The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel

We visited this property after a long road trip with several excellent stops at brilliantly pleasant hotels along the way. So, it was a hard act for Leela Ashtamudi to follow, but nonetheless, the property impressed us immensely. The reception at the porch all the way to the being ensconced in the room was flawless. Our boxes simply arrived in the room, and the car was valet parked in the basement (out of the tropical sunshine). The staff here do this property much credit, and every one of them did their utmost to assist and please. But if you ask me what the best aspect of this hotel is, it is the flow of public spaces, its excellent position on the lakeside, it's brilliantly shaded and landscaped property, and the general sense of space and breeze. Yes, the breeze needs special mention as it is a guaranteed feature of the lakeside position. The breeze funnels through the public sitting areas in a way that is simply awesome. The room we had was simply cavernous, like a church converted for our exclusive use. The space and layout of the wardrobes, toilets and bathroom were rather unique and expansive. Loved it.

J