Grand Mercure Mysore

Top choice in Mysuru (Mysore)


The Mercure is a very well-run hotel, with attentive, friendly staff members and sleek, well-equipped rooms. There's a large rooftop swimming pool (big enough for laps), a gym with city views, a small spa and a choice of restaurants. Located 4km north of the city centre.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mysuru (Mysore) attractions

1. St Philomena’s Cathedral

0.99 MILES

The beauty of towering St Philomena’s Cathedral, built between 1933 and 1941 in neo-Gothic style, is emphasised by its wonderful stained-glass windows. It…

2. Rail Museum

1.08 MILES

This open-air museum’s main exhibit is the Mysuru maharani’s saloon, an 1899 wood-panelled beauty with gilded ceilings and chandeliers that provides an…

4. Devaraja Market

1.41 MILES

Dating from Tipu Sultan’s reign, this huge and very lively bazaar has local traders selling traditional items such as flower garlands, incense, spices and…

5. Government House

1.53 MILES

Dating from 1805, Government House, formerly the British Residency, is a Tuscan Doric building set in 20 hectares of gardens.

6. Silver Jubilee Clock Tower

1.58 MILES

Facing the north gate of Mysuru Palace, this striking clock tower dates from 1927. Constructed in Indo-Saracenic style, it's 24m tall and its clock face…

7. Jaganmohan Palace

1.64 MILES

Built in 1861 as the royal auditorium, this stunning palace just west of Mysuru Palace houses the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery. Set over three floors, it…