Lotus Grand Akm

Hotels
7.6 (291 reviews)
Railway Station Road Kalka , Kālka , in

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful proprietor
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
5.4
Bathroom was dirty, especially the shower recess.
Service
8.9
The proprietor was a great guy, really helpful.
Location
8.9
Excellent location, close to the train station.
Room Quality
7.4
The room was good and clean with a big window.
Amenities
6.4
Air conditioning not working properly, no toiletries provided.
Value for Money
7.4
Rates could be a little less for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8
Overall decent stay with some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 14:58

Property Description

Luxurious Garden and Shared Lounge
Lotus Grand AKM in Kālka boasts a serene garden and a cozy shared lounge, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and socializing.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at this 2-star hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a desk, private bathroom, and a wardrobe, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Convenient Location
Located just 23 km from Chandigarh Airport, with Shimla a mere 80 km away, Lotus Grand AKM offers easy access to nearby attractions and transportation hubs.

Experience tranquility and comfort at Lotus Grand AKM. Book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for Rs. 300 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rs. 500 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 291 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 6.4
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8
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Troy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location was perfect for an early morning train to Shimla

The team were very friendly and helpful

The rooms were huge and the beds spacious

The value was exceptional

Cons:

Nothing, it was exactly right

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

The location, staff, facilities.

Cons:

The shower needs urgent attention...the hot water came easily from the bathroom tap but wouldn't come out of the shower which had a trickle of cold water coming from shower head

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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ANCHAL KUMAR • solo_traveller • in
8
Pros:

Ok

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • us
7
Exactly what we needed. No frills, convenient.
Pros:

Fantastic location, very convenient for Train Travelers. Staff was great, we arrived super late at 5 AM (delayed from 3 AM) and staff was there greeting us with a smile and had our room ready.

Cons:

This is a basic hotel, just as expected and advertised. Perfect for our needs. The bathroom had a window between the room and the bathroom, I didn't care for that

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Murali • family_with_children • in
10
Loved the stay
Pros:

Walkable distance from kalka railway station. Was easy to catch our early morning Shimla Toy train. We had so many luggage - the hotel staff was kind enough to carry all those to the top floor up and down (No lift) and he himself arranged an auto rickshaw to carry luggage to the Railway station

Cons:

Water supply was not smooth

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Asokan • extended_group • in
1
As shown above
Pros:

Property is very near to railway station Kalka. I booked for three persons in a room (family) but they provided me two rooms. So I have to spent more money. Kettle provided in the room was found not clean. Water force in the bathroom is very slow running. No shaving material,
toothbrush and toothpaste were not provided.

Cons:

Not satisfied

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
B
Bhanu • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

Walking distance from Railway station.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
M
Mistry • solo_traveller • in
10
Good
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Nice

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Aravindhan • family_with_children • in
7
Pros:

Proximity to the railway station - very walkable.

Cons:

Cleaner pillows and sheets. Chairs are a tad dirty too. Not expecting 5* quality, but the place could be a bit cleaner. Otherwise, the stay was good.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Kushagra • couple • in
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde • solo_traveller • th
9
Pros:

Employes are very welcoming and helpful. The locatation is perfect, just 5 min walk from the railway.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Jluc DESTREE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Patron sympa, emplacement idéal pour prendre le train, grande chambre avec double vitrage, donc calme malgré sa situation.
Je recommande.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Louis • couple • fr
8
Superbe pour un passage rapide
Pros:

Emplacement super pour une nuit avant de prendre le train pour shimla.

Cons:

Dans son jus et propreté du restaurant laisse à désirer.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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liz • solo_traveller • nz
5
Pros:

Great location if catching a train as only a few minutes walk to station
Bed comfortable.
Was what I expected for a budget accomodation

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Dr Avkash Jadhav • solo_traveller • in
1
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Nikhil • family_with_children • in
5
Cons:

The room was not too spacious and the food options were limited

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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SONAL • solo_traveller • in
1
Skip this place, not worth it.
Pros:

Nothing. Wouldn't recommend this place even to my enemies. Felt unsafe as a single woman.

Cons:

Arrived around 10 pm after 8–9 hours of exhausting travel and had already informed the staff in advance to keep the room ready. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning of a very disappointing stay.

The room was in a shoddy, dirty condition. Basic essentials were missing — no toiletries, no toilet roll, no kettle, no water bottles, no tea/coffee supplies, no slippers, no bathrobe. I had to repeatedly call the staff for these items, and even then they wouldn’t bring everything.

They actually resisted giving a kettle, and when one finally arrived, it was filthy with layers of dirt and looked like something from the 80s. It didn’t even work properly. It was so unhygienic that I chose not to use it at all.

To make things worse, the lights went off at 2 am with no backup. I had to wake up again at 4 am for my onward journey, so getting proper rest was impossible.

For a stay that cost close to ₹3600, this was nowhere near acceptable — honestly not even worth ₹500.

Would strongly recommend avoiding this place.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Great location 500 mtrs from train station for the link up to Shimla. Walkable to town for restaurant. Good value for money, trying hard with upgrading.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • couple • kz
8
A simple, clean, and very convenient hotel for one night before the train to Shimla. Probably the best option you can ge
Pros:

The main advantage of this hotel is the location. It is one of the closest options to the train station, which was exactly what we needed before our early morning toy train to Shimla. The station is just a couple of minutes away on foot. The hotel is on a closed street with no cars, only people and motorbikes, which made it feel calm and easy to reach. It seems that many guests stay here for the same reason, to catch the train in the morning.

The hotel itself is very small, with only a few rooms, which made the stay feel quiet and peaceful. The staff were very helpful, friendly, and polite, and left a really pleasant impression. Room service is available and the food menu has a good variety. The hotel is a bit worn and the furniture and appliances are old, but everything was clean and tidy.

Cons:

The hotel is a little outdated, and the bathroom, especially the shower, could be improved. It was manageable for one night, but probably would not be very comfortable for a longer stay.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee