The room was spacious and very nice, but fairly basic. The grounds are well looked after and this is a pleasant place to stay when you are going to Ranthambore. About 20 mins drive from the train station and the same to the park entrance. The staff were extremely helpful in facilitating our safari trips by liasing with the park authorities

Group of 8 friends (pensioners) from Italy. We were booked at The Pugmark by the Tour Operator who organised our Indian tour, Travel Shastra in New Delhi and spent 2 nights there 20-21 Nov 2010. It is a rustic hotel, very suited to the place. We stayed in the Standard bungalows: the rooms are basic but spacious and airy, comfy beds, good size bathroom. We were on a Full Board Plan, which is the normal Plan in Ranthambore as the hotel is really in the middle of nowhere, and found that the food was plentiful and of good quality. Friendly staff. In-situ evening entertainment provided by local dancers. Pleasant all-around atmosphere. Cool in the evenings and very cold in the early morning safari. We didn't see any tigers, but we did see plenty of colourful birds, deer, a big croc and several monkeys, plus the scenic beauty of the Park.

The picture of reception in the adverts is nothing like reality, however once through the 'cave reception' you are greeted by pleasant gardens and space between the cottages to give privacy. The pool was clean. More beds needed as these were 'bagged' early on with towels!
The rooms were clean. Dining room was rather lacking in atmosphere and echoed so noisy when a number of people all talking but the food was very good and the dining room staff very attentive and helpful at all times. Coffee was provided in the garden at 6.30am before going on safari and breakfast waiting when you returned.
I would strongly recommended paying extra for a jeep rather than the 16 seater safari truck. We had to wait over an hour one cold morning while it picked people up. Also seats were crowded and some people blocking the view of others. We did see a tiger close up but the trucks drove at high speed over very rough roads. Tipping was a problem as if they felt you had not given enough they would ask for more.
The hotel had a tip box. I would certainly stay at this hotel again and perferred it to the larger busier one next door. It was in a remote location but this was not a problem as we were full board during this part of our holiday.

The Pugmark is a beautiful hotel, and with the best staff we experienced during our whole trip around India. We didn't see any tigers, and I recommend you are proactive about choosing the right tracks when booking the safaris. We weren't aware of this until the last drive.
The hotel is far away from everything, so we didn't have the chance to explore much around it. The food however, was really good, and we didn't feel the need to venture elsewhere.
I had the best ayurvedic massage at their spa as well.