The name is a bit of a misnomer. It is neither a cottage, nor a hotel. It is a homestay in which the proprietor has converted an ancesteral property into accomodations consisting of around 8 rooms. The rooms are quite spacious, the bathrooms are modern and very clean and the staff is courteous. However, the soul of Bloomingdale is Mr.... More

We chanced upon Blooming Dale thanks to a relative who was also planning a trip to Kashmir. We opted to go ahead with it judging by the availability of a family room (sufficient for 4 people), its proximity to the Dal Lake and the economical cost. I'd also like to add the responsiveness of Mr. Firdous. All our mails got... More

The reviews were great so the booking. A day before the arrival full payment was demanded in advance although partial advance and payment before checkout was clearly understood. Cost confirmed was including breakfast, but additional charges were demanded and taken upon check out, although refunded later into account. In short a visit marred by simple unprofessionalism and greed!

We stayed at Blooming Dale for 7 nights in May 2013 & it was truly a memorable stay for various reasons. A homely ambiance & an amazing hospitality!! And to top it all was the personal care which Mr. Firdous used to take. He is genuinely a nice person & a true brand-ambassador of Kashmiri culture!! The hotel is close... More

We stayed at Bloomingdale for a 5 nights and were made feel at home by Mr. Firdous and support staff. A warm welcome with Kashmiri Kahwa and fruit cake, clean & spacious rooms, and close vicinity to Dal lake makes it a perfect place to stay. But the best part is Mr. Firdous who is gem of person and is... More

We stayed two nights at Blooming Dale in Aprll and couldn't have been made to feel more welcome by Mr Firdous and his staff. He told us much about life in Srinagar and Kashmir and its history as we ate breakfast or drank coffee in his tranquil garden poring over map and guidebook. A real highlight was the drive he... More

I stayed at Bloomingdale for a week with my family. Our Room was spacious, clean & comfortable with a back yard. Hotel is walk able distance from Dal Lake. Best part of our trip was the excellent hospitality from Mr. Firdous the owner and the courteous support staff. They made every effort to keep us comfortable throughout the week, be... More

From the moment we stepped into the hotel we were made to feel at home. We had cut short our visit to Pahalgam and just tried our luck to see if there was any available room. We have never met such warmth and hospitality except from Mr Firdous the hotel manager. He even let us have a room to freshen... More

We went to srinagar on our 5th anniversary in March this year. We landed in acute curfew conditions. Thank's to Mr. Firdous for taking all the pain from air port to hotel & managing all those police personnel. It was the most memorable trip we had ever had and all due to directions & hospitality of Mr. Firdous. Food was... More