Urban Oasis - V.V.Mohalla

It’s outside town, but the rooms are really spacious. There’s a small gym with a treadmill and weights, plus a spa, conference room and a nice pool. I was there with a group, and the restaurant went out of its way to feed us well. They even arranged a cooking lesson and demonstration for the group.

The breakfast was nice, though the area where it’s served wasn’t great. We had a double bed room with two separate rooms, a hall and a mini kitchen, so there was plenty of space. It’s quiet, and seems to be a flat converted into a hotel, which explains the roomy layout. Good for families.

Clean rooms and a reasonable price, but the bathrooms are quite small and the hot water geysers don’t work. It’s fine for an overnight stop, though I wouldn’t pick it for a romantic weekend.

We booked three 2bhk apartments for 12 couples and 3 kids for a one day family visit. The apartments have a good living area alongside two AC rooms, and the rooms were very clean. Staff at reception and breakfast were pleasant, the area is calm and residential, parking is good, and shops are within walking distance. Breakfast was fresh and good quality, though there weren’t many options. We had no trouble with the water heater or AC. It’s mostly self-service, so carry your own luggage and help yourself to the complimentary buffet. I was a bit worried after reading negative reviews before we set off for Mysore, but we got what we paid for, very much VFM for a short family stay. Don’t compare it with hotels. I’d give it 90-plus out of 100, not five-star service. You don’t get a kitchenette for stays under two weeks, and for lunch or dinner you’ll need to rely on hotel food if you’re staying in instead of sightseeing. It’s not bad. I can’t take off much for the lift, even though it speeds up and slows down quickly and doesn’t have automatic doors. ;-)