Swat is a valley and an administrative district in the province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, located approximately 100 miles from Islamadad. As of the 1998 census, the population of the area was approximately 1.26 million people. In 2008, most of the area was captured by the Taliban and as of 2010 is still considered dangerous for tourists. There are, however, several old hotels in the Swat area that are still open and operational.
The Hotel White Palace Swat is located on Marghazar Hill at an elevation of more than 7,000 feet and offers panoramic views of the Swat Valley region. The hotel was built in 1941 by Mian Gui Abdul Wadood, the first King of Swat valley. the hotel features a complimentary daily breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, security, meeting and event space for up to 200 people and a restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest rooms offer satellite television, a private bathroom and hot water. As of June 2010, guest room start at $23 per night.
Hotel White Palace Swat
Marghazar
Swat, Pakistan
+92-936-812-008
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The Swat Serena Hotel is located in the Swat Valley at the base of the Hindukush Mountains. The hotel is set on 6 private acres of landscaped gardens and features a combination of classic colonial and art-deco architecture. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, an executive lounge, a tennis court, a squash court, a business center, two restaurants, a gift shop, security and complimentary airport transportation. Guest rooms offer air-conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial telephones, mini bars and Wi-Fi Internet. As of June 2010, guest rooms start at $69 per night.
Swat Serena Hotel
Saidu Sharif
Swat, Pakistan
+92-946-711-637
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The Rockcity Resort Swat is located near the banks of the Swat River. The hotel grounds feature over 120 canals and landscaped gardens. The Rockcity Resort also has security, a 24-hour front desk, a complimentary breakfast buffet, meeting and event space and a full-service restaurant and lounge. Guest rooms offer satellite television, private bathrooms and hot water. As of June 2010, guest rooms start at $29 per night.
Rockcity Resort Swat
Mingora Kalam Road
Fizagat, Swat, Pakistan
+92-946-813-731
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