Arif Castles-ET, Nainital

Although located on a hilltop away from the main market area, the hotel is easily accessible and offers a splendid view of the valley. It lies just one kilometre away from the lake and taxi stand and around 3 kilometres from the main bus stand. The hotel has one of the most spacious parking spaces within the town while its building stands out distinctly behind two huge trees that guard the entrance. Tastefully decorated with looming chandeliers in the lobby and intricately carved elevator doors, the hotel boasts of a regal charm all its own. With 66 tastefully decorated rooms that are divided into Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Suite categories, the hotel offers a choice of accommodation to suit every budget. While all rooms are well appointed with a television and telephone, the Suite offers additional amenities like a big screen television, a study table and a comfortable seating arrangement. The Super Deluxe rooms offer a spectacular view of the valley below. Dining facilities include Verandah, a 24-hour coffee shop that serves a range of beverages and snacks and a multi cuisine restaurant that serves mouth-watering delicacies. The hotel also offers state of the art conference/banquet facilities in its well-equipped hall that can accommodate up to 75 guests at a time. Recreational facilities include a children's park, a games room with table tennis, carom and chess, video games, a gymnasium and a discotheque. The hotel also has a beauty parlour where one can indulge in luxuries like Ayurvedic massages and treatments by making a prior appointment. The star shaped discotheque that is situated in a separate building, adjacent to the main hotel building.