Hotel Arif Castles is one of the oldest luxury hotels in Nainital. With more than 60 plush rooms and suites, it sprawls on acres of land at a short walk from the Mall Road. Exquisitely carved wood furnishings and a minimalistic ambience in the rooms is complemented by facilities such as central heating, LCD TVs, coffee makers and private balconies that overlook the pine-laden mountains surrounding the hotel. A multi-cuisine restaurant and an in-house cafe are some added highlights of this luxurious property. For the ones looking for more, the hotel also house a well-equipped fitness centre, a billiard hall, a discotheque and a spa.