I am going Nainital and my firm is paying for my stay there, as it is work related. My family would like to accompany me and I need to find them some good accommodation and would like to get a list of 3 star hotels in Nainital. A 3 star hotel I am guessing would not exceed the price of Rs2700 per night, so my budget should be within this.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Vibhu, Ekabhishek, Aman and Forestowlet) Overview The lovely hill station of Nainital is a favourite destination amongst nature lovers. With its salubrious climate, misty mountain views and serene lakes, Nainital is haven for tourists seeking some respite from the city life. Naturally, the main attraction of the hill station is the Naini Lake, from where it derived its name from. A simple boat ride amidst the lake or a stroll within its banks can take you to an oasis of calmness. While the centre of the hill station might be too commercialised already, you only need to venture outside of it to find tranquility that many tourists terribly need. In this guide, we would highlight some of the best three-star hotels in Nainital that won't cost you much but can give you a satisfying staying experience in the hill station. Three-Star Hotels in Nainital (Under Rs. 2,700/Night) 1. Treebo Vansh Regency - The Treebo Vansh Regency is just a short few minutes walk away from the Mall Road of Nainital. The Naini Lake is also just within walking distance from it. A simple three-storey building with a creamy beige facade, the property is just small though. The reception is oozing with charm, with the combination of brick and stone elements on walls. The rooms aren't that spacious, but good enough for a solo traveller or a couple. Rooms mostly have wooden panelling, from the flooring, to the walls and up to the ceilings. The interiors are just basic, with one wall covered in decorative wallpaper and some framed paintings around for that homely touch. There's an on-site restaurant which serves pure vegetarian dishes from the Indian cuisine. Within a minute's walk from the property, you have some dining alternatives like the Punjabi Dhaba and Shivalik Restaurant. Being a budget property, facilities offered by the hotel are very limited like a travel desk and power backup. Internet can be accessed all throughout the hotel without any charges but signal can be weak at upper floor rooms. Room Rates - Oak at Rs. 2,020/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Closet, Telephone, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Power Backup and Internet Address - No. 76/77, Tallital Market, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India Contact Number - +91 93 2280 0100 Treebo Vansh Regency (Image from Booking) 2. The Palace Belvedere - The Palace Belvedere is located to the north of the Naini Lake, under 10 minutes of walking away. The Naina Devi Temple is also just an 11-minute walk from the property. This is a heritage property turned into a hotel, built around the end of the 19th century as the summer residence of Balwant Singh, the Raja of Awagarh. The property is two storeys high with a grey facade, boasting of a colonial style of architecture. The reception has this dated interiors, with traditional carpeting, old-style furnitures and memorabilia such as stuffed animal skins and old photographs. There are three types of rooms here: Standard Room, Deluxe Room and Lake-Facing Room. Of these three, only the first one fits within your budget. The Standard Room is the smallest out of all the different room types and doesn't offer a view of the lake from the window. Still, the room exudes an old-world charm, with the traditional furnitures and antique-like bed frame. There's an on-site restaurant which serves mainly North Indian cuisine dishes. You also have plenty of dining options outside the hotel, within a few minutes of walking away, like Mahima and Saraswati. Other facilities such as a travel desk, conference hall, power backup, parking and indoor games can also be found here. Internet can be accessed throughout the property without any charges for staying guests. Now if you look at the website of the hotel itself, the room rates are definitely on the higher side. It's best to book a room for this hotel through other hotel booking sites for discounted rates that would surely fit in your budget. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 2,400/Night (Via Goibibo, Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Work Desk, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Conference Hall, Power Backup, Parking, Indoor Games and Internet Address - Awagarh Estate, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India Contact Number - +91 98 7158 7150 3. Hotel Himalaya - Hotel Himalaya is less than a five-minute walk from the Mall Road of Nainital. It is also just a two-minute walk from the Nainital Bus Stand. Hotel Himalaya is another budget property so a stay here means that there would be no frills nor any fancies. The hotel has this bricked facade that exudes an old-world charm. The reception is spacious with ample sitting areas for waiting guests. They also have a variety of room options, but the only one that fits within your budget is the Standard Room. With this room type, you can enjoy the misty mountain views from your windows. The hardwood flooring and traditional furnitures would ensure that your stay in the hill station is as comfortable as it can be. Mountain Spice is their on-site restaurant which specialises on Indian and Chinese cuisines dishes. If you want more alternatives, try Neeru's and Spicy Affair, both just a short minute of walking from the property. For those who can't be without being active, there's an indoor games centre with facilities for games such as chess, carom and table tennis. Outdoor activities such as badminton, basketball and mini golf can also be enjoyed here. Other facilities such as parking, travel desk and luggage storage can also be availed from the hotel. For internet, it can only be accessed from the reception and restaurant areas so might pose some issues for those who need to complete work or check their emails. Do book the hotel from other booking sites since the rates mentioned at their website are higher. