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Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali (Landmark Review)

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...

JW Marriott, Mumbai

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...

Wingait Inn, Shimla

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...

Tulip Inn, Barlow Ganj

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...

Lords Plaza, Jaipur

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…

Snowpeaks, Manali

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 ...

Bengal Lodge, Chhipi Tola, Agra

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...

Hill Queen, Mussoorie

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…