Kimkim Trip Reviews

We only stayed one short night while being transferred from Rajasthan to Muunar. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. The best part of the hotel is the rooftop bar/pool area with a large-screen TV. Breakfast offered both traditional Indian and Western fare.

The hotel was great, but we were here at the tail end of the prime season, so it was quiet (not necessarily a bad thing). In fact, we were redirected from one of the restaurants that was supposed to be open. The hotel sits perched on the side of one of the mountains and is viewable from the tea plantations and town below. The views from this hotel are AMAZING, and the massages are good also. The rooms were just the right size, and the staff was friendly.

We were told the houseboat would travel through the canals, allowing you to see the small villages. What actually happens is you boat out from where you board for about an hour with about 10-15 other boats, some of which passed within touching distance. Then, you boat the hour back and dock next to a house where the boat can connect to their electricity. While our cook and captain were friendly enough, they spoke little to no English, so my husband and I couldn't really ask any questions about what we were seeing, what we were eating, etc. Also, while there are lights on the boat deck, they're quite dim and a funny color (pinkish?). As a result, we ended up going to be quite early. If we were to choose again, we wouldn't do this again.

This was our last stay for our two-week visit to India. Forte Cochi is such a cute hotel with a lot of character! Our room was spacious and clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the staff was outstanding! The hotel is also located in a cute part of the city with shops all around. We will definitely stay here again.

We stayed two nights at the Metropolitan Hotel & Spa while in Dehli. The hotel was clean, and the employees were nice and attentive without being overbearing. We ate breakfast each morning at the restaurant, which had plenty of Indian and Western options. The only negative aspect of this hotel is that the Wi-Fi connection was adequate in the common areas but spotty in the rooms.

Our stay at the ITC Mughal was very nice. The hotel & rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious, with many options in common areas for exploring and lounging. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast included in our stay was a massive buffet with Indian and Western options. We also got a massage while staying here, and it was well-priced and good.

Several friends from India recommended Chokhi Dhani to us. So, in fairness, I don't think we had the right expectations when we arrived. We just trusted their recommendation without much research. Chokhi Dhani is a resort modeled after a traditional Rajasthani village. Each room is designed as an individual "hut/house." In the evening, the grounds around the rooms were dimly lit, and few people were eating in the restaurant or outdoor buffet area. I'm guessing that most guests were next door where the shows, activities, shopping, and traditional Rajasthani restaurants are located. However, the dim lights and sparsely populated grounds were offputting. Regarding the activities next door, they were okay, but they seemed kind of cheesy. If you were visiting with children, I think it would have been more fun and interesting. Also, when we entered, we were told not to tip the performers, yet we had several who directly asked us for tips. The activities and shows are free, but it's an additional cost if you want to eat. It wasn't terrible - the rooms were clean, and the service was good. It just not what we had anticipated or wanted.

We stayed two nights at the Royal Heritage Haveli, and our room was HUGE! Built in the 18th century, they have done a very nice job of remodeling the building while keeping its integrity. The hotel is quiet and tranquil because there are only 18 rooms - a nice retreat after sightseeing all day! We ate one dinner and two breakfasts at the hotel, all of which were tasty.

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Amazing!!!!!!! Cassidy our tour guide was so sweet and informative. The food was delicious and it was nice that the group was small. I would take Cassidy’s tour again!!

Beautifully renovated boutique hotel overlooking the water in Vieux Lyon. Perfect location, incredible service and delicious food. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lyon!

Wonderful location - close to all sights but also a bit out of the way of the super busy Vieux port areas. Modern with all the amenities and a great breakfast. They are doing renovations but that did not disturb our stay. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful.

Very welcoming and unique wineries and a wonderful guide. The scenery was beautiful and wine was delicious!

Very informational and beautiful tour of Vieux Lyon. Our guide was wonderful and took us to all the hot spots.

Our guide was so friendly and took us to some unique locations that were outside of the super busy areas. Food variety was great and fueled us for the walk. We also learned so much about Marseille and enjoyed the views.

Gorgeous views and delicious wine. We enjoyed the beautiful market in Cassis and the very in depth wine tour in Bandol. Our guide was so knowledgeable and welcoming and the drive let us see so many different parts of Marseille and the countryside.

Fabulous dinner

Amazing views of the the blue city

Peaceful oasis in the Medina.

What an awesome way to view the night sky!! The view from our dome was amazing!! We had all the comforts of home. The owners were great. Patrick knew we were looking for off the beaten path kind of sight seeing. He gave us directions to “Danseys pass”. Wow! Is all we can say. A one way gravel road that allowed us to view the mountains of New Zealand. Our glamping experience was awesome!!

NLH is in an excellent location. Easy to walk around for dinner and attractions. Only minor issue was the noise at night from the street below.

Great location with inconsistent but adequate parking options. Suite #7 was nice, although the door was only about 5 feet high. Breakfast was outstanding.

Good location. Staff very helpful and reasonable price for our laundry. Not hard to walk into town.

Messene was an unexpected gem. It is a BIG site which really let you feel the extent and layout of the town.

Perfectly paced and hit all the right places. Our guide (Maria) was extremely enthusiastic and on top of things.

