Describe a Hotel You Have Stayed In Cue Card

Why and when you stay there?

It was before the pandemic happened and hence we could enjoy our 6 days. This was a long-planned trip. We were elated to see the décor of the interior of the resort as well as the surrounding atmosphere. The resort was encompassed by palm and coconut trees and little shrubs on all three sides.

What facilities it had?

The resort had many small cottages. We booked a single cottage that had two adjoining rooms with one double bed, sofa, almirah, and coffee table in each room. The attached bathrooms were very clean with purified water and separate shower areas. We were provided with slippers to wear inside the room by the resort so that sand does not enter our cottage. The two rooms were enough for us 5 friends. The cottages were scattered along with the property and there was a huge lawn in the center with tables, chairs, and umbrellas to sit for the guests. There was also a cleaning area so that guests could easily wash the sand off themselves after a swim. The lawn connected all the cottages and it led us directly to the beach and the sea which was just beside the resort.

Say whether you liked or disliked staying in this hotel.

We enjoyed our stay very much. I liked the hotel especially as it was adjacent to the sea and we could all go for a swim in the sea even at night. The hotel had excellent outdoor dining arrangements at the beach and we would enjoy our meals with the waves washing our feet. The sound of the waves crashing and splattering on the rocks all night long made our stay even more memorable.

Why and when you stay there?

The trip was undertaken as part of a trekking campaign that was due to start from Tawang. It was during the Puja vacation and as such our college was closed. This provided us with the perfect excuse for a long-cherished respite in the hills of North-East India. The stay at the homestay was 14 days long.

What facilities it had?

The homestay had many small and big family rooms providing for all kinds of travelers. The hotel was decorated with wooden accents and exposed stone walls which made it feel like a very luxurious cabin amidst the woods. The homestay also had a common lounge with a huge fireplace and heaters were provided for each individual room which made the stay very cozy and full of warmth. The homestay also has an attached organic kitchen garden from which the products are used to prepare everyday meals for the guests. We also got to try their home-brewed local alcoholic drinks. We were provided with clean blankets and hot water for drinking for our convenience. The washrooms were all fitted with geysers to provide round-the-clock hot water for washing and bathing whenever needed. The stay at the homestay along with all the meals provided was very cheap.

Say whether you liked or disliked staying in this hotel.

The homestay is located in the foothills of the Great Himalayan Mountains at a very scenic location. It is the time when we would be served our morning tea and we could enjoy sipping the hot drink on our balcony overlooking the snowy mountain peaks. We could also see a high altitude at night, which makes the view breathtakingly beautiful. The best part of our stay according to marly innumerable stars light up the night sky due to the clear air and low visible light pollution in the locale.

Why and when you stay there?

We went there primarily to watch the migratory birds traveling from the north to escape the harsh cold. We were all excited to see the different avian animals of the subcontinent and beyond. I went along with my 7 friends as an expedition cum work purpose.

What facilities it had?

The lodge was small in nature but filled with all the modern amenities one needs to stay put. We booked two suites which comfortably accommodated all of us. There were attached bathrooms with the rooms with a decent size shower area and clean toilets. Since the lodge was in a remote location in the middle of a jungle, there is a provision for eating at the restaurant on the ground floor of the lodge. Guests also had the option to choose to accommodate themselves in a tent pitched within the property grounds, provided by the hotel. There was a Wi-Fi facility available in the lodge as the cell connection is a bit dodgy. The lodge had its own place where they grew much of their own vegetables and guests had the chance to cook their own meals. The lodge was very pocket-friendly as it was a government-operated place.

Say whether you liked or disliked staying in this hotel.

We were pretty stoked by our stay at the place due to its unique location and the adventurous yet calm surroundings. The lodge was a great spot for bird watching as it had its own watchtower and a lake nearby where many birds were nested and various wild animals came to drink water. We were provided with very powerful binoculars with nighttime vision so that we can spot birds easily whatever the time. We watched a lot of birds coming to find shelter in the lake area and also spotted a few mammals like tigers, cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants. Overall the stay was quite fun and interesting.