The cheaper, smallish but clean and modern rooms with a bit of character, hot showers and balcony views over the lake are a good deal at this popular hotel. Mallital on the mall across from the Nainital Mountaineering Club. This gem not only offers spectacular views of the lake from every room but also boasts a courteous staff led by its owner, Pramod Pandey, who happily shares his knowledge of Nainital and the Kumaon (Uttarakhand Region) with his guests. Room service, laundry service and roof top restaurant. Clean bedding and spacious rooms all with attached bath and a few with hot water and bathtub.