Raj Kamal Hotel

Raj Kamal Hotel is tucked away at 1895 in Chandni Chowk. We are right opposite Dariba, near the Ajmeri Gate side. If you have ever been to 110002, you know how crowded it gets. Our hotel is in the thick of it all. It’s an old building, and the stairs are a bit narrow and steep, but it’s been standing a long time. We have guests coming from all over the country. Most of them are here for the markets. They bring big bags and spend the whole day out buying things, then they come back here to rest. We don't have elevators or a big lobby. It's just a desk where we keep the register and the keys. The rooms are small, but we try to keep the fans running well. Living and working in Chandni Chowk means you're never in a quiet place. There is always the sound of rickshaws and people shouting outside. We’ve grown used to it. My grandfather started this place, and not much has changed since then. We don't use fancy computers for everything; we still like writing things down in the big ledger books. It's a simple way to run a business. We see the same faces every few months when the traders come back for new stock. It’s just a place to lay your head after a long day in the heat of Delhi. We just keep the rooms ready and wait for the next guest to arrive.