OYO 23241 Hollywood Group of Houseboats

HB Hollywood is a highly overrated place, including the experience of staying in a houseboat. While it may be worthwhile to stay for one night for a unique experience, staying for more than that is not recommended due to several limitations. During our three-night stay, we faced numerous challenges, including the lack of hot water for bathing and difficulty finding a shikara for transportation. Breakfast only consists of one item, either Poha or Upma, and bread with butter, while dinner is not worth the cost at Rs. 400 per head. It's best to eat at Nathu's or Delhi D Rasoi in front of Ghat no:11 instead. It's also advisable to avoid booking a Shikara ride through the houseboat owners as they tend to overcharge. Bargaining near the Ghat is a better option, and a Shikara ride for approximately Rs. 200 per person can be easily obtained. We had a terrible experience with the owner of HB Hollywood, Mr. Nawaz, who overcharged us Rs. 30,000 for a cab booking that should have cost only Rs. 16,000. He presents himself as a helpful person who can protect you from the city's crooks, but in reality, he is the real crook. The standard daily rental for an SUV in Srinagar is around Rs. 4,000 to 5,000, and anyone charging more than that is simply trying to loot you. Also, paying anything above 3000/night for this houseboat is not worthy at all.