Hotel Review by Sumit

Title – Service with Smile Rating – 4 (Very Good) Stay in a Hotel is not always about Luxury, Big Rooms or Lavish Infrastructure, sometimes its about how  you are getting serviced by the Staff & Attendants of the Hotel.. specially when you get Service with Smile, you feel delighted... This review of mine is solely dedicated to the Staff of the Hotel who were very humble, polite in attitude and above all, Smiling... Hotel Dreamway is situated on Chandigarh Morni Road and is approx. 45 kms from Chandigarh (5 Kms ahead of Morni). Hotel has its own parking and the same is not an issue. 9 Rooms with attached Washrooms, open Lawns, open Restra and beautiful view are highlights of the Hotel. Its just on the road so locating this Hotel is not a challenge at all. As mentioned earlier also, staff was very Polite and smiling throughout. I asked for Bon-fire and they arranged it in no time. Fire in chilly weather was icing on the cake, Enjoyed a lot. Come here for ...

Title – The most visited Tourist Spot of Manali Rating – 4 (Very Good) Hidimba who was wife of Bheem and mother of Ghatotkach has this temple after her name which is situated in Manali and is one of the most visited tourist spot of Manali.  There is hardly any tourist who visits Manali and does not pay his obeisance here. Situated amidst the huge and tall Trees, this place is a peaceful and important point from religious point of view. Walking distance from Mall Road is just 15-20 minutes and one can reach here easily and feel holy charm of this place. There are few Dhabas situated in the vicinity of this place from where one can have snacks, tea, coffee and other things to eat. A nice place and a must visit place when one visit Manali... Jeeyooo...

Title – The Holy Place on the Top Rating – 4 (Very Good) Reaching this Holy Place in district Mandi of Himachal Pradesh is a challenging task in itself but once you reach there you feel the divine touch of this place.  Associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, who did meditation here and explored hot water body which is still there. Soothing Gurubani Shabads at the Gurudwara welcomes you and you feel devotional. Free Langar, Hot water bodies and beautiful surroundings enlighten you. A best place to spend time... Jeeyooo...

Title – The Shaan of Mumbai Rating – 4 (Very Good) The historical and important architectural structure of Gateway of India is an outstanding example of Scottish architect built to commemorate the visit of King George V to Mumbai in 1911. The Gateway of India is famous tourist spot and Ferry tour to Elephanta caves starts from here. The security and other things managed by local Police. The lighting work done during night hours is also treat for eyes. Huge, Tall and Iconic structure is the Shaan of Mumbai. Jeeyooo… (Visited on 24 th Oct. 2015)

Title – Essel World mein Rahunga Me, Ghar Nahi Jaunga Me… J Rating – 5 (Excellent) Known worldwide as Paradise for Kids, this place without doubt is actually a Paradise but not only for kids but also for teenagers and adults. World class swings, amazing rides and pure ambience with songs playing all around the premises of Essel World makes you feel as if you’re somewhere else and not in this World. The place is away from hustle and bustle of Mumbai and peacefully located on shoreline of the Gorai Beach . To quote an example, when you go from Bangkok City to Coral Island on a ferry ride, the same way, you go from Gorai Beach to Essel World after ferry ride of 15-20 minutes (cost of ferry ride is 50 Rs. per head to be paid at the ticket counter of Essel World). Being there is a lifetime experience and you become a Kid again automatically and run here and there for rides, swings and dance to the tunes of bollywood songs (such is the charisma of the park). I literally en...

Title – N ice, Peaceful and Distinguished Experience Rating – 4 (Very Good) Visiting Mumbai would be incomplete without paying a visit to this historic mosque called Hazi Ali, not only for its religious reasons but also for its appearance in a number of bollywood movies and great architecture, so we decided to have a glimpse of it on 24 th Oct. 2015. On reaching there, we observed lot of waste products, bottles, waste material, polythene bags were lying along the path that was leading to the mosque and we got upset that such a beautiful and important shrine is not maintained at all by its management committee. Smell of non-veg that was being served in the Dhabas near shrine was also upsetting. It’s only after reaching the mosque, we took a sigh of relief as the campus area of shrine is well maintained and the same was clean and pure. The Dargah is very beautifully made and is one of the precious and old monuments of the country. You get peace of mind and can witness Qw...

