The Altruist AMR Hotel

The rooms are excellent and spacious. Ever since Altruist took over the property, the service has improved significantly. One suggestion I would like to offer is to consider updating or modifying the dining restaurant buffet platform and space to enhance the overall guest experience. Apart from that, the food quality is much better compared to other hotels in the area. The biggest highlights are the delicious food, well-maintained cleanliness in the rooms, and top-notch service. Kudos to the Altruist team for maintaining such high standards in housekeeping and overall guest satisfaction.

Great service, spacious and clean room and perfect location. They also provide a shuttle to the base of the vaishnao devi trek. We trekked at night and came back at around 4 am. So there was no question of getting up in the morning for the breakfast on time.. But to our pleasant surprise, they had packed our breakfast and gave it to us while we were rushing to checkout and fly to Delhi.. Very thoughtful. Just one thing, the hotel lobby is big and nice.. They should use good lighting to highlight that

The Altruist AMR Hotel in Katra and was quite disappointed with the experience due to ongoing renovations and poor guest management. Renovation in Full Swing Without Safety Measures Major construction and spray painting work is being carried out right at the main entrance and lobby areas. Surprisingly, there are no protective enclosures, no ventilation, and no warning signs for guests. Spray paint fumes were openly circulating, and scaffolding and tools were left in common areas, creating a hazardous environment. Air Conditioning Not Functional The lobby AC was not working, making the atmosphere even more uncomfortable, especially amidst the dust and fumes. Cleanliness and Maintenance Concerns Hygiene seemed to be a low priority. There were dirty, damaged floor sections, unsafe electrical sockets, and dust everywhere due to construction. The entire space looked more like a worksite than a hotel lobby. Overall Experience While renovation is understandable, basic guest safety and comfort cannot be ignored. These issues reflect a serious lack of planning and hospitality focus. Until renovations are fully complete, I would advise travelers to consider alternate accommodation in Katra for a more peaceful and safe stay.