Agios Pavlos Hotel

Our hotel is tucked away on Saraswati Marg in the middle of the busy Karol Bagh market area. It is a tall, narrow building and we spend most of our time going up and down the stairs to check on rooms or bring tea to the guests. The street outside is always full of people shopping and shouting, so it never really gets quiet until very late at night. At Agios Pavlos Hotel, we have a small desk near the entrance where someone sits all night to let travelers in. The lobby has a couple of old chairs and some newspapers that are usually a day old. We do not have those big fancy elevators or gold-plated fixtures like the expensive places. We just focus on making sure the sheets are washed and there is enough water in the tanks upstairs. Helping people find their way to the metro station or the best local food stalls is a big part of what we do every day. Sometimes the power goes out in the neighborhood and we have to scramble to get the back-up lights working. It is a bit of a squeeze when guests arrive with lots of luggage, but we manage to get them settled in. The rooms are basic with simple beds and small televisions that mostly show the news. It is just a practical place for people who need a spot to sleep while they are visiting Delhi for work or shopping.