Hotel Himalaya, a pre-Independence property, was once used by Indian kings and princes. This legendary abode boasts of 60 rooms with most offering a view of the beautiful Naini Lake. The hotel lobby is decorated with antique furniture while the restaurant has complete wood interiors including wooden decor on the ceiling. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation in Standard, Deluxe and Deluxe Family Rooms that are well furnished and well appointed with wall-to-wall carpeting, sofas/chairs, television and bathroom amenities. The hotel serves Indian and Chinese delicacies in its restaurant while tea/coffee can also be served on the front lawns facing the lake. For recreation, the hotel has board games, a small tennis court and a mini golf course. Other facilities include a car rental service, doctor on call and room service. The Mini Golf, a one of its kind recreational facility at Nainital. One round on this beautifully decorated and well-maintained course costs Rs.40 for a child and Rs.60 for an adult.