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The Mall, Nainital 263002, India
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BEST hotel in Nainital hands down!

Alka The Lake Side Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
o0Shaz0o   14 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
26 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

If you plan to go to Nainital... you must stay here at the ALKA HOTEL. It has the best facilities in the area. Hot running water 24/7, complimentary internet access, cozy rooms with a balcony over looking the beautiful lake in the prime location of Mall road.

I had issues with booking the room being an international traveller from Australia. There methods are somewhat old school as they wanted me to go to a bank in India and deposit money blah blah blah... Anyway, they got over that and I was in the end allowed to pay the total bill at check out time on the Visa (how conventional!) :)

No doubt, if I was to come here again (which I do plan to do) I would boo the Alka everytime.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since 27 February 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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beautiful hotel and location but very bad service n staff

Alka The Lake Side Hotel

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3 of 5 stars
vivek_bds   5 contributions
haryana
17 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

its the most beautiful hotel on the mall road and has great view of lake n all but what i disliked most was a old aged manager on reception being very rude n uncooperative and treating me like i was an average guest and also room service was very very poor

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since 18 February 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Right mix of natural beauty with best service

Alka The Lake Side Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
YgABengaluru   2 contributions
Bengaluru
11 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

It was a fantastic stay at Hotel Alka for two reason.
1. Its ideal location showcasing the great Nainital lake
2. Its superb service and a nice interior.

  • Liked — Cleanliness and its location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2009
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 11 June 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, Older Travellers
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Really enjoyed our vacation at Alka

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4 of 5 stars
Rajivrunu   3 contributions
Kolkata
10 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family

Hotel Alka is located right on the Mall road between Mallital and Tallital - a little closer to Tallital. There is a boat stand just accross the Mall road. The view of the lake is fantastic from the hotel balconies. The room and bathroom were clean. The food in the restaurant and room service were fine. The hotel also has a snack bar in the basement - accessible from the road. Only negative that I think of is that rooms was small and cramped.

  • Liked — Location and the view
  • Disliked — cramped room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Travelled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since 10 June 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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worst hotel and a 50+ manager

Alka The Lake Side Hotel

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1 of 5 stars
ansdanish   1 contribution
Sitapur
26 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I stayed in Hotel Alka, Nainital on 18 Apr 09, hoping to stay two nights before check in. My program spoils when I met with some 50+ manager on reception. His surname includes "wani" (like lalwani, I do not remember, I'd rather say I do not want to remember). This stone faced Mumbai guy does not know how to welcome guests or may be he gets bore of his job and just doing formality. I changed my mind on reception desk not to stay in this hotel next night so next morning I switched to other hotel. Just like to convey message to owner/management that this guys rough attitude is damaging your hotels prestige.
Furthermore, rooms were not clean and staff was bad. Room service was also very bad. Order of one cup of coffee took 30 mins only after reminding them.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 26 April 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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