Hotel Crescent

Initially, I had reserved the room for only one day with the intention of physically inspecting and booking another hotel for the remaining three days. Despite the hotel not boasting extravagant aesthetics, the warmth, cooperation, and genuine hospitality extended by the owner, Sameer Yousuf, compelled me to prolong my stay for the entire four days. I explored Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam during my travels, all while staying in Srinagar with well-organized travel arrangements facilitated by the hotel owner. Situated right next to Dal Lake, this hotel's only drawback is its location on a pedestrian road, inaccessible to large vehicles. A three-minute walk from the ghat is necessary, or alternatively, one can always opt for the delightful experience of using the "Shikara," a special boat on Dal Lake, from ghat 1 directly to the hotel door.

Spacious clean room, Owner was friendly and helpful and arranged a taxi for our tour to Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pehelgam and local sightseeing at reasonable rates.Location within 10 mins walking distance from Dal gate. Overall Satisfied with my stay at the hotel crescent.

Hotel Crescent is an exceptional family run hotel. From the first communications with Sameer - the manager, I knew I had chosen the right place to stay. He arranged pick up from the airport and was waiting for me on the main road to carry my bag to the hotel! The hotel is situated on the banks of the lake, but on a quieter road. There are many local families that live here, and it’s lovely seeing the children playing games on the street. The nearby busier area of the lake - ghat number 1 - is only a 5 minute walk, but it’s super busy and only hotels and Shikara (boat) ride sellers are there. This location is perfect as it’s away from traffic (no cars near the hotel) and therefore away from noise too. All you hear are the peaceful birds and calls to prayer. The rooms are beautiful - big, spacious and clean which is the most important thing for me. Although no AC, the fan is more than enough for the hot august weather, so don’t let that put you off. Bathrooms are great, hot water 24/7 and towels, toiletries etc all provided. Even slippers! I got a free room upgrade too, but both rooms have fabulous views overlooking the river. You can see the Shikaras and local fishermen rowing past throughout the day. The menu for the hotel is amazing, available whenever you want anything, and freshly cooked to order by his family who live behind the hotel. There are lots of things to do here in Srinagar and it can be quite overwhelming, but Sameer was amazing at helping me plan some activities etc. He is very knowledgeable about the best things to do and has a lot of contacts. You can just sit back and relax and let him sort everything out. He even drove me to a few places himself which was very kind. I did 2 shikara rides through him with Altaf, who is a wonderful man. It was more like a tour - we had great conversation and I learned a lot from him about local life and culture. Stay here - you won’t regret it! I will definitely be returning for my next trip!

First is the exceptional view from the hotel room on winters. We came for a 5N 4D kashmir trip and we just planned to try Hotel Cresent for the first 1N stay. Started with shikara ride to hotel, while reached Dal gate ghat No 1, After experiencing the exceptional service from hotel staff and the cleaniness, we fixed to go ahead with the hotel cresent for whole stay in kashmir. Our First time in Indian hotel visits, we experienced the hotel staff was one or two seconds away from replying to our needs while staying there. (Exceptional) Worth for the money in kashmir : No doubt Room Heater facilities were so comfortable and they provided Electric blankets which were very essential if you are coming in winters. Thankyou Hotel cresent and their staffs for always reachable to support us while staying in your property

Our stay at the Hotel Crescent on Dal Lake was nothing short of magical. The moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning location and the serene beauty of the lake surrounded by majestic mountains. The hotel had a beautifully decorated rooms with spacious tidy washrooms. Room was spacious, immaculately clean, and offered breathtaking views of the lake and mountain. The service we received was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. They were always attentive, friendly, and ready to assist with any request. The cooked meals served In Room Dinning were delicious and gave us a true taste of local Kashmiri cuisine. What truly set this experience apart were the little touches and the attention to detail. From the cozy decor to the thoughtful amenities provided, everything was designed to make us feel good. The hotel’s surroundings were equally impressive. We enjoyed leisurely shikara rides, exploring the local markets, and simply relaxing in the room, taking in the peaceful ambiance and stunning sunrise over Dal Lake. In summary, this hotel offers a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and authentic local experience. The beautiful rooms, excellent location, outstanding service, and wonderful staff made our stay truly unforgettable. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and serene getaway on Dal Lake.