December 05, 2004

My fav hotels

The brain is a strange piece of fat. It can think up the most unexpected of things. My brain took me along a long ride of the past a few days back. A pleasant journey too. I recalled all the hotels that I have stayed in, all over the world, and have liked. Of course, the 'enjoyment' of a stay depends on a lot of things .. the place itself, the company you have, the weather etc. So without further digress, here they are-

  • The Fulbari, Pokhra, Nepal. Amazing resort situated bang on the edge of a cliff, nestled in the folds of the Himalayas. Excellent view, beautiful weather. I particularly remember the outdoor heated swimming pool with a breathtaking view. Do have a look at their photo gallery.
  • The Ambassador, Bangkok, Thailand: I remember this place for the food. Their thai restaurant has food to die for. We were there for 3 days and had dinner at that place twice. The morning breakfast buffet is also pretty good.
  • Taj Holiday Village, Goa, India: A lot of fun. I always started their dinner buffet with a plate-full (or two) of dessert. Good beach, good food, enjoyable stay.
  • Machan Wildlife Resort, Chitwan National Park, Nepal: I have fond memories of this place. They offer decent accomodation. good wildlife tours on elephants, excellent food. Accomodation is in huts .. with NO electricity, kerosene lanterns etc. Its fun .. the food is delicious, the safari is pretty good with guides who know their stuff. Surprisingly, also had an emrald-green swimming pool. I went during summer and it was sweltering hot.
  • Sagar-sawali / Sagar Hotel, Karde, India: Its a bunglow for rent .. bang on the beach, in the beautiful, peaceful village of Karde. Have been there a lot of times with my family .. always enjoyed the vacation. Lots of stuff to do and spots to see. They have a skilled cook .. who will make anything you want.
  • Shalini Palace, Kolhapur, India: A pretty good hotel .. in its time. I have heard its not worthwhile now. A palace that has been converted into a hotel .. had good rooms and good food. I particularly remember the kolhapuri pandhra rassa.
  • Some hotel, Murud, India: I have completely forgotten the name of this place, even though I have been there some 3-4 times. It is a very simple 'hotel' if you can call it that. Bare rooms .. right on the beach .. with coconut trees lining the shore and hammocks to relax in. Yummy fish available in the nearby Patlachi khanaval.
  • La Quinta, Miami, USA: Decent place. The reason it made this list is the fun I had lounging in their spa .. late into the night and chatting with friends.

    These were the places that I could recall off-hand. There may be some I have missed. Advancing age does take its toll you know ;-)

    Posted by anya at December 5, 2004 11:02 PM | TrackBack
    • Comments

    Good idea for a trip down memory lane :)

    Posted by: Pooja at December 5, 2004 11:35 PM

    Now... I gotta search for the photographs clicked at Murud, Janjira Fort, Ratnagiri and Ganpatipule :).

    Hey ani BTW, I have a scan of my most recent painitng called "Country Cafe" ready. Lemme know where to send it.

    Posted by: Amol at December 6, 2004 09:21 AM

    what was your fav restaurant?? and fav food?
    Mine was chicken lollypop and schezwan sauce .....at any indian chinese restaurant...

    Posted by: PDiddy at December 6, 2004 12:45 PM

    Loved the Fulbari pics, place looks awesome!

    Posted by: Spaceman at December 6, 2004 06:37 PM

    My fav restaurants and foods..

    masala paav ,misal,khichadi kakdi/shev idli ...burzwa,bedekar,appa pyc

    aalso bhurjipaav from pashya bhurji wala and salims chai shivajinagar busstand

    aalso kheema paav ..blue diamond

    kaathi kabab...dholepatil rd

    butternaan and potato chaknaa from mehfil quarter system

    Posted by: freewill at December 7, 2004 03:22 PM

    I've been to fulbari too...its beautiful...especially the gorge view...and the annapurna range from the resort itself. Its awesome

    Posted by: risha at December 8, 2004 05:11 AM

    I dont remember where i stayed last night. Wow man.. thats an extensive list!!

    Posted by: prabz at December 9, 2004 06:28 PM

    lol prabz .. that happens too.. sometimes ;-)

    Posted by: anya at December 9, 2004 07:46 PM

    I have been to Machan and the Taj Holiday Village but stayed at a different one at Pokara...and I think also the one at Murud but the name fails me too.

    Posted by: Patrix at December 11, 2004 10:27 AM

    well Patrix then now you must go to SagarSawali .. I'm sure you'll like it!

    Posted by: anya at December 12, 2004 12:32 AM

    woah, you must have had plenty money man..I have stayed only in youth hostels and days inn.

    Posted by: alpha at December 15, 2004 05:23 PM

    alpha: my dad. not me. but waay back before striking gold, we used to stay in caves and do manual labour.

    Posted by: anya at December 15, 2004 08:52 PM
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