I thought the hotel was worth the big price, and my wife, who hates to spend big money on hotels, was enchanted--priceless.

We read about how Jaiselmeer is one of the womders of the world, but eventually decided to skip it because of the long long ride. Our travel agent didn't want us to go there by train--not sure why--and the thought of spending a day to be driven there and a day to be driven back was daunting. SO we gave it up.