I am organizing a trip to Mysuru for parents, and I need to find them a hotel to stay at and am looking for the best which would be a 5-star hotel. As I have not seen the location, I would like some help in getting some suggestions for a 5 star hotels in Mysuru which are in a good location. I know that some hotels are in kind of secluded areas which is something I would like to avoid, so they can go out for walks if they wish and know they are in a safe and populated area.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Anamoy, Ezhuttukari, Christopher and Christopher) Overview Mysuru, also known as Mysore, is the home of the Mysore Pak, a delectable local version of fudge that would certainly win the foodie's heart. The city was also once known as the Kingdom of Mysore, the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar dynasty. While the city has certainly moved pass its past, traces of the once royal kingdom's rule can still be found here. This is the very reason why Mysore is also known as the City of Palaces, as the former rulers have built several palaces in the city that provide one with a glimpse of its royal past. There's more to this city that has made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. In this guide, we would highlight the best five-star properties in Mysuru, those that are conveniently located at commercial areas of the city. Best Five-Star Hotels in Mysuru 1. Grand Mercure Mysore - The Grand Mercure Mysore is located in the New Sayyaji Rao Road, under two kilometres away from the Mysore Junction Railway Station. The main attractions of the city, St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo, are under five kilometres away from the hotel. For shopping, the Banni Central Mall is just 15 minutes of walking away from the property. For leisurely walks, the Puthali Park is just 130 metres away from the hotel. From the outside, the hotel has a sandy pink hue, spread around six floors, with the top floor being a rooftop. The lobby is exquisitely designed, with marble flooring, neutral hues and eccentric-looking lamps. There are vibrantly hued decorative patterns in the carpets and couches. For accommodation, you can choose between their rooms and suites, both have the same interiors. They have the same motif of neutral hues but the decors are vividly hued, like the pillow cases and carpets. The furnitures are mostly made of wood and the bathrooms are spacious with shower amenities. There are two on-site restaurants that you can choose from. First is the By The Blue, which is their rooftop by the swimming pool restaurant, which serves mainly North Indian cuisine dishes. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas for the convenience of guests. La Uppu is their main restaurant which serves Italian, North Indian and Asian cuisine dishes. This restaurant also has extensive buffet spreads that are highly praised by guests. There's a Deli Shop quite close to the lobby area where you can have your fill of snacks and pastries. The Silk Bar serves a variety of cocktails, wines and spirits along with a few snacks or starters. Other facilities like the fitness centre, spa and business centre are also available in the property. For special events, the hotel has various meeting rooms and banquet halls available for the utilisation of guests. WiFi is available in the property, all areas, but access is limited to three devices per room. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 4,298/Night, Executive Room at Rs. 5,563/Night, Junior Suite at Rs. 7,459/Night and Deluxe Suite at Rs. 13,782/Night (Inclusive of Breakfast and Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Mini Bar, Work Desk, Sofa, Balcony (Some Rooms) and Attached Bathroom (Living Room and Bed Room in Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Bakery, WiFi, Rooftop Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Spa, Business Centre, Meeting Rooms, Banquet Halls, Elevator and Shuttle Address - No. 2203/60 Nelson Mandela Circle, New Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570021, India Contact Number - +91 82 1402 1212 (Images from Make My Trip) 2. The Quorum - Just a few minutes of walking away from the Kukkarahalli Lake is The Quorum, a lesser known luxury property in the city of Mysore. It is located at a prime area, close to other hotels, with the University of Mysore just 550 metres away. Both the Jaganmohan Palace and Mysore Palace are just under two kilometres away from the hotel. For leisurely walks, the Jogging Park is just 10 minutes of walking away from the hotel. The exteriors are of the peach and white hues, with a unique rectangular shape. The reception exudes elegance, with the marble flooring, dim lighting and a few regal furnitures. They also have a variety of rooms and suites that you can choose from. Rooms and suites have contemporary designs yet balanced by the traditional furnishings. The wooden cupboards, hardwood