How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Hotel As Shams international: $11 a night all in, Jan 3 to Jan 30, 2027. Seen Oct 7.
3-star hotel · 205/5 Al Bashir Plaza, Dhaka
ATM · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby
Hotels in DhakaA basic budget hotel in Dhaka’s Fakirapool–Motijheel area
5.4/10
Convenient for a cheap stopover, but cleanliness and bathroom basics are unreliable.
Hotel As Shams International is a basic budget hotel, not the dependable three-star stay its listing suggests. Its Fakirapool–Motijheel location puts shops, local food and transport within reach, and some guests find the simple rooms good value. Staff receive genuine praise, including from an April 2026 Expedia guest, but Booking.com’s overall feedback is considerably weaker than Google’s. We’d consider it only for a short, low-expectation stopover.
The recurring problems go beyond dated décor: Booking.com, Trip.com and Google guest reports describe dirty bedding, cramped rooms and inadequate bathrooms. Several mention missing shower heads or no hot water, while some cheaper rooms have fans rather than air-conditioning. Recent feedback also raises concerns about the lift and inconsistent service. We’d skip it for a family holiday or if reliable cleanliness matters more than keeping costs down; confirm the exact room and bathroom setup before booking.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Trip.com · wanderlog.com · Expedia · Google · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$15 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$16 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $15 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Single room with city view (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 2 to Jan 30, 2027 · 28 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Single room with city view (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 3 to Jan 30, 2027 · 27 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Single room with city view (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 4 to Jan 30, 2027 · 26 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel As Shams international: $11 a night all in, Jan 3 to Jan 30, 2027. Seen Oct 7.
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Convenient for a cheap stopover, but cleanliness and bathroom basics are unreliable. A basic budget hotel in Dhaka’s Fakirapool–Motijheel area, scored for what it is.
Hotel As Shams International is a basic budget hotel, not the dependable three-star stay its listing suggests. Its Fakirapool–Motijheel location puts shops, local food and transport within reach, and some guests find the simple rooms good value. Staff receive genuine praise, including from an April 2026 Expedia guest, but Booking.com’s overall feedback is considerably weaker than Google’s. We’d consider it only for a short, low-expectation stopover.
The recurring problems go beyond dated décor: Booking.com, Trip.com and Google guest reports describe dirty bedding, cramped rooms and inadequate bathrooms. Several mention missing shower heads or no hot water, while some cheaper rooms have fans rather than air-conditioning. Recent feedback also raises concerns about the lift and inconsistent service. We’d skip it for a family holiday or if reliable cleanliness matters more than keeping costs down; confirm the exact room and bathroom setup before booking.
Best for: budget solo travelers with flexible expectations; short stopovers near Motijheel
Watch out for: recurring bedding and bathroom cleanliness complaints; hot water, showers and air-conditioning vary; lift condition complaints
Location: Among shops and eateries in Fakirapool–Motijheel, with transport nearby.
Rooms: Basic and sometimes cramped; confirm air-conditioning and the bathroom setup.
Cleanliness: Repeated complaints about bedding and bathrooms outweigh isolated clean-room reports.
Service: Some guests praise helpful staff; others report poor attitude and inconsistent housekeeping.
Amenities: Booking sites list Wi-Fi, room service and reception; do not assume polished three-star facilities.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a service fee and paid breakfast and transfers; confirm inclusions and arrival arrangements.
Axel's opinion of Hotel As Shams international, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Trip.com · wanderlog.com · Expedia · Google · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel As Shams international within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $15 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $15 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $15 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $15 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $16 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $15 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $16 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $15 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $14 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 2 to Jan 30, 2027 · 28 nights · 1 adult | $11 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room with city view (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 3 to Jan 30, 2027 · 27 nights · 1 adult | $11 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room with city view (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 4 to Jan 30, 2027 · 26 nights · 1 adult | $11 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room with city view (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $17 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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