Originally Posted by
Man44a
I would avoid staying in Agra, India near the Taj. Not much there except the Taj. Spend your time in Jaipur at the Taj Rambagh Palace or Delhi for shopping. If youre going to be there, do the "Golden Triangle". Agra is close enough to visit on your way to somewhere else.
Back in 1998, I stayed at the Sheraton in Agra, and found it to be decent enough (not sure if it still exists).