flooring, draped curtains and old-style sitting areas are sure to transport you to the bygone era. For dining, the hotel has two on-site restaurants, namely: The Cafe and Alfresco. The Cafe is their all-day dining restaurant serving North Indian, South Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines to guests. The ambience is very light and airy, plus the restaurant also has weekly buffet spreads during Sundays. Alfresco is their outdoor restaurant serving North Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. The hotel also has a rooftop swimming pool and fitness centre. There are also banquet halls that can be rented for special events or meetings. Other facilities such as luggage storage, elevator, travel desk, business centre and shops are also available here. For WiFi, it is accessible all throughout the hotel but there are charges to be incurred. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 3,630/Night, Luxury Room at Rs. 5,445/Night and Premium Suite at Rs. 9,680/Night (Inclusive of Breakfast and Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Mini Bar, Closet, Sofa, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom (Living Room and Bed Room in Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Rooftop Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Banquet Halls, Luggage Storage, Elevator, Travel Desk, Shops and WiFi Address - 2257/B1/1, No. 1318, Vinoba Road, Devaraja Mohalla 1, Mysuru, Karnataka 570005, India Contact Number - +91 80 3069 5595 (Images from The Quorum Hotel) 3. Fortune JP Palace - The Fortune JP Palace is located in Abba Road, just 700 metres away from the St. Philomena's Cathedral. The Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo are a bit further away at around three kilometres away. The Forum Centre City Mall is merely seven minutes of walking away from the property. From the outside, the hotel has a striking white facade, exuding an old-world charm with its domes and traditional architectural style. The theme continues up to interiors, starting with the lavish lobby, complete with marble flooring and an opulent chandelier. The rooms and suites have hardwood flooring, regal sitting areas with desk, traditional lamps and even a bench at the end of the bed. But the best feature of the rooms and suites is the large window overlooking the Chamundi Hills. For dining, the hotel has three restaurants that you can choose from. Orchid is their fine dining restaurant, open from morning until night time. Cuisines served here are North Indian, Chinese and Continental. The ambience is very classy and there's an open kitchen so you can view the chefs while cooking. During weekends, buffet spreads can be enjoyed here as well. The Oriental Pavilion serves mainly Chinese and Asian cuisines. It is comparatively smaller and has a more laid-back ambience. The last dining option is the Terrace Grill & Tandoor is located on the rooftop and serves mainly North Indian cuisine dishes. It overlooks the entire city and the Chamundi Hills so it's the perfect venue for a romantic night out. There's an outdoor swimming on the ground floor area located upon a central courtyard. There's a fitness centre on the rooftop complete with amenities like treadmills and weights. Next to Orchid is a small play area with toys and stuffed toys that the little ones can stay in. There's an on-site spa, Tulip, which offers massages, body treatments and more to guests. The hotel also has various banquet halls and meeting rooms that guests can rent for special events or corporate meetings. Other facilities such as a business centre, luggage storage, elevator, travel desk and shop are also available on site. WiFi is free of charge for the first two hours of usage and thereafter, charges would be applied. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 4,840/Night, Fortune Club Room at Rs. 8,470/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 10,890/Night (Inclusive of Breakfast and Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Mini Bar, Work Desk, Sofa, Electric Kettle, Safe and Attached Bathroom (Living Room and Bed Room in Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Spa, Play Area, Banquet Halls, Meeting Rooms, Business Centre, Luggage Storage, Elevator, Travel Desk, Shop and WiFi Address - No. 3, Abba Road, Nazarbad, Mysuru, Karnataka 570007, India Contact Number - +91 82 1398 8444 (Images from Booking) 4. