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Z Hotel, at Puri, Orissa, on the east coast of India, is situated on the beach side of town on Chacrateertha road. Puri is 62 kms from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa and the nearest airport. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways connect Bhubaneswar to Delhi (daily), Calcutta and Bombay on certain days of the week. Also connected, but not daily, are Bangalore and Madras.

The building of Z Hotel was earlier known as "Amulya Bhavan" It used to belong to the King (Raja) of Serampore, now a part of West Bengal. The ground floor was built in 1917 and the 1st floor subsequently. Designed by one Mr A. Paul, a Britisher, Amulya Bhavan was built according to Vaastu (the ancient and natural Indian construction science) and still retains the same frame.

Of a total of 16 rooms, there are now 12 let-able ones. Of the remaining 04, one is a kitchen, another the main store, a Women's dorm and the fourth a TV/recreation room.

The Z caters to mostly budget international and Indian travelers. Tariff varies from Rs500 for large and Rs300 for medium sized twin bedded rooms. There are two single bedrooms for Rs150 a night. The large rooms have attached bath and the ones on the 1st floor have balconies. The smaller twin rooms have shared toilets. Every room has sea view and is airy, spacious and well lit.

Built on a large plot of land, nearly an acre in size, the Z has a lot of free space around it for parking. It is ideal for having small and private parties/cocktails, bar-b-que and receptions.
Special cultural programs like Orissi dance/music, rock 'n roll (live or recorded) concerts and such entertainment could be organized by the Manager, provided timely notice is given.

Ricksha pullers and auto ricksha drivers usually do not encourage guests to check out the Z, claiming it is either fully booked or it is a 'No Indians" hotel. The reason for this is the Management does not give commission to these transporters. You may well have to insist to come to the Z. Once there, you will not be disappointed. That's for sure.