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The Kumaon is a very special place, in a special location. The architecture is terrific, the rooms very comfortable and clean. Everything spacious, well designed, functional. The food was excellent -- all the meals delicious and well prepared, with serving staff super attentive and caring. All the staff are warm and helpful. Excellent massage. All staff were friendly, helpful people to guide our hikes and inform us about the area, and make us comfortable. The location is down a long rough road, and the whole ride up into the mountains is quite an adventure, but it makes the location of the hotel all the more special. We loved our walk through the village with Nandan, and his guidance on a walk through the (smoldering) forest to Kasar Devi temple. The only negative is that we didn't see the big mountain peaks -- no one to blame for the summer haze and wildfire smoke, but a huge disappointment for us. Now we know not to visit in June! October/winter is much better, they say. Thanks to the staff for all the loving care!

I recently stayed at The Kumaon in Uttarakhand and had the best time! The experience was truly unforgettable. The food was absolutely amazing, with a variety of delicious dishes.The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home with their warm hospitality. The serene and beautiful surroundings added to the overall charm of the place. I highly recommend The Kumaon for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.

*Perfect Family Getaway at The Kumaon in Almora!*

Our recent stay at The Kumaon in Almora was wonderful! Traveling with a toddler can be challenging, but this property made it easy and enjoyable. The place is incredibly child-friendly and baby-safe, which was a huge relief for us. Our little one loved the strawberry farm, the cozy library, and the friendly dogs Juno and Elsa who felt like part of the family.

The family-friendly experiences, such as easy hikes and a river picnic, were perfect for us. The chef's personalized and healthy meals were a highlight, accommodating our gluten-free and dairy-free needs. We were especially couldn’t get enough of the gluten-free, dairy-free gulab jamun.

The staff made our stay exceptional. Abhinav, the GM, Meenakshi, Nandan (naturalist and guide), and the hospitality staff—Gajendra, Anand Singh, and Bhajeta—were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel like we were staying with family.

The region offers plenty of daytime excursions, from history and architecture to spirituality and nature. The resort's exclusivity ensures a peaceful stay, never feeling overcrowded.

Overall, The Kumaon in Almora is a fantastic destination for families, offering safety, fun activities, personalized food, friendly staff, and a home-like atmosphere. We can't wait to return!

Dear Mr. Arvind,

Thank you for your detailed review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic stay at The Kumaon.

Thank you for choosing The Kumaon for your family getaway. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments.

Warm regards,

Abhinav
General Manager, The Kumaon

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Nimesh Shah
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We had stayed in May 2023 for 4 nights . Writing a late review as we were caught with other things
Location was beautiful. Well planned rooms with terrace.
Food options limited but wholesome and tasty. Strongnoff was the chef's favourite as we were served that twice in 4 days.
Drive from Pant Nagar Airport was long.
We had an unfortunate incident wherein my wife slipped down the slippery staircase made of polished wood and ended up with a forearm and rib fracture. The staff put her in a car and took us to a doctor. We continued to stay post that incident till we left on 11/5.
The next day when we asked for breakfast to be served in the room we were told that hotel policy did not allow that.
Till we left we noticed that no sign of warning was put up for the polished stairs nor anti skid tapes were applied. This is inspite of fellow senior citizens residing in at the same time.
They even refused to sign and stamp a document stating that an accident occured their premises for our insurance purpose needed for.the surgery.

The staff even mentioned that few of their own too had slipped and fallen on the same staircase..

God help if anyone had a leg fracture at the site. It's a good 300-400 metres walkmto.the vehicle.
The manager has a very callous attitude.
Ideally they should have offered to serve in room all.meals.
As the only dining area was via the same staircase.
This wasn't entertained.

The Kumaon charges a bomb, but doesn't deliver in hospitality,and showed lack of empathy to a guest injured on premises due to no fault of theirs.
It could have been avoided had they pasted antiskid strips .

The only pressure was trying to convince us to utilise their hotel sponsered activities.
Had this happened in any other reputed hotel chain. Manager would have been all out to offer help and show some concern atleast.
Totally callous and immature behaviour.
My wife being a professional was not able to work for 4 months post the accident.

They even ask you to sign a disclaimer that they will not be responsible for any accidents in their premises
Basically detached front desk and manager.

Dear Mr. Shah,

At The Kumaon, we prioritize the safety and comfort of all our guests, and we adhere to established safety protocols. Accidents can and do happen from time to time, and for which reason we have a guest liability waiver in our booking policy.

I would like to reiterate that we responded to the emergency promptly by arranging immediate transportation and medical assistance to ensure that your wife received the necessary medical care. I personally oversaw the coordination and remained actively involved to provide ongoing support throughout the incident.

Regarding the confusion over the charges for in-room dining, please allow me to clarify that there were no additional fees for the room service provided during this period. We have documentation confirming this and are happy to share it with you for your assurance.

Thank you for choosing The Kumaon, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Warm regards,

Abhinav
General Manager, The Kumaon

The entry is very deceptive but as you get inside its feels like another world. Superb experience of trek and trails, learnt how you can live along with nature around us. And the food was great lunch Indian thalis and dinner was continental fare. But mostly it was the people around who made the difference, starting from Meenakshi & Pushkar at the reception , Abhinav the general manager , Chef Navin Adhikari all were true blue examples of Indian hospitality.And the guide Nandan who has great knowledge of the flora, fauna and the wild life around, he is great story teller aware of all the local culture, stories and tales.
Overall a great experience kudos to the entire team.

Dear Guest,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your wonderful experience with us.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable stay.

Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us and for your encouraging feedback!

Warm regards,

Abhinav
General Manager