Built exclusively for British guests of the Maharaja of Mysore in the 1920s, the Royal Orchid Metropole still retains much of its colonial character and charm, with arches, pillars and ornately decorated corridors found throughout the property.
Guest rooms are tastefully decorated in subdued tones and furnished with dark wood furniture and silks, creating a warm and authentic atmosphere, and there are plenty of spots around the property in which to relax after a busy day of exploring.
OUR OPINION:
An attractive heritage hotel, this is our favorite choice of accommodation in Mysore.
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Rooms
There are three room categories for guests to choose from: Royal, Heritage and Maharaja. All feature a satellite TV, minibar, hair dryer, electronic safe and en suite bathroom. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi access.
Heritage rooms are more spacious than the entry-level Royal rooms, featuring a four-poster bed and a sitting area, as well as a freestanding roll-top bathtub, while Maharaja Suites offer even more space, including a small study area, a sofa and an outdoor dining area.
Location
This property is well located in Mysore, being just a five-minute drive from the railway station and close to Mysore Palace.
Food and drink
The restaurant, Shikari, offers barbecued food and exotic dishes, served alfresco in a relaxed setting. Guests may also choose to dine in the privacy of their room. Meanwhile, the hotel鈥檚 bar makes a great place to unwind with a drink at the end of a busy day.
Families
The hotel offers a babysitting service.
Facilities and activities
The hotel has a fitness center and a pool. It also offers a laundry and dry cleaning service, valet parking and currency exchange.
Tour ideas in Mysore
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at The Metropole as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Around Mysore
Around Mysore
One of the principal sights of Mysore is the City Palace, which is not only impressively large, but also a fantasy of eclectic styles.
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Mysore and nearby places
- Nagarhole National Park 64 kilometers away
- Wayanad 81 kilometers away
- Coorg 99 kilometers away
- Ooty 102 kilometers away
- Belur & Halebid 125 kilometers away
- Bangalore 127 kilometers away
- Tellicherry 141 kilometers away
- Neeleshwar 168 kilometers away
- Palakkad 172 kilometers away
- Kothamangalam 251 kilometers away