There are not enough stars to rate this activity. It was the best of our trip. The olive oil tasting was interesting and the guide was a professional who explained how she did her work. The tour of the facility was good. The meal after the tasting was the best of the trip. Incredible home cooked food!

The guide was very knowledgeable and really explained the site and its significance. Could not have been better.

Hitting the highlights of the Acropolis and Agora with a strong tie-in to mythology. Very interesting!

Delphi was interesting and worth visiting.

We definitely had interest in Archaeology and the site fit that bill well. Many folks might not like that it was just an excavation site, but that was part of its appeal to us. The guide helped explain what we were seeing.

Large scale!

This site is older so you have to use your imagination a bit more outside of the tombs. However it is well worth visiting.

Good lunch and interesting talk about local life

I nice walk along the coast.

plane delayed, didn't make it

A nice tour of the site and a winery. Really multi-course excellent meal.

Very much worth taking in!

The Hotel has an excellent location in the center near the lake.

One of the cave was closed

Not only was our driver Maximo skilled he was also extremely charming. He drove us to the village where my grandparents born. Once there, he also served as a de facto interpreter as our contacts in the village spoke about as much English as I do Italian…

Our driver John Franco was quite skilled, and his English was perfect

Our driver, Angelo, was extremely skilled, which is necessary to tackle the winding and congested route along the Amalfi coast. He also was quite a character, serenading us all along the trip. It was like being in a Venetian gondola…

Our tour, Laura, was friendly and amazingly knowledgeable Labour all aspects of Sorrento. It was very private tour…just my wife and myself.

The tour was a small group tour of 6 individuals. Our tour side, Alexando, was extremely knowledgeable and provided amazing insights regarding the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

This was, I believe, the best tour of our trip. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of the coliseum and Ancient Rome.

Unfriendly and unhelpful staff. No concierge and no shuttle. No staff available to help.

This experience was unlike anything I've ever done. The space was clean and the owners really made us feel special! They're a wonderful small business to support!

Vanity Hotel is perfectly situated in Rome! It is just a few minutes to Piazza Navona and everything is within a 20 minute walk. The hotel was clean and quite, and check-in and out was a breeze.

The hotel was trendy and clean, but situated in a very busy area. Leaving the hotel was like walking into a high school assembly with chaos everywhere. We got nearly no sleep as there was noise from the ally below all night long. It sounded like glass breaking over and over again. We were also unable to keep the air or fan on throughout the night, making us very uncomfortable. In addition to the above, the hotel would not help with our bags as we had been promised. Quite frustrating given the hotel entrance is hidden in an ally. The front door locks in the evening and you need to be buzzed up. Not an issue if someone is at the front desk to let you in, but this was not always the case. We had a few stressful evenings not knowing when someone would actually let us in, and got lucky to go in after others had exited the building. Overall, I would not recommend staying here if any other option is available.

Grand Hotel Excelsior was an absolute gem! It has amazing views, great service, and was very authentic. We were in a newly renovated room and it was perfect! Having a balcony overlooking the coast was such a wonderful way to wake up each day. The room was always clean and the staff so helpful. The shuttle was so much more valuable than we realized. Scheduling is easy and it always ran on time. It made getting to the pier and city center a breeze.

Maria was amazing!!!

Giorgio was the ideal guide!

We spent some time with a very lovely family who helped celebrate my husband´s birthday.

Great farm visit, cooking class and a bonus massage.

Stayed in two Terra Via hotels - very nice and great locations/staff. However both rooms did not have a refrigerator which would have been nice.

Entire two day excursion was amazing - diverse landscapes.

Despite the fantastic rooftop bar, the attentive staff, and the convenient location, we found the rooms to be a bit worn out, and it felt like the hotel caters primarily to large bus tours.

Wonderful history tour with Alexandra (guide) and João (driver) with a Jerónimos Monastery visit, Belem tower, Pastel de nata tasting and more

a tuktuk with Hugo! All over the city with a focus in old town and view points and stops to try more food and drinks

we were picked up by Vanessa (guide) and Samir (driver) and taken to the eclectic Pena Palace, where every texture and design and style and culture meet. Then a dive into the winding streets of Sintra for shopping and lunch where Vanessa also surprised us with a birthday treat for mom! Followed up with a trip to the beach. Then a private tour of the family owned Quinta De San Michel winery

Manuel picked us up and drove us to Porto with long stops at the medieval Óbidos and coastal Nazaré. Phenomenal Seafood lunch with wine in Nazaré.

we met back up with Manuel again and met Tania (our guide for the morning). We had a whirlwind drive to see the coast and city center of Porto before crossing the Douro river to Gaia for a visit at Ferreira Port Caves for a tour and tasting. Then up to Miradouro da Serra do Pilar for a view of Porto and the wall. Back over the river for some additional driving views around the city

What an amazing experience- getting to learn to make a delicious seafood dish in this delightful kitchen. Highly recommended for local and visiting friends!

Manuel picked us up for a drive to Douro valley to Quinta do Val Moreira. Wine tour and tasting followed by some amazing valley view finding then back to the winery for lunch. After that we had a boat tour before heading back to Porto via scenic valleys and hills.