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by OCruiser on Oct 17, 2008
3 / 5
Hotel
This is actually the type of accomdation I expected to stay in throughout my stay in India. However, the first hotel I stayed at in India exceeded my expectations
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in terms of service, decor and furnishing (more westernized), and cleanliness. Thus, the Mountview was a disappointment. However, that being said, had I not stayed any where in India prior to the Mountview, my stay there would have been fine.
Chandigarh is more suburban than cities like Mumbai or Kolkata so the hotel is set in a quiet location. There are several shops across the way, a convenience store, a alcohol store, and a very western coffee shop. Thus, it's close to anything you might need.
The main shopping area in Chandigarh is Sector 17. The hotel is about a 10 min took took ride away so it's easy to get to from the hotel.
The rooms are very outdated, but have all the basic amenities that you need. The furnishings are old so although they might be clean, they don't necessarily look it. Especially under the scrutiny of a spoiled westerner. This is a very no frills hotel.
Was there for work and the wireless connection was spotty to say the least. However, after complaining, they did give extra internet access as well as a discount on the internet fee.
Except for the breakfast that is included with your hotel fee, stay away from the Around the Clock Cafe. Rustles and the bar next to it had better food. On my last night there my mates and I were pleasantly surprised to find a very swank bar hidden on the second floor. There is a little stair case on you right, just before you get to the Around the Clock cafe that leads you right up to the bar. Great ambience, decor, drinks and "bar" food. Had I known about it sooner, I would have eaten all my meals there instead of the cafe.
If you know what to expect, the Hotel Mountview won't disappoint.
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A new experience in Chandigarh
by BobcatBerlin on Oct 01, 2008
2 / 5
Hotel
While on a business trip in India I spent 2 weeks in Hotel Mountview. As mentioned in the hotel description it is located in a very nice green and quiet
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area. But that's all about quietness. The rooms are clairaudient and it is no great effort to listen to discussions in the adjacent rooms. Much worse is the coffee shop where you have breakfast. There were two TV sets in operation, each one running a different program at a quite high volume. Additionally to enjoy the valued guest they lavished you with background music.
The rooms are in fair condition if you are willing to ignore a damaged toilet cover and dark spotted splices in the bathroom. At least there weren't any bugs.
Room service is fair. Service in the coffee shop depends very much on the staff which is present. I met 3 or 4 waiters who delivered a real professional service. The remaing staff is either attracted by the TV program or is overeager and clears away the items you just collected from breakfast buffet while you return to the buffet to get a coffee.
From my point of view the items on the breakfast buffet are not presented in an attractive manner . Taste of indian and continental dishes is below average. Much better is the Rustles restaurant where you get a very good service and tasty food as well.
I had also good experiences with all staff related to bell desk. Laundry service is also good because it was quick and efficient at reasonable prices.
Another bad experience is internet access in Hotel Mountview. You have to buy an internet voucher. The longest period it is valid is 24 hours, starting from your first login. They charge 450Rs for that, which can turn out to be very costly if you need constant internet access for a longer time.
Conclusion: From my point of view only the room rate and the service at Rustles restaurant are at 5 star level. The rest is just avarage. Altough there was no real big issue I will not stay in Mountview again if I should come back to Chandigarh.
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Avoid eating there!
by Gastropod on Jun 03, 2008
2 / 5
Hotel
I stayed at the Mountview for a couple of weeks on business at the end of April.
It was my first trip to India and my overall experience can
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be best summed up by the phrase 'culture shock'.
I was taken aback at the general squalour throughout the country. The driving standards leave the Italians looking like saints and no building project ever seems to be completed. Walking around the pavements is an obstacle course with piles of rubble, lifted-and-not replaced paving slabs and the birdsnest wiring throughout beggars belief! Being white skinned also caused me to be pestered by beggars, hawkers and touts. Although I am sympathetic to many of the beggars, I was extremely irritated by the intrusive pestering and I see it as being racist.
Against all this, the hotel itself is set in tranquil gardens which are very pleasant. There is a fitness centre in a separate building at the rear of the hotel with a small swimming pool which is open to the public at certain times of day but if you look in detail at the hotel, you will find some areas of grottiness. For example, none of the lights under the entrance portico seemed to have been cleaned out. The public areas were generally okay though.
Across the road from the hotel is a row of shops, very Indian but able to supply mostly anything you will need. The pharmacist was very helpful and sadly, was soon needed. There are also some food shops, some ATMs (although there is one in the hotel foyer itself), a couple of cafes, an internet cafe, some food shops and a liquour store.
Initially, I was in the newer wing of the hotel. The rooms were modern, spacious and well equipped but my room was near the conference centre where there were various evening 'do's taking place. It was so noisy at night that I asked to be moved to the other wing, which is an older part of the building.
My second room overlooked the rear garden and had a small balcony. It was generally too hot outside to enjoy the balcony. After a day or so, I became aware of several cockroaches which scuttled around on the bathroom and bedroom floor at night. Not nice. Otherwise, the room was okay although a little shabby. I gave the cockroaches names - that is the ones I could not catch and squash.
Breakfast was served in the restaurant and the standard of food was pretty poor. I used water from the hot water urn to make my tea. It was not boiling and I strongly suspect that it was this which brought on a severe dose of 'Delhi belly'. I was laid up badly for three days. The pharmacist across the road came to the rescue with some pretty effective antibiotic tablets. Also in the parade of shops were some clean looking cafes. I ate there after this episode and had no further problems whilst in Chandigarh although I did have some more problems later on in India.
Evening meals in the hotel were lack lustre, as was the bar. All were expensive, even by European standards but the standard of waiter service was good. There are a few good restaurants around the town but service was terrible in the Picadilly bar in the shopping centre in sector 17.
Chandigarh itself probably best described as India's answer to Milton Keynes. - If you're British you will understand what I mean. It is a purpose built modern city but feels entirely artificial and seem to lack any feeling of community. It is laid out in approx 1km by 1 mile geometric blocks which are numbered as sectors. You feel like you are a pawn on a board game.
I would not recommend Chandigarh as a tourist destination for anything more than around 24 hours. The Mountview is the best hotel in town. Doesn't say much for the rest! If you stay there, ask for a room in the newer part of the hotel and eat at the cafe across the road.
Hope this is helpful.
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