we had been to lotus riverside in the second week of nov 2013,i must say the hotel ambience and surroundings are quite good,very peaceful and serene,we had booked a ground floor room well in advance,which is the best thing to do,the room opens into the backyard,which is quite good and homely,recreational facilities are alright like tt,badminton,the swimming pool is good,with separate pool for children,and life guards were always present,the room on its own is ok,but the bathroom can do with some new fittings,its quite outdated,the lighting of the room is quite good,the bed is very comfortable,the food leaves a lot to be desired,if you want good punjabi,chinese food,then u r in for a disappointment ,south indian food is alright,but the food is way overpriced for the quantity it is given,the room service,hospitality and reception are quite prompt in fulfilling your requests,the staff is courteous,and soft spoken,ithink the best season to visit is during the monsoon,when the river is in flow,here the river had almost dried up and there was nothing but rocks,all in all,it was a pleasant experience for me and my family.