Hotels: Varanasi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur

ekg one · Feb 2nd, 2006, 07:39

Hi, everyone! Can I get some thoughts on/experiences with the following hotels?

Varanasi -- Hotel Alka
Mumbai -- Bentley's Hotel
Jaipur -- Arya Niwas
Udaipur -- Kankarwa Haveli

Thank you so much!!

Aussie 5 · Feb 2nd, 2006, 09:41

Hi ekg one

I stayed at the Kankarwa Haveli in Udaipur - overlooking the lake - in November and really enjoyed it - good value traditional haveli with great views and wonderful staff. Here's the link to my entry under 'Hotel Listings"
http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...cat/all/page/1

TracyB · Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:00

Hi, stayed 2 nights at Arya Niwas, nice clean room..no complaints...Just walked to the main road and took a rickshaw to everywhere we wanted to go...

aadil · Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:28

Bentley's Hotel is not a very nice place to stay in if you are looking for budget accomodation there are much better places for similar prices. What is your hotel budget for Mumbai?

skell · Feb 3rd, 2006, 02:32

The Arya Niwas in Jaipur was one of the best values I experienced. Definately recommended!

ekg one · Feb 3rd, 2006, 05:17

Aadil -- my lodging budget for Mumbai is around Rs1600 a day (2 people). Can you tell me what's wrong with Bentley's? I just picked it out of a guidebook, so of course you never can tell... What would you suggest, instead? Thank you!

Aussie 5 · Feb 3rd, 2006, 06:24

Hi,
If your budget can stretch to R1935 incl tax, I'd suggest a deluxe sea-front room at Shelley's Hotel on the waterfront at Colaba, just down the road from the Gateway to India. The place has a feel of the Raj, really reminiscent of the 'old days' - but with modern bathroom, cable TV, air-con and fridge. Friendly staff and very central. Rooms without a sea view are more reasonable. The balconies on each floor (available to all guests) are a great place to relax.

Here is the link to the Hotel Listings post:
http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho.../cat/24/page/1

forest · Feb 3rd, 2006, 06:55

Hi there
I ve just come back from India and Arya Niwas was one of the nicest hotels I stayed at. Only faults: grumpy canteen staff and no booze licence.

lyndy · Feb 3rd, 2006, 09:34

Re: Arya Niwas- truly no booze licence?

OMG, if it's true, we'll have to buy our Kingfisher downtown! Or keep our hipflask of Cointreau nearby so we can top up our lemonades! Darn frustrating when one can't get a cold beer, when one needs one! Oh well!

aadil · Feb 7th, 2006, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekg one

Aadil -- my lodging budget for Mumbai is around Rs1600 a day (2 people). Can you tell me what's wrong with Bentley's? I just picked it out of a guidebook, so of course you never can tell... What would you suggest, instead? Thank you!

Well, it is not a very well known place compared to the prices and location. There are a lot of other places nearby that are pretty good and available at the prices that you ask for. Shelleys is a bit more expensive but then they have a lovely sea view from some of their rooms that charge more like Rs2200. I would recommend the Residency Hotel (www.residencyhotel.com) at Fort next to the Citibank Headoffice which is about Rs1600 for a double room with airconditioning and good service too. I know they are good as a lot of my friends usually stay there on their visits to Mumbai. Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Aadil.

MEETLC · Feb 13th, 2006, 19:28

I'm also looking for hotels in Jaipur and Veranase. Glad to hear some feedback. Thanks for the info about Arye Niwas in Jaipur. Any idea of web address/e-mail fo the above, also searching for links to HOtel Alka in Verana

since it was recommended. Thanks

forest · Feb 14th, 2006, 21:25

Here you go: www.aryaniwas.com

Feb 2nd, 2006, 07:39	#1
ekg one Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 10	Hotels: Varanasi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur Hi, everyone! Can I get some thoughts on/experiences with the following hotels? Varanasi -- Hotel Alka Mumbai -- Bentley's Hotel Jaipur -- Arya Niwas Udaipur -- Kankarwa Haveli Thank you so much!!

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aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 1,875	Bentley's Hotel is not a very nice place to stay in if you are looking for budget accomodation there are much better places for similar prices. What is your hotel budget for Mumbai? __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 09:34	#9
lyndy Gypsy at heart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 294	No booze licence??? Re: Arya Niwas- truly no booze licence? OMG, if it's true, we'll have to buy our Kingfisher downtown! Or keep our hipflask of Cointreau nearby so we can top up our lemonades! Darn frustrating when one can't get a cold beer, when one needs one! Oh well!

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MEETLC Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 29	Hotels Jaipur and Veranase I'm also looking for hotels in Jaipur and Veranase. Glad to hear some feedback. Thanks for the info about Arye Niwas in Jaipur. Any idea of web address/e-mail fo the above, also searching for links to HOtel Alka in Verana since it was recommended. Thanks

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Feb 2nd, 2006, 09:41	#2
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	Hi ekg one I stayed at the Kankarwa Haveli in Udaipur - overlooking the lake - in November and really enjoyed it - good value traditional haveli with great views and wonderful staff. Here's the link to my entry under 'Hotel Listings" http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...cat/all/page/1

Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:00	#3
TracyB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 349	Hi, stayed 2 nights at Arya Niwas, nice clean room..no complaints...Just walked to the main road and took a rickshaw to everywhere we wanted to go...

Feb 3rd, 2006, 02:32	#5
skell Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 975	The Arya Niwas in Jaipur was one of the best values I experienced. Definately recommended!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 05:17	#6
ekg one Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 10	Aadil -- my lodging budget for Mumbai is around Rs1600 a day (2 people). Can you tell me what's wrong with Bentley's? I just picked it out of a guidebook, so of course you never can tell... What would you suggest, instead? Thank you!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 06:24	#7
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	Hi, If your budget can stretch to R1935 incl tax, I'd suggest a deluxe sea-front room at Shelley's Hotel on the waterfront at Colaba, just down the road from the Gateway to India. The place has a feel of the Raj, really reminiscent of the 'old days' - but with modern bathroom, cable TV, air-con and fridge. Friendly staff and very central. Rooms without a sea view are more reasonable. The balconies on each floor (available to all guests) are a great place to relax. Here is the link to the Hotel Listings post: http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho.../cat/24/page/1

Feb 3rd, 2006, 06:55	#8
forest Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: london Posts: 8	Hi there I ve just come back from India and Arya Niwas was one of the nicest hotels I stayed at. Only faults: grumpy canteen staff and no booze licence.

Feb 14th, 2006, 21:25	#12
forest Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: london Posts: 8	Here you go: www.aryaniwas.com

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