Hotel Panorama (Mahabaleshwar, India)

Hotel Panorama, located in the heart of the hill station of Mahabaleshwar, features its very own pedal-boat canal. It’s a short walk from many shops and restaurants. Rooms offer en-suite facilities and a flat screen television with satellite channels. Some feature air-conditioning while those seeking more space can opt for a suite or a cottage. Children staying at Hotel Panorama can enjoy playing on swings and slides outdoors and table tennis in the games room. There's a small pool ideal for cooling down on a hot day. On-site parking is also available. The hotel’s restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and continental dishes alongside fast food options such as pizza. For dessert there is a selection of ice creams and other sweet treats. Hollywood Wax Museum, a quarter-mile walk away, celebrates Indian icons and two miles away by road, Venna Lake offers horse and boat rides. Eight miles north, Arthur Seat is the place to watch the sunset over the spectacular landscape.