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ary fittings and free wi-fi accompanying the old-world style in the spacious rooms and
bathrooms? The bright dining room and pretty country garden? All of those, no doubt -
plus an informal yet efficient management style that helps you feel right at home.
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Hotel Welbeck Residency
( 2223300;
www.welbeck.in
; Welbeck Circle, Club Rd; r incl breakfast ?2878-4257; )
An attractive
older building that's been thoroughly tarted up with comfortable and cosy rooms, a touch
of colonial-era class (a 1920 Austin saloon at the front door!), a decent restaurant and
helpful staff.
Mount View Hotel
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HOTEL
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( 2442077;
www.hotelmountviewooty.com
; Ettines Rd; r ?1971-3943; )
Perched on a quiet driveway
convenient to the bus and train stations, the nine enormous, wood-lined, high-ceilinged
rooms in this elegant old bungalow have recently been renovated to a good standard of
comfort. It's a pity they still aren't using the fireplaces, though.
Willow Hill
( 2223123;
www.willowhill.in
; 58/1 Havelock Rd; s ?1319-3598, d ?1559-3957, all incl breakfast)
Sitting high
above town, Willow Hill's large windows provide great views of Ooty if you're on one of
the upper floors. The 10 rooms have a distinct alpine-chalet chic, with the most expensive
offering a private garden.
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Savoy Hotel
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HERITAGE HOTEL
$$$
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( 2225500;
www.tajhotels.com
; 77 Sylks Rd; s ?5341-10,088, d ?5934-12,275, all incl breakfast; )
The
Savoy is one of Ooty's oldest hotels, with parts dating back to 1829. Big cottages are ar-
ranged around a beautiful garden of flowerbeds, lawns and clipped hedges. The quaint
rooms have large bathrooms, log fires and bay windows. Service is very good, and mod-
ern facilities include a bar, wi-fi (chargeable), plenty of games for kids and adults, and an
excellent multicuisine dining room. During high season, full-board arrangements may be
obligatory.
Ferrnhills Palace
HERITAGE HOTEL
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