Savoy, Ooty - IHCL SeleQtions is an 1829-established 5-star heritage hotel on Sylks Road with 40 rooms, gardens and a spa, near Ooty Lake.
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Savoy, Ooty - IHCL SeleQtions is a 5-star IHCL SeleQtions heritage hotel on Sylks Road, Ooty, with 40 rooms, about six acres of gardens and a spa, about 88 km from Coimbatore Airport.
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The Savoy, Ooty - IHCL SeleQtions is one of the oldest hotels in the Nilgiris, established in 1829 and now part of IHCL's SeleQtions collection of distinctive heritage properties. It occupies around six acres of landscaped gardens on Sylks Road, close to the centre of the hill station, and has just 40 rooms arranged across low cottage-style blocks with sloping roofs and fireplaces. The character is colonial-era Ooty — clipped lawns, mature trees, log fires and a measured, old-world pace — rather than modern resort glamour, and that heritage is the main reason guests choose it.
The hotel is centrally placed in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), within a short drive of the lake, the Botanical Gardens and the toy-train station. Getting to Ooty takes time: the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, about 88 km away and a three-hour drive up the winding Nilgiri ghat roads. The atmospheric Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage line) connects Mettupalayam to Ooty and is itself a highlight; Ooty station is roughly 2 km from the hotel. Drivers should budget for slow mountain roads and seasonal traffic in peak summer.
Accommodation ranges from Superior and Deluxe rooms through Premium rooms with garden views, up to Junior and two-bedroom SeleQtions Suites. Rooms carry Victorian-era detailing — wood floors, period furniture and, in many, a working fireplace, which is welcome on cold Nilgiri nights. There is a pet-friendly room category as well. The scale is intimate, and garden-facing rooms open onto the lawns. Modern comforts such as heating, en-suite bathrooms and Wi-Fi are provided without disturbing the heritage feel.
The Dining Room serves all-day multi-cuisine meals, including local Badaga dishes drawn from the indigenous Nilgiri community, alongside Indian and continental fare. The Canterbury Bar is a characterful spot for cocktails and after-dinner drinks beside a fire. Dining is unhurried and traditional, in step with the rest of the hotel.
Facilities include a spa for massages and therapies, a fitness centre, yoga and guided nature trails through the grounds, evening bonfires, pony rides and indoor games such as carrom, chess and table tennis. There is a kids' play area, a conference hall for small events and a travel desk for car hire and sightseeing. Given Ooty's cool climate the hotel does not centre on a swimming pool; the gardens, fires and trails are the heart of the experience.
Ooty's classic sights are all within a few kilometres: Ooty Lake for boating, the colonial-era Government Botanical Gardens and Rose Garden, and Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris at about 9 km, with views across the hills on a clear day. A ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway toward Coonoor is a must for many visitors, and the tea estates and viewpoints around Coonoor make an easy day out. The hotel's travel desk can arrange all of these.
The Savoy suits travellers who value heritage and atmosphere over contemporary polish — honeymooners, couples, families and history-minded guests who want a fireplace, gardens and a sense of old Ooty. Its central position makes sightseeing easy. Those expecting a large modern resort with a heated pool and extensive children's programming should weigh the property's intimate, period character before booking.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Superior Room | Heritage rooms with Victorian-era character, available in double and queen-bed layouts. |
| Deluxe Room (Garden View) | Rooms overlooking the gardens, with double beds and period furnishings. |
| Premium Room (Garden View) | More spacious rooms with king or twin beds and garden outlooks. |
| Junior Suite | One-bedroom suite with a separate sitting area. |
| SeleQtions Suite | Two-bedroom suite, the largest accommodation, suited to families. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| The Dining Room | All-day dining (multi-cuisine and local Badaga fare) |
| Canterbury Bar | Bar / lounge |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Ooty Lake | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| Government Botanical Gardens | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Doddabetta Peak | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
| Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Ooty station) | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Rose Garden | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| St. Stephen's Church | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
The hotel was established in 1829, making it one of the oldest in the Nilgiris. It is now part of the IHCL SeleQtions heritage collection.
The nearest airport is Coimbatore (about 88 km, a three-hour drive up the ghat roads). Many visitors also take the scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway, whose Ooty station is about 2 km away.
It has 40 rooms and suites set across cottage-style blocks within about six acres of gardens.
Many rooms feature working fireplaces in keeping with the hotel's heritage character, which are welcome on cold Nilgiri nights.
Ooty Lake, the Government Botanical Gardens, the Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak and rides on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway are all within a short drive.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 noon.