The Quorum  

In the heart of Mysore’s city of palaces, this luxury hotel sits about 2 km from the city center. It’s minutes from Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and St. Philomenas Church.

Fifty-nine contemporary rooms blend sophistication and intimacy. Expect king sofa beds, down comforters, flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrobes and slippers, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads; select rooms include fireplaces.

Soak in an outdoor pool, sip at a poolside or swim-up bar and spend breezy evenings at the sunset-ready alfresco bar. Recharge in the sauna, steam room, fitness center or hair salon; there’s also a BBQ area, parking, concierge, tour desk, on-call doctor, babysitting and a children’s playroom. Practical services include laundry/dry cleaning, car rental, safes and elevator access.

A 3,052 sq ft (275 sqm) conference center with meeting rooms, a computer station and express check-in/out supports events and business travel. Wired and wireless internet access is available; airport and train shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.

Two on-site restaurants and an all-hours café serve international classics alongside inventive Indian dishes. Buffet breakfast is offered (7:00–10:30, fee), with 24-hour room service and multiple bar options including poolside and alfresco venues.