustained excellence — across 1,842 guest reviews averaging 4.8 stars — represent the trust that Guwahati's visitors place in us, year after year.
We invite you to be part of this story. Book a room todayand experience the hospitality that has earned Hotel Nandan its place among India's finest hotels.
Awards & Honours🏆
- —TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024
- —MakeMyTrip Gold Hotel 2024
- —Times Travel Best Hotel NE India 2023
- —Condé Nast Traveller Recommended 2023
- —Goibibo 5-Star Gold Property 2024
- —Assam Tourism Green Hotel 2023
- —Zomato Best Restaurant Hotel 2024
- —NE India Chef of the Year — Chef Partha 2023
By the Numbers📊
- —Est. 1998 — 25+ Years of Excellence
- —4.8★ Average across 1,842 Reviews
- —18+ Awards & Recognitions
- —50+ Media Features & Articles
- —3 Restaurants & Rooftop Lounge
- —Nandan Wellness Spa — 4.9★ Rating
- —5 Min from Guwahati Railway Station
- —Paltan Bazar — Heart of Guwahati
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Book a Room Now →View All Rooms & Rates →Stories Behind the Recognition
Read the stories, travel guides and hotel updates that have helped Hotel Nandan earn its reputation.
How Hotel Nandan Won TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 — The Story Behind the Award
A look inside the journey from family-run hotel to globally recognised property — and what the TripAdvisor award means to our team.
Why Hotel Nandan is Guwahati's Most Trusted Hotel — A Guest Perspective
Location, service, cuisine, rooms, spa — we break down everything that makes Hotel Nandan the top choice for travellers in Assam and beyond.
Chef Partha Sarathi Das — The Chef Who Made Assam's Cuisine Famous Across India
The story of Hotel Nandan's award-winning Executive Chef — his journey from Assam's villages to Northeast India's most celebrated kitchen.
Experience the Hotel That India Celebrates
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice. Times Travel Best Hotel Northeast India.
MakeMyTrip Gold. And above all — the trust of 1,842 guests who gave us 4.8
stars. Come see why.