Hello, all. I am Joydeep and am new to the forum and would like to know about the hotels in Mysore. Choosing a good hotel is way out of my league, and I somehow end up making the wrong choice for hotels. To play safe this time I have decided to get some advice from this forum and find out what options are open for hotels in Mysore with tariff details.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Bikashrd , Suresh , Shareef and Arshad) Overview Mysore has a lot of desirable features which makes it a top-notch city in India: cleanliness, cordial climate and considerable attractions. Mysore ranked as the fifth cleanest city in the country, according to the Swachha Bharat Mission Survey in 2017. The climatic conditions in the city are also not as extreme, summers are mild with temperatures not exceeding 35°C while winters see temperatures just below 30°C. Attractions in the city also range from heritage, to religious, to educational and more. Mysore is best known though as the City of Palaces, as it has an assortment of palaces left behind by its former rulers, the Wodeyar dynasty. For those who are planning to stay in this royal city, it's a must to know which hotels were highly rated here, from the budget ones to the luxury ones. This guide would help you in such as aspect, highlighting the best hotels in Mysore, from the two-star properties, up to the five-star properties. Best Hotels in Mysore Two-Star Hotels ✩✩ (Images from Make My Trip, Treebo and Booking) 1. Hotel MB International - First on this section is the Hotel MB International, which is just five minutes of walking away from the St. Philomena's Cathedral. The hotel is located at a central area where restaurants and shops are easily walkable from it. With its white facade boasting of modern design, the hotel is hard to miss as well. The lobby is of pure white and the marble flooring glistens at any time of the day. As a budget hotel, the rooms are very vibrant and contemporary. Well-thought of designs comprised of hardwood flooring and a unique lighting system in the ceiling, it's as if you're in a more posh property. You can choose a room depending on the number of persons in your group or even your budget. For dining, the hotel has an in-house restaurant in their fourth floor, serving mainly Indian and Chinese dishes to guests. Alternatively, restaurants like Supreem Tiffanies and Raghavendra Iyengar Bakery are located just close to the property. If you have seniors or children with you, there's a lift that can be utilised to reach the higher floors of the hotel. Room Rates - Executive AC Room at Rs. 1,550/Night, Three-Bedded AC Room at Rs. 1,850/Night and Four-Bedded AC Room at Rs. 2,200/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Safety Deposit Locker and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Internet, Travel Desk, Elevator and Shuttle Address - No. 3147, Bangalore Nilgiri Road, Lashkar Mohalla, Doora, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010, India Contact Number - +91 96 2067 2223 2. Treebo Golden Castle - Under four kilometres away from the serene Kukkarahalli Lake is the Treebo Golden Castle. The St. Philomena's Cathedral is under 15 minutes of walking away from the hotel as well. The hotel has a pure white exterior but the glass-panelled walls on the floors provide for a refreshing change of vibe. The lobby is very simple but is unique in that it has wooden walls and furnitures but the flooring is tiled instead. Rooms have ample spacing, tiled flooring and huge windows overlooking the city. Bathrooms are spacious too, with its own bathtub slash shower area. The hotel doesn't have its own restaurant but don't worry because there are plenty of dining options within walking distance from it. Namma Mysore Mallige, Shahee and Mughal Darbar are just some of the many restaurants lined outside of the property. There's an elevator too in case you have many luggages with you and you're worrying about the in-house lift facility of the hotel. Other facilities like internet, parking and business centre are all located within the hotel premises. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 1,129/Night and Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,209/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Elevator, Internet, Parking and Business Centre Address - No. 3615/1, Opposite Old RMC, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru, Karnataka 570021, India Contact Number - +91 93 2280 0100 3. Suhashini Palace - Located just one kilometre away from the Mysore Junction Railway Station is the Suhashini Palace. The unique selling point of this property? Its commitment to provide warmth and hospitality in every service that they provide for guests. With attractions like the Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo and Jaganmohan Palace just under three kilometres away, you won't worry about reaching the commercial areas of Mysore when staying here. The hotel has a very simple ambience, from the lobby, even up to the rooms. But they have a variety of room options, ranging from Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and even Family Rooms. While the ambience is very basic, with just white-washed walls and just the usual amenities, cleanliness is very well-maintained in all rooms. One downside with the property is that they don't have an in-house restaurant. There are many dining options outside of it though within walking distance like the Hyderabad Biryani House and Mughal Darbar Restaurant. For the business travellers, the hotel also has a functioning business centre with facilities for printing, internet and faxing. Room Rates - Standard AC Room at Rs. 1,250/Night, Deluxe AC Room at Rs. 1,550/Night and Family AC Room at Rs. 1,850/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Safety Deposit Locker, Coffee Maker, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Internet, Business Centre, Travel Desk, Shuttle and Elevator Address - Opposite Old RMC, Sayyaji