India's Best $32 Hotel? (Honest Review of Government-Run Meteorite Hotel)

What are Government-run hotels like in India? I stayed at one to find out. It's $32 a night and next to a meteorite impact!
The hotel is MTDC Resort Lonar (महाराष्ट्र पर्यटन विकास महामंडळ रिसॉर्ट) goo.gl/maps/Ef43Fw2CDrUTLvou6 at Lonar Lake, Maharashtra, India.
Lonar Lake, located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India, is a fascinating natural marvel that captivates visitors with its unique characteristics. This saline soda lake, formed around 50,000 years ago due to a meteorite impact, is the world's third-largest crater lake.
Its enchanting emerald-green waters, nestled within the confines of a stunning impact crater, are surrounded by dense vegetation, lending an air of serenity to the area. The lake's saline nature has also created a microcosm of diverse flora and fauna, making it an ecological hotspot and attracting researchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
00:00 The best $32 hotel in India?
00:41 Why is check-in complicated?
01:56 "Super Deluxe AC" room tour
03:41 Buggy bathroom
04:16 Outdoor activities?
05:42 Can they cook?
06:58 Breakfast didn't come!
08:52 More problems at check-out
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[@KarlRock]

How's your experience in Govt. hotels been? If there are any you'd recommend, drop them below. Watch my full trek down to this incredible and mysterious crater kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6PVn6akl8h2Zs0. The hotel is MTDC Resort Lonar (महाराष्ट्र पर्यटन विकास महामंडळ रिसॉर्ट) goo.gl/maps/Ef43Fw2CDrUTLvou6 at Lonar Lake, Maharashtra, India.

[@FightRayTV]

Karl, the blood stains are most likely bed bugs. Be careful, it's a hell dealing with them later they can transfer to your home through your clothes...

[@shaishavaseem8101]

Hey Karl, travel to Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

[@citizen.insane]

Karl, please go back and adopt the doggy.

[@KarlRock]

@@citizen.insane I think it’s happy where it is… free and being fed by the hotel staff and travellers. Even if a dog looks stray, there’s often people looking after it.

[@RabidRabbits]

tried to see your trek down but it turned off

[@willieidle8122]

Kia ora from New Zealand! A few years ago we did a 3 month tour of India and decided on the spur of the moment to try a government hotel in Aurangabad. Despite good reviews and good first impressions (nice staff), the hotel was really bad. It was very dirty overall, needed lots of maintenance, had old furniture which was falling apart, and was not secure. We ended up leaving at 1.30am as the beds turned out to be riddled with bed bugs, and the night manager could not, or would not give us another room. We walked 2 doors down to another hotel which was slightly cheaper but the experience was 10 times better. That was the one and only time we used a government hotel in India. We loved India overall and are really looking forward to returning one day!

[@purefoldnz3070]

bed bugs! What a nightmare.

[@jigsaw2281]

That's why privatisation is needed in India...her government employees are very lazy they just want there salary on time no work only relaxing

[@sajjadhusain4146]

The bed with the stained sheets and all is inexcusable. It’s an instant turn-off and deal-breaker, even at this ultra-cheap price. At least I would never stay.

[@peterpain6625]

$32 isn't even cheap.

[@Eric..Cartman]

What could you expect from a government. It's for administration not for running businesses. That's why Capitalism won over lame indian socialism in 1991.

[@B7ML6V]

Its not even cheap

[@rishikeshladekar1907]

You can tell them to change bedsheets with clean ones before check in.

[@im2102]

​@@rishikeshladekar1907I mean, they didn't even get their breakfast delivered, so..

[@Jazzgin]

You guys are so nice. You might evaluate a hotel as decent guests. But there’s another side to it. What hotels must do. Their part. As long as there’s a dead bug in toilet, stains on the bed sheets, dust on the floor etc., it means they are not doing their part. It’s not related to how big the hotel is or how many stars they have. Rooms that are about to go must be checked. It must be ready to give to the guest. It MUST be clean. No wifi? That’s fine. If they say they have wifi but they actually don’t, they don’t do their part. If they say the room is ready but it looks like that, they don’t do their part. White sheets are popular in hotel businesses. The reason is you can bleach them, it’s easier to get rid of nasty stains. If the stain doesn’t go, you better get rid of those sheets. Colored ones are harder to deal with. Those sheets are white. There is simply no realistic excuse for the stains. These are not advanced approaches. Hotel Business A 101.

