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Hotel Empire InternationalvsJayamahal Palace
Both Hotel Empire International and Jayamahal Palace are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Jayamahal Palace scores slightly better than Hotel Empire International. Jayamahal Palace ranks #12 in Bangalore with praise from 3 reviews including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Empire International
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
36 Church Street, Bangalore 560001, India
From $20/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"Smart new hotel with popular restaurant and very comfortable rooms boasting modern decor and good facilities."
"The slightly shabby Hotel Empire remains excellent value for its handy central location in happening Church St." Full review
Jayamahal Palace
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
1 Jayamahal Road behind the containment railway station, Behind the Containment Railway Station, Bangalore 560046, India
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"When to go: October through February.
Which room to book: The Royal Suite has wonderful stained glass windows; the Gujarat Suite includes a wooden swing (doubles, $112–$212).
Amenities:..."
"Once an Englishman’s residence, this heritage structure is now royal property, owned by the former royal family of the Gujarati princely state of Gondal."
"The rooms are large enough for the royalty that once lived here. The bathrooms are about the size of a room at the W hotel and completely modernized." Full review