family ruled Vadodara for centuries. The history begins somewhere in the mid-pleistoscene period. A town ship of Ankotakka, now called Akota, developed on the right bank of river Vishwamitri during the rule of Guptas & Vallabhis. Today the city is situated on both the banks of Vishwamitri and witnessed great flourishing and especially bloomed under Maharaja Sayajirao's farsighted policies. Taj Residency Vadodara is the first hotel of the new millennium in Vadodara & the country, setting standards by its distinctive and personalized service. Located 9 kms from the airport and 2 kms from the Railway station, the six story building is situated 1 Km from the central business district Of Akota road near Akota Gardens. All 86 well appointed rooms overlook the lush green belt that is part of the palace gardens. Vadodara is also home to Taj Residency, which has the largest banqueting/convention centre in Gujarat. Principal Airport:??Vadodara Airport BDQ 9 km south