We (me and my wife) have just been back from our trip of Ladakh and Kashmir. In Srinagar we stayed four days at Butts's Clermont boat house. In one word the experience was pure bliss. The boat houses are situated at a secluded location of the Dal lake near the Hazratbal moshque in front of a beautiful garden ( Naseem... more

What makes this place SO special is that the Mr Butt and his staff have dedicated their lives to the concept of giving perfect service. It is humbling to receive the attention that is lavished upon you because it is given with such genuine emotion and dedication. Ramzar, took care of us with such love that we still talk about... more

Kashmir is a fantastic land and enjoying it at Butt's Clermont Houseboats is a fantastic experience. The boats are beautiful, the setting is very calm, from your bedroom you can look at the kingfishers fishing in the lake. Mr Butt, the owner, manages every detail of your stay with enthusiasm and his staff is really special. Mr Ramsam take care... more

Spent a wonderful weekend at the Butt Clermont’s Houseboat in Srinagar. We came straight to Butt’s from the airport and were personally welcomed by Mr G N Butt – the owner of the beautiful House boats. He personally monitored every aspect from food, Shikara rides, local sightseeing to our excursions to Sonmarg & Gulmarg throughout our stay. Only when we... more

This place is the only place to stay if you are in Srinagar & especially if you decide to stay in houseboat. The Host Mr. Butt is very warm & caring. Also the staff here is very nice & friendly. The food was very good sp. vegs which we were little worried about, but the cooks are very flexible in... more

From our arrival at Srinagar airport until our departure 4 days later we could not have been better looked after. Mr Butt is a genial and attentive host who makes you feel you are a long-lost friend. Sultan, our "butler" was unobtrusive, but attentive, helpful, gracious, and very well trained in silver service. Lassa, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable of... more

When we arrived at Srinagar Airport to be driven to Butt's Clermont Houseboats we had no idea that we were beginning our Trip to India with an experience that in many ways has changed our lives. It's time to return to Kashmir.We can say that with all conviction, most of all you must stay at Butt's. Our elegantly appointed houseboat... more

Being a journalist, I spend alot of time on the road. But despite having stayed in hundreds of hotels in over 60 countries, Butt's remains my all-time favourite hotel (Tripadvisor, take note: this is not a B&B: there is far more service and far more creature comfots here than in all the regular Srinagar hotels put together!) It's difficult to... more

Gulam Butt is a caricature of an Indian host. He has hosted an impressive list of guests at his houseboats - Ravi Shankar taught George Harrison the sitar here, Michael Palin stayed here during his Himalaya series - but what's more impressive is the simple perfection of the place. That is, the boats, the service, the scenery, the wildlife, and... more