We stayed in Hotel Priya, Jaisalmer during our 2-night trip to the golden city during Oct. 09-10, 2011. They have arranged for pick-up and drop-off in A/C car, one night stay in a tent in the desert with food, camel ride and a cultural performance in the evening. The second night stay was in the Hotel Priya itself - the complete deal for 3 adults and 1 child for 2 nights and 3 days was for Rs. 6,000/-.
The hotel was very good. The hotel staff were very friendly and eager to help. However, I would like to mention two incidents that inspired me to write this review: we reached Jaisalmer around 01:30 pm as our train was late. We were supposed to head for the stay in desert immediately after our lunch. However, by the time we reached Jaisalmer, the journey through the desrt left us exhausted. We were dusty and thirsty!!! Roop Singh, the driver greeted us with a placard in hand and a broad smile in his face. On arrival we were offered a complementary stay in a room in the hotel. The room was small, but clean and good enough to be a transit place for a couple of hours rest following bath in the attached bathroom. This was not included in our package and was a pleasant welcome gift for us on our arrival.
The second incidence was related to a committed facility. Hotel Priya was to provide us a complementary breakfast before we check out on day 3. The expected check-out time was around 10:00 a.m. However, we made some last minute changes in our travel plan and decided to leave by 5:30 a.m. We informed the hotel about this at bed-time on day 2. Believe it, our bed-tea was served at 04:30 a.m. Eventually, when we left the hotel at 05:15 a.m., they handed over freshly cooked "Alu-Parantha" and other items - our packed breakfast. They have kept their promises against our odd travel plan.
I would always remember the warmth that we experienced in Hotel Priya, Jaisalmer.
