Ranikhet is one of the most charming and pleasant hill resorts of Uttranchal. Surrounded by green meadows, snow capped Himalayan peaks and thickly wooded forests; this picture perfect hill station is predominantly an army cantonment town, the home to the Kumaon and Naga Regiment of Indian Army. Ranikhet (literally meaning Queen’s field) is believed to have been named after Rani Padmavati, (wife of Raja Sukhardev) who was enamoured by the beauty of this place. Located at an altitude of of 1829 meters above sea level, Ranikhet is known for its beautiful churches, fruit orchards, natural treks and golf courses. The tranquil environs, scenic landscapes and pleasant climate make Ranikhet a much-sought holiday destination in India.
Ranikhet being a popular hill station has plenty of hotels that provide utmost comfort and luxury in terms of lodging, and services. The hotels in Ranikhet are clustered either around the busy bazaar or along the Mall road. During the months of June and July, the room tariffs double up in Ranikhet hotels. Hence, advance booking of accommodation is recommended. The hotels in Ranikhet range from cheap budget hotels to deluxe hotels and opulent heritage properties, which were once the old colonial buildings that either belonged to the Britishers or rich Indians who used them as their summerhouses.
Ranikhet hotels offer centrally heated accommodation equipped with host of modern amenities such as attached bathroom with H/C running water, bath accessories, colour television, tea/ coffee maker, and telephone and room service. These facilities vary according to the room and the hotel category. The hotels in Ranikhet are renowned for their in house restaurants that offer an amazing choice of food and drinks at nominal rates. Some hotels also have well equipped conference rooms and boardrooms, which serve as a perfect venue for organizing conferences, seminars and business meets. For the recreation of the guests, Ranikhet hotels offer tennis and croquette courts, golf course and many other outdoor and indoor games facilities. Other facilities like car parking, doctor on call, housekeeping, laundry, car rental, airport transfers, travel desk, foreign currency exchange and credit card acceptability, are also offered at the Hotels in Ranikhet.
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