Hotel Mayura Hoysala (KSTDC), Mysuru

Hotel Mayura Hoysala is a state tourism corporation hotel at 2 Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road in central Mysuru, Karnataka. It is run by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, known as KSTDC, and offers simple, clean rooms at fixed rates, which makes it one of the most affordable central options in the city. The location is convenient for the main sights, with the Mysore Palace, the Devaraja Market and the city bus stand all within a short auto ride or a manageable walk, and the railway station is also close. Bengaluru is around 150 km to the northeast, with the drive usually taking three to four hours. The building is a functional government hotel rather than a heritage property, with straightforward interiors and an emphasis on practicality over luxury. Room categories include Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, with rates that generally fall between INR 2,000 and INR 3,500 per night. Amenities include an on-site restaurant, wifi and parking. The restaurant serves simple Indian meals, and the setting suits travellers who plan to spend most of their day out sightseeing. There is no pool or spa, so the hotel is best suited to budget travellers, families and backpackers who value location and price above facilities. Service is basic and friendly, in line with other KSTDC properties across Karnataka, and bookings are made through the KSTDC network. Because Mysuru fills up during the Dasara festival in autumn and on weekends, advance booking is useful, and the fixed rates can make the hotel especially good value in peak periods. Visitors seeking more comfort can look to the nearby Royal Orchid Metropole or the Lalitha Mahal Palace, while this hotel serves those wanting a simple, central base. Guests who wish to save money on accommodation can spend the difference on sightseeing, local meals and the silk and sandalwood shops for which Mysuru is known. The compact city centre makes the location especially useful for those without a car.