We booked or rooms online, which is a very easy process and the most convenient way also. We booked for 15th August and 16 August 2017 (Two days). As it was holidays, the Atithi gruh was full (No room for further booking/ on arrival). However, looking to its architecture and construction plan, we never felt that all the 100 odd rooms are packed !!. Surprisingly it looked as if we alone are staying in entire complex !!
After booking it online in advance, you need to visit the Somnath Trust booking office with the printed copy of booking receipt. The booking office is just 3 minutes walking distance from the Maheshwari Bhavan. The booking staff provides you with the room keys after we submit our id proofs. PS: It is mandatory to produce ID card for all the visitors (all the members of the family (except kids)). Though, they are liberal if you are missing one or two if you are a large group. We did not have one ID proof of 11 members, but they were kind enough to allow that. But Its good if you carry everyone's ID proof.
The rooms were neat and clean, with AC working fine. Ac rooms cost us Rs. 1100/- per room (Twin beds, two persons and one/two kids).Rooms were spacious than some of the good hotels in somnath where we stayed a day before and paid Rs. 2500 per room. In short,...We booked or rooms online, which is a very easy process and the most convenient way also. We booked for 15th August and 16 August 2017 (Two days). As it was holidays, the Atithi gruh was full (No room for further booking/ on arrival). However, looking to its architecture and construction plan, we never felt that all the 100 odd rooms are packed !!. Surprisingly it looked as if we alone are staying in entire complex !!
After booking it online in advance, you need to visit the Somnath Trust booking office with the printed copy of booking receipt. The booking office is just 3 minutes walking distance from the Maheshwari Bhavan. The booking staff provides you with the room keys after we submit our id proofs. PS: It is mandatory to produce ID card for all the visitors (all the members of the family (except kids)). Though, they are liberal if you are missing one or two if you are a large group. We did not have one ID proof of 11 members, but they were kind enough to allow that. But Its good if you carry everyone's ID proof.
The rooms were neat and clean, with AC working fine. Ac rooms cost us Rs. 1100/- per room (Twin beds, two persons and one/two kids).Rooms were spacious than some of the good hotels in somnath where we stayed a day before and paid Rs. 2500 per room. In short, there was nothing to complaint about room. There's nothing like room service, except they provide drinking water. Food is not allowed in the room.
There's also a dining mess, on the zero floor. They serve breakfast (7 am to 10 am), Lunch (12 noon to 2.30 pm) and dinner (8 pm to 10 pm). The lunch and dinner costs Rs. 80 per person (unlimited) which includes two vegs, roti, salad, farsan, dal, rice. For buttermilk, one has to pay extra. The breakfast (Costs Rs. 25-30) menu includes mostly Pauha, different varieties of Paratha (on rotation basis).
The food was little more than average. It was more spicy and lacked the famous kathiyawadi taste. After having our first lunch, we preferred to have our meals at nearby Lilavati Atithi Gruh. Though taste is a personal choice and differs from individual to individual.
Overall the stay was nice. It is advisable to stay in Maheshwari Samaj Atithi Gruh than other hotels. If you are planning in vacation/holidays, book well in advance as there's a big rush during these periods.More
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