[@danieleverywhere132]

same as always,i was in India first time some 30 years ago and sheets were about same as today,meaning dirty my guess is stuff steals washing powder for use in their homes in any case 32 $ is not exatly low price for dirty sheets,bugs dirty walls,dogs lying around,tiny TV and no wi fi-nowadays wi fi is so cheap there is no exceuse not to have it

[@impeacefulgamer]

I am assuming you are not Indian and if you are living in India then you are still not Indian i guess!

[@danieleverywhere132]

@@impeacefulgamer i was in India 3 times and long enough to see dirt is everywhere not only stains on sheets it just seems to me Indians are comfortable to live in the middle of dirt and do nothing

[@Jazzgin]

@@impeacefulgamer hospitality business, especially hotels have to apply global principles controlled by state authorities that are linked to global tourism associations. Hotels are not candy shops. Besides, this is a state-run hotel. It doesn’t matter if I’m from India or Guatemala or Sydney. Do you have any connections with hospitality business? I am in it.

[@impeacefulgamer]

@@Jazzgin Yeah try telling that to Indian government and other developing countries!

[@VREmirate]

For a bungalow that's not very expensive but there's no hot water or wi-fi. I like how peaceful and quiet it is. If someone is afraid of India thinking it's too busy or chaotic, this looks like a perfect destination.

[@delpinsky]

Too bad for the poor quality of the bed sheets cleaning. I understand it's not a luxury hotel, but a decent laundry task to keep sheets clean should be a default rule everywhere. Those sheets were really awful, to be honest 😅 I'm not a fancy traveller, but since at the end of the month I'll have a weekend trip, I will surely check my bedroom sheets. This video was a reminder 😁

[@peterpain6625]

@@delpinsky I wouldn't have wanted to use a uv-light in there for sure ;) Seen worse though.

[@shalimar1792]

The room is very expensive , when you see how dirty are the sheets and it is cheaply decorated....this is worth 600 rs....

[@ms.chatterboxx]

As a housekeeper the dirty stained bedding made my stomach queasy. The bathroom did look very clean . Bugs sometimes fly in after clearing so that nothing a flush wouldn’t solve . The tea looked delicious. Those dogs were the hi light for me , they were so adorable.Thanks for sharing

[@sunshinegirl8216]

I would be tempted to remove the stained sheets and purchase new ones. Still would be a decent price. I guess the government hotel doesn't have all the amenities of other hotels. Cute dog! 😊

[@KarlRock]

Yeah, true, you could just carry your own sheets. It has all the amenities, but I just think the management is not caring enough. There's no reason the sheets should be stained, it's a basic responsibility to keep the sheets clean at a hotel.

[@nemesisbreakz]

Yeah definitely. I think they could have done a better job with that. I would rather put up with the bugs than deal with other people's dna on the bedding.

[@peterpain6625]

@@KarlRock True. I mean i get he odd bug here and there. It's India alright. But those stains? And the dust? That's just a big blinking "we don't give a toss" in all sparkly letters ;) Also the price. Isn't $32 a lot? 1* for the doggo though

[@NKal]

$32 for such a room is too much. I'd recommend not staying in govt hotels as they're never clean. Take a UV gun next time and then you'll see the actual dirt everywhere. Great video mate! 👍

[@sajjadhusain4146]

On second thoughts, I gotta agree that all things considered. even the $32 rent is not justified. I forgot to mention that I also disliked the presence and appearance of stray dogs in the compound.

[@jrzgrl73]

What a beautiful sight, can't wait for that video! Love all your work!

[@KarlRock]

Thank you very much! It's really a hidden gem in India. I think it'll go viral soon

[@Lucifer0007]

Amazing how that meteor missed all those houses nearby.

[@hariunnithan9]

And surprisingly not one of those residents heard it fall…..🤔

[@cosmicdust1111]

😂😂😂 love the humor lol

[@anandhavarman3872]

$ 32 is little bit expensive compared to other private hotels (not scammer hotels) who charge same fee with more amenities.

[@KarlRock]

Yeah. The location is a winner though... can't really beat it. You'll see what I mean in the next vlog.

[@anandhavarman3872]

@@KarlRock please visit Tamil Nadu you could have more fun.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

Only the lovely location comes close to saving the day.

[@notveryobviousguy4373]

@@KarlRockwhy did you sellout

[@Highlites_Browser]

It's in an isolated place, there must be really few customers.

[@dudeman99999]

Ooo I never knew there was a meteorite hotel. Very cool.

[@KarlRock]

In the next vlog I trek down to the meteorite crater. It's incredible.

[@samewalt6486]

In my experience of ten months travel around India $32 a night is not an especially good price. I don't recall ever paying more than $10 a night for a simple room with hot water and clean sheets. The one govt hotel I stayed at in Chaukori, halfway bwtween Bageshwar and Thal in Uttarakhand was well kept and had a large picture window with a view of snow-capped mountains.

[@peterpain6625]

Considering the cleanliness of the room i'd say it was a rip-off.

[@jigsaw2281]

I am from Uttarakhand

[@varuncomesback]

Agreed, $32 a night is not cheap and clean bedsheets is the least they could provide

[@the_sindh_resident]

They arent used to by the guest there govt just made that hotel long ago but even domestic guests wont stay that much there And its not even that much famous place yes its an incredible place but not that famous Even i live nearby that place around 80 kms nearby I never visited that the whole place i just saw it from outside Its too remote and on the different side So may be because of these things management of that hotel staff didnt do that much work And no one goes there to cross check even

[@cthullhufhtagn2924]

You rock Mr.Rock, keep being you. Cheers

[@agentsnax7115]

How is it cheaper at a water front hotel in Baja California with a pool, better maintained yard with stuff to do? I’m not really familiar with the prices in India, seems a bit weird.

[@coloredfeather]

I am from the Andaman Islands and we have stayed in government hotels since childhood. So, when the opportunity came, I made sure to take my gora/American husband to these hotels. The hotels are all around the islands. Some with beautiful ocean views! Can't wait to go back to my Islands!

[@souviksikdar1864]

What a coincidence, I just stayed in few of those government hotels few months back when i went to Andaman. I was expecting it to be bad. But it turned out to be very pleasant with a great view. Much better than mainland. Nice food as well.

[@jumdas1049]

The meteorite impact that caused the Deccan Traps occurred about 66 million years ago in what is now the Indian state of Maharashtra. The impact site is located near the town of Chitradurga, about 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Bangalore. The impact was so powerful that it created a crater about 100 kilometers (62 miles) wide and 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep. The impact also caused a massive amount of dust and debris to be thrown into the atmosphere, blocking out the sun and causing a global winter. This winter is believed to have been a major factor in the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species about 66 million years ago. The Deccan Traps are a series of lava flows that were formed by the impact. The lava flows cover an area of about 500,000 square kilometers (193,000 square miles), making them one of the largest volcanic provinces on Earth. The impact and the Deccan Traps are two of the most important geological events in the history of the Earth. They had a profound impact on the evolution of life on Earth and continue to shape the landscape of India today.

[@oceantree5000]

Fascinating- thanks so much for the wonderful explanation. I was wondering where this was, but I am, coincidentally, also a bit of a geology lover. I’m in Oregon, USA, in the NW of the country, and we have similar flood basalts here; I’d heard about much larger ones in Russia and India, and I’m pleased to have found one of the two so organically. If you’re interested, check out the formations out our way: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_River_Basalt_Group

[@jumdas1049]

​@@oceantree5000. Right

[@granand]

Meteorite impact does not cause Deccan Traps, Deccan Traps are because of Flood Volcanic Erruptions. They are two separate events. There are dozens and several dozens of meteorites that hit earth. Deccan Traps is the world's largest largest volcano system and Japan museum has a lot of mention that this volcano blowing up and Meteorite impact in US ? is the reason for extinction of most of the life.

[@granand]

Deccan Traps are /Is (as they are multiple ) is very unique in the world as you will not see volcanic vent cone mountain you find anywhere else in the world.

[@granand]

@@jumdas1049 Trust you in what ? Meteortie causes Volcano ? Do you know how many Meteorites hit earth ?

