The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Agra, India
"The Oberoi Amarvilas is Agra's most exclusive address — the only hotel offering uninterrupted Taj Mahal views from every room, just 600 metres from the monument. With Mughal-inspired terraced gardens, reflection pools and crystal ballrooms, it hosts intimate, ultra-luxury weddings with the Taj as the literal backdrop."
Just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, The Oberoi Amarvilas is the only luxury hotel in Agra with unrestricted views of the monument from all 102 rooms and suites. Designed in the spirit of Mughal palace architecture — terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools, gilded pavilions and a grand colonnaded approach — Amarvilas is built for intimate, high-end celebrations where the Taj Mahal forms the backdrop to pheras, sunrise portraits and candlelit dinners. With the Roshnara and Jahanara ballrooms and lush garden lawns, it suits refined weddings of 50 to roughly 250-700 guests who prioritise exclusivity and once-in-a-lifetime setting over sheer scale.
Room Rates & Wedding Booking Cost
Room Rate
Rs.45,000 - Rs.1,20,000 per night
($470 - $1,260 per night)
Estimated Total (50 Rooms x 2 Nights)
Rs.45,00,000 - Rs.1,20,00,000
($47,400 - $126,300)
ESTIMATE for owner confirmation — ultra-luxury Oberoi all-Taj-view property. Based on ~50 rooms x 2 nights. F&B, venue rental, decor and GST additional; total weddings here typically run Rs.1.5-5+ crore. Confirm current partner rates.
Minimum Stay: Minimum 2 nights for wedding bookings
Booking Includes: Room accommodation (Taj views), breakfast, taxes, Wi-Fi, pool/spa access, Oberoi butler service, dedicated wedding coordinator
Charged Separately: F&B for events, venue rental, decor, entertainment, vendor royalties, GST
Best Season for Weddings
Recommended
October, November, December
February, March
Peak Months
November, December, February
Book 8-12 months ahead
Avoid
May, June, July
Pleasant 10-25 deg C in season. Avoid peak summer.
Location & Accessibility
On Taj East Gate Road in Taj Ganj, just 600 m from the Taj Mahal and roughly 8 km from Agra Airport (AGR); around 230 km / 3.5 hours from Delhi via the Yamuna Expressway.
Agra Airport (AGR)
8 km / 20-minute drive
Taj Mahal
600 m / 5-minute drive
Nearby Attractions for Wedding Guests
Taj Mahal
600 m - World Heritage Site
Agra Fort
4 km - Heritage Site
Wedding Types & Services
Ceremonies Supported
NRI Friendly Perfect for NRI & International Couples
- Iconic Taj Mahal backdrop for NRI dream weddings
- Multi-currency invoicing
- International guest concierge
- Time-zone coordinated planning
- Oberoi global service standards
Venue Policies & Permissions
Music/DJ cutoff: 12:00 AM
Event Spaces
Terraced Garden Lawns
Capacity: Up to 700 guests
OutdoorMughal-style terraced lawns with fountains and reflection pools, framing the Taj Mahal beyond — a once-in-a-lifetime setting for pheras and receptions.
Roshnara & Jahanara Ballrooms
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
IndoorHigh-ceilinged crystal-chandelier ballrooms for grand indoor receptions and sangeet of up to ~190-250.
Sample Wedding Itinerary
3 days, 2 nights | 80-250 guests | Est. Rs.1.5 Cr - Rs.5 Cr+ (estimate)
Butler welcome, private terrace dinner with the Taj Mahal glowing beyond.
Garden mehendi/haldi; sangeet in the Roshnara ballroom.
Sunrise Taj portraits; pheras on the terraced lawn with the Taj Mahal as backdrop.
Expert Insights & FAQs
Q: What is the wedding cost at The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra?
Amarvilas is an ultra-luxury, all-Taj-view property. Estimated room tariffs run about Rs.45,000-1,20,000 per night. A wedding block of ~50 rooms for 2 nights starts around Rs.45 lakh-1.2 crore on accommodation alone, with F&B, venue rental, decor and GST additional — total weddings here typically run Rs.1.5-5+ crore. Contact us for current partner rates.
Q: Does The Oberoi Amarvilas really have Taj Mahal views from every room?
Yes — it is the only luxury hotel in Agra offering uninterrupted Taj Mahal views from all 102 rooms and suites, and from many event spaces, just 600 m from the monument.
Q: What is the guest capacity for a wedding at Amarvilas?
Intimate to mid-size: about 50-250 guests in the Roshnara/Jahanara ballrooms, and up to ~700 across the terraced garden lawns.
Q: Are fireworks allowed at Amarvilas?
Fireworks are generally restricted due to the hotel's proximity to the Taj Mahal protected zone. Our team arranges compliant alternatives (e.g. cold pyrotechnics where permitted).
Q: Why choose The Oberoi Amarvilas for a wedding?
There is no substitute for the Taj Mahal as your backdrop. Amarvilas pairs that singular view with Oberoi's world-class service for an intimate, ultra-luxury celebration that guests never forget.
At a Glance
- Room Rate:
- Rs.45,000 - Rs.1,20,000 per room/night
- Capacity:
- Up to 700 guests in the gardens; ballrooms 50-250
- Setting:
- Ultra-luxury Mughal-style palace hotel 600m from the Taj Mahal
- Rooms:
- 102 Rooms & Suites (all with Taj Mahal views)
- Best Season:
- October to March (peak: November, December, February)
- Category:
- 5-Star Ultra-Luxury Palace Hotel
Key Features
- Taj Mahal views from every room (only such hotel in Agra)
- 600 m from the Taj Mahal
- Mughal terraced gardens, fountains & reflection pools
- Oberoi world-class service & butlers
- Intimate ultra-luxury exclusivity (102 rooms)
- In-house decor & catering
Concierge Note
Ideal for sunset ceremonies. The best weather window is October to March (peak: November, December, February). Popular with NRI couples planning from abroad.
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