Lonely Planet Review
As soon as you set foot in centrally located Alka's lobby, you'll feel a galaxy away from the hullabaloo outside - it's just a pity that a welcoming smile seems to be somewhat of an alien concept to the front desk folk.
Although Alka's standard rooms are somewhat space-deprived and a bit on the dull side, they're in good condition, with many decorated in soporific tones of hazelnut and claret. Some rooms are even fitted out with smart wood-panelled walls, while all rooms come with a bathtub. Those choosing one of the more expensive rooms can look forward to a higher degree of luxury - you might even be allocated one of the grrrrrroovy leopard-skin-themed rooms. Alka has long been loved for its pure vegetarian restaurant, Vega, which tosses up scrumptious dishes despite being cooked without any trace of onion or garlic - quite a feat considering that these are two prime ingredients in Indian cookery. To sample an assortment of Vega's menu offerings order the 'thali deluxe'.
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Sarina Singh