Lotus Nikko Hotel

It is a convenient option for visitors, as it’s within walking distance of the Mahabodhi Temple. While the rooms and facilities are simple, the location makes it a practical choice for pilgrims. It is not a big or luxury hotel, but good enough.

2 weeks ago

We were greeted and treated like family - even though it was our first stay. The staff could not have done more for us...they were kind, friendly, helpful and cheerful. The aim of the staff was simply to please, to make our stay enjoyable. They did this indeed!||The chef was so good at his craft and cooked our food just they way we asked - ranging from some very spicy dishes to less spicy and with a great variety. The waiters were lovely and when they had run out of sprite, they immediately got some more.||The housekeeping staff kept the rooms spotless and promptly provided items we asked for.||When we left, the staff gathered to say goodbye and asked us to return soon. We hope to be able to - they made our stay something special.||I would recommend this little hotel in Bodhgaya - a lotus blossom indeed!||I have stayed in other 3 star hotels in Bodhgaya - this one is by far the best - real value for money in the things that matter - service, food and cleanliness/comfort.

9 years ago

After reading some previous reviews I was a little concerned at what the hotel would be like. It's an older budget hotel (although there are some refurbished/new rooms) and we stayed in the older part of the hotel. We were treated exceptionally well - consulted about food preferences and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. As you can see from the picture the rooms in the older section of the hotel are basic - but one is paying basic prices! Comfortable and air conditioned with bath and shower and in easy walking distance of the Mathabodi and other temples this hotel is a little gem. Very highly recommended.

8 years ago

Stayed two nights as part of a Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour. Walking distance to Mahabodi Temple and several other temples..such as Sri Lankan, Japanese ,Thai etc..The staff were friendly and helpful. Good food even though it was mostly the same.. Clean and comfortable rooms.. We felt our tour company had chosen the best hotel to stay in Bodhgaya. We may stay here again in our next visit..

9 years ago

We stayed four nights at this hotel which obviously is part of the Lotus Nikko company which caters for groups of pilgrims. It has a number of advantages:||• It is in an excellent location reasonably close to the Stupa, but down a quiet lane with the Archaeological Museum on the corner, so it is very quiet, apart from call to prayer from the nearby mosque.||• Our room was minimalist, spacious and clean with a spacious convenient bathroom with a good hot shower.||• The service was cheerful and friendly and there was good security around the extensive garden setting.||||The food in the restaurant was good but it was the same uninspired, expensive menu that all the Lotus Nikko hotels share. Once when there were no other groups present we were served breakfast at the table and the food was very good. On the other days there were large groups and the breakfast buffet was a poor selection.||||The small annoyance was the toilet lid which through bad design would not stay up. The big annoyance was the bed. I was delighted when I found a foam mattress on the bed but it turned out to be the hardest foam that I have ever experienced. I have to say though that my friends did not appear to have the same problem so perhaps we were just unlucky to get the very, very dense foam.||||The hotel was expensive but then even some very basic hotels can be expensive in the pilgrim season and most especially when HH is teaching.

8 years ago

Air conditioner was very noisy so using ceiling fan was the only option during the night. Beds are quite hard. But if one accepts that this is a place for pilgrims all becomes relatively acceptable especially if it is just for one night.

8 years ago

Convenient location, very close to the main temple. Walking distance actually. They are very friendly and are helpful. if you're going out on excursions they are nice enough to pack meals and refreshments.

6 years ago

We were looking for a budget hotel with basic amenities and i would say that we were not disappointed by the hotel. The staff of the hotel is courteous and food provided here is good. Also the location is near to temples.

8 years ago