Royal Orchid Metropole Mysore

4-star heritage hotel in a former Maharaja's residence

Amenities

Royal Orchid Metropole Mysore offers an outdoor swimming pool with a pool view, a Spa & wellness centre that includes a steam room and Jacuzzi, and a fully equipped fitness centre. The property also has a games room and hosts live music performances and happy hour events. Guests can use sun loungers, beach chairs, and swimming pool toys, while the spa provides body treatments, facials, and yoga classes.

Rooms

The hotel has 30 grand suites and elegantly appointed rooms, most with private balconies that overlook the landscaped gardens or the pool. Each room features wooden four-poster beds and heritage furnishings that reflect the building's original character from the Wadiyar Dynasty. The Maharaja Suite includes a private balcony, a Jacuzzi in the bathroom, and views of the swimming pool.

Dining

Dining options include the open-air courtyard barbeque restaurant Shikari, the iconic Indian specialty restaurant Tiger Trail known as "The Last Word in Indian Food," and the vintage-themed bar Skan'del. The hotel also offers a coffee house on site, a snack bar, kid-friendly buffet, and special diet menus upon request. Breakfast is served with live saxophone music in the courtyard, and guests can order wine, champagne, and packed lunches.

Family & Children

Families can use the dedicated Gaming Zone for children, an indoor play area, and board games available at the hotel. The kids' pool provides a safe swimming space, and the hotel offers childcare services and a kid-friendly buffet at meals. For an additional charge, families can experience a 30-minute Royal Chariot Ride through the city, passing by Mysore Palace and other landmarks.

Heritage Experiences & Business

Guests can join a guided Royal Heritage Walk through the property, learning about its history as a guest house for the Maharaja's British visitors. The hotel has three boutique-style banquet venues suitable for corporate events, meetings, and celebrations. Business travellers have access to a business centre, fax/photocopying services, and meeting/banquet facilities, along with complimentary internet access throughout the property.

• Heritage: Former Maharaja's guest house, centenary celebrated in 2020
• Rooms: 30 grand suites with private balconies and four-poster beds
• Dining: 3 restaurants including Shikari BBQ and Tiger Trail Indian specialty
• Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with steam room, Jacuzzi, and massage treatments
• Family: Gaming Zone for children, kids' pool, and indoor play area
• Location: Close to Mysore Palace, 20 min from Brindavan Gardens