Laxmi Residency

Decent property for short stay, economical, secluded and clean. Rooms are not very high standard but at that cost i think its manageable. Staff is very cooperative and cordial. A bit disappointed with the free breakfast options given. But the room service food was very tasty and value for money. Ample parking space and obviously a lot of greenery around. Overall good experience

We decided on the hotel based on its location (close to the railway station, about 15 mins of walk, & central to the sightseeing spots as well). This was our first booking through Agoda, & though we had read mixed comments about this particular place, we decided to give it a try. At the very entrance of the hotel, we realized we had made a good choice. And that was further supported by the room we were given, a king sized bed with immaculate linen, & a really relaxing mattress, what else does a travelling couple need ;) The toilet/bathroom was spacious & clean. The veranda overlooked a wild garden, almost a pseudo forest, just in case if you are planning to stay out there in the evening, keep some mosquito-repellent ready. The manager was a VERY helpful person. Not only he was too polite over the phone when we requested to hold the booking for a late check-in, but also that he quickly got over with the booking formalities once we were there ASAP as we were too tired, & took some time out to discuss a probable itinerary for our sightseeing around the town. The hotel helps you get cabs (both air-conditioned & non air-conditioned) with a generic route map, but one can always customize it with the driver as per the situation, & paying the required charges. Since it was not yet monsoons, & most of Lonavala was pretty much dry, we opted all the waterfalls & dams out of the list & went out for the caves & the forts, along with a few other places. So, we are definitely going to come back to Lonavala during the monsoons to see nature at its full glory, & we can not think about staying anywhere but at Hotel Laxmi Residency! P.S. The kitchen strictly cooks vegetarian meal at the hotel, but the room service personnel are generous enough to get you non-vegetarian dishes too, but from outside. Hope this review helps fellow travelers... Cheers!