We spent 4 nights in Lotus Hotel during our recent Ladakh trip. The hotel is located about 10 mins walking distance from the main market and is in a comparatively quiet place. All around you will see greenery rather than concrete houses and in the distance is the Leh Palace perched on a cliff. The hotel staff are welcoming and... more

I stayed here 2 nights at the end of a trek and found this hotel very pleasant. Abundant hot water was always available; which I understand isn't always easy to get in Leh. My room was basic, but nice and sunny and surprisingly warm considering it was October and there was no heating (but plenty of blankets) Hotel staff were... more

Ladakh is not for the unfit or for travellers addicted to luxury. However, the 17 room Lotus - where we spent five nights recently - is a good choice for those who want to use Leh as a base to explore the nearby Buddhist monasteries or to acclimatise before a trek in the Zanskar or Ladakhi mountains. The hotel is... more