Chicago Group of Houseboats

No 9, Boulevard Road, Golden Dallake, 190001 Srinagar, India – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>264</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
264 reviews

The place has lots of soul. Staff goes beyond helpful and polite. They share Kashmiri ways by example. They are happy to answer questions, but you can also observe the pace of things and how they relate to each other. It's more of an experience than just a place to stay. Unlike most other houseboats, Chicago makes greater investments in maintenance and cleaning. The kitchen and common areas are outstanding. Hot water and wifi was 100% dependable.

David United States of America
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Chicago Group of Houseboats

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Boasting ski-to-door access, Chicago Houseboats is located in Srinagar. The property is located at Dal Lake, 0.3 mi from Nehru Park and 1.9 mi from Lal Chowk Ghantaghar. The accommodations offers bairport transfers, while a ski equipment rental service is also available. The units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries. The property offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and all around the property, including the living room, dining, sitting area and common area. Chicago Houseboats offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The accommodations offers a hot tub. A number of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing and water park. Chicago Houseboats provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Staff at the reception can help guests with any queries that they may have. Pari Mahal is 2.3 mi from the hotel, while Hazratbal Mosque is 3.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Srinagar Airport, 8.1 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Srinagar, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Parking Available On Site

Ski-to-door

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    “The place has lots of soul. Staff goes beyond helpful and polite. They share Kashmiri ways by example. They are happy to answer questions, but you can also observe the pace of things and how they relate to each other. It's more of an...”
  • Krishnamohan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Beautiful houseboat in Dal lake with a great view. Food was amazing and so was the hospitality of the staff. They can even arrange your travel iterinary in Kashmir with a helpful driver.”
  • A_lewis
    India India
    “From the owner to all the staff take care of all your needs.”

Hosted by Ajaz Khar

9.1
9.1
Host Review Score
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Ajaz Khar
There are spacious four -bed room ,three-bedroom boats and cozy two-bedrooms; all feature attached bathrooms, electricity and modern plumbing. The cedar interiors are intricately carved and display the consummate artistry of Kashmiri craftsmen. The furnishings include embroidered native rugs and fabrics, and solidly comfortable Victorian and Edwardian furniture. These luxurious boats also feature rooftop sundecks from which to take in the Himalayan views and enjoy the brisk fresh air.
We owned and operated Chicago group of Houseboats in Kashmir for four generations. They are proud of Kashmir and the heritage of both the valley and the mountains and have been warmly welcoming travelers from honeymooners to mountain trekkers from all over the world.
We are located in central part of the lake, surrounded with huge mountains, facing towards Mughal Fort, Sunset view, very very safe area. Very famous road close by Boulevard Road, famous local sight seeing of city near by
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Area info

Amenities of Chicago Group of Houseboats
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Fax
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Fast free Wifi 94 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs Rs. 50 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Chicago Group of Houseboats of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Chicago Group of Houseboats

  • Chicago Group of Houseboats is 2.4 miles from the center of Srinagar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Chicago Group of Houseboats may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Chicago Group of Houseboats is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Chicago Group of Houseboats on this page.

  • Check-in at Chicago Group of Houseboats is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Chicago Group of Houseboats can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Buffet

  • Chicago Group of Houseboats offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bike tours
    • Locker rooms
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class