--- title: "Maurya Palace vs The Grand Sarayu: which hotel is better?" description: "Maurya Palace or The Grand Sarayu in Mysore? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maurya-palace-mysore-vs-the-grand-sarayu-mysore/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-23 --- # Maurya Palace vs The Grand Sarayu Both are in Mysore, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★ · Mysuru ## [Maurya Palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/maurya-palace-mysore/) - **Guest rating:** 8.0 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1829208/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★ · Mysuru ## [The Grand Sarayu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-grand-sarayu-mysore/) - **Guest rating:** 7.7 · Good - **Location score:** 7.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2199571/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart. ### Why is Maurya Palace better than The Grand Sarayu? 1. Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.7) (+0.3) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is The Grand Sarayu better than Maurya Palace? 1. Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2023) (+3y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Maurya Palace | The Grand Sarayu | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.0 | 7.7 | | Location | 7.5 | 7.3 | | Facilities | 5.8 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Public transport | 8.2 | 8.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.6 | | Guest rating | 8.0 (+0.3) | 7.7 | | Number of reviews | 11 | 36 (+25) | | Rank in Mysore | top 50% | bottom 48% | | Location | | Location score | 7.5 (+0.2) | 7.3 | | Distance to Mysuru centre | 480 m | 590 m | | To public transport | 480 m | 520 m | | To the airport | 8.8 km | 8.9 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 42 | 40 | | To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 290 m (−130 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 6 | 5 | | Sights within 1 km | 11 (+2) | 9 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | 27 | 27 | | Floors | 3 | 5 | | Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2026 (+3y) | | Listed amenities | 16 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Free breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Maurya PalaceThe Grand Sarayu - Maurya Palace is cheaper in 9 of 9 months - Maurya Palace: €16 a night on average · The Grand Sarayu: €67 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Mysore by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mysore/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. ## Location 130 m apart Maurya Palace: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station OLD Railway Station Krishnarajanagara KR Nagara: 480 m, Mysore Airport (MYQ): 8.8 km, 42 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km. The Grand Sarayu: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station OLD Railway Station Krishnarajanagara KR Nagara: 520 m, Mysore Airport (MYQ): 8.9 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km. ## Maurya Palace or The Grand Sarayu: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Maurya Palace or The Grand Sarayu? Over the year Maurya Palace costs about €16 a night on average against €67 at The Grand Sarayu, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Maurya Palace and The Grand Sarayu? 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