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Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel

Lalitha Mahal Nagar, Mysore · Overlooking Chamundi Hills · 5.8 km from Mysore Palace · 150 km from Bengaluru
🏛 Built 1921 🤴 Viceroy Suite 🌟 Chamundi Hill Views 🍲 Breakfast Included 🏈 Swimming Pool
150 km
From Bengaluru
7 Rooms
Heritage to Viceroy
2 PM
Check-in time
From ₹5,160
WD · Per person
Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel Mysore — grand white colonial palace at golden hour
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Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel

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Property at a glance
Operated by
Jungle Lodges & Resorts
Govt. of Karnataka
Built
1921
Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV
Distance
150 km Bengaluru
5.8 km from Mysore Palace
Nearest Railway
Mysore Junction
8 km away
Check-in / out
2:00 PM / 11:30 AM
Different from other JLR properties
Pool
Outdoor pool
Confirm availability at booking
Starts from
₹5,160 / ₹6,143
WD / WE · Heritage Room per person
Viceroy Suite
₹29,736 / ₹37,170
WD / WE · most prestigious

Our Perspective

Our perspective on this property

Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel is the most dramatically different property in the JLR portfolio. It is not a forest camp or eco-resort. It is a shimmering white Italianate palace built in 1921 by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV to host the Viceroy of India — his most distinguished guest.

The palace has 7 room and suite categories. From the Heritage Room and Deluxe Room at Rs 5,160 weekday to the Viceroy Suite at Rs 37,170 weekend per person. All include breakfast, welcome drink and access to all palace facilities. The Italian marble staircase, Belgian crystal chandeliers, Persian rugs and landscaped gardens overlooking Chamundi Hills create an atmosphere that no modern hotel can replicate.

Our honest note to callers: this is a 100+ year old heritage property. The JLR website itself mentions the swimming pool is temporarily under maintenance — confirm before booking. Some areas show their age. But the fundamental experience of sleeping in a real palace in rooms that hosted the Viceroy of India is unique in all of Karnataka.

For Mysore Dasara, this is the finest place to stay. Book 2 months ahead for Dasara dates. Call us and we will recommend the right room category for your budget.

Room Types & Rates

All 7 room types include: Complimentary Breakfast · Welcome Drink · Morning & Evening Tea/Coffee · Swimming Pool access · Gym · AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free Parking · All rates per person on double occupancy inclusive of breakfast and GST
Swimming pool is temporarily under maintenance as per JLR website. Please confirm pool availability when booking.
Entry level
Heritage Room
3 rooms · 325 sq ft · Heritage palace character · High ceilings · King bed
WD ₹5,160 · WE ₹6,143 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
Entry-level room with full palace heritage atmosphere. High ceilings, period styling and access to all palace facilities.
Balcony view
Deluxe Room
30 rooms · 325 sq ft · French door balcony overlooking pool and Chamundi Hill · King bed
WD ₹5,160 · WE ₹7,248 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
Same price as Heritage Room. The Deluxe Room has the iconic French door balcony — step out to views of Chamundi Hill and palace gardens.
Mid-range
Heritage Classic Room
6 rooms · Higher category · More heritage character · King bed
WD ₹6,299 · WE ₹7,874 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
Suite
Executive Suite
2 suites · Suite accommodation in the palace · King bed
WD ₹6,938 · WE ₹7,718 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
Premium suite
Heritage Classic Suite
2 suites · Full heritage suite · Period furniture · High ceilings · Chamundi Hills view · King bed
WD ₹8,623 · WE ₹10,779 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
Guests specifically praise the Chamundi Hills and Mysore Palace view from this suite.
Duplex
Duplex Suite
2 suites · Two-level suite in the main palace · King bed · Most spacious below the Viceroy Suite
WD ₹19,824 · WE ₹24,780 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
Most prestigious
Viceroy Suite
2 suites · The original room designed for the Viceroy of India · Belgian mirrors · Period furniture · King bed
WD ₹29,736 · WE ₹37,170 per person · subject to change
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Welcome Drink
  • Morning & Evening Tea / Coffee
  • Swimming Pool access (confirm availability)
  • Gym access
  • AC · Hot Water · Wi-Fi · Free parking
The most storied room in any JLR property. The room that hosted the Viceroy of India in 1921. Call Padaki well in advance.
  • All rates are per person per night on double occupancy basis — inclusive of breakfast and GST
  • Check-in 2:00 PM  |  Check-out 11:30 AM (different from other JLR properties)
  • Children 5–12 years sharing with extra bed: 50% of adult tariff
  • Supplement charges during Dasara (October) and 21st–31st December
  • Cancellation: 20% charge if cancelled 7–14 days before check-in  |  50% within 7 days  |  100% within 24 hours
  • Tariffs are dynamic, subject to change without prior notice
Call Padaki Travel Desk at +91 97315 56663 for current rates and room availability before booking.

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Cancellation & Date Changes

  • Cancelling: 10% charge if cancelled 15 days or more before check-in; 50% between 48 hours and 14 days; no refund within 48 hours or for a no-show.
  • Changing dates: free if requested 15 days or more before check-in (once only — no further change or cancellation after that); 20% at 7–14 days; 50% from 24 hours to 7 days; no changes within 24 hours.
  • How to cancel or change: by email from the address used for the booking, or in writing.
  • Children and single rooms: children aged 5–12 pay 50% of the tariff, and single occupancy charges apply. Tariffs are per person per night on twin sharing and can change without notice.
  • Not included: transfers to and from the resort, activities marked as extra cost, and anything not listed in your package.
  • House rules: outside food and pets are not allowed, and plastics should be avoided.
  • At check-in: carry ID for every guest. If someone else made the booking, their ID is needed too.
JLR's published terms, checked October 2026. Policies and tariffs can change — reconfirm before payment.

