Mysore accommodation help!

djak · Jan 16th, 2009, 03:09

myself, wife and son (aged 5) are arriving in Mysore (direct from Bangalore aport) in early April, we're India savy (couple of previous holidays). it seems that most accomodation in Mysore is in faceless hotels could anyone recommend homestays or interesting accomodation (Greeen Hotel gets mixed reviews for its price), we're looking at budget to mid range. Also recommendations for homestays in Coorg appreciated. many thanks

indiaprof · Jan 16th, 2009, 04:02

I always stay at the Dasaprakash, in Mysore, near the central square. It's a rambling, old-fashioned place, but airy, and basic, and cheap (!), and I like it. It's also fairly quiet, and with an enclosed courtyard may be safer for the kids. No zooming traffic. Might be a place to get situated and ponder your next move.

djak · Jan 16th, 2009, 04:08

thats sounds like our kind of place, many thanks

indiaprof · Jan 16th, 2009, 04:19

Ask for an upstairs room, if possible. Some of the ground floor rooms, especially in the back corner, are liable to flood if it rains. Found that out, one night, by personal experience.

Plus, the upstairs rooms are a little more secure with respect to personal belongings.

sweetmango · Jan 17th, 2009, 19:54

Hi,

Have you tried the Dasaprakash Paradise in Yadavgiri?

It is a beautiful hotel, great food and in a quiet residential area (that many tourists never get to see. It is also close to VV Mohalla - a great atmosphere and great restaurants.

There's a lot more to Mysore than the city centre!

OceanTragic · Jan 18th, 2009, 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by djak

it seems that most accomodation in Mysore is in faceless hotels

Well I don't know what your idea of a faceless hotel is but I loved staying at the Hotel Metropole; a charming hotel with huge rooms, a garden, a great restaurant and in a quiet(ish) area. Mind you, this was in 1996.

djak · Jan 18th, 2009, 03:26

Thanks, things may have changed but I'll have a look

indiaprof · Jan 18th, 2009, 03:43

Mysore has changed less than most places in South India, since it's not really an industrial or high-tech city. Thank God.

The city center is a bit hectic. The north side of the square is a little nicer than the south side. The outlying neighborhoods, though, are (as stated) rather pleasant.

OceanTragic · Jan 19th, 2009, 03:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiaprof

Mysore has changed less than most places in South India, since it's not really an industrial or high-tech city. Thank God.

The city center is a bit hectic. The north side of the square is a little nicer than the south side. The outlying neighborhoods, though, are (as stated) rather pleasant.

The's really good to hear, it was one of my favourite towns. I loved the market, people were so friendly and the shops were just wonderful.

We bought back a coffee table, 80cm x 45cm, from there - carried the table legs in my hand luggage! - and it's as beautiful now as it was when we picked it up, from the factory. I guess we were quite trusting when the shopkeeper took us in a tuktuk to his factory in the back of beyond to show us his collection. But what a wonderful experience it turned out to be.

indiaprof · Jan 19th, 2009, 04:47

Well, the old spice and vegetable bazaar is still thriving. I took some nice pics there a couple of years ago. And the Maharajah's palace is still lit up at night, with the band playing. The priests in the Hindu temples are welcoming to foreigners, too, and will give you darshan, with smiles all around.

I must say, I like Mysore, too.

alotusgirl · Jan 19th, 2009, 07:31

Hi,
I have friends in Mysore..so if you have not found the right place or want a private home to stay in..I have connections and can hook you up with honest and Awesome people!
Let me know~
Namaste!! I am leaving next week for Mysore myself!

dominoes · Jan 19th, 2009, 07:35

I've stayed in various hotels in Mysore and find the Dasaprakash is the best choice .It's a bit old fashioned and has a range of rooms.
There's also an excellent veg. restaurant and a (safe!!) ice cream parlour.
Also a travel agent if you want to rent a car to go to Sravanabelagola independently rather than the tour bus.

http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.co...kash/index.php

There's also another hotel of the group mentioned by sweetmango (above) which I've never visited.

indiaprof · Jan 19th, 2009, 07:43

Second Dominoes post,

That's what I like about Dasaprakash - it's the India that hasn't been technified. A quieter, simpler, slower India.

djak · Jan 20th, 2009, 00:34

many thanks to all respondants for helpful advice and recommendations, we've contacted Dasaprahash. we're really looking forward to our visit.
Djak

descartes_phi · Jan 23rd, 2009, 09:28

alotusgirl

"
Hi,
I have friends in Mysore..so if you have not found the right place or want a private home to stay in..I have connections and can hook you up with honest and Awesome people!
Let me know~
Namaste!! I am leaving next week for Mysore myself!""