Title – The hub of Masti, Pao-Bhaji and Golas Rating – 3 (Average) On the evening of 23 rd Oct, 2015, we decided to go to Juhu Beach , Mumbai, our first destination to explore during our Mumbai Tour. Juhu beach is located on the shores of Arabian Sea . One of the most popular tourist attractions and favorite place for shooting of bollywood movies. Juhu beach is one of the most famous beaches of Mumbai from tourism as well as commercial point of view. Lot of people visit there every day. It’s the main tourist point with beach side eatery shops where one can enjoy Pao Bhaji (starting from Rs. 90 per plate), Paani Poori, snacks and Golas (starting from Rs. 40/- per Gola). The beach was over crowded due to some Pooja and immersing of Idols was going on there but that’s also something that we witnessed during our visit and enjoyed watching them performing their rituals and worships. The sad and disheartening part was that the beach is not maintained at all and due to high...

Title – Marvelous, Magnificent, Marriott Rating – 5 (Excellent) During my maiden visit to Mumbai, one of the best memories made were visiting this iconic landmark in Juhu area of Mumbai. Thought we didn’t stay there as we had alternate stay arrangements but we visited this place for dine out and experience the basking glory of this Hotel. This Hotel is perfect paradigm of Luxury and opulence. The palace kind building reminds of the era of Mughals and you feel like King there. The hospitality and service that they showers you with is exemplary. All the facilities and hospitality provided by well mannered and Welcoming staff of Hotel makes you feel and comprehend the actual meaning of care and luxury. The hotel has 5 Restaurants. Lobby is huge and interior decoration is simply mind blowing. Dine out area is in basement and inside the lobby complex. Food was WOW and extra marks for cleanliness and ambience. The service was quick and instant. One of the memorable, lavis...

Title – The Best place to Celebrate B’days & Kitty Parties… Rating – 4 (Very Good) Sam's Pizza, the name you can bank upon when it come to celebrate B'day party, Kitty party or other family functions. I will say that they have got expertise in the field... Lucrative offers, Reasonable charges and extra add-ons brings them one step ahead of the competition... For example: for your Kidos B'day they will provide you Cartoon Characters, Games, Decorations & Magic Show at no extra cost; making the ocassion special & completely joyful... Special feature & feather in the cap is there "22 Types of Snacks" that they provide you within your party pack as complementary apart from main course items... Pizza, Noodles, Manchurian, Garlic Bread everything was just perfect in our Daughter's 5 th B'day that we celebrated there today only... Thanks Team of Sam's Pizza for making it a Memorable Day of our Life... Jeeyooo...  ( Visited...

Title – Economical & Good Restra Rating – 4 (Very Good) Search for Economical yet Good Food ends here. Situated in the main market of Sec. 5, Panchkula, Nukkar Dhaba caters to the hunger needs of Residents of nearby societies... Special item on the Menu is Rajmah and Daal Makhni, a must try. Recommended if you don’t have any option left and feeling immense need of satisfying hunger pangs as it remains open up till 11 pm. Jeeyooo... (Visited in July 2015)

Title – Worst Hotel Experience so far Rating – 1 (Poor) This Hotel is situated on Chaura Maidan area, in the midst of Himachal Vidhan Sabha and Advanced Study Institute Road . A small Hotel with just 9 rooms and only available for Country Club members. Being a frequent traveler and one who keep on exploring new places, I can responsible say, it was the worst experience as far as stay was concerned. We all doubted and felt really bad that how could a Great establishment like Country Club can have tie-up with such a pathetic property. Biggest drawback was No Parking for Guests; though they had parked their 6 cars but had no parking for Guests. Where would Guests park their vehicles??? (On Moon or Mars I guess). Washroom mirror door was broken. Dampness in Room. Asked for room clean up and got revert that cleaning cannot be done as it is done only up till 2 pm(what Rubbish). Lot of nuisance near the entrance of Hotel at 2 am as some youngsters were creating chaos and drinki...

