Fortune Inn Valley View  

In the heart of Manipal, steps from the Museum of Anatomy & Pathology and Anantha Padmanabha Temple. Close to Udupi Krishna Temple and Sri Indrani Panchadurga Parameshwari Temple, and minutes from Kasturba Medical College and Manipal University. About 10 km from the Arabian Sea and a 60 km drive to the Western Ghats.

A mid-size hotel with 68 air-conditioned rooms that come with minibars, plasma TVs, safes and desks. Rooms have showers and complimentary toiletries, and a special accessible room is available. Expect satisfying views of rural farmlands, gentle hills and inland waterways—premium stays geared to medical travellers and campus visitors.

Keep fit in the health club, cool off in the outdoor pool, or unwind in the sauna. Concierge services and gift-shop/newsstand keep things easy. Wired and wireless internet is available for a surcharge, and free self parking is on site—wake up to breezy mornings and hill-side views.

A full business center plus a conference center and meeting room totaling 9,146 sq ft (850 sq m) make this a solid choice for events. Complimentary newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry services and wired/wireless internet (surcharge) help keep work smooth.

An on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, supported by a coffee shop/café for light bites. A bar/lounge offers drinks, and 24-hour room service keeps late arrivals and busy schedules fed.