The Manu Maharani

Surrounded by trees on an expansive property off Highway 41, this polished hotel in the Lake District is 2 km from both Nainital Lake and Snow View's mountain-top ropeway. Featuring wood floors, the warmly decorated rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges, plus free Wi-Fi. Some have lake views. Upgraded rooms add furnished terraces, and suites offer living and dining areas, and/or 2nd levels. Room service is available. There's an informal restaurant, a bar and a gym, as well as a spa with a sauna and a steam room. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.