Nainital, a popular hill station in the state of Uttarakhand, India, is known for its scenic beauty and serene lakes. Here are some of the best hotels in Nainital:

1. Go Stops Nainital.

Featuring views of the Himalayas, this vibrant hostel flanked by trees is 3 km from Nainital Lake and a half km off Nainital Road.

Basic mixed-gender and female-only dorms have lockers, fans (there’s no air conditioning) and shared wet rooms. Private rooms come with en suite facilities.

Communal spaces include a living area with sofas, hanging chairs, musical instruments and a pool table, along with a home theatre, a game room, and a garden with hammocks. Parking and limited Wi-Fi are available.

2. THE MIRCHONI RESORTS, NAINITAL.

Flanked by forest, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from Nainital Lake, and 1 km from both the Tiffin Top viewpoint and the NH41 road.

Featuring vaulted wood ceilings and/or exposed-stone walls, quaint, warmly furnished cottages provide TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some cottages have fireplaces and/or verandas.

Breakfast is available. Other amenities include a garden, Wi-Fi and parking.

3. Lakeside Inn – Hotel on Mall Road Nainital.

Overlooking Nainital Lake, this relaxed hotel in an elegant stone building is 1 km from National Highway 109, 2 km from the panoramic vistas of Snow View Point and 4 km from the scenic Tiffin Top mountain viewing station.

Featuring wood furnishings, the warm rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas. Some add floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies and/or lake views. Room service is available.

Breakfast is available. There’s also a terrace with sweeping lake views. Parking is provided.

4. The Naini Retreat, Nainital.

Overlooking the Nainital Lake, this heritage hotel in an ornate building is 4.5 km from the Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo.

Featuring elegant furnishings, the refined rooms also offer flat-screen TVs with premium channels, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add access to a garden with seating areas, while suites come with separate living rooms and minibars.

Amenities include a woodsy-chic restaurant serving multiple cuisines, plus a vibrant bar and a garden cafe. There’s also a spa offering massages and treatments, plus a game room.

5. The Imperial Green.

The Imperial Greens, By Aspen, is a signature venture of Aspen Hospitality – an 11-year-old hospitality brand having a significant presence in Rishikesh, Corbett, and Garhmukteswar, combined with its sister concern WoodtrailHospitality.

Recognised by the Ministry of Tourism of India, the Ministry of Tourism of Uttarakhand, ADTOI and many others, the group has made a remarkable image in offering luxurious and eco-sustainable experiences in some of the most off-beat locations of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

The Imperial Green, By Aspen, is our latest addition, also classified as one of the best Luxury Hotels in Nainital. Being right above the mall road it’s also one of the best lake view hotels in Nainital, as all rooms open to the lake side. Also, with dedicated parking space, proximity to the mall road, personalised sit-out, multi-cuisine restaurant etc. the hotel is considered as a remarkable family hotel in Nainital.