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3-star hotels in Kota
This shortlist covers 3-star hotels in Kota, Rajasthan, gathered for travellers who want a reliable mid-range base in the city. Each entry is a 3-star property with its guest rating, review count and distance from the centre of Kota.
Staying in Kota
Kota blends a modern coaching-hub identity with royal heritage. The Chambal River divides the city, with the older quarters on one side and newer development on the other. Landmarks include the Seven Wonders Park with its replicas of global monuments, Kishore Sagar Lake with Jag Mandir on its island, and the Kota Garh Palace, whose museum holds artifacts from the former princely state. Coaching centres have drawn a large student population, shaping the local food and accommodation scene, so a visit here shows a facet of Rajasthan beyond the usual desert tourism.
The hotels on this list sit in several parts of the city. Jhalawar Road, close to the Kota Barrage and the Chambal Riverfront, and the area around Kota Junction and Ghantaghar suit travellers who want to be near transport, commerce and markets. Others lie in Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, Civil Lines, Mahaveer Nagar, Ridhi Sidhi Nagar and along National Highway 12. Couples, families and business travellers on a short break will all find a workable base, since the city is spread out and most hotels offer parking and dining on site.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Clarks Premier Kota
Plot No B 12 15 Ridhi Sidhi Nagar, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuests rate Clarks Premier Kota 4.5 out of 5 across 3118 reviews, and the hotel sits 3.7 km from the centre. A restaurant and bar cover meals and evening drinks on site, while the garden and terrace give you somewhere calm to sit between outings. It suits travellers who want a full set of amenities in a well-reviewed setting.
See Clarks Premier KotaHotel Flowers Inn
Mpb29 Mahaveer Nagar 1St, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Flowers Inn holds a 4.5 rating from 2969 reviews at 4.2 km from the centre. Business travellers get the most from it: a business center and meeting room make it practical for work trips, backed by free wifi throughout. A restaurant covers meals without leaving the property, and a terrace offers a break between sessions. Free car parking and a 24 hour front desk add convenience, with wheelchair accessible facilities widening who can stay comfortably.
See Hotel Flowers InnUmed Bhawan Palace
Station Main Rd Civil Lines Nayapura, Kota, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereSet on Station Main Rd in Civil Lines, Umed Bhawan Palace carries a 4.5 rating from 2092 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms with balconies, bathrobes and toiletries give a more comfortable stay than the usual 3-star, and room service is available alongside the restaurant. A fitness center and garden round out the day. Free wifi, free car parking and a shuttle service help you get around, and family rooms make it a workable choice for those travelling with children.
See Umed Bhawan PalaceCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota
Plot 4 5 Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, Kota, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe most reviewed hotel on this list, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota earns 4.3 out of 5 from 6784 guests. Its outdoor pool and spa stand out among Kota's 3-star properties, with a fitness center and massage services for downtime. Family rooms and special diets are catered for, and the restaurant is joined by a bar. Free wifi, free car parking and a business center make it equally suited to leisure stays and working trips, 3.8 km from the centre.
See Country Inn & Suites by Radisson KotaLotus Ananta Elite Kota
A 8 Small Scale Industrial Area, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereLotus Ananta Elite Kota sits closest to the centre of these hotels, just 2.1 km away, and holds a 4.3 rating from 623 reviews. Banquet facilities and wedding services make it a natural fit for celebrations or group events, supported by a restaurant and breakfast service. Express check in and check out save time on arrival and departure, while free wifi, free car parking and a 24 hour front desk keep the basics covered. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available.
See Lotus Ananta Elite KotaHariyali Resort
Nh 12 Bundi Road Naya Khera, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHariyali Resort lies 4.9 km from the centre on NH 12 Bundi Road, rated 4.2 out of 5 by 2126 guests. Air-conditioned rooms come with a desk, coffee, toiletries and towels, and room service runs alongside the restaurant. A garden and terrace give the property an open, unhurried feel, and a shuttle service helps with local trips. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and a 24 hour front desk with express check in makes late arrivals straightforward.
See Hariyali Resort5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota
Sp 3 Chambal Industrial Area Dcm Road, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereWith an outdoor pool and a garden, 5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota offers more leisure space than most 3-star addresses here. It stands 2.2 km from the centre and holds a 4.2 rating from 2030 reviews. Banquet and wedding services plus a meeting room make it useful for events of either kind. Free wifi, free car parking and a business center cover the practical side, and the restaurant means you need not go out for meals. Wheelchair accessible facilities are provided.
See 5 Flowers Ananta Elite KotaSukhdham Kothi
Sukhdham Kothi Civil Lines Near Collectorate Circlekota 324001Rajasthan, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereSukhdham Kothi is a small property in Civil Lines near Collectorate Circle, rated 4.2 from 1723 reviews and 3.6 km from the centre. An outdoor pool and garden are its main draws, with a terrace for sitting out. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and a 24 hour front desk, laundry and dry cleaning services handle the practicalities for longer stays. Wheelchair accessible facilities make it easier for guests with limited mobility. It suits those who prefer a quieter, compact base.
