Hotel Pai Vista is a four star affordable luxury hot spot located on the busy Bangalore-Nilgiri Rd of Mysore. The newer building sits atop a small hill overlooking local shops fixed at the hotel’s front gate. Incoming guests are greeted in typical Southern hospitality by the smart looking uniformed doormen. Full length glass doors preview what awaits freshly arriving travelers or exhausted guests looking forward to a respite from the hot Karnataka climate.
Once inside the high-ceiling lobby, decorated in simple but elegant earth tone furnishings, the check-in process flows smoothly. Guests make their way to rooms via the elevator situated next to a brightly lit, very temptingly displayed pastry case. Sweet teeth can be satisfied in locally made baked items as well as sugary treats. Initial impressions bring a quizzical look until tourists discover the difficulty in locating western style desserts in this fully Indian metropolis.
Pai Vista’s rooms won’t be noted for their spaciousness, yet the lack of square footage is made up in the overall cleanliness. Crisp bed linens cover a comfortable mattress geared toward a western traveler. Floors are spotlessly clean. And the western fitted bathroom is what one would expect from a 4 star property. Full time running hot water never runs out. The TV comes loaded with all the channels needed to stay connected to India and home. In room telephones allow for international calling.
Mornings start off right with a hearty buffet lined with Continental and Indian options. Made to order dosa or omelets blend the mixture of cultures with ease. Unlike most hotels offering up standard, bland tasting fare for morning guests, the breakfast at Pai Vista satisfies not just the appetite but the palette too. Guests who haven’t explored the hotel should check out the rooftop pool accessed via this dining area. Views from here cover the Mysore skyline including (during clear skies) the famous Chamundi Hill.
Those needing to stretch their legs are smart to pick this hotel. It’s location near the city’s markets as well as the popular tourist landmark, the Mysore Palace, are both within easy walking distance. If the heat bears a ride instead of walking, tuk tuk’s and taxis are easily found just outside the hotel property. Restaurants, shops, cinema and more await foreigners with a passion for discovery. Pai Vista allows them a front row seat with this convenient, neat and clean, safe location.
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