Hotel Indraprastha

If you know Karol Bagh, you know how crowded it gets, and we are right in the middle of it at 17A/54, W.E.A. It’s a busy street, lots of shops selling all sorts of things, and noise is just part of life here. Our place, Hotel Indraprastha, has been around through many changes in the neighborhood. I remember when the roads were a bit wider, or at least they felt that way before so many cars showed up. Inside, it’s a bit quieter than the street, luckily. We have rooms on different floors and the stairs are a bit narrow, so you have to watch your step. Most folks staying with us are here for shopping or business in the market. We don't have a big lobby with marble everywhere, just a desk and a few chairs for when people are checking in. Usually, it’s just the sound of the ceiling fans and maybe some muffled voices from the alleyway. We spend a lot of time cleaning because the Delhi dust gets into everything if you let it. My cousin helps me with the bookings, though he’s often late. We don’t have a big kitchen, so most guests just walk down the road to eat at the dhabas nearby. It’s just a simple life here, trying to keep the rooms tidy and the water running for whoever shows up at the door. I usually sit by the window in the evenings just to watch the people go by.