The Green Hotel — Hotel in Karnataka

The Green Hotel, located in Mysore, is a charming and eco-friendly establishment that impressed me with its unique character and commitment to sustainability. My stay at this hotel was a delightful experience, blending comfort, cultural heritage, and environmental consciousness.

First and foremost, the hotel's eco-friendly initiatives are commendable. From solar-powered heating systems to rainwater harvesting, The Green Hotel demonstrates a genuine dedication to reducing its environmental impact. This commitment is evident throughout the property, from the thoughtful use of recycled materials in its architecture to the emphasis on locally sourced and organic products.

The hotel's ambiance is both elegant and inviting. The restored colonial building, once the residence of a Wodeyar princess, exudes old-world charm while incorporating modern amenities. The tastefully decorated rooms are spacious and comfortable, offering a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring Mysore.

One of the highlights of my stay was the hotel's lush and serene gardens. The well-manicured lawns, blooming flowers, and tranquil seating areas provided a peaceful escape from the bustling city. It was a pleasure to stroll through the gardens and soak in the natural beauty.

The Green Hotel also stands out for its commitment to promoting local culture and artisans. The hotel hosts a handicrafts store where guests can browse and purchase a variety of locally made products, supporting the livelihoods of talented artisans. Additionally, the hotel organizes cultural events and performances, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Mysore.

The dining experience at The Green Hotel was exceptional. The restaurant offers a range of delicious vegetarian dishes, including regional specialties. The ingredients are sourced from the hotel's own organic farm, ensuring freshness and a farm-to-table experience. The attentive staff and warm hospitality added to the overall dining experience.

In conclusion, The Green Hotel in Mysore is a unique and environmentally conscious destination that offers a memorable stay. Its commitment to sustainability, combined with its charming ambiance, makes it a standout choice for travelers seeking a combination of comfort and eco-consciousness. I highly recommend The Green Hotel to anyone visiting Mysore and looking for a distinctive and responsible...

This heritage hotel is located in a minor royal palace on the outskirts of the city. The public rooms, of which there are a lot, are genuinely palatial and very well maintained. Our room in the main house was fine, though very dark, but the bedding and WC were somewhat more ‘heritage’ than we would have preferred. All the staff are very pleasant, with the exception of the manager, who could be described as ‘grumpy’. They provide no shampoo or shower gel. The ‘green’ credentials of the hotel result in bossy little notes instructing guests to save water and use as little hot water as possible; rather pointless when one has to run the water for several minutes to get any hot water at all. One of the big English language guide books says the restaurant has ‘not the best food’, but we found it excellent, with food freshly and promptly prepared from a menu, rather than a horrid buffet.

We definitely enjoyed our stay here, and our experience of Mysore was greatly enhanced when a routine request on our first morning for the hotel to call us a ‘tuk-tuk’ resulted in us meeting Mr Lokesha, a star among rikshaw drivers. He is a very intelligent middle-aged man with excellent, self-taught English, and runs his own small local tours business, ‘Green City Ride’, with tuk-tuks or a car. He ensured we saw everything and is as well informed as any guide. The Maharaja’s Palace, the fabulous Devaraja Market, the enormous silk factory, and the Prasanna Temple at Somnathpur were high points, and also the Sachchidananda Ashram, with its huge collections of Bonsai trees and parrots. It is perhaps worth mentioning that the hill temple of Chamundi is infested by clever touts, and was our only temple experience that was less than lovely. Unusually for enterprising rikshaw drivers, Lokesh proposed no ‘shopping opportunities’ or other commission-based goings-on. A 24 km round trip to Sriangapatnam island in two rikshaws (for us and two friends) was easily accomplished and included sights off the tourist trail, including the Ghats on the Kaveri river, and the country-style manufacture of jaggery. He filled a spare evening for Fiona and I with a free, local Bharatanatyam dance concert. All at only a modest premium above standard local rikshaw fares. We can thoroughly recommend his services for English speaking visitors, and he can best be contacted through the...

Absolutely TERRIBLE!! PLEASE DO NOT VISIT!!!

I have been visiting this place quite frequently over the last 10 years. We normally stay here as part of a pitstop on our way to the Nilgiris from Bangalore. I have always had an OK- ish experience however this time i have had one of the worst hospitality experiences of my life.

Starting with accommodation - they charge 4.5k for each of the rooms. Since it is an eco stay, they do not have ACs or and fancy frills in the rooms which is fine, what is an actual nightmare is the level of cleanliness in the rooms. The floors and other parts of the room are filled with layers and layers of dust and seems like they haven't been cleaned in a year. Bed linen was stained, dirty and smelly. The bathrooms were practically not useable. College hostel rooms these days are much better. For the price the rooms come at there are ABSOLUTELY NO facilities in the rooms.

Regarding service in the in house restaurant - NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!! The staff (If you have managed to get their attention) is EXTREMELY RUDE. A particular Mr. Ganesh is the worst of the lot. They are nonchalant, hostile, non communicative and non apologetic about their behaviour towards customers. Food is just about average and totally overpriced for a terrible experience that you get from being there. Despite being hotel guests, they treated us badly. They did not tell us that last orders are being taken, we ordered a curry and one naan to share..... 5 minutes after he put the food down, we requested for another naan and they told us they won't be able to take any further orders.... It was 10 pm. Beyond this, they were extremely impolite and arrogant towards paying customers. Coming to the food in itself - food was quite average, not good quality. Whatever we ordered was burnt, and of bad quality and extremely average.

They have certainly lost a customer. I will never visit this place again and WILL NOT recommend anyone else to stay here...