Hotel Ambica Katra, Katra (Jammu and Kashmir)
About the Hotel
Cardinal Ambica is located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, near the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The hotel is a four-storied establishment that blends luxury and eco-friendliness. It features a reception and lobby that offer views of the Trikuta Mountains, making it a notable landmark in the region. This area serves as the base camp for millions of pilgrims each year, enhancing the hotel's significance.
Location
The hotel is situated approximately 50 km from Jammu and is about a 6-minute drive from local attractions such as Raghunath Temple and Shalimar Park. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport, located 46 km away. Guests can find transportation options, including eco-friendly auto rickshaws and helicopter services, to assist them in their pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi temple.
Rooms
The hotel offers five types of accommodations, including Club, Club Royale, Royale, Superior Family Suite, and Premium Family Suite. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an attached bathroom with 24×7 hot and cold water supply. Additionally, all units come with a private balcony that offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in tastefully furnished rooms with modern amenities.
Eat & Drink
The on-site restaurant, Rukmani, specializes in pure vegetarian cuisine, adhering to local traditions. It provides warm and personalized service, along with options for room service and takeout. The facility also has a range of dining options to accommodate different tastes. Guests can expect a clean and welcoming environment in the fully carpeted restaurant.
Leisure & Business
Cardinal Ambica features a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a garden for relaxation. A health club with steam and jacuzzi facilities, as well as a massage center, is available for guests. They can also make use of complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Additional services include airport shuttle assistance and a puja shop providing needs for religious ceremonies.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel has average rooms, but the bathrooms could have been cleaner. The service is good overall, though sometimes I had to request room cleaning and bed linen changes more than once. The location is excellent, very near the main market and bus stand. The dining experience was good, and the facilities were satisfactory.
The hotel offers rooms that don't quite meet the standards of a 4-5-star property, leaving us feeling that the value for money was lacking. The service was decent but required reminders for room cleaning. The location was excellent, close to the main market for convenience. The dining experience was satisfactory, and the facilities were satisfactory overall.
After a tiring day of going up the mountain for darshan and coming down, the hotel's rooms are at par with any 4-5star property you would expect. Although they may be of an old type compared to newer hotels in Katra, they are not that much outdated, and I would surely visit again whenever I return to Vaishnoi Devi.
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