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There is no need to wait for hours at the station if the train is late. Know the easy way to book retiring room through IRCTC app, its fare, facilities and its big benefits for passengers.
Book a comfortable AC room at the railway station with just one PNR
It is common for trains to be late. Many times one has to wait the whole night. In such a situation, one has to sit for hours at the station or go to an expensive hotel outside, which costs Rs 800-2000. But now there is a very easy and cheap solution to this problem – IRCTC’s AC retiring rooms.
You can book a luxurious AC room at the station itself for just Rs 100 to Rs 300. Facilities like bed, AC, TV, Wi-Fi and attached bathroom are available.
Why is IRCTC Retiring Room the best option?
- safe place inside the station
- Clean and AC room
- 24 hour security guard
- Very low price (4 hour, 8 hour or 12 hour slots)
- Can live comfortably with family.
How to book retiring room through IRCTC app? (step-by-step)
- Download IRCTC app (from Play Store or App Store).
- Login with your user ID (if you don’t have an account, easily create one).
- Select the option of ‘Retiring Room’ or ‘Lodge’ on the home page.
- Search your station name.
- Select available room, date and time.
- Select room type (Single, Double, AC/Non-AC).
- Make online payment by filling the details (UPI, card, wallet).
- Confirmation SMS and email will come.
- You can enter your PNR number or train details while booking.
Price(Approx)
- Non-AC: ₹50 to ₹150
- AC Room: ₹100 to ₹300 (for 4 to 12 hours)
- Family Room: ₹200-500
Note: Price depends on station and room type.
keep important things in mind
- Do the booking before the arrival of the train.
- Carry Aadhar card or any ID proof at the time of room check-in.
- Rooms are not available for more than 24 hours (rules may differ at some stations).
- More facilities are available in big stations (Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, Chennai etc.).
- Cancellation facility is also available.
advantages
- saving money
- no need to go out of the station
- safe and comfortable
- Very convenient for women and family
Whether the train is late or waiting for a connecting train, there is no need to waste money in expensive hotels. You can rest comfortably by booking a retiring room through IRCTC app in just 2 minutes. Next time when the train is late, immediately open the IRCTC app and book a retiring room.
About the Author
Afreen Afaq has started her career with Network 18 as a Tech Journalist, and has more than six years experience in ‘Mobile-Technology’ beat. She is a high-performing professional with an established and proven …read more
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