See Sukhdham KothiHotel Surya Royal
11 Jhalawar Road, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNo other hotel on this list is as central: Hotel Surya Royal stands 0.3 km from the centre on Jhalawar Road. Its 4.2 rating comes from 1213 reviews. A ballroom, banquet space and meeting room make it a strong pick for functions and business gatherings, with a business center and restaurant on site. Free wifi, free car parking and a 24 hour front desk add convenience, and the garden gives a place to step outside. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available.
See Hotel Surya RoyalExotika Express Resort
National Highway 12 Kota, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereExotika Express Resort sits on National Highway 12, 3.9 km from the centre, and holds a 4.2 rating from 861 reviews. Conference halls and a meeting room make it a practical choice for organised events or work trips, while room service, a restaurant and air conditioning keep the stay comfortable. Non smoking rooms are available, and the garden offers open space on the property. Free wifi is provided, with parking on site.
See Exotika Express ResortHotel Le Amor
8 Jhalawar Road Chawni Circle, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Le Amor is one of the closest options here, 0.4 km from the centre on Jhalawar Road, with a 4.2 rating from 850 reviews. A business center and restaurant cover work and meals without needing to travel, and the reception area and lifts make the property easy to navigate. Free car parking is included, and a 24 hour front desk handles late check ins. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available. It suits guests who want a simple, central place to stay.
See Hotel Le AmorHotel Madhushree
Hotel Madhushree Jhalawar Road, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Madhushree offers an indoor pool, unusual among Kota's 3-star hotels, and sits 3.2 km from the centre on Jhalawar Road. Its 4.1 rating comes from 1737 reviews. A banquet space and meeting room support events and business use, and the restaurant, concierge and free newspaper cover daily needs. Free wifi and free car parking are included, with a 24 hour front desk and lifts for convenience. Wheelchair accessible facilities are provided for guests with mobility needs.
See Hotel MadhushreeHotel Surya Plaza
B1 Kotri Road Gumanpura Kotri Circle, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Car parking
- Lounge
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereAt 0.5 km from the centre, Hotel Surya Plaza is one of the most central hotels on this list, rated 4.1 from 1145 reviews. Banquet facilities, a meeting room and a business center make it suitable for functions and work stays, and the bar and lounge give somewhere to unwind afterwards. Concierge and bell boy service, plus free wifi and free car parking, cover the essentials, and the terrace adds outdoor space. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available.
See Hotel Surya PlazaHotel Neva Ji Palace
Nanta Road Kunahri, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Neva Ji Palace keeps things simple: a restaurant, free car parking and a 24 hour front desk, at 4.0 km from the centre on Nanta Road in Kunahri. Its 4.1 rating from 954 reviews reflects solid, consistent feedback. With fewer facilities than other hotels here, it suits travellers who want a straightforward, well-rated place to sleep and eat without paying for extras they will not use. Meals are handled on site and parking is free.
See Hotel Neva Ji PalaceThe Wallflower Hotel
48 Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, Kota, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Wallflower Hotel stands 4.1 km from the centre in Rajeev Gandhi Nagar and holds a 4.0 rating from 1410 reviews. Express check in and check out speed up arrival and departure, and the restaurant, shops and free newspaper add convenience on site. Free wifi and free car parking are included, along with laundry and dry cleaning services for longer stays. A 24 hour front desk and luggage storage make it a practical base for travellers passing through Kota.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Premier Kota | ★★★ | 4.5 | 3,118 | Yes | – | – | 3.7 km |
| Hotel Flowers Inn | ★★★ | 4.5 | 2,969 | Yes | – | – | 4.2 km |
| Umed Bhawan Palace | ★★★ | 4.5 | 2,092 | Yes | Yes | – | 4.4 km |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota | ★★★ | 4.3 | 6,784 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.8 km |
| Lotus Ananta Elite Kota | ★★★ | 4.3 | 623 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| Hariyali Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,126 | Yes | Yes | – | 4.9 km |
| 5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,030 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.2 km |
| Sukhdham Kothi | ★★★ | 4.2 | 1,723 | Yes | – | Yes | 3.6 km |
| Hotel Surya Royal | ★★★ | 4.2 | 1,213 | Yes | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Exotika Express Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 861 | Yes | – | – | 3.9 km |
| Hotel Le Amor | ★★★ | 4.2 | 850 | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Madhushree | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,737 | Yes | – | Yes | 3.2 km |
| Hotel Surya Plaza | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,145 | Yes | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Hotel Neva Ji Palace | ★★★ | 4.1 | 954 | Yes | – | – | 4.0 km |
| The Wallflower Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,410 | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota offers family rooms, a cot, an outdoor pool and a spa. Umed Bhawan Palace also has family rooms, plus a fitness centre and shuttle service. Hariyali Resort adds a garden, terrace and room service, useful when travelling with children who need space and quiet.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota · Umed Bhawan Palace · Hariyali Resort
Closest to the centre
Hotel Surya Royal is 0.3 km from the centre, Hotel Le Amor 0.4 km and Hotel Surya Plaza 0.5 km. All three sit along or near Jhalawar Road and Kotri Road, putting you within a short distance of the railway station, markets and the coaching hubs.
