Hotel J H Bazaz, Srinagar - Hotel Review

Hotel J H Bazaz

Address: 1st Cross Lane, Boulevard Road, Buchwara, Dalgate, Srinagar

I had the opportunity to stay at this hotel from November 4th to 7th. It had received high ratings on Trip Advisor, which initially led me to consider it for my stay in Srinagar. Before finalizing my reservation, I decided to contact the hotel to confirm its proximity to Dal Lake, one of the major attractions in the area.

Additionally, I arranged for an airport pickup. Upon arrival, we were greeted at the airport and transported to the hotel. However, when we arrived and saw the hotel in person, we realized that we had made a mistake.

It turned out to be a very small establishment, appearing more like a converted house than a proper hotel. The rooms and corridors were cramped, lacking adequate space. The dining hall consisted of a small room with a single large table and chairs.

Despite the hotel's claim of being just 150 meters away from the world-famous Dal Lake at Dalgate, the surrounding area was not safe for walking, particularly after dark. We chose not to dine at the hotel, and we hardly encountered any staff members apart from the owner and the driver who picked us up from the airport. It was, perhaps, the most disappointing hotel experience we have ever had.

To gain a better understanding of the route from Dal Lake to J H Bazaz Hotel, I recommend watching a video that showcases the path. This visual guide can be particularly helpful for tourists planning to walk from Dal Lake to the hotel. However, it's important to note that walking back to the hotel at night can pose challenges, especially for foreign tourists.

The video starts with a drive on Dal Lake Road and, at the 16-second mark, transitions to the path leading to the hotel and ends as we get out of the car in front of the hotel. It is crucial to review the route you would need to take if you choose to walk back to the hotel during nighttime hours.