We used the Taj Garden Retreat as a base to visit the temples at Belur and Halebid so only stayed there for 2 nights. Although it was clean and quiet it felt very remote. (It seemed impossible to leave the hotel without being accompanied by the hotel travel agent. Chikmagalur itself was a 5-10 min drive away, but to go... more

We stayed over while on a road trip to the local temples. There was a Taj Hotel promotional magazine in the room which touted the chain as a destination for the rich and famous. However, I'd expect that if Mick Jagger ever did stay at this place he'd likely throw the broken room furniture off his balconey. Although a very... more

I would rate this hotel 10 on 10 for hygiene and tranquility. Hotel staff is very accomodating and room service is very quick. Hotel hosts lot of activities for family fun like table tennis, basket ball ,snooker, board games, pools, gym, tot lot, carrom and biking. Buffet meals are worth a try cos they offer variety of cuisines not only... more