[@bricksnjoysticks]

Great vid as always 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@martindiver9608]

Another great video Karl, cannot really compere it as never been to India but would really love to one day because everyone seems so nice and kind. are we going to get a THE PEOPLE CALL CENTER vlog as i see you on someone else's channel would be epic lol much love and respect to you and Maharashtra from England p.s. really looking forward to the epic meteorite impact vlog

[@MasonQ95]

American hotel: no pets allowed! Indian hotel: We will supply you with adoarable puppies

[@Flutterwhat]

Looking forward to the hike! seems to cool! I'd love to explore those ruins!!! That must have been the highlight of your trip~ not a bad price for what you're getting for sure, I wouldn't mind it but I could tell tell poor manisha was putting up with it outta love

[@Rishabhkb]

I’ve stayed in a Govt Hotel Dorm room in Ujjain for just 200 rupees! That was hell of cheap and surprisingly quite clean. Location was also very convenient to reach.

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Karl, thank you both for the video. I was surprised at the lake shot, because it looks like an old volcano crater(or meteor ?) ! All the best to you both from the U.S.

[@KarlRock]

Hi! Yup, it's a meteorite crater! The next video will explain everything about. It's quite fascinating

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

@@KarlRock Thanks for the reply, and look forward to that video. All the best to you both.

[@eclairtreo]

Woohoo! Your lovely wife sporting an ARIZONA T-shirt!!! Much love from Southern Arizona.

[@ahmedmahomed]

Oooooh, much better than our families house there 😂😅 I feel bad for saying that.....

[@Mickaa011]

thanks karl rock for honest clean and upfront review

[@dudeman99999]

Hey Karl, thanks for your videos. I learned how to make tea from your videos. Now I’m getting compliments on my tea ☕️.

[@KarlRock]

That's great ☺️ It's the Haryanvi/Punjabi tea recipe, I love it.

[@dagmarapulawska6964]

2 seconds is enough to say I would run away from that place! Not because I am picky but because a basic accommodation (bed cleanliness or warm water are not expected) despite the price. The price must be compared to what people can actually afford… and for local people who cannot afford much, the basic condition should be docent still… 🙏🙏🙏 I love Bharat and hope it will improve not for foreigners but also for locals who needs a little break or vacation ❤️

[@ameyak8401]

So nice to see you pick up terms to describe the tea as Kadak !! Your videos are full of warmth overall !! Being an Indian, I feel ashamed at the stained sheets. I wish the service was better than that.

[@OnlyInAsiaOfficial]

Karl is $32 a night not EXPENSIVE for this room in India? In Thailand you can get a very nice 3 or even 4 star hotel for this price!

[@danieleverywhere132]

for some reason Thailand always had best value rooms maybe even in the world India was never cheap and cheerful but only cheap and dirty or expensive and still not good

[@KarlRock]

Wow, that's great value. For $32 (around 2,500 INR today) you can get a clean 2 or 3 star room in a big city. Double that and you'll get a good 3 star hotel. This place was more like a standalone bungalow, plus on the side of the meteorite crater. So if it was clean and fully functional, I'd say $32 would be a good price.

[@mephistosprincipium]

bangkok is really expensive though, best value hotels I have stayed in was in japan

[@danieleverywhere132]

@@mephistosprincipium Yen lost value last months but i am surprised hotel prices would be cheaper in Jaoan I know Thailand and it is easy to find nice and clean room for 20-30 $ i doubt you could do that in Japan after all general development of Japan is much higher which usually means higher prices of services

[@mephistosprincipium]

@@danieleverywhere132 not cheaper, but when it comes to cleanliness and service, japan takes the cake, I was in osaka 2 months ago, payed 55€ for a month (APA) the hotel room was one of the best I‘ve ever stayed in. I was also in bangkok after that, payed 30€, the room was ok to say at least, kinda dirty, not so well maintained, no window, but the people/staff there where absolutely lovely

[@MadhukarDhuri]

view from the restaurant is priceless

[@smileybyronbay]

Good video Karl. You need to put the dog on the thumbnail because having animal pics whilst going on adventures is all the hype now!.

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

You and your wife are amazing ❤ for me, the wee dog and the scenery Stunning but bed sheets and stains 😱 Thank you both ❤

[@MadhukarDhuri]

I have organized tour to Lonar with Sindkhed Raja, Shegaon, Mehkar twice. MTDC lonar infact all MDTC properties have best locations. I have fond memories of this place.

[@Jr-rp4wb]

if you have not seen better, mtdc lonar is good for you.