Title – A must visit place in Shimla… Mindblowing Rating – 5 (Excellent) Been to Shimla 10-12 times prior to this Tour but never got opportunity to visit Advanced Study Institute or you can say never thought of visiting here however it was on cards & deep inside my mind I always wanted to visit here. This tour was special in two ways:- First, It was first tour to Shimla with Mom n Dad & Second, visited Advanced Study Institute... Its just Mindblowing and Great to see the Rich History that our Country possesses. The priceless articles, pictures & memories that this institute has preserved for years deserve applaud. The Colonial architecture & engineering techniques used approx. 150 yrs ago are still in working condition... After visiting here I can responsibly say:- "Arey Bhai Shimla aye or Advanced Study Institute nahi dekha to kya khaak Shimla aye" Visited August 2015.

Title – Landmark Restra Loosing its sheen Rating – 3 (Average) Been to Indian Coffee House in past as well but yesterday's visit was really disheartening. The owners are not maintaining the property well & seems to have compromised with Food Quality as well... Being a Landmark and Heritage Restaurant it should have maintained well. Ordered Masala Dosa and Sandwich but it was not upto the mark. Disappointed. Visited August 2015

Title – Nothing can beat Dal-e-Swagath Rating – 5 (Excellent) If in Chandigarh and wanna have some mouthwatering food, must visit Swagath... The name your taste buds can rely upon... Located in Sector 26, Swagath offers very Tasty and Healthy Food. Soothing  ambiance  and highly professional Staff makes you feel like VIP here. Must Try Dal-E-Swagath and you will not be able to restrict yourself to visit again here... Jeeyooo... Visited January 2015

Title – A complete Hotel in City Beautiful Rating – 4 (Very Good) It wouldn't be injustice to term Hotel KLG International as All in All Hotel in the City Beautiful Chandigarh as it not only caters to the needs of outsiders or tourists as far as stay is concerned but also provides localites various options right from Stay to Organize Parties, Function, Marriages, Business Meetings, Conferences and what not... Strategically located in Sec. 43, this hotel is at a walking distance from ISBT Chandigarh and easily accessible from every corner of the City, so locating this property is not a challenge at all. Nicely equipped Room with LED, AC, Hot and Cold running water and bright elegance to make one's stay a memorable one. Restra and Bar is at Ground Floor. Food was Yummy & Staff was well mannered. Being a frequent visitor, I can recommend it to outsiders (Tourists) for stay and localities for Restra Food and Organizing Functions & Get togethers... Jeeyooo... ...

Title – Panormic View of Doon Valley . Rating – 4 (Very Good) Away from the hustle and bustle of crowded Mussoorie Mall Road and 5 kms from the main highway is the Hotel Tulip Inn in the Barlowganj area of Mussoorie. The hotel is opposite famous Jaypee Hotel and is 7-8 Kms from Mall Road . The main advantage of hotel is that one can have Panoramic View of entire Doon Valley from Balcony itself and no need to go out. The scene specially scores high during night hours with lights flashing from entire Dehradun City . We served with Welcome Drink on arrival. Tea and Coffee can be prepared in the room itself as they have provided with kettles in every room. Carpeted floor to reduce the coldness of hilly areas and standing heaters are also there in rooms. King size Bed, LED TV and well maintained and cleaned washroom are few of the features that adds to its glory. Hotel has big hall as well for business conferences and catering purposes. One can organize get together and pe...

