Hotel Shalimar Lodge (often associated with locations like Katra or Paharganj, Delhi) offers budget-friendly, convenient lodging, emphasizing essential amenities like AC/non-AC rooms, hot water, Wi-Fi, room service, and often complimentary services like railway station pickup/drop, providing value for money with supportive staff and proximity to key spots like the Vaishno Devi shrine base in Katra. While descriptions highlight its comfortable, clean rooms, attached baths, and good food, some reviews note potential inconsistencies in cleanliness or service depending on the specific room, stressing its suitability as a practical, value-oriented stay. 

Key Features & Amenities:

• Room Types: Offers various options, including AC and non-AC rooms, sometimes with city views.
• Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi is commonly available.
• Facilities: Features attached baths with hot/cold running water, LCD TVs, power backup, laundry, and sometimes parking.
• Services: Provides 24-hour room service, doctor on call, and often complimentary pick-up/drop to railway stations.
• Food: Many guests praise the delicious food available at their in-house restaurant (Shalimar Bhawan).
• Location (Katra): Highly convenient, very close to the BaanGanga checkpost for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.
• Location (Delhi): Found in areas like Paharganj, near the railway station, catering to business and leisure travelers.