Parang_Mehta
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This four-acre property is close to the mall near the Library Chowk end. We reached the hotel early in the morning and they were kind enough to open a room for us where we could use the washroom and rest for some time until our room was ready. They also offered us a free upgrade to a heritage room.||The standard room on the lowest level (21 to 24) are quite small but they have another small room attached to them which has a swing, a table, and two chairs. The room has a tea/coffee maker, a room heater, and a table fan. It doesn't have AC or a fridge, which we didn't miss at all in Mussoorie in October.||The hotel has several small gardens with swings and seating, so you're not stuck in your room all the time. You can have your meals served outdoors at one of several tables around the property. The restaurant menu is vegetarian only. The food was tasty and the portions were generous.||The management is very responsive to any complaints. Anything reported to Mr Vikram is fixed promptly.||Housekeeping is done every day. Mr. Dinesh was assigned to us, and he not only kept our room spick and span, but also took care of us in the dining room. All the staff were polite and helpful, and several of them gave us valuable advice about the tourist attractions and traps.||The hotel has parking space for a few cars. Private cars can use the hotel's front entrance from the mall and park in front of the Reception. Mussoorie's Mall Road is closed to taxis but Padmini Nivas has a second entrance on another road. If you have a lot of luggage you can phone their front desk from the second parking area and they will send someone to help you.||Padmini Niwas is a beautiful Heritage property with well-kept gardens and lots of outdoor space and seating. We spent five days here and had an enjoyable stay.