For business trips
Hotel Flowers Inn and Lotus Ananta Elite Kota both have a business centre, meeting room or banquet space and free parking. 5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota adds a meeting room and outdoor pool, while Hotel Surya Royal offers a ballroom, banquet and business centre 0.3 km from the centre.
Hotel Flowers Inn · Lotus Ananta Elite Kota · 5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota · Hotel Surya Royal
Best guest ratings
Clarks Premier Kota, Hotel Flowers Inn and Umed Bhawan Palace each score 4.5 out of 5 from guests, the highest on this list. Review counts range from 2,092 to 3,118, so the ratings rest on a large body of feedback.
Clarks Premier Kota · Hotel Flowers Inn · Umed Bhawan Palace
Where to stay in Kota
Jhalawar Road
Jhalawar Road is home to several hotels and sits close to the Kota Barrage and the Chambal Riverfront, with easy access to the Seven Wonders Park.
Our picks here: Hotel Surya Royal · Hotel Le Amor · Hotel Madhushree
Civil Lines
Civil Lines lies near the Kota Garh Palace and the old city, giving access to historical sites and the Garh Palace museum. Umed Bhawan Palace on Station Main Road and Sukhdham Kothi near Collectorate Circle both sit in this locality, and both have gardens and free parking.
Our picks here: Umed Bhawan Palace · Sukhdham Kothi
Rajeev Gandhi Nagar
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota and The Wallflower Hotel are both on Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, in a planned part of the city. The Country Inn offers an outdoor pool, spa and fitness centre, while The Wallflower is a smaller property with free parking and a restaurant.
Our picks here: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota · The Wallflower Hotel
Mahaveer Nagar
Hotel Flowers Inn sits at Mahaveer Nagar 1st, in a residential and commercial locality. It provides a business centre, meeting room, restaurant and free parking, and is 4.2 km from the centre of Kota.
Our picks here: Hotel Flowers Inn
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kota is connected by rail to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur through Kota Junction railway station, which is a stop for many trains. By road, the city is linked by National Highway 27 and other state highways. The nearest major airport is in Jaipur, about 240 km away, while Kota Airport has limited services. Within the city, auto-rickshaws and taxis are common and local buses serve various routes. Kota is spread out, so depending on your destination you may prefer to hire a vehicle.
Questions, answered
Which of these Kota hotels is closest to the centre?
Hotel Surya Royal is 0.3 km from the centre, Hotel Le Amor 0.4 km and Hotel Surya Plaza 0.5 km. All three are 3-star properties on or near Jhalawar Road, convenient for the railway station and the city's commercial area.
Do the hotels offer free parking?
Yes. Every hotel on this shortlist lists free car parking among its facilities, including Clarks Premier Kota, Hotel Flowers Inn, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota and the smaller properties such as Hotel Neva Ji Palace and The Wallflower Hotel.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota has an outdoor pool and a spa. 5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota and Sukhdham Kothi also have an outdoor pool, while Hotel Madhushree has an indoor pool.
Which Kota hotel is best for families?
Umed Bhawan Palace and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Kota both list family rooms and free parking. Country Inn also has a cot, outdoor pool and spa, and Umed Bhawan Palace adds a fitness centre, garden and shuttle service.
Which hotels are best rated by guests?
Clarks Premier Kota, Hotel Flowers Inn and Umed Bhawan Palace each score 4.5 out of 5. Their ratings come from 3,118, 2,969 and 2,092 reviews respectively, the largest review counts on this list.
Do any of the hotels allow pets?
None of the hotels on this shortlist lists pets among its facilities, so you would need to check directly with the property before booking if you plan to travel with an animal.
Which hotels suit business travellers in Kota?
Hotel Flowers Inn and Lotus Ananta Elite Kota have a business centre and meeting or banquet space. Hotel Surya Royal adds a ballroom and banquet facilities, and 5 Flowers Ananta Elite Kota provides a meeting room, all with free parking.
When is the best time to stay in Kota?
October to March offers pleasant weather for sightseeing, with mild days and cooler nights. April to June is very hot, often above 40°C, and July to September brings moderate rain and higher humidity, so winter is the most comfortable window.