A short, predictable commute
At about 1.5 km, the drive to PEC is roughly 6 minutes in normal traffic. An early convocation start or a morning interview is far less stressful when campus is minutes away rather than across the city.
Hotel Near PEC Summary
Hotel Near PEC — at a Glance
Hotel The Black Gold is a hotel in Chandigarh, located in Nayagaon — about 1.5 km from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), roughly a 6-minute drive. It suits parents, faculty, and students who need a calm, well-connected base.
- Distance to PEC: ~1.5 km · ~6 min by cab
- Best for: parents, families, visiting faculty & students
- Campus events: a comfortable base for PECFEST (PEC's annual techno-cultural festival), Convocation, Foundation Day, and Orientation Week
- Admission visits: close to PEC for JoSAA/CSAB physical reporting, institute-level special-category counselling at the PEC Auditorium, GATE/CCMT M.Tech reporting, and PEC's own Ph.D. entrance exam and interview
- Work-ready: fast 100 Mbps Wi-Fi plus free printing & scanning at the front desk
- Parking: free, secure covered basement parking — suitable for multi-day visits
- Meals: in-house kitchen 7:30 AM–10:30 PM; early breakfast on request for campus mornings
- Longer visits: Black Gold Residency Plan — standing discounts for extended academic stays
- Trusted partner: official accommodation partner for the zonal round of IIT Roorkee's Thomso, 2023–25
- Rating: 4.4★ from 1,400+ Google reviews
A visit to Punjab Engineering College is often a milestone — JoSAA/CSAB reporting after a seat allotment, Convocation, PECFEST, or moving a student in for the semester. Where you stay can make the day easier. Hotel The Black Gold is a hotel near PEC, located in Nayagaon, Chandigarh — approximately 1.5 km from Punjab Engineering College, a short and predictable drive of about 6 minutes to campus. It is a calm, comfortable place for parents and families to stay together, and a practical base for visiting faculty, examiners, and prospective students. Fast Wi-Fi, free printing and scanning, in-house meals, secure parking, and a 24-hour front desk are all on hand. See all amenities →, or view the full location and directions.
Why Stay Near PEC
Being a few minutes from campus removes a great deal of friction around a college visit. Here is what staying ~1.5 km from Punjab Engineering College means in practice.
A calm place for the visit
College visits can be long days. A clean, quiet room close to campus gives parents and visitors somewhere settled to rest, prepare, and return to once the event or appointment is done.
Room for the whole family
Parents often travel together for admissions or convocation. Our rooms comfortably accommodate the family in one place, so a visit to an unfamiliar city stays simple rather than scattered across separate stays.
Who This Hotel Suits
The Black Gold works well for anyone with a reason to visit Punjab Engineering College — here's who we see most.
Parents & families
Admissions, convocation & semester visits
A calm, comfortable base for the whole family — close enough to campus that a milestone day stays relaxed and unhurried.
Prospective students & candidates
JoSAA reporting, special-category counselling & Ph.D. entrance
A settled place to stay through the admission paths that bring candidates to PEC's campus — JoSAA/CSAB physical reporting after seat allotment, institute-level special-category counselling at the PEC Auditorium, and PEC's own Ph.D. entrance exam and interview — with an easy, low-stress route to campus in the morning.
Visiting faculty & examiners
A quiet room and a short campus commute
Fast Wi-Fi, front-desk printing, and a predictable few-minute drive to PEC — practical for guest lecturers, examiners, and visiting faculty.
Alumni & event guests
Convocation, fests & reunions
For PEC's own annual events — PECFEST, Convocation, and Foundation Day — Hotel The Black Gold is a comfortable choice for returning alumni and event guests, with a short drive back to campus between sessions. The hotel is also the official accommodation partner for the zonal round of IIT Roorkee's Thomso, 2023–25.
Amenities That Matter for PEC Guests
Practical touches that make a campus visit to Chandigarh straightforward — everything around the stay is kept simple.
Fast Wi-Fi in every room
100 Mbps high-speed connection
High-speed Wi-Fi in every room lets visiting faculty and students join video calls, review documents, and keep up with work and coursework from the room.
Free printing & scanning
At the front desk, no charge
Admission paperwork, forms, and academic documents can be printed or scanned free of charge at the front desk — one less errand before a campus visit.
Clean, quiet rooms
Daily housekeeping & fresh linen
Every room is air-conditioned with an attached washroom, fresh linen, and daily housekeeping — a calm environment to rest in before and after a long campus day.
In-house meals
Kitchen 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
The in-house kitchen serves Indian and Chinese food, with room service available — so you can eat without going out before or after a campus event.
Free secure parking
Covered basement, EV charging
Free, secure covered basement parking is available for all guests, with EV charging on-site — convenient for families driving in for a multi-day visit.
24-hour front desk
Support at any hour
The front desk is staffed around the clock for late check-ins, early departures, and help whenever it is needed during your stay.
Campus-Visit Practicalities
Small things that make a convocation or admission morning go smoothly.