Hi,

I work in mysore..if you do come to stay in mysore..
let me know.if i could be of any help..
Enjoy the trip..and please love India..

Regards
Balion

Jan 16th, 2009, 03:09	#1
djak Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blighty Posts: 10	Mysore accommodation help! myself, wife and son (aged 5) are arriving in Mysore (direct from Bangalore aport) in early April, we're India savy (couple of previous holidays). it seems that most accomodation in Mysore is in faceless hotels could anyone recommend homestays or interesting accomodation (Greeen Hotel gets mixed reviews for its price), we're looking at budget to mid range. Also recommendations for homestays in Coorg appreciated. many thanks

Jan 17th, 2009, 19:54	#5
sweetmango Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 45	Dasaprakash Paradise Hi, Have you tried the Dasaprakash Paradise in Yadavgiri? It is a beautiful hotel, great food and in a quiet residential area (that many tourists never get to see. It is also close to VV Mohalla - a great atmosphere and great restaurants. There's a lot more to Mysore than the city centre!

Jan 19th, 2009, 07:31	#11
alotusgirl Be the Change You wish to see Join Date: May 2006 Location: California Posts: 40	place to stay in mysore Hi, I have friends in Mysore..so if you have not found the right place or want a private home to stay in..I have connections and can hook you up with honest and Awesome people! Let me know~ Namaste!! I am leaving next week for Mysore myself!

Jan 20th, 2009, 00:34	#14
djak Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blighty Posts: 10	thanks many thanks to all respondants for helpful advice and recommendations, we've contacted Dasaprahash. we're really looking forward to our visit. Djak

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Jan 16th, 2009, 04:02	#2
indiaprof Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the past, most of the time Posts: 820	I always stay at the Dasaprakash, in Mysore, near the central square. It's a rambling, old-fashioned place, but airy, and basic, and cheap (!), and I like it. It's also fairly quiet, and with an enclosed courtyard may be safer for the kids. No zooming traffic. Might be a place to get situated and ponder your next move.

Jan 16th, 2009, 04:08	#3
djak Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blighty Posts: 10	thats sounds like our kind of place, many thanks

Jan 16th, 2009, 04:19	#4
indiaprof Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the past, most of the time Posts: 820	Ask for an upstairs room, if possible. Some of the ground floor rooms, especially in the back corner, are liable to flood if it rains. Found that out, one night, by personal experience. Plus, the upstairs rooms are a little more secure with respect to personal belongings.

Jan 18th, 2009, 03:26	#7
djak Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blighty Posts: 10	Thanks, things may have changed but I'll have a look

Jan 18th, 2009, 03:43	#8
indiaprof Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the past, most of the time Posts: 820	Mysore has changed less than most places in South India, since it's not really an industrial or high-tech city. Thank God. The city center is a bit hectic. The north side of the square is a little nicer than the south side. The outlying neighborhoods, though, are (as stated) rather pleasant.

Jan 19th, 2009, 04:47	#10
indiaprof Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the past, most of the time Posts: 820	Well, the old spice and vegetable bazaar is still thriving. I took some nice pics there a couple of years ago. And the Maharajah's palace is still lit up at night, with the band playing. The priests in the Hindu temples are welcoming to foreigners, too, and will give you darshan, with smiles all around. I must say, I like Mysore, too.

Jan 19th, 2009, 07:35	#12
dominoes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 120	I've stayed in various hotels in Mysore and find the Dasaprakash is the best choice .It's a bit old fashioned and has a range of rooms. There's also an excellent veg. restaurant and a (safe!!) ice cream parlour. Also a travel agent if you want to rent a car to go to Sravanabelagola independently rather than the tour bus. http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.co...kash/index.php There's also another hotel of the group mentioned by sweetmango (above) which I've never visited.

Jan 19th, 2009, 07:43	#13
indiaprof Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the past, most of the time Posts: 820	Second Dominoes post, That's what I like about Dasaprakash - it's the India that hasn't been technified. A quieter, simpler, slower India.

Jan 23rd, 2009, 09:28	#15
descartes_phi Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zion Posts: 39	alotusgirl " Hi, I have friends in Mysore..so if you have not found the right place or want a private home to stay in..I have connections and can hook you up with honest and Awesome people! Let me know~ Namaste!! I am leaving next week for Mysore myself!"" Hi, I work in mysore..if you do come to stay in mysore.. let me know.if i could be of any help.. Enjoy the trip..and please love India.. Regards Balion

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