Rao Road, Tilak Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka 570021, India Contact Number - +91 82 1244 7474 Three-Star Hotels ✩✩✩ (Images from Booking, Booking and Booking) 1. Green Hotel - The Green Hotel is located in Vinoba Road, under two kilometres away from the Karnataka State Open University. The hotel is also just under seven kilometres away from attractions like the Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo. The nearest railhead is the Mysore Junction Railway Station, which is about 15 minutes of driving away from the hotel. From the outside, the hotel exudes an old-world charm, as it was actually built by a Wodeyar ruler for his sister. The pure white facade gleams in daylight and the green accents help in making the former colour stand out. Outside the two main buildings, there is ample greenery, from the trees, plants and shrubs, that make for wonderful shades during morning. As soon as you step inside, the gorgeous reception area would greet you, filled with antique chairs and stained glass windows. As mentioned above, there are two main buildings, the Palace Block and the Garden Block. The former is your best bet for enjoying a regal stay at very affordable prices. The rooms here exude opulence but not in excess, there's an air of simplicity in each still. For dining, there's an in-house restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. You can even opt to dine in the garden area. The in-house coffee shop, Malgudi, serves delicious pastries such as cakes and brownies. What makes this hotel unique is that it is a very eco-friendly property, thus the name. It doesn't use air-conditioning nor does it have televisions on its rooms. You're sure that you get your money's worth because this is a charitable property, whereby proceeds from tariffs are given to charities around the country. While the modern facilities like a swimming pool and a spa are missing, you can make do by staying in their lush garden or mini library. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 2,500/Night, Classic Room at Rs. 3,500/Night and Queen Suite at Rs. 6,000/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Clothes Rack and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Mini Library, Internet, Lawns, Conference Hall and Shuttle Address - No. 2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570012, India Contact Number - +91 82 1425 5000 2. Sunflower Hotel - The Sunflower Hotel is located in Bannimantap, close to the St. Joseph's Hospital in Mysore. The nearest attraction to the hotel is the St. Philomela's Cathedral, which is just 2.5 kilometres away. The Sunflower Hotel is a modern property located at a prime area. The facade is a creamy white and the lobby isn't that grand but does have contemporary furnishings. Room options are very limited, with just a Comfort and Superior choices. Both though have marble flooring, wooden furnitures and well-furnished bathrooms. Connected to the hotel is the Pearl Restaurant, just a few minutes of walking away. This restaurant serves North Indian, Arabian and Chinese cuisines. There are many more restaurants outside the hotel in case you want more options like the Caravan Family Restaurant and New Mess Kerala Style Restaurant. For the other facilities offered by the hotel, they have an in-house conference hall for special meetings or events of the guests. There's a travel desk though for the travel-related needs of the guests. Finally, the hotel also provides for pick-up and drop-off services for a surcharge for guests who might need them. Room Rates - Comfort at Rs. 2,250/Night and Superior at Rs. 2,500/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Internet, Conference Gall, Travel Desk, Shuttle and Elevator Address - No. 331/A, Loyal World Centre, Bangalore Mysore Road, Adjacent to St. Joseph Hospital, Bannimantap, Mysuru, Karnataka 570015, India Contact Number - +91 82 1419 3366 3. Parklane Hotel - The Parklane Hotel is located in the Sri Harsha Road, just 950 metres away from the Mysore Palace. Both the Mysore Zoo and Jaganmohan Palace are also under two kilometres away from the property. It's evident even from the outside that the hotel has a regal vibe to it. It only has a few rooms which means your stay here would be more private and secured. A notable feature of the property is its central atrium, whereby guests can see the other levels just standing at the ground floor from this area. The reception is the centrepiece of this atrium and marvels in its all-wooden interiors. The rooms are very quaint but charming, featuring light wooden furnitures and simple carvings plus murals on the walls. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisine, from Indian, to Continental, to Chinese and up to Mexican. The theme of the restaurant is nature and the surrounding greenery, a mixture of artificial and natural, is certainly pleasing to the eyes. There are various sitting areas to choose from, indoor, cabins and open-air ones. There's a rooftop swimming pool too, flanked by artificial waterfalls on the sides. WiFi is easily accessible all throughout the property, free of charge for all staying guests. Room Rates - Comfort at Rs. 1,755/Night, Luxury at Rs. 2,106/Night, Deluxe at Rs. 2,662/Night and Super Deluxe at Rs. 3,267/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Desk, Closet, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Internet, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Travel Desk and Elevator Address - Sri Harsha Road, Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001, India Contact Number - +91 82 1400 3500 Four-Star Hotels ✩✩✩✩ (Images from Le Ruchi, Booking and Windflower) 1. Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince - For those who want to stay away from the city centre chaos, the Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince is a good option. Located in Vijayanagar 4th Stage, about eight kilometres away from attractions like the Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo, this is an ideal property for those who don't want to be in a commercial area. Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince, with its contemporary facade of brown and white, attracts attention because of its cubical shape. The opulent lobby is sure to take you back to the Wodeyar era, with its high ceiling, chandelier, marble flooring and antique design elements. Rooms have minimalistic designs but there's that air of elegance as the all-wooden regal furnitures take their place. With their very own patios, each room provides guests with opportunities to just relax and unwind. For the very best of Punjabi cuisine, visit their in-house restaurant, Swadhdesi. Or if your tummy longs for international cuisines, try out Spend, their all-day coffee shop slash restaurant. Adults can have a great time chatting while enjoying their wines in the Don't Tell Popa bar. There's an outdoor swimming pool too, just adjacent to the front of the hotel. It is surrounded by well-manicured lawns and can be the venue for special events like wedding receptions or birthdays. Other facilities like a gym, banquet halls and conference halls are also located within the property. An indoor games section with facilities for table tennis and billiards plus other board games can also be utilised by guests. Room Rates - Le Standard Room at Rs. 3,850/Night, Le Executive Room at Rs. 4,850/Night and Le Suite at Rs. 8,480/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Indoor Games, Banquet Halls, Conference Halls, Lawns, Internet, Elevator, Spa and Gym Address - Vijayanagar 4th Stage, Hinkal, Mysuru, Karnataka 570017, India Contact Number - +91 82 1241 3072 2. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is located a bit on the outskirts of Mysore in the Hebbal Industrial Area. It is, however, just two kilometres away from the Hebbal Lake. From attractions like the Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Palace though, the hotel is around 10 kilometres away. A recipient of the Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence Award for two consecutive years, this property boasts of five-star facilities for the price of a four-star hotel. This is a marvellous offering of the popular chain of hotel, as it has a contemporary yet edgy facade. The reception area is very inviting, with its marble flooring and gorgeous lightings. For accommodation, you can choose from their Superior Rooms, Junior Suites and Executive Suites. The neutral touch in each room is a suitable motif for both leisure and business travellers. The opulent suites have a separate living room and patio where guests can lounge in. Mosaic, their casual dining restaurant, has a wide array of dishes from the Continental, European and Asian cuisines. The restaurant also offers regular buffet brunches for staying guests. Craving for authentic Indian dishes? Spice is your best bet for that and even better, the ambience mimics that of the royal era vibe. There's also a rooftop swimming pool with seating areas and tables where you can enjoy dining while basking in the views around you. Other facilities in the property are a business centre, fitness centre, spa, kid's special play area and shuttles. Room Rates - Superior Room at Rs. 4,476/Night, Junior Suite at Rs. 6,896/Night and Executive Suite at Rs. 8,892/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Business Centre, Fitness Centre, Spa, Kid's Play Area, Shuttle, Internet, Swimming Pool, Elevator, Travel Desk and Banquet Halls Address - Plot No. 345/A, Hebbal Industrial Area, Near Infosys Campus, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016, India Contact Number - +91 82 1664 2000 3. The Windflower Resort & Spa - The Windflower Resort & Spa is located on the eastern side of Mysore in the Maharanapratap Road. The nearest attraction to it is the Mysore Zoo, just two kilometres away from the property. This property is like an oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle. Surrounded by lush greenery and even coconut trees, the guests would certainly feel like they're in a rural area. Accommodations here are in the form of bungalows or villas. They are low-rise structures with white facade. While they are very modern, some elements of the design, like the framed teak bed, antique furnitures and hardwood flooring give that balance of traditional styles. Do splurge on the Windflower Villa, especially if you're a couple, as this has its own private plunge pool that you can enjoy. For dining, Olive Garden is their open-air multi-cuisine restaurant while The Vineyard is their indoor restaurant slash bar. You also can't miss their spa, Emerge, which has garnered various awards for the quality of massages and treatments given here to guests. The property also has both indoor and outdoor games facilities. Their outdoor sunken swimming pool is a sure hit with families and kids as it has an artificial rock edifice with waterfalls. Other facilities like a business centre, conference halls, banquet halls, amphitheatre and internet can also be utilised by guests. Room Rates - Studio Room at Rs. 5,850/Night, Suite at Rs. 9,000/Night and Villa at Rs. 16,200/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom (Plunge Pool in Villas) Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Swimming Pool, Business Centre, Conference Halls, Banquet Halls, Amphitheatre, Internet, Indoor Games and Outdoor Games Address - No. 295, Maharanapratap Road, Nazarbad, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010, India Contact Number - +91 99 0144 6666 Five-Star Hotels ✩✩✩ (Images from Expedia, Booking and Booking) 1. Grand Mercure Mysore - The Grand Mercure Mysore is located in the New Sayyaji Rao Road, just 130 metres away from the Puthali Park. Famed attractions of the city like the Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo are all under four kilometres away from the property. In one word, the Grand Mercure Mysore is luxury at its finest. From the