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Fernhills Palace

Fernhill Post Nilgiris, Ootacamund 643 004, India
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Fernhills Palace
Ranked #16 of 29 Ootacamund B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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India
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

the place is beautiful.. the only things that seems to be done to the palace built is the average staff with average food.. i wish they up the standards ...

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Kajang, Malaysia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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We stayed here for 1 night in March(Yuvarani Suite) and it was the best in Ooty. I notice few comments which shows their disappointments, but overall, i will say it's a good and best place to relax and enjoy the scenery. Despite the price which is quite high, you can have the experience staying in a real palace. I feel... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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The welcome was rather less warm than the farewell, and the large cold rooms made us long for home where at least we have the option of some heating. Modern, and rather unsightly radiators (given the faded grandeur of the surroundings), were in evidence but were never switched on during our stay in February. The food was mediocre, the bar... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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We stayed at this property in the month of December for 3 days. I have to start by saying this- the property can be better maintained than its current standards. The positives include: this is a huge property in this heritage city; the rooms are huge with a lots of sitting space; Generally well kept rooms. We were given a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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the premises of a former Maharaja's Palace way past its prime. the heat is not turned on until Dec. so you are relegated to a small space heater and hot water bottles in the room. They never thought to bring space heaters into the bar area until we asked. In the absence of a liquor license, you could get room... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Arrived to a very cold hotel, told that central heat won't be on until December but small heating blower in room... insufficient for the size. Offered hot water bottle for humidity ladden sheets. Mildewy shower. Pieces of paint peeling from ceiling and wall behind bed bubbling from water seepage. Hot water avaialbe from 6 to 10 AM and from 6... More

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London
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011

Decided to stay here for 3 nights because of the location. Got disappointed once we reached there. The Palace is very much run down. Can be much better place than thought of. The sofa's in the rooms were so old and worn out. The central heating doesn't work so we were given hot water bottles, but the place was cold.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011

We booked through a travel agent in India to stay for two nights but we decided to vacate after just one night as we decided not to waste our time staying there. It is very poorly maintained and although they charge 5 star rates it is something like 2 1/2 or 3 star. When we were there it was rainy... More

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Mumbai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2011

It was a surprise delight. Booked this property as could not find any interesting and classy hotels in Ooty while searching online. Came across this property of Welcome Heritage Group. It was an old palace of some maharaja, which was later converted to a hotel. Hotel is located about 3-4 kms from Ooty town center on a small hill overlooking... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2010
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The Fernhill Palace has probably the best location in Ooty. A magnificent palace, but so poorly maintained that it is a disgrace. The gardens are non existent, the interiors musty, poorly maintained and service pathetic. A chance visit to the kitchen located in the basement made me wonder if we would survive our stay. The hotel had ben taken over... More

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Fernhill Post Nilgiris, Ootacamund 643 004, India
Price range (per night):* 164 AUD - 493 AUD

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