Chapter 2: Lodgings

Coonoor is home to a collection of hotels that offer the ultimate hillside experience. To name a few, the Velan Ritz, the Taj Garden Retreat and the MGM Hillworth Resort. After careful research, with the aid of my mother’s memory of Coonoor, we decided to stay in the MGM Hillworth Resort, situated in the Mount Pleasant Road.









Immediately after reaching there with bag and baggage, we applauded the decision whole-heartedly. The first thing that delighted us was the beautiful view from the large windows of our room. It showcased the green splendor of the hillside, dotted with tiny (so they seemed to us from there!) houses, the mountains shrouded by the mist in the distance and nearby, a gushing stream of water that flows past silvery rocks. What was more; we could even see the railroad of the Railway Station from the windows! It was truly a treat for the eyes and it must be mentioned that we spent many happy hours just gazing at the sight, awed by the beauty and tranquility.




We would definitely recommend the MGM Hillworth Resort to every tourist entering Coonoor who seek an unforgettable experience. What constituted a stay that we enjoyed to the utmost was not only the view and the tasteful and comfortable rooms, but also the excellent service offered by the hotel staff. Delicious food, interesting décor and, once again, the marvelous view from the dining area made mealtimes special too.
The staff was helpful and friendly, and we couldn’t help thinking that their information would be quite useful to someone who had never stayed in Coonoor before.
The fact that the entire hotel has only ten rooms might be viewed as a strange thing but for people like us, it is a good thing for there was less crowding and ensured personal space. The staff could pay more attention to detail of service. Another fact to mention is that some of the rooms open out into a balcony. I don’t think I need to mention how great that is for purposes of viewing the hillside!
Another quaint thing about the rooms is the bed. Seriously.
The beds are what are called “four poster beds” except without the fancy curtains. They are, however, neat and comfortable. The delightful thing about these beds is that they have a set of steps that need to be climbed up in order to sit or sleep in the bed.

This review is something to be considered, for we are quite critical in our approach to hotels! As soon as we had finished our trip and were on our way back, all of our fingers were itching to get to the keyboard and tell everyone about how fantastic this hotel is. So, tourists who truly seek ultimate hill experience may seriously consider checking in to this hotel.



The hotel can be contacted at hillworth@mgm.co.in. The official address being :
MGM Hillworth Resort
Mount Pleasant Road
Coonoor 643 202
Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu

The manager, Mr. Sampath Rao, and his team will be pleased to assist in any way. The number to be contacted is: +91 97890 91392 or +91423 2207995

For reservations or travel assistance, you can contact:

Nivalink

A-205, Godrej Coliseum, Behind Everard Nagar, Off Eastern Express Highway, Chunabhatti, Sion, Mumbai - 400022. Phone : +91-22-24042211

E-mail : hillworth@nivalink.com Office Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM

The MGM resorts offer the same quality of service at their locations in Muttukadu, ECR Chennai, Velankanni, Ranipet and in Marry Brown restaurants across the country.