Title – Best amongst the Equals on the Paradise of earth. Rating – 5 (Excellent) The most acclaimed and cherished Indian destination for Honeymoon and Beach Lovers is none other than Goa . It won’t be injustice to call it Paradise of Oceans. Most beautiful locations, white sand beaches, famous churches and Portuguese lifestyle adds to its glory and to cater the needs of tourists that visit Goa from across the globe, there has to be world class hotels & resorts and Nagoa Grande is one of them. Strategically located in North Goa in Bardez area, the Hotel is extremely beautiful and a perfect combination of luxury and comfort. Superior well decorated rooms, coffee shop, spa, world class swimming pool, lawns, you name it and they have it. Almost all the facilities require to make your stay royal and easy. Just 4 Kms. from the famous and commercial beach Calangute and Baga is another advantage of its location. Education and courteous staff guide you thoroughly a...

Title – A blend of Traditional and Modern amenities. Rating – 3 (Average) Lords Plaza if an exquisitely designed hotel which is just 15 mins. Away from Railway Station, Jaipur. The hotel is mix of modern amenities and traditional atmosphere. Its opposite Sawai Man Singh Hosptial. Rooms were centrally Air conditioned, spacious with LED and Geyser. Neat and clean ambience and professional staff. Food is a bit expensive with no option as very few other hotels are nearby. There is no swimming pool also. They also have a travel helpdesk and can guide you for local travels and sight seeing. If you are on a short trip to Jaipur and want to stay and relax in room, this is the place for you. Jeeyooo…

Title – Amazingly Picturesque location in Manali & near B’ful Apple Orchids Rating – 4 (Very Good) Holidays on Hills provides a chance to get closer with the nature, picturesque valleys and huge mountains. Snowpeaks Manali situated in the village Preeni which is at 5 Kms from Mall Road of Manali and is one of the Best Hotels in the region. Rooms are with Balconies and tea/coffee maker is provided in the room itself so that you can sip something hot in chilly weather of Manali. Just relax and make your stay fun filled with quality service and facilities backed by a very courteous and professional team. Staff of hotel also organizes fun activities to involve participation from Guests. Jungle walk, karaoke singing, vide games for kids, table tennis etc. are also there to get customers rid of boredom. I personally enjoyed Karaoke a lot and performed for the first time. J Rooms are cleaned on daily basis. Ambience is beautiful. View of mountains and Preeni Village ...

Title – Worst Experience of Customer Services and lot of inconveniences Rating – 1 (V Poor) It’s a small Hotel located in the Chhipi Tola area of Agra which is not so advanced and lacks in almost every front. Reaching Hotel from Railway Station is challenge in itself as you have to ask from atleast 10 different local persons and none of them can tell you exact location (they only make guesses). Tip: Ask about Police Station of Chhipi Tola instead of this Hotel and from there it’s nearby so finally you can reach the Hotel. The charges of hotel are at par with other good hotels of Agra but in comparison, services provided were minimal and not upto the mark. Hotel Staff was also non supportive and non-courteous. Rooms were not well maintained and dampness on walls of room can be observed. We booked two rooms adjoining to each other and observed dampness on walls of both the rooms. In the coldest month of January, Geyser of one of the rooms was also not functioning and a...

Title – Economic and Small Hotel with Limited resources. Rating – 2 (Poor) Hotel Akashdeep is a small and economic hotel that is situated on Mc Leod Ganj – Bhagsu Naag Road . The good factor is that the Hotel has Car Parking space which is a rare thing on such hill tops specially in case of small hotels. Situated in the midst of Mc leod Ganj and Bhagsu Nag Road , so one can enjoy both the places by getting less tired. Take left from Hotel to reach Mc Leod Ganj and take right to enjoy the scenic and nature beauty of Bhagsu Naag. Food was Good, specially the soup. It is a small and budgeted hotel so facilities were accordingly. Rooms were not so big but double occupancy was manageable and time pass types. Good for economy reasons and stay for up to 2 days. Jeeyooo…

