Jayamahal PalacevsThe Meditating Monkeys
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Jayamahal Palace is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Meditating Monkeys. Jayamahal Palace scores 77 with endorsements from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Jayamahal Palace
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
Concierge
"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:..."
Lonely Planet
"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."
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
The Meditating Monkeys
9/24 Lloyd Road, Cooke Town, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Express check-in / check-out
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet
"Founded by a local musician/traveller this excellent new hostel offers a comfy, social base in a business city." Full review