The Altruist Amr Hotel

I stayed at The Altruist AMR Hotel in Katra and was quite disappointed with the experience due to ongoing renovations and poor guest management. Renovation in Full Swing Without Safety Measures Major construction and spray painting work is being carried out right at the main entrance and lobby areas. Surprisingly, there are no protective enclosures, no ventilation, and no warning signs for guests. Spray paint fumes were openly circulating, and scaffolding and tools were left in common areas, creating a hazardous environment. Air Conditioning Not Functional, making the atmosphere even more uncomfortable, especially amidst the dust and fumes. Cleanliness and Maintenance Concerns Hygiene seemed to be a low priority. There were dirty, damaged floor sections, unsafe electrical sockets, and dust everywhere due to construction. The entire space looked more like a worksite than a hotel lobby. Overall Experience While renovation is understandable, basic guest safety and comfort cannot be ignored. These issues reflect a serious lack of planning and hospitality focus. Until renovations are fully complete, I would advise travelers to consider alternate accommodation in Katra for a more peaceful and safe stay.

Location and room are of very superior quality. Overall experience was very good. It is value for money. I recommend this hotel to travellers who visit for Mata Vaishna Devi darshan.

It Was Very Good Experience to stay at Hotel. We always stay in this hotel from last 8 Years. Hotel Staff is very Cooperative & Helpful. They always remain alert for helping us.

Everything advertised online is a blatant lie. The photos are photoshopped, and any good reviews must be fake. There is nothing redeeming about this place —not the service, not the rooms, and certainly not the staff. This is not a hotel — it’s a trap. Do yourself a favor: don’t even consider this dump, not for a minute, not even for free. Sleeping at a railway station would be a cleaner, safer, and more respectful experience than this hellhole.

I have stayed with my family it was a pleasant feeling to choose the hotel after getting hospitality from the staff good hotel to stay in with comfort

Rooms were not cleaned. Bedsheets and Blankets were not cleaned. We left one day prior to our planned booking.