Mid-range Heritage hotel · Ranikhet
West View, Ranikhet
A heritage hotel built in 1918 on a forested plateau above Ranikhet, with timber-framed architecture, high-ceilinged rooms with fireplaces and gardens shaded by deodar and pine. It suits travellers who like old buildings and slow evenings.
Photo: Original: Harshit SR Derivative work: Unpetitp… · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWest View stands on about 5 acres of deodar and pine forest overlooking the western valley of Ranikhet, a short drive from the Mall and Sadar Bazaar. The building dates from 1918 and has been a hotel for decades, with Queen Anne-style details, timber framing and parquet floors that recall Ranikhet's cantonment past.
Rooms have high ceilings and many have fireplaces, which matter on winter nights. The lounge, dining room and garden sit-outs are the hotel's heart. Expect the character and occasional quirks of an old building rather than a modern resort. It is a comfortable base for the regimental museum, Chaubatia and Jhula Devi, and a good stop between Nainital and Kausani.
Why we use it
- A 1918 building with Raj-era character
- Quiet forest grounds close to town
- Fireplaces for cold evenings
Best for
The photo shows Ranikhet, not the property itself.
Around the stay
Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a cantonment town at about 1,869 m, 60 km from Nainital, home of the Kumaon Regimental Centre. Its clean, pine-lined roads, the regiment's museum, the Chaubatia orchards and the Jhula Devi temple make it a calm two-night stop, especially for families and older travellers who want gentle walks.
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Kumaon Regiment museum and cantonment walk
Visit the museum of the Kumaon Regimental Centre to understand the regiment that recruits from these hills, then walk t…
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Chaubatia orchards and viewpoint
Ten kilometres south of Ranikhet, Chaubatia's government orchards and fruit research centre fill a slope with apple, pe…
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Bells of the Jhula Devi temple
On the road from Ranikhet to Chaubatia, the Jhula Devi temple is hung with thousands of bells offered by devotees. It i…
Questions
About West View, Ranikhet
How old is West View hotel in Ranikhet?
The building dates from 1918 and has long run as a heritage hotel. It keeps much of its original architecture, including timber framing and parquet floors.
Is West View close to Ranikhet town?
Yes, it is a short drive from the Mall and Sadar Bazaar, set on its own forested grounds above the western valley.
Does West View have fireplaces?
Many rooms have fireplaces, which are welcome from November to February. Ask the hotel whether a fire can be lit for your room when you book.
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