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Hello Friends,
Our place of stay at Ooty was at the Taj Savoy. And it was such a marvelous place! And to know that this was a heritage property dating back to the 1800s was indeed amazing. Savoy hotel was opened in 1841 by Mr.H.Royal Dawson and was called the Dawson’s Hotel for a while and is considered to be one of the oldest buildings in Ooty. Apparently the main building of the hotel was constructed in 1829 as a school for the European children in Nilgiris. In 1868 the name of the hotel was again changed to Sylks Hotel taking after the name of the road (Sylks Road) in which it is situated and then much later it was renamed as the Savoy. In 1875 His Majesty King Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) visited India and a trip to Ooty and a stay at the Savoy formed part of his calendar. Since 1841 Savoy has been functioning as a hotel and while modern amenities have been added the old world beauty of place is intact. Taj Savoy has been featured in several magazines and newspapers for its rich history and several celebrities have stayed here.
Additionally, the rooms are squeaky clean, and the staff is extremely courteous and friendly. The food offers a wide choice and made fresh and served with great care. The breakfast is on the house offering a vast array of Indian, Tandoor and Continental dishes. You may have to buy your own lunch and breakfast and if it’s its at the Taj Savoy it may cost you Rs.1000 to 1500 a meal for two.
The long front reception that overlooks the garden
Abundant and colourful flowers just about everywhere within the hotel
A view of the massive garden
The lounge with its comfortable sofas
Objets d’art as part of the foyer
Another view of the front lawns
Rabbits as part of the play area for children
The play area for children
Goldie, the pony awaiting a ride
More flowers
A post box nestling amidst thick shrubs, looked marvelous and charming
Useful Links:
https://gateway.tajhotels.com/en-in/savoy/
Cheers
Bhuvana Rajaram
