The Meridien
The strongest rating among the near-station shortlist
About this hotel
The Meridien's appeal is almost entirely about the numbers: a 9.2 rating, the highest among the town's near-station hotels, at a location a seven-minute walk from Pipli Highway Kurukshetra rather than deep inside the older Thanesar lanes. That positioning suits a traveller continuing north the next morning more than one settling in for a multi-day pilgrimage stay, and the limited amenity list beyond the essentials reflects a property built around a short, practical stopover rather than an extended visit with time to enjoy extras along the way. There is no restaurant or pool to speak of, which keeps the price reasonable for a traveller whose main concern is the next departure rather than the room itself.
- Strongest rating in its group
- Convenient for onward travel north
- Simple, no-fuss stay
Our take
The Meridien is a no-fuss stop rated 9.2, a good score that rests on only 11 reviews. It sits a seven-minute walk from the Pipli Highway Kurukshetra, handy if you continue by road. Few amenities are listed beyond that, so I would not count on a restaurant or breakfast. I would book it for a short overnight stay, and look at Hotel Rajshree, rated 9.8 across 380 reviews, for a more proven score.
- Confirm the exact taxi time to the platforms directly with the hotel before booking a very tight connection.
- Do not expect a restaurant on site, plan a meal before arriving or nearby if travelling in the evening.
- Book this specifically for the rating if choosing between similarly located, amenity-light near-station options on this list.
Why we love it
- Highest near-station rating at 9.2
- Seven minutes from Pipli Highway Kurukshetra
- Simple, practical overnight stopover
- Good for continuing north
Why guests love itThe Meridien in Kurukshetra is a simple overnight option rather than a family base, in my view. The listing shows few amenities, with no restaurant, family rooms or kitchen, so meals need planning outside. Pipli Highway Kurukshetra is a seven-minute walk, handy for a family continuing north by road the next morning. The 9.2 rating is high, but it rests on only 11 reviews, so I would keep it to one night.