We stayed for 2 nights @ Shalimar Palace. We had all 7 rooms booked for us. Special thanks to Arshad for the great hospitality extended to us. The interior is great with excellent rooms and great food.

We were a group of 8 staying in the New Crystal Palace which is located in a more peaceful and beautiful area of Dal Lake with nice view of the Himalayas - behind all the crowd of floating shops. This luxurious houseboat which has an own living room and dining room consists of 4 bedrooms - each is beautifully adorned... More

I wasn't expecting much staying in a houseboat, had imagined bad bathrooms and unclean room. Oh boy, I was terribly wrong! This is the only accomodation/stay I have ever rated 5 stars on all factors listed here, in all honesty. I stayed at Royal Palace Houseboat - New Crystal Palace boat. We had a boatman who picked us up at... More

I've been visiting Kashmir before Also when the warningsign was on. I always stayed at a place called New Crystal Palace maybe also known as Roseleaf. Luxury Kashmiri style Last time they even upgraded The bathrooms were brandnew. The staff had some change for the better. A guy called Mustafa is always ready to help you out with anything (tracking... More

I have been visiting Dal Lake for 6-7 times, my experience with Royal Group of Houseboats was always pleasant. All the bathrooms are quite updated, the food and the way to present dishes are excellent, dining section of house boat is well lit by gorgeous chandelier, all the service attendances are well trained. I simply enjoy my each stay there.... More

we were family with 5 members stay with royal house boats, The Best place with best people Around you with smiling faces , feel like a home away from home , highly recommended to stay on Royal Group, fascinating view , marvellous interiors with intricate carvings done on walls by skilful hands of craftsmen , its surely a palace in... More

We stayed at young crystal place with family, first day was great with good service. next day evening when we returned from our site seeing visits, the full house boat living area was a place for a party by young friends from Malayasia as we were informed by the care taker and our tour operators also! With drinks and bitings... More

Excited for India Trip but "Royal Group of Houseboats" made it easier. Great service, trip, plan, coordination and everything. We enjoyed a lots! And really want to go back there! Will not forget the great remembrance over there especially Paradise of Kashmir :) Thank you a lots!! Waraporn

I have been here so many time with our group. This boat always great with best caretaker than anyone in India, his name is Mr. Dill. Whole furniture like to be change to keep the new and clean. Toilet make me amazing with their decoration. Unnecessary that you will stay here or not, but don' t forget to visit this... More