Best Time to Visit

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October — Dasara Season
Book 2 Months Ahead

Mysore Dasara — 10 days of royal pageantry, elephant processions and palace illuminations. Lalitha Mahal Palace is the most atmospheric place to stay. Fills completely. Significant supplement charges apply.

Prime Dasara base
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November – February
Best Overall Season

Most pleasant Mysore weather — cool mornings, warm afternoons. Palace gardens at their best. December 21–31 supplement charges apply. Book 3–4 weeks ahead.

Best overall
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March – May
Good Season

Warmer but thick-walled palace rooms stay relatively cool. Mysore rose garden in bloom. Good availability and potentially lower rates.

Good availability

Who Should Book This

Heritage & Architecture Enthusiasts

Italianate design, Belgian crystal chandeliers, Italian marble staircase, Persian rugs. The palace architecture is as significant as any room inside it.

Couples & Honeymooners

Heritage Classic Suite, Duplex Suite and Viceroy Suite are among the most romantic rooms in South India. Four-poster beds, Chamundi Hills views, palace gardens.

Mysore Visitors

Mysore Palace (5.8 km), Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo — all within easy reach. Lalitha Mahal completes the Mysore experience with a stay as significant as any attraction.

Dasara Festival Visitors

The finest place to stay during Mysore Dasara. Part of the same Wadiyar royal legacy as the celebrations. Mysore Palace 5.8 km away. Book 2 months ahead.

Corporate & Banquet Guests

The most distinctive venue for corporate events in Mysore. Banquet hall, business centre and the irreplaceable heritage backdrop that no modern hotel can offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel?
Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel is a heritage palace hotel operated by Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd, Government of Karnataka, in Mysore. Built in 1921 by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV to host the Viceroy of India. 7 room types from Heritage Room (Rs 5,160 weekday / Rs 6,143 weekend) to Viceroy Suite (Rs 29,736 / Rs 37,170) per person. All include breakfast, welcome drink and palace facilities. Subject to change.
What room types are available at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel?
7 room types: Heritage Room (Rs 5,160 / Rs 6,143), Deluxe Room (Rs 5,160 / Rs 7,248), Heritage Classic Room (Rs 6,299 / Rs 7,874), Executive Suite (Rs 6,938 / Rs 7,718), Heritage Classic Suite (Rs 8,623 / Rs 10,779), Duplex Suite (Rs 19,824 / Rs 24,780) and Viceroy Suite (Rs 29,736 / Rs 37,170), weekday / weekend. All per person double occupancy, inclusive of breakfast and GST. Subject to change.
What is the difference between Heritage Room and Deluxe Room?
Both are priced the same: Rs 5,160 weekday / Rs 6,143 weekend for Heritage Room, and Rs 5,160 weekday / Rs 7,248 weekend for Deluxe Room. The Deluxe Room specifically has a French door opening to a balcony overlooking the swimming pool and Chamundi Hill — the iconic balcony view. The Heritage Room is the standard palace room. Both have king beds and full heritage character.
What is the Viceroy Suite at Lalitha Mahal?
The Viceroy Suite (Rs 29,736 weekday / Rs 37,170 weekend per person) is the most prestigious room — the original suite designed for the Viceroy of India when the palace was built in 1921. Features: king bed, Belgian mirrors, period furniture and four-poster heritage character. The most storied room in any JLR property.
What is included in all Lalitha Mahal room types?
All 7 room types include: complimentary breakfast, welcome drink, morning and evening tea/coffee, swimming pool access (confirm availability — temporarily under maintenance per JLR), gym, hot water, king-sized bed, attached bathroom, AC and Wi-Fi.
What is check-in time at Lalitha Mahal?
Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 11:30 AM. This differs from most JLR eco-resorts which check in at 12 noon.
Is Lalitha Mahal Palace good for Mysore Dasara?
Yes — the finest place to stay during Mysore Dasara (October). Part of the same royal Wadiyar legacy as the celebrations. Mysore Palace is 5.8 km away. Book at least 2 months ahead for Dasara — fills completely with significant supplement charges.
How far is Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel from Bangalore?
Approximately 150 km from Bengaluru — about 3 hours. 5.8 km from Mysore city centre. 8 km from Mysore Junction railway station. 15 km from Mysore Airport.
What restaurant and bar is available at Lalitha Mahal?
The Sapphire restaurant serves Indian and Continental cuisine with live flute and tabla performances. Bar is large, well-stocked and reasonably priced — guests specifically praise it. 24-hour room service. Coffee shop onsite. Breakfast included in all room types.
Is outside food allowed at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel?
No. Outside food is strictly not allowed at Jungle Lodges properties.
Are pets allowed at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel?
No, pets are not allowed at Jungle Lodges properties.
How do I book Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel?
Call or WhatsApp Padaki Travel Desk at +91 97315 56663 or email muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in. We book at official JLR rates. Specify room type preference. Dasara and December: book 2 months ahead. Confirm swimming pool availability.

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