We stayed in the Family Suite ( INR 7000 for a night) during our trip to Hemkunt Sahib. The plan was to stay comfortably at Sarovar Portico and get ready for the 40 KM hill trek of Hemkund Sahib. The Hotel has some serious service problems. Bad Things: 1. No room service: We were not served dinner in the room.... more

June 2007: The first thought that comes to your mind while travelling to pilgrim places in India is the crowd, dharamshala's, and rarely would you think of enjoying the experience as a vacation. The Sarovar Portico is the only starred property in Badrinath. Its location could not be more approachable. The first thing you see as you enter the town... more

This hotel is probably the best accomondation you can find in Badrinath, but considering the fact that it belongs to a reputed chain, I found it very basic. Some of the good features were that the rooms are very clean with running hot water (a luxury in that part of India) and good views of the city. The food was... more

From the GM to the bell-boys: great service all the way. This is an all-male hotel, with no female staff, but the men are all courteous and friendly, ever eager to make the guest feel at home. The daily worship by a proper priest adds to the ambience. Within walking distance of the Badrinath temple, the location is excellent. Rooms... more

This hotel is now called "Sarovar Portico, Badrinath" http://www.sarovarhotels.com/ The hotel is burried in snow till the first floor during winter months when the town is closed to outsiders. Gets very cold at night even in summer months and there is central heating for few hours, so that you can sleep well. Breakfast is good. Dont expect too much otherwise... more

Under new ownership when I got there -- it's now a Sarovar hotel. Nice place -- clean, comfortable, with a hot shower -- but they don’t supply a top sheet unless you ask for it and they may not change the comforter cover -- signs that their standard of hygiene isn't the same as mine. The first night I was... more