SheldonB14
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This was everything we had hoped for, and more, in a small family run hotel in India. ||We were collected from the airport by the hotels friendly driver who acted as a tour guide on the journey, giving us snippets about each area as we passed through. He actually gave us more information on this short journey than the guide we’d ordered for the following day! ||The hotel setting is perfect in a quiet road walking distance from the crazy main road but far enough to be peaceful. ||Through the gates you find a beautiful oasis of calm where plenty of staff await with the combination of discretion and service perfectly balanced. Friendly and immaculate Dillip welcomed us and completed the formalities, (check in was wonderfully quick). He escorted us to our room, or rather suite, in no time. The room was beautifully and tastefully decorated and furnished in exactly what I expect of classic Indian while having the mod cons of mini bar, TV, kettle and two air conditioning units. The bathroom was immaculately clean with bath, shower and rooms own hot water supply. ||We both had a great nights sleep in the wonderfully comfortable beds. The following morning we thoroughly enjoyed the buffet breakfast of western and Indian items, with fresh eggs to order, along with several cups of excellent tea and coffee and fabulous service from the team!||The pool is a great haven after hours of sightseeing in the heat, comfortable loungers and towels aided an afternoon al-fresco nap. Perfect! ||We ate dinner in the restaurant twice, a beautiful setting on the terrace and probably the best food of our trip! We loved chatting to the staff and sharing stories while we waited for our food. ||We have stayed in several so called five star hotels on this trip and nothing has come close to the Dera Rawatsar in terms of friendliness, service and ambiance. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer!||Thank you for a wonderful stay at a special place. I wish you all the best and hope we’ll be back with you one day soon!