[@majedal-ossaimi8749]

Honestly speaking 32$ dollars is still too much in my opinion not cheap, considering the cleanance of the room

[@CristianoRonaldo71235]

Thank you Karl Rock because of your videos i have an greater understanding of the scams in india and other places, And your book had some great details on how to avoid these sams

[@KarlRock]

Glad to help. Enjoy your trip to India!

[@CristianoRonaldo71235]

@@KarlRock Thank you

[@nakulphadke]

Hi Karl, I stayed at an MTDC resort in Tarkarli Maharashtra back in 2008. The location was to die for since it was right on the beach. The beach was clean and looked like what goa beaches would’ve been like 25 years prior. Maintenance as usual is always an issue with Indian govt run hotels and facilities are basic but the cost justified what we got (you get what you pay for)

[@joeoleary9010]

" Maintenance as usual is always an issue with Indian govt run hotels" as it is with Indian run hotels in the United States, which are famous for rooms with broken furniture, lights, etc.

[@nakulphadke]

@@joeoleary9010 I have travelled across the US and stayed in heaps of American owned hotels which also had maintenance issues. Don’t make this a race issue.

[@jigsaw2281]

That's why privatisation is needed in India...her government employees are very lazy they just want there salary on time no work only relaxing

[@Jr-rp4wb]

indian run hotels in the usa are run by punjabi or gujarati family members. with some money they seek to make more quickly with least expenditure and without basic customer service or hospitality training. best is to give them bad reviews and complain to the local authorities.

[@stewartfooter3580]

Great vid karl and manisha, hotel 40% food 100% tea and dog 100% lol

[@ehsanlone6734]

Love you rock the way you delighted all things

[@markbigelow2608]

Sweet doggy❤

[@kn7402]

Always enjoy watchimg your videos. Kia ora from back in New Zealand

[@KarlRock]

Thanks! Kia Ora!

[@LMinem]

I liked the dogs. When I must travel, I must leave the dogs at home with family. That is best for the dogs, but I miss the company of dogs. They just like you in a simple uncomplicated way. Those particular dogs were very sweet dogs visiting with you. The crater was also impressive. Even so, I don't think I would want to stay at that hotel because of the sheets issue. The rest did not matter. I suppose I could travel with my own sheets, and maybe mosquito netting. I once got West Nile virus from a mosquito bite when I was living in Arizona, so I am pretty diligent on that matter. I would love to visit India someday. The sights, the people, and the food are all very attractive.

[@gajanansawadadkar5003]

Hiii, @KarlRock you are in my hometown.... good to see you, bro....

[@KarlRock]

Thanks! I loved Lonar! Wait till you see the next vlog from the crater, it's amazing

[@RabidRabbits]

wow amazing honestly i think price is cheap for staying on the edge of a meteor crator that would be cool something like that here would be a easy 100 or so a night if not way more. thats cheaper then most tent camping sites. little spooky they track you all over the place but wow karl you get to see some incredible places.

[@abhishekgangele4839]

I would highly recommend visiting Madhya Pradesh once . Places like Indore,Mandu,Bhopal, Sanchi, Orrcha,Khajuraho,Kanha Tiger Reserve All the MP Tourism Hotels are the well-maintained with excellent services . MP has also been consistently recognized by Indian Govt. as the front runner in Hospitality and Tourism sector.

[@bhupimalik1743]

Nice

[@kirkmbutterfield]

Looks pretty nice.

[@OneLove-oj4sz]

I could not sleep on those sheets no way. I work I can afford a little more then that. Love the doggies and video keep them coming.

[@explorernikita]

Hey Karl! Please visit Rajasthan also. I love your efforts. Only Government related people get rooms not others.

[@KarlRock]

Thank you! I'm there often, my wife is from Churu region. I have some nice videos coming from there soon.

[@explorernikita]

@@KarlRock Oh rellay! My in-laws are from jhunjhunu. And I am from Udaipur. So must visit there also. Love from Rajasthan. ❣️

[@M.Jez11]

Try maybe government hotels in Kerala 💚 I've stayed in a few and all of them were nice 😊

[@brimmed]

how much more is it to stay at 3* type hotel / a more touristy hotel?

[@defeatSpace]

Such a polite dog, wow!

[@SkeletonSyskey]

Is online only payment a thing for all government run services? Also I liked the dog.

