Hi everyone.
Recently, I made a trip to Mahabaleshwar and had a pleasure to stay at Hotel Rajesh. Above ratings are all actual, just read on.
I was very reluctant to book a hotel in Mahabaleshwar. With lack of guidance and no earlier experience, I had to do a research before finally booking a hotel. Mshwar.com, travelhungama.com, mouthshut.com, makemytrip.com, etc. came to my rescue but I was not convinced. Finally I came to visit hotelrajesh.com. Man, what a website and what information they provide. You actually feel that you know the hotel before even visiting there. So I booked for a 3 night package including food & taxes for Classic Room.
Hotel: The entrance to the hotel is very good & hotel is well landscaped. The hills are well covered and the environment is cozy. Facilities like swimming pool and gym are offered but I did not try it.
Room: The room was elegant and well maintained, just like the hotel. Facilities like AC, well furnished room with a double bed, sofa cum double bed, nice western bathroom, a balcony and what not. The room was good but hot water is available for 3 hours in the morning only. But the staff is very cooperative & provides hot water even after that on request.
Market: The market is just 2 minutes away and still the hotel is secluded and undisturbed by the traffic.
Food: The food provided is simply awesome. I never had such good food away from home. It made the stay even more pleasurable. Gujrati thali is offered with a South Indian dish in lunch & dinner. Sweet is offered in the lunch and ice cream in the dinner. The dishes are not repeated. There is a choice from parathas, chapatti, etc. & items like Chowmin & Pavbhaji are also offered sometimes. Not to forget a special sweet dish called Vasundhi that was simply heavenly. Breakfast consisted of Coffee & butter toast & a South Indian dish (idli or uttapam) and evening snacks with coffee is also provided. I loved staying there and was treated like literally their Damaad (son-in-law).
Sight Scene: They provide taxi (Alto) for a tour to Mahabaleshwar – I & II and Panchgani and charge Rs. 1200. It was a pleasurable experience. In one day from 9 am till 6 pm, you can cover major portion of the place.
Rates: Your room rent may be around Rs. 2000/ night all inclusive if you opt for a 3 night package for the classic room. For one day, it may be around Rs. 3000/-. However rates are subject to season and rush. But my suggestion, go for a classic room as it is the best at an affordable price. The view is same as shown in the hotel’s website, mentioned above. Other rooms offered are Non AC Standard & AC Super Deluxe.
Conclusion: Make you stay comfortable and go for Hotel Rajesh, better than any 3 Star Hotel. My suggestion, book room directly and not thru any travel agency.
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