colourful gates, to the high-rise cream building and then to the lavish reception area, you would be awe-inspired by the level of artistry that the hotel has. The rooms are even striking, in contrast to the neutral hued rooms we have discussed above. Rooms in the Grand Mercure Mysore are vibrant and alluring, with their bold combination of colours from the furnitures, up to the wall and floor decals. Some rooms sport a more neutral vibe but the addition of bold coloured carpets and furnitures somehow uplifts the overall character of these certain accommodation options. When it comes to dining, you can choose from two in-house restaurants. By The Blue is their dinner-only restaurant which overlooks the swimming pool. Enjoy regional delicacies with unique touches from this restaurant. La Uppu is their all-day dining restaurant which serves North Indian, European and Indian delights. Buffet spreads are also done here, which have very extensive sets of dishes. There's a huge rooftop swimming pool that guests can also utilise. Also available are a gym and spa, the latter having treatments for various surcharges. Banquet halls and conference halls can also be rented by guests with special events. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs.6,955/Night, Executive Room at Rs. 8,219/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 10,116/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Business Centre, Conference Hall, Banquet Halls, Gym, Spa, Internet, Travel Desk and Parking Address - No. 2203/60 Nelson Mandela Circle, New Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570021, India Contact Number - +91 82 1402 1212 2. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel - The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is located just 950 metres away from the Mysore Zoo. The Mall of Mysore is just 350 metres away from the property too, or around 3 minutes of walking. Keeping up with the royal heritage of the city, the hotel has an almost Indo-Saracenic like design, with its white facade, domes and porticos. A lavish lobby area complete with marble flooring and regal furnitures would be the first grand experience of the staying guests. Step into the back and you would spot the small but maintained swimming pool, complete with sun lounges at its sides. The spacious rooms are a delight for the minimalists, as the design and the furnitures are just very simple. The bathroom is very modern, with a bathtub area and marble flooring that certainly sparkles and gleams. Spring is their on-site restaurant, serving South Indian, North Indian and Continental cuisines to guests. This restaurant also has an extensive buffet spread for breakfasts and dinners. Other facilities like a spa and fitness centre are also available in the property. There's a huge banquet hall as well as smaller meeting halls that guests can also rent. WiFi is widely available in the property, free of charge, but signal won't be as strong. Room Rates - Business Class Room at Rs. 7,523/Night, Deluxe Room at Rs. 5,373/Night and Executive Suite at Rs. 19,347/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Electric Kettle, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom (Separate Living, Dining and Bed Rooms in Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Banquet Hall, Meeting Halls, Internet, Spa, Shuttle, Elevator, Fitness Centre and Business Centre Address - No. 1, MG Road, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010, India Contact Number - +91 82 1710 1234 3. Fortune JP Palace - An ITC Hotel Group property, the Fortune JP Palace is our last hotel in this list. Located in Abba Road, just a few minutes away from Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Palace, this property is located right at the heart of the city. Featuring a unique blend of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, the hotel fits right in the city of the Wodeyars. The grandeur of the reception area with its high ceiling, accentuated by a central chandelier, is sure to win the hearts of the luxurious travellers. The rooms won't disappoint either, with their hardwood flooring and traditional furnitures. From your window, enjoy the greener side of Mysore, a far cry from the concrete jungles that have enveloped other cities. Orchid, their fine dining restaurant, serves North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. Buffet breakfast is also done in this restaurant. For those who want to try something different, there's the Oriental Pavilion, which serves Chinese dishes mainly. The Terrace Grill & Tandoor is their rooftop dining, overlooking the hills surrounding Mysore. Dishes served here are mainly grilled or tandoor baked ones. Other facilities like a spa, swimming pool, fitness centre and children's play area are also available in the hotel premises. Being a luxury property, there are also facilities for special events in the form of banquet halls and conference halls. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 7,260/Night, Fortune Club Room at Rs. 8,470/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 10,890/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Closet, Electric Kettle, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Spa, Fitness Centre, Children's Play Area, Banquet/Conference Halls, Internet (Limited Access) and Parking Address - No. 3, Abba Road, Nazarbad, Mysuru, Karnataka 570007, India Contact Number - 91 82 1398 8444 Conclusion This ends our small guide on some of the best hotels in the city of Mysore. This guide highlights the best two-star to five-star properties in Mysore. Keep in mind that this list doesn't include specialty lodges and inns yet. There are many accommodation options in Mysore so whether you're a budget traveller or luxurious traveller, you would find something suitable for you. Your only issue would be the location of the property, since not all of them are within the city centre. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