[@Shra.D]

You should inform MTDC about it may be they will take care in future

[@jec_ecart]

The dogs are soooo cute 😍😊

[@RajeshPatil-oz9cm]

Welcome to Buldana district Carl.

[@hariunnithan9]

The government-run (KTDC) Mascot Hotel at Thiruvananthapuram is excellent although the interiors need a bit of updating.👌🏻

[@indiansafari.9974]

Yes, I have seen Lonar lake this lake is 195 km from my village. Place is in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, nice area with its environment and lake...🙏

[@Jr-rp4wb]

NICE PLACE, BAD HOTEL. GO TELL THEM.

[@MiteshDamania]

Weree there other tourists at the hotel? I didnt see anyone else in your video.

[@melbournestacker]

They’d have to pay me $3200 to sleep in that bed 😂

[@viv9609]

Not dollors bro 3200 ₹ rupees

[@unclestephen2722]

I love how the room is very sparse, the sheets are dirty, there's evidence of bedbugs (that little red stain on the mattress), there's a bug in the toilet, no hot water, the food is extremely basic, and the guide doesn't come (at least, so far when I'm watching) and there are mosquitoes and Karl just keeps saying "Fine, it's fine." Does he really think that or is he just trying to not make a downbeat video? I'm not sure that his wife thinks it's "fine"!

[@lauraborabee903]

Yes she didn’t look very happy… I wouldn’t settle for a place like that! I would rather sleep in my car with my own sleeping bag LOL

[@RoodeMenon]

Government establishments reflect the true state of India.

[@jonathanratner2745]

Except for homes, I always try to stay in the govt run hotels as they are almost always quiet and in the best locations. Yes of course you need to set aside lack of maintenance, poor management and the like but benefits always outweigh the negatives unless you are super picky (in which case you probably dont roam around India. Also different states put differing attention on their TDC. Rajashtan is at the low end and I would put Madhya Pradesh and Kerala at the high end. But even in Rajasthan you have to use the Jhalawar location. You will not find a commercial location as good and as quiet at tha. And its loaded with champak trees for heavenly scent. MTDC is about average or a bit above average overall.

[@Jr-rp4wb]

jhalawar location? is that the location or name of hotel?

[@sayanib]

Hey Karl, please visit bhoramdev jungle retreat, Chhattisgarh as well

[@jacqueline3089]

I Like Your Videos Karl

[@MFoster392]

You guys live in a beautiful country though :-)

[@Ascot89]

Yeah I'm at an age now, where no matter the (budget) price I'm just not willing to stay in dirty places. But sometimes you don't know in advance/can't do much, so cool of you two to show us your little adventure 😊

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Hmm, not a fan of that Resort frankly, being next to a popular Meteor Site, they should have had a lot more amenities to it (and clean sheets), nice to see you two together on these trips. :)

[@LobsterFishingAdventures]

I don’t care about the stay look at the location! Wow content and pictures taking opportunities all around !

[@epicodysseywithdaxit]

Beautiful location, will rate 6 out of 10 to hotel

[@leadspi999]

No it's not Normal to have stained sheets in India. Kindly ask them to provide clean sheets if you face this problem again. I travel 7-10 days every month in India. I would never settle for such dirty sheets.

[@pvkvagabond]

Good govt hotel - Srinagar and JKTDC huts in Gulmarg. Locations were fine out there.

[@bugged1212]

This is the issue I have traveling outside Pune, I prefer to mostly take a flight in India and places with mid range hotels between 5-7k. Try going to Mahabaleshwar, Its not too bad.

[@punkbassandcovers]

Those sheets... I couldn't do it. If I'm a foreigner visiting India, I would say its worth a it to splurge for some clean sheets. A thousand rupees for a clean room is nothing compared to the cost to get there.

[@sss-ir2on]

Maharastra government should see this vlog

[@Captain._Phil]

The crater looks like an interesting place to visit. Is the Government run hotel ,for Government workers only ? How do you know when a hotel is government run ?