Title – Budget Hotel near Ropeways on Mall Road Rating – 2 (Poor) On the extreme end of the Mall Road , Mussoorie, near Rope ways, is the Hotel Hill Queen, A small and Budgeted Hotel. One can see view of Doon valley from the window of the Hotel. The disadvantage is that it doesn’t has Balconies but they have open space from where view can by analyzed and free time can be spent. Other drawback is opposite of the hotel is market with kids-swings where lot of kids plays and enjoy swings and create nuisance during late evening hours. Ropeway is near so one can enjoy the view of Gun Top Hill by using the ropeway and can spend quality time at the top of hills. A budgeted hotel, not well maintained and small rooms. Good to stay for shorter duration. Jeeyooo…

Jetwing Blue Oceanic, Negombo, Srilanka Title - The Paradise of Calmness and Silence Jetwing Blue Oceanic is a Very Good Hotel in Negombo area of Sri Lanka . The location is convenient. The rooms were quite spacious and clean. Rooms equipped with all facilities and basic amenities. The USP of the Hotel is its on the Beach meaning thereby that backdoor of most of the rooms open towards Beach (sea facing) and you can have view of Beach from your room only. Other thing to appreciate is calmness and peaceful environment of Hotel that one can observe absolute pin-drop silence here. Just take 15-2- steps and you will find yourself on Beautiful, vast and scenic beach. Staff is courteous and Lungi Dress gives feeling as if you are in Southern part of India only. South Indian Food adds taste to the comfortable and peaceful stay. Recommended for Relaxing, Refreshing and Peaceful Holiday Lovers. Jeyooo…

Title - The Crown of Pattaya Rating – 4 (Very Good) When on Holidays and that too on "Beach Holidays", the first thing that comes to mind is that the Hotel should be near beach, where one can go anytime and without any conveyance or dependency. Crown Pattaya Hotel fits perfectly in that criteria. It’s Multi-story Building , Neat and Clean surroundings, well maintained Swimming pool, Spic n span rooms and at walking distance to main beach of Pattaya are USPs of this Hotel. Shopping malls and eateries are in close proximity and getting Healthy food is not a challenge in Pattaya as its in Bangkok . Swimming Lovers can enjoy relaxing moments in the well-maintained and clean pool to feel afresh. All in all a comfortable, enjoyable and fulfilling stay… Jeeyooo…

Title - Good place to stay for First Time Travelers to Bangkok Rating - 3 (Average) The Hotel "Bangkok City Inn" is well located in the middle of the city and its biggest advantage is its proximity to famous Pratunam Centre which is the main point of shopping for foreign tourists. You can simply walk up to P ratunam Centre (its that near). The staff is a bit less co-operative and less assistive  in  nature may be because they find it difficult to comprehend what you want to convey to them. The good part is complementary American Breakfast which is very healthy and nutritious. Variety of American Breakfast Items, Juices, Milk and other things freshen you up to roam around and explore this Beautiful City and do lots of shopping.  Rooms were OK and Services were Good. Its basically a budget hotel where first time travelers can stay and explore malls and shopping complexes nearby. Room was neat and clean and no complaints as such. Services could be bette...

Title – Luxury in the Jungle Rating – 4 (Very Good) Jim Corbett has always been a top priority destination for the Animal Lovers. Feb .  being pleasant month & best for traveling by own car, we chose this time of the year. Reaching Resort from the main road and traveling for 7 Kms inside the Jungle was biggest thriller in itself with no visible road, no signs, no light at all and above all no network coverage so that you can call Resort staff and ask the correct path. We were frightened, thrilled and annoyed as well till the time we reached at the Resort where Valentine Day's celebrations and open air dance party was goin g on. We enjoyed the night and forget fatigue and frightening Jungle drive experience.  The resort is a sheer Luxury inside the Jungle in Vill age  Kyaari with some 32 cottages. It was first experience for us in cottage room so we loved it. The best part was Buffet and food of the hotel which was actually yummilicious. Staff was al...