Early breakfast or tea. Campus events often start early. Ask the night before and we'll have tea or breakfast ready before you leave. Outside kitchen hours, basics such as tea, coffee, Maggi, and sandwiches are available 24 hours.
Cab to campus. The front desk can arrange a cab or auto-rickshaw so you reach PEC without the morning scramble — useful when a ceremony or interview is scheduled early.
Fast checkout. Pre-settle your bill for a quick exit on the day. Luggage storage. Event runs late or you finish early? Leave your bags with us until you're ready to travel.
Early Breakfast / Tea
On request, before you leave
On request, before you leave
Cab to Campus
Arranged by the front desk
Arranged by the front desk
Fast Checkout
Pre-settle the night before
Pre-settle the night before
Luggage Storage
Held safely at the front desk
Held safely at the front desk
Room Options for PEC Visitors
Three room categories, all with air conditioning, an attached washroom, fresh linen, and daily housekeeping. Choose the one that suits the length and nature of your stay.
Compare all three side by side on the Rooms & Rates page.
Long-Stay Support for Academic Visits
Some academic visits run for weeks rather than a single day — research assignments, extended projects, or candidates staying through a long admission process. For visitors who need to stay near PEC for an extended period, Hotel The Black Gold offers the Black Gold Residency Plan — with standing discounts for weekly and monthly stays.
Laundry, room service, in-house meals, daily housekeeping, and free parking all make a longer stay manageable and predictable. For a quote tailored to your dates, call or WhatsApp the front desk, get in touch with us, or read more on our Long-Term Stay page.
Weekly Rates
Standing discount
Standing discount
Monthly Rates
Greater savings
Greater savings
Built for Academic Stays
Predictable for long visits
Predictable for long visits
Front-Desk Support
Throughout your stay
Throughout your stay
Location & Directions
Hotel The Black Gold is in Nayagaon, near Century Public School — approximately 1.5 km from Punjab Engineering College (PEC). The hotel is also a short drive from Panjab University, PGIMER, and other key destinations across Chandigarh.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab Engineering College (PEC) | ~1.5 km | ~6 min |
| Panjab University | ~4 km | ~10 min |
| PGIMER (PGI) | ~2 km | ~7 min |
| Punjab & Haryana High Court | ~4 km | ~12 min |
| Chandigarh Railway Station | ~10 km | ~23 min |
| Chandigarh Airport (IXC) | ~19 km | ~40 min |
For full directions and a complete distance list, see our Location page. Also visiting Panjab University or PGI?
Hotel Near PEC — FAQs
Punjab Engineering College (PEC) is approximately 1.5 km from Hotel The Black Gold. The hotel is in Nayagaon, near Century Public School, Chandigarh, and is one of the closest comfortable accommodation options to the campus.
It is approximately a 6-minute drive in normal traffic. The front desk can arrange a cab or auto-rickshaw within minutes, which is helpful for early-morning campus events such as convocation or admission interviews.
Yes. The hotel is a calm, comfortable base for parents and families visiting Punjab Engineering College for admissions, convocation, or semester visits. Rooms accommodate families together, and daily housekeeping, in-house meals, and a 24-hour front desk make a short visit straightforward.
Yes. The in-house kitchen serves Indian and Chinese food from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and basics such as tea, coffee, Maggi, and sandwiches are available 24 hours. If you need tea or breakfast before an early campus event, let the front desk know the night before and it will be ready ahead of your departure.
Yes. PECFEST is Punjab Engineering College's annual techno-cultural festival, held on the PEC campus over three days each autumn and drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the country. Hotel The Black Gold is approximately 1.5 km from PEC — about a 6-minute drive — which makes it a calm, comfortable base for visitors returning to the campus between sessions. The hotel is equally well-placed for PEC's annual Convocation, Foundation Day, and Orientation Week. The front desk can arrange cabs to campus, hold luggage on the day of travel, and prepare early breakfast or tea on request.
Yes to both. High-speed Wi-Fi is complimentary in every room and across public areas. Printing and scanning are available free of charge at the front desk — useful for admission paperwork, forms, and academic documents.
Yes. The hotel has free, secure covered basement parking for all guests, with EV charging on-site. Vehicles stay parked safely for the full length of the stay, which suits multi-day campus visits.
Yes. The Black Gold Residency Plan offers standing discounts for extended stays — useful for researchers, candidates, and academic visitors staying for several weeks or months. Call or WhatsApp +91 72775 22222 for a quote tailored to your dates, or see our Long-Term Stay page.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ page or get in touch with us.
Visiting PEC? We Can Help
Call or WhatsApp us and we will confirm availability, today's best rate, and any arrangements you need — early breakfast before a campus event, free printing for admission paperwork, a cab to PEC, or a longer stay for an academic visit. One number for everything: +91 72775 22222.
~1.5 km from PEC
IIT Roorkee Thomso Partner
Fast Wi-Fi & Free Printing
24-Hour Front Desk
Free Parking