Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Delhi, 13 August

Vivek hotel, room 301
We arrived late to find only one room left, despite the fact that the monsoon rains had left the lobby swimming in raw sewerage from the overflowing drains. The late hour left us no choice but to stay there.
Sheets were damp and there was a cockroach living under the mattress. And it was a cold water shower. Grim all-round.
Bathroom: Private, but dirty and rank
View: None, frosted window onto corridor
Cost: 400 rupees
Recommended? Horrible. Don't be a cheapskate, it's not worth it - just spend the extra for a decent room.
Contact details: 1534 Main Bazaar, Paharganj. Tel 41511435. Email: reservation@vivekhotel.com www.vivekhotel.com

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