Lemon Tree Premier Rishikesh

Lemon Tree Premier Rishikesh – A Mixed Experience** The Highlights: Nestled along the banks of the Ganges, this hotel offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan foothills. The location is undeniably stunning, providing a retreat close to nature. The Good: The service stands out—courteous, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. A special mention goes to **Sunil and Vinod** in the restaurant, whose hospitality during breakfast made mornings a pleasure. They went above and beyond, even offering takeaway snacks for the kids. Every meal we had was enjoyable, with hygienic food preparation and handling. The **pool and lounge deck** offered a much-needed escape after sightseeing, and our kids loved the **art room**, where they spent time creating with the guidance of art teacher **Mansi**. The spa was a relaxing and health inducing experience. The Not-So-Good: Unfortunately, the **maintenance** of the property leaves much to be desired. The construction quality and upkeep was definitely subpar, with visible signs of wear and poor workmanship. A **bathroom flood** one night due to poor drainage was inconvenient, and the **TV never connected to cable channels** throughout our stay. The Annoyances: During our visit, construction was underway to add rooms and renovate sections of the hotel. This meant **construction noise** and piles of building materials around the property—not ideal for a relaxing family getaway. The Disappointments: The **litter problem** in Rishikesh was disheartening—beaches, mountain trails, and town streets were strewn with waste, diminishing the area's natural beauty. Even at the hotel, which presents itself as a **4-star property**, the entrance driveway was lined with scattered trash—paper, plastic bags, bottles—creating an unpleasant first impression. This reflects poorly on the hotel's management, which seems indifferent to maintaining a dignified and clean environment for guests. The Verdict: While we enjoyed the **service, food, and amenities**, the **lack of upkeep, construction disturbances, and unsightly litter** definitely took away from the experience. Given these issues, **this does not feel like a true 4-star property**—more in the range of **3 to 3.5 stars**. Unfortunately, we are unlikely to stay at this property again**.

I do not recommend this hotel to anyone. My family had two rooms booked and we were assigned to rooms which had a strong mouldy scent which started to make us feel ill. Sheets were damp and room had a grungy feel. The booking was done by an agent so after much complaining, we were re assigned to rooms in a newer part of the hotel. Even there, my room had a sour scent due to an ac leaking onto a wooden cupboard. The restaurant and food choices were good, which is the only reason this hotel did not get a 1 star rating. Upon check out the hotel clerk was telling me about a INR 1700 service charge outstanding for me although I paid for all mu meals as I had them and paid my agent for the rest of the room charges. When I called the agent to sort it out, the charge suddenly became a techical error issue. My family and I will NOT be returning here and I do not advise you to either.

Location is bit odd. No auto person will come to drop here. It's downhill and steep. Parking is quite ample. It's just riverfront. The ganga river is visible throughout property. Buy u can't go to ghat from here. Rooms are big and clean with a sit out. Bathroom lacked some amenities. The shower handle was broken. Front desk staff are polite and helpful so are the cleaning staffs. Worst part is the service of restaurant. They have very less staff for number of guests there. For breakfast spread, we literally needed to ask for plates and glasses and wait for a plate to come for at least 10 mins. Even the tables are less compared to number of guests. Price is quite high. You won't feel.being in a property like lemon tree literally.