Bhavnagar is a modern industrial city famous for its cotton products. Its nearness to the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea has increased its commercial importance. Not only this, Bhavnagar is also one of the most famous tourist cities in India as there is a plethora of tourist attractions in this city. Some renowned tourist attractions are: the Takhteshwar Temple, the Gandhi Memorial, the Clock Tower, Planetarium, Central Salt and Marine Research Institute, Barton Library, and the Water Lock Gate. These magnificent places attract thousands of tourists from all over India and the world. To accommodate these tourists there are many hotels in Bhavnagar. There are many heritage hotels and star category hotels in Bhavnagar. Some of the renowned hotels are Apollo Hotel, Blue Hill Hotel, Hotel Nilambagh Palace and Hotel White Rose.