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 2,688/Night (Via Goibibo, Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Coffee Table With Chair, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restautant, Indoor Games, Outdoor Games, Parking, Travel Desk, Luggage Storage and Internet Address - Near Bus Stand, Tallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India Contact Number - +91 59 4223 7258 4. Hotel Spring Birds - If you want to be away from the chaos of the centre of the hill station, the Hotel Spring Birds is your best bet for that. Located at the far east of Nainital, under two kilometres from the serene Naukuchia Taal, the property boasts of an idyllic setup. It is also just a three-minute walk to the Hanuman Temple of Naukuchiatal. The property has a pleasing green facade accentuated by the red roofing. It has a very basic reception, also green in motif and has a few sitting areas for the guests. Their Valley View Room is the most affordable room option, which has wonderful valley views from the balcony. This room is spacious, very modern and just has the minimum amenities that guests might need. The on-site restaurant specialises on North Indian cuisine dishes mainly. For other dining options, just venture into the nearby lake to find restaurants such as Aipan and Cafe By The Lake. Facilities offered by the hotel are railway shuttle, travel desk and parking. Internet can be accessed from all areas of the hotel without charges but signal might be weak because of the location of the property. Room Rates - Valley View Room at Rs. 1,799/Night (Via Goibibo, Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Balcony, Coffee Table With Chair, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Railway Shuttle, Travel Desk, Parking and Internet Address - Bhimtal Naukuchiatal Road, Near Hanuman Temple, Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand 263136, India Contact Number - +91 82 6383 9472 Hotel Spring Birds (Image from Hotel Spring Birds) 5. Hotel Krishna (The Mall) - Hotel Krishna is located centrally at the Mall Road. It is located at such an area where you can get good views of the town and the lake at the same time. The hotel has a white facade and looks quite basic from the outside. The reception is small and simple, not really remarkable but the warmth of the staff can lure you in. Two room types fit within your budget, the Executive Room and the Luxury Room. Both have traditional decorative styles, almost homely in vibe with scenic views of the lake from their windows. Again, you need to book these rooms from other hotel booking sites for discounted rates since the hotel's own website quotes higher prices. There's an on-site restaurant which serves North Indian cuisine dishes, ranging from vegetarian to non-vegetarian ones. Highly rated restaurants such as Nanak and Sher-E-Punjab are just a few minutes of walking from the hotel too. Facilities offered by the hotel are luggage storage and travel desk. The hotel doesn't have internet connection, though some websites claim that it does, so that's one downside you have to consider. Room Rates - Executive Room at Rs. 1,464/Night and Luxury Room at Rs. 2,304/Night (Via Goibibo, Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Coffee Table With Chair, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Luggage Storage and Travel Desk Address - Mall Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India Contact Number - +91 99 2794 4473 6. Hotel Shivraj - Next we have Hotel Shivraj, a budget property located in the Mall Road. It is just a two-minute walk to the Nainital Lake. This is just a small property but its unique selling point is that it offers magnificent views the lake from different areas. The reception is small and basic but quite elegantly designed. Rooms are also small but would be suitable enough for a couple or even a family of three. Rooms and suites are tastefully designed, with wooden elements and large windows that overlook the lake. The bricked panelling and patterned bedsheets add some vibrancy to the rooms. For dining, they have an on-site restaurant which serves delicious Indian cuisine dishes. Other dining options outside the hotel are Cafe De Mall and Domino's Pizza, both located to the south of the property. Facilities such as travel desk, luggage storage and bicycle rental can be availed from the hotel. They also provide for free internet access for staying guests, can be utilised all throughout the hotel. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,049/Night (Via Oyo Rooms, Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Coffee Table With Chair, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Luggage Storage, Bicycle Rental and Internet Address - Mall Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India Contact Number - +91 75 0088 8200 7. The Pavilion - The Pavilion is managed by the same owner as the Hotel Himalaya which was mentioned above. It is located to the north of the Nainital Lake, close to the High Court of Uttarakhand. The hotel has a long history behind it having been built around the 18th century. It therefore exudes a colonial charm to it, with the tamed yellow facade and bungalow-like style. The reception is just small, with a lobby table fitted with marble inlays and some regal furnitures. Rooms are spacious, with hardwood flooring and old-fashioned furnitures. They have an on-site restaurant named Baker's Hut, which serves some small snacks in addition to their specialty of baked goods and pastries. Other facilities such as a banquet hall, indoor games, outdoor games and travel desk can also be availed from the hotel. The hotel claims to have internet connection in all areas, but perhaps due to its location, you would rarely find it working. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 1,700/Night (Via Goibibo, Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Coffee Table With Chair, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Banquet Hall, Indoor Games, Outdoor Games, Travel Desk and Internet Address - Near High Court, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India Contact Number - +91 98 7158 7150 8. Treebo Lakeside Inn - Last on this guide is the Treebo Lakeside Inn, located in Mall Road, to the west side of the Naini Lake. The property has a gorgeous bricked facade spread across three storeys high. The reception is equally stunning with quaint lamps hanging in the ceilings, wooden planking on walls and doors and dated furnitures. The rooms are tastefully designed, with wooden elements that provide for a rustic staying experience. There's an on-site restaurant facing the lake which serves Indian cuisine dishes. Ambassi and Cafe De Mall are the nearest outside dining options, both are under a five-minute walk from the property. Facilities offered are very limited, just parking and internet, so this property might not be suitable for those who prefer having convenience right at their hands. For a short stay though, this hotel won't disappoint. Room Rates - Acacia at Rs. 2,484/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Television, Coffee Table With Chair, Telephone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Parking and Internet Address - The Mall, Mall Road, Near Muncipal Library, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263002, India Contact Number - +91 93 2280 0100 Treebo Lakeside Inn (Image from Booking) Conclusion This ends our guide on the best three-star hotels in Nainital. This list is varied, with options ranging from commercially located properties, up to hotels that are far from the centre. All of the hotels that were mentioned here also have their own restaurants so you won't need to worry about your meals. Rates mentioned above are all inclusive of taxes already so there are no hidden fees that might not fit unto your budget. But as you might have noticed, you need to book for many hotels outside of the property's website to avail of discounted rates. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
