Manali

Mayflower is a stately Swiss-style wooden lodge with cascading balconies and stylish wood-panelled rooms, some with open fireplaces. — Lonely Planet

Built...in the traditional Himachal style, but slick and contemporary inside, with a modern sports bar, this towering hotel boasts bright, rooms that are starting to show some wear. — Lonely Planet

This quiet, luxury hotel is a little slicker than its competition. — Lonely Planet

Set in a pretty garden, long-running Veer is one of Old Manali’s best-value hotels. — Lonely Planet

A riverside location, 15km (9 1/3 miles) from the center of Manali, makes this resort a peaceful respite from the crowds. — Frommer's

A good friendly backpacker atmosphere with welcoming, helpful management and staff...the accommodation has a few above-average touches like reading lights and electric sockets for every bunk. — Lonely Planet

Built in the 1950s when space was even more generous, The Manor balances the lazy, sprawling nature of the property with its clean, modern architecture. — Travel + Leisure

This large family guesthouse is set in orchards...rooms set off south-facing balconies aren't luxurious but are very clean...the open yoga terrace has super views. — Lonely Planet

Down an alley opposite the bus station (and accessed through a restaurant), this is the best budget place on the Mall. — Lonely Planet

The Johnson is a classy wood-and-stone hotel with 12 good-sized rooms whose rugs and bedspreads lend them a mildly folksy air. — Lonely Planet

This impressive stone and wood building has bright, spacious rooms with fine balconies overlooking the valley. Corner rooms come with a fireplace. — Lonely Planet

Hidden at the end of the road in Old Manali, this four-storey stone and timber hotel overlooks the slate roofs of village homes with excellent views across to the mountains. — Lonely Planet

This massive HPTDC-run hotel has a good location on the riverbank below the main town and clean, comfortable rooms, but it’s predictably bland. — Lonely Planet

Large, functional hotel with comfortable, decent-sized rooms, mainly aimed at business travellers. Facilities include cable TV, internet and 24hr room service. ₹1000. — Rough Guide

Pleasant ivy-clad building in a quieter area with decent-sized and comfortably furnished doubles and a rooftop terrace with splendid views. ₹300. — Rough Guide

A loungey restaurant/cafe that's good for hearty breakfasts, strong coffee, international dishes from eggs Florentine to Thai curries, and imaginative beverages such as sea-buckthorn fizz. — Lonely Planet