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Next we have the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, located a bit further from the city centre. This hotel is ideal though for those who need to be close to the Hebbal Industrial Area which is merely 12 minutes of walking away from it. The Hebbal Lake is also just within walking distance from the hotel, the perfect place for walking or strolling around. The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is housed in a contemporary building, almost a striking blue in daylight due to the reflective windows that mirror the hue of the skies. The reception isn't so vast but still exudes opulence with the marble flooring, balloon-like chandeliers and modern furnitures. The hotel has a selection of rooms and suites, very modern in design. The neutral hues and light wooden elements are soothing the eyes. Suites are exquisite and spacious, with balconies overlooking the city. Mosaic is the hotel's highest rated restaurant, with a variety of North Indian, Continental and Asian cuisines for guests. While the ambience is very simple, the breakfast buffet spreads here are worth noting, as they are extensive and provide for quality meals still. When it comes to a more luxurious ambience, opt for the Spice restaurant instead, which has elegant interiors of high ceiling, chandeliers and arches in walls reminiscent of royal palaces. Mainly, North Indian and South Indian cuisines are served here. The Pool Bar and Grill is the poolside restaurant which has an assortment of delicious Indian dishes along with cocktails and wines. There's a rooftop swimming pool with a separate area for children. The on-site spa offers many treatments and massages for the relaxation of guests. The hotel also has several banquet halls and meeting halls that guests can rent on a pre-booking basis. A fitness centre, business centre, travel desk, indoor play area, shops and elevator are also available on site. WiFi is available in all areas and access is free, speed is pretty good as well. Room Tariffs - Superior Room at Rs. 4,234/Night, Club Room at Rs. 5,444/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 6,654/Night (Inclusive of Breakfast and Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Mini Bar, Work Desk, Sofa, Telephone, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom (Living Room and Bed Room in Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Rooftop Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Business Centre, Spa, Travel Desk, Play Area, Shops, Elevator and WiFi Address - Plot No. 345/A, Hebbal Industrial Area, Near Infosys Campus, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016, India Contact Number - +91 82 1664 2000 (Images from Booking) 5. Radisson Blu Plaza - The Radisson Blu Plaza is perhaps the closest property to the Mysore Zoo, at just 900 metres away. One of the largest and most popular malls of the city, the Mall of Mysore, is just next to it, just within three minutes of walking away. For leisurely walks, the Karanji Kere Lake is just 10 minutes away, where you can enjoy strolling or even boating. It's quite easy to spot the hotel on the busy MG Road because of its pure white facade and regal architectural design. The lobby is gleaming because of the marble laden floors while the interiors are mainly regal. You can choose from a variety of rooms, some overlook the city while others overlook the Chamundi Hills. All rooms and suites have large floor to ceiling windows so you can enjoy the views quite comfortably. The interiors are minimalistic with a mixture of dark and light wooden fixtures, providing for a nice contrasting effect. There's only one on-site restaurant, named Spring, which has indoor and outdoor seating areas. The interiors are luxurious, with high ceiling, glass-panelled walls and hardwood flooring. Cuisines served here are Indian and Continental, it is also famed for its wide array of meals in the buffet. The outdoor swimming pool is located just beside this restaurant. Other facilities such as fitness centre, spa, business centre, ATM and travel desk are all available on site. Also not missing are a banquet hall and meeting room that guests can rent. WiFi is available all throughout the hotel, free of charge, but signal can be quite weak. Room Tariffs - Superior Room at Rs. 6,323/Night, Deluxe Room at Rs. 6,955/Night and Studio Suite at Rs. 13,910/Night (Inclusive of Breakfast and Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Mini Bar, Work Desk, Safe, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom (Living Room and Bed Room in Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Spa, Business Centre, ATM, Travel Desk, Banquet Hall, Meeting Room and WiFi Address - No. 1, MG Road, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010, India Contact Number - +91 82 1710 1234 (Images from Booking) Conclusion This completes our list of the best five-star properties in Mysore. If you're more into modern or contemporary hotels, opt for the Grand Mercure Mysore, The Quorum or the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson. If you want a bit of an old-world style hotel, try out the Fortune JP Palace or the Radisson Blu Plaza. All hotels are equipped with modern facilities and amenities so your stay would definitely be comfortable. They are also located at prime areas where you are near commercial hubs so safety and security are also assured. Enjoy your stay in Mysore!
