A heritage property, hotel Royal Orchid Metropole was built at the behest of Maharaja of Mysore in 1920s for his guests from Britain. It offers a choice of luxurious rooms including royal, heritage and maharaja suites. Lavishly furnished, all the rooms and suites are spacious and feature minibars as well. Quick, efficient 24 hours service and free Wi-Fi is offered to all the guests here. Another highlight of this one is its restaurants, for it houses Mysore’s much-loved—Shikari and Tiger Trails. A posh bar, Scandel, and a tea lounge named as High Tea are also open till midnight to cater to guests.