After Hours Residence

About this hotel

✅ What is it & Where it’s located

• After Hours Residence is a 4-star hotel located in the Banani / Gulshan area of Dhaka — address: House 12, Block A, Road 18, Banani, Dhaka 1212 / 1213. Wanderlog+2Skyscanner+2

• It aims at both local and foreign travellers — offering amenities for business, leisure and regular stays. Bangladesh Business Directory+2expedia+2

🛏️ What you get: Rooms & Amenities

Guests say the hotel offers a fairly comfortable stay, with a number of helpful amenities:

• Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, a fridge / minibar, flat-screen TV, safe-deposit box, and typical hotel comforts (linens, toiletries). Booking.com+2expedia+2

• Free WiFi throughout the hotel (in-room & public spaces). expedia+2Planet of Hotels+2

• Dining: there are 2 restaurants + snack/room-service available. Buffet breakfast is offered (though sometimes with extra charge depending on booking). Booking.com+2hotels+2

• Other services/facilities: 24-hour front desk / reception, airport shuttle (on request), business centre / meeting rooms, laundry service, secure parking (though “limited” per some reviews) expedia+2Goibibo+2

👍 What people like about it

• Many guests appreciate the friendly staff, and mention that service (cleaning, helping with requests) tends to be good. Planet of Hotels+2expedia+2

• The location is convenient — close enough to major areas in Dhaka, with relatively easy access to shops, restaurants, transport. Planet of Hotels+2Evendo+2

• For many, the price-to-quality ratio is reasonable: compared with many expensive hotels in Dhaka, After Hours Residence often feels like a fair value — especially for short-term stays or business trips. Wanderlog+2Planet of Hotels+2

• The hotel tends to be good for families and travellers needing basic to moderately comfortable lodging (not ultra-luxury, but quite functional). Booking.com+2Planet of Hotels+2

⚠️ What to check or be aware of

Some recurring complaints or caveats from past guests:

• A few reviews mention issues with bookings via third-party agencies (e.g. Agoda): one guest said even after “fully paid” booking they were initially turned away because the hotel “didn’t work with Agoda”, causing a late-night scramble. Wanderlog

• On occasion there are maintenance or comfort-related complaints: e.g. someone noted plumbing issues (black water from shower/sink) and mis-advertised “lake view” that turned out to be just city view. Wanderlog

• Facilities like the gym or spa are reportedly “basic” — some say the fitness center is “poorly equipped”. Wanderlog+1

• Parking is “on request / limited” depending on space. expedia+1

🎯 Who it’s best for (and who might want something else)

Good choice if you:

• Need a mid-range (not luxury, not budget-hostel) hotel in Dhaka with reasonable comfort.

• Care about location — Banani/Gulshan is relatively central and accessible.

• Want reliable basics: A/C, WiFi, good room amenities, breakfast or in-house food, air-conditioned rooms.

• Are travelling for business, short stay, or need convenience more than luxury.

Might look elsewhere if you expect:

• Very luxurious amenities (top-floor spa, extremely well-equipped gym, premium room decor).

• Guaranteed perfect bookings via third-party platforms (some past booking problems reported).

• Guaranteed newer or pristine maintenance (some complaints about plumbing/ maintenance in certain rooms).