[@KarlRock]

Hey Phil. You'll know because it'll usually have some acronym in front of the title like MTDC. Ps. I've uploaded the crater trek vlog now too kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6PVn6akl8h2Zs0

[@jamiepaich]

I love India 😃 I think the Hotel Mary in Kolkata, back in 1992, was Rs. 32/night 😅. Of course, the bed mattresses were stuffed with coconut husk, no hot water, no potable drinking water, a washroom with a shower, sink, toilet can't recall if they had a Western style toilet or a traditional "squatty" [much more practical], in an attempt to appeal to more "Westerners") all in one space with a cement floor that sloped to a floor drain (like most washrooms in India). Much easier to clean than Western/modern washrooms/bathrooms/toilets. Just hose down the entire space, spread Phenol all over, scrub, hose down 😃 (which is really handy if you get hit with giardia 😮😅). Anyway, unless you're staying at the Oberoi or some other elegant hotel you're get a few "extras" 😊🛌🚽🛁😌

[@amoxl114]

bro i've stayed at similar motels in NZ for like 10 dollars more

[@Bozebo]

I also thought it's a little expensive, you could stay in many towns in the UK for just a little more too. But not in an equivalent beauty spot unless you're very lucky! (with a private room, you could find a good hostel though)

[@melbournestacker]

Yeah bro there’s some shocker hotels in south Auckland.

[@devchatterjee2955]

The doggos were cute

[@an1744]

Watching you after months. 😭❤

[@KarlRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@an1744]

@@KarlRock ❤💞😄

[@gautamsinha5998]

Karl, since you are in Maharashtra, try and stay in MTDC Matheran. Matheran is unique

[@TS-pq8km]

The Indian hotel register... one of my pet hates when you arrive tired at a hotel. In a country that prides itself as a world IT hub one would think it could be automated so that you fill in key details online before arrival once and use it for all hotels. Fascinating video Karl... thanks

[@KarlRock]

Yeah, the better hotels will fill it in for you. I really appreciate that.

[@Shinchan1221]

❤

[@0hlooksprinkles]

the dogs are so cuteeee

[@michellemorningstar880]

Nice place i take my own pillow when we go and my own sheet wit us i do not like to see stain on them eeks omg the dog is adorable cute must be hungry thanks Karl

[@anarki777]

It's amazing how easy it is to please us guys, eh Mr. Rock? Ladies, not so much. ;P

[@IsmailAliScammerbuster]

👍

[@sayanib]

You will nice nice government hotels, in Uttarakhand, GMVN, visit Gangotri National Park, harshil

[@PrimitiveDharma]

Hi Karl, Govt. Hotels are usually cheap for Govt. Officials , Also you stayed in a remote place and in places like that its hard to find hotels for stays due to limited tourism and resources. ONE Other thing govt. Hotels guarantee your security purposes. There too are good Govt. Hotels at touristic places

[@paulclancy4221]

I'd check out when I saw the room.

[@MrDonkeyKIng77]

Loved it. But the doggy made it awesome. I miss Indian street dogs

[@misskittencakes57]

I tried to watch your crater video and it is marked private? Also, you have an unregistered guest walking around on your coffee table chair... 😳

[@maneshparawade8581]

Everytime its general practice to call manager to room nd show him marks, dust , then he will change the bed sheet. Reason behind could be limited stock of bed sheet, or clean bed sheet. In rain reason drying bed sheet in hilly area tks two days so try to run with whatever they has, or Change it upfront of customer so that you can't complain that he has given old one or used one. This is practice in budgeted hotel all over india.

[@Audialeyes]

Yeah this is worth more like ₹1000... but yeah like you said the location is worth it.

[@juanitarichards1074]

Awwwww, the doggies......

[@sevenseasgamerz5698]

The dogs ❤❤

[@justinmorgan360]

Oh boy this is a far cry from the business hotel I had in Bangalore! 😂 but for only $32....

[@KarlRock]

Hehe. The location is just amazing. And I guess the price is suitable.

[@Highlites_Browser]

Where is this ?

[@Smarty9300]

Many hotels in maharastra / esp the mtdc ones are really like this, the thing is mtdc gets the cream spot on location, but the upkeep is bad. They dont take pride in their upkeep. I would have compalined ans got the room or the bedding changed 100pc ! The delay in service 😒 that you have got to live with in india. 19-20

[@rosaedge9547]

I couldn't sleep in that bed, the only way would be to have no place to stay and I would sleep with clothes on. Being a hotel, they would have to be more careful and disinfect the white sheets with a little chlorine, I don't think chlorine costs much! It's a nice hotel, it's a shame they don't care about it. a big hug india is a beautiful place