Hotel Grand Mercure Mysuru, a Hotel Review
It is not always you get to see the Chief Minister of a state inaugurating a new hotel! So when I got this invite to review Hotel Grand Mercure Mysuru, that too the day Chief Minister would be inaugurating it I jumped at the opportunity. I was invited to spend a night at the new hotel and experience its hospitality. As expected the drive to Mysuru from Bangaluru was smooth in the company of other privileged bloggers.
They made our arrival memorable, welcoming us with fresh flower garlands, tilak and spraying fragrant water. a typical Hindu customary way. I was allotted a room in the fifth floor. No obstruction to the view from window, it seemed as if this hotel was the lone high rise building in the area. Mysuru still seems to have a good spread of green patches. At a distance I spotted a graveyard… hmmm… shouldn’t look out of the window at night – I made a mental note.
Rooms and Comfort
I stayed in Deluxe room with 1 double bed (there is one more version with 2 single beds). The first impression was: small, warm, cosy room. The modern room had amenities like flexible workstation, 40″ LED TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, electronic safe and last not the least a minibar. The bathroom was stuffed well with accessories though I feel the shower area could have been partitioned well.
During the tour of the hotel they showed us the other rooms; their Executive Room with 1 queen size bed, Junior Suite with 1 double bed and Sofa, Junior Suite with 1 double bed, with Balcony, Deluxe Suite with 1 double bed, with Balcony. I took a great liking for Junior Suite with 1 double bed, with Balcony. The little balcony was too cute. May be if I return to stay with family in this hotel I can take up two adjacent ones.
Helpful Staff
Their helpful hotel staffs are on hand to provide information about local attractions and to assist with bookings should you require it. The little interaction that I had was pleasant. At one point I thought I had lost my specs; the girls in the reception there went out of their way to assure me that I would definitely get it back, no way it could get lost.
Restaurants and Bar
LA UPPU – We dined here. The amazing spread seemed to be never ending. They offer international cuisines ranging from Mediterranean, Pan Asian and local delicacies in its buffets. I relished their biryani preparation a lot, it was so flavorful! For the choosy eaters they have ala carte menu too.
BY THE BLUE – This one is must not miss place. So beautifully done up in the 6th floor of Hotel Grand Mercure Mysuru just beside the pool and open skies all around… I wish I had the time to laze around here. Very tastefully themed and decorated place, the restaurant offers wines and beverages that compliment the local cuisine specially crafted by their master chefs.
Roof top pool at Hotel Grand Mercure Mysuru
SILK BAR – For my friends who like to chill with drinks they do have a place to hang out, to sit relax and unwind. Located at the lobby level, Silk Bar is a sleek and modern bar that serves a wide range of cocktails and drinks.
Location of Hotel Grand Mercure Mysuru
Hotel Grand Mercure is so ideally located; nearly all tourist destinations are close by. Here are the distances to top 5 must see places of Mysuru.
Brindavan Gardens – 18kms approx,
Mysore palace – 3.5kms,
Mysore Zoo – 4.3kms,
Karanji Lake – 5.4kms,
Chamundeshwari Temple – 14.7kms
How to Reach
From Bangalore, drive along NH275, NH7 and NH150A, turn right into Banni Mandap road and make another right at LIC Office circle to reach the hotel. From Mysuru Airport, drive along NH150A and NH212, slight left towards Dr Shivarathri Rajendra Circle and take first exit to Chamaraja Double Road. Turn right to Sajaji Rao Road and continue along the road. Grand Mercure Mysuru will be on your left.
Railway Station
Mysore Junction (2.00 km / 1.24 mi)
Airport
Kempegowda International Airport (190.00 km / 118.06 mi)
Mysore Airport (13.50 km / 8.39 mi)
Looks beautiful and cosy, I can see why you fell in love with the hotel!
Amazing images and review!
this is luxry like iris said but the best part of this is modern designs in it all, so classy and well structured. this is 5star by me if am to rate. good destination for some vacation.
That’s indeed luxury! Can’t compare to hostels I’m used to, different ways of travelling I guess! 🙂
The hotel looks very cosy and modern and the pool on the roof gives it a special touch. I really like the design of the room, with those lovely paintings on the walls. I love it when the staff is very helpful and treats the guests as VIPs, going over their way to solve issues like yours.
I love the welcome you got at the hotel. That’s a great start. Good to read that the staff is very helpful. That’s so important! For me one of the most important things! Love the pool
The hotel sounds to be full of promise. It looks elegant and comfortable and probably a nice place to stay in and explore Mysore.
I can imagine what an amazing time you must have spent. The hotel seems just fine. The rooms are real beautiful. It must make you proud of being a part of something the CM was a part of 🙂
Fantastic hotel and looks so cozy and great review post. The bar is looks great for chill out in directly with poolside.
Oh my, nice review! I like its appearance! It looks almost like a palace. Lovely photos ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ
What a beautiful hotel! I’d be at the Silk Bar all day if I stayed there haha. Sip and dip, rinse and repeat! My favourite part is the wall decor in the room- so zen! Looks like the perfectly place to practise yoga
Hotel Grand Mercure Mysuru looks gorgeous and would consider staying there on a trip. I like the pool side dining and the restaurant looks inviting for meals nice and wide open but I have to say i’m a junkie for a nice dive pub 🙂
Looks like a nice hotel to stay at. Your photos make me feel like I’ve been there a little also.
LA UPPU is very interesting name for a Restro … At least for a North Indian it looks like so 🙂
Wow. The hotel looks positively posh!
I’m making a note of it for next time. I find myself in Mysore every now and then. If it’s on Sayyaji Rao road, it’s in a great location.
Nice to know about it. Thank you, Indrani.
wow…the hotel looks great. Wonderful pictures 🙂
Beautifully furnished hotel.. loved the insights! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Seems like a nice place to do a stopover in Mysuru, Well captured 😀
Excellent review.
Pictures are awesome 🙂
Looks like a nice addition to Mysore…..good pictures
Well reviewed, Indrani. Pics are also beautiful 🙂
I am sure you had a Royal treatment. It looks stunning and nicely reviewed indrani.
Hi Indrani, what a beautiful review of a beautiful hotel. I felt I was there with you among all that comfort and splendor.
Beautiful pictures Indrani! I am a fan of Accor group and I have stayed everywhere from Ibis to Sofitel but not Mercure!
Beautiful , Thanks for informative post.
Looks like a lovely hotel… glad you enjoyed your stay!
Looks really lovely and cosy…
Thanks for the information and for sharing these pictures!
Highly informative Post for Tourists and Visitors to Mysuru, indrani.. Well described!
Grand hotel and great post Indrani…Love reading it…xoxo, Neha
and what about the charges?
The facade of the hotel is elegant. Like it
Nice review Indrani!!! Next time I am in Mysuru I will check it out!!!
This hotel looks quite nice. I shall try it next time when I am in Mysore.
Grand Indeed. Been to Mysore 4 years back and looking forward to go again next year with our son because Mysore has got one of the finest Zoo’s in India. Grand Mercure will definitely be on my top list x
Truly majestic!!!
Very impressive hotel.
Looks so lovely!
What a great opportunity! The hotel looks gorgeous. Looks like a place to spend a relaxing weekend.
Thank you
Hello, looks like a beautiful hotel. A lovely room and place to stay. Thanks for sharing your visit and review. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!