This is the only 'real' hotel in Manipal to choose from and I have stayed here many many times. The hotel has potential and the service amongst hotel staff (other than the front desk) is very friendly and professional. Breakfast is often included and there is another restaurant on premises to choose from as well as room service. My only real complaint is that this hotel is way over-priced because there is no competition in Manipal. Add one additional, respectable hotel in Manipal and the rates here would drop no doubt. The rooms are decent (the upper floors are much better - primarily better quality mattresses - but they cost more), I just feel they've grown quite comfortable with the fact that they're the only ones in town and could use a pick-me-up in terms of customer service (primarily front desk) and overall upkeep.

Its one of the nicest hotels in Manipal and is located right next to the engineering college and the medical/dental college. The hotel itself is quite well run and offers a nice selection of food and beverages in its restaurant and cafe(which is a popular hangout for students as well).

Room availability is usually not a problem since Manipal does not have too many visitors unless the university is having some kind of event. Service is prompt and the facilities are excellent as well.

Do keep your windows closed as Manipal has some nasty bugs that can cause pretty bad skin rashes.

i have spent almost more than a decade in manipal , so very frequently my family members are staying here and me too a member of valley club use the facilities of this hotel.
Rooms are pretty ok , but those who have unique taste of food and hospitality will be surely depressed after staying.
why hotel is doing business at such a place because
1. it is a teaching place for hotel management students.
2. most of the time and most of rooms are occupied by parents of the students who are studying in manipal.
3. staff members, of various institutes being run by manipal university , are members of it , and they are using its facilities .

The rooms are very cozy with perfect bedding, upholstery and upkeep...everything is perfect about the place except the food!

If you want to have a great time, stay in this hotel .. but the room service might be a little slow at times .. although the staff is warm and courteous. The restaurant named Rangoli is not that great although the "5 jeweled rice" there is good .. to be had with any chicken gravy preparation. The buffet breakfast at their restaurant is good.