180 Mc Iver Villa (25 Kms from Ooty)

Stayed here with family for 3 night and 4 days. The place has around 6 rooms and is basically an old colonial style bunglaw. The views from outside the room are splendid and the place has a fantastic garden which is well maintained with lovely flowers. There is ample space for parking and that is not a concern at all, unlike most places in coonoor. We loved the food that was served up at the restaurant. Everything is made to order, so expect up to 30 min delays, but the taste was top notch. Prices are definitely on the high side, much higher than Bangalore even !! We opted for south indian breakfast and were very happy with the idly-vada-dosa offerings. Staff is very friendly and helpful and we did not have any issues with them throughout the stay.The place is eerily quiet at night, so if you are the kind who likes a bit of life, then this may not be the place for you. Distance to tourist spots You can reach Dolphins nose and Lambs rock in less than half hour. Sims part is ~ 1km away, so you could even walk if you wish to !! There is a newly opened TanTea meuseum next to Sims park that you may consider visiting , especially if you speak Tamil. The lady there gave us an enthusiastic overview ( in Tamil) of different kinds of tea and how they are made. Railway station is ~10 mins drive, ditto for bus. Negative aspects -Room flooring and walls needs a round of renovation. Does not look very clean. -There was a rat in the room ( Cromwell suite) and finally figured out it was coming in through the chimney. The staff helped close the opening and after that we did not face any trouble. On the plus side, we were offered a change of room because of this by the staff, but we were fully unpacked by then and did not want to move. -Heater should be given as part of the room package and not charged extra. Believe me, you cannot survive without it in the rooms in December.

Dear Sir, I was appalled last year when the staff at your restaurant was uncourteous not only to me but to my wife also in june 14.... we had ordered light refreshments and snacks.. and wanted to have the same in the lawns over looking coonoor.... but your staff started to shout on the waiters first that they will not serve the drinks in the lawn and then he literally shouted at us ..to which we courteously replied that there is a way of treating the guest... but your staff turned a blind eye to it...i could have complined to your manager..or consumer forum... but refrained.... as i had previously dined in your hotel many times... but the staff really needs to be pulled up badly.... regrets that we ever came to your hotel...poor show

A movie shooting was taking place the day we stayed. Didn't have access to the property space except our room. The place was super crowded and noisy. Was totally disappointed. Also, when we went out in the evening for a stroll, the management used the master key to open our room and placed two chocolates. We were absolutely shocked by this breach of privacy. They said it was their policy to do so, however found it ridiculous to enter the room without our permission. The property was lovely and also brilliant food. I would recommend the place highly if there is no shooting...

We booked the resort on 16 th novmbr for 1 day...(17th )...we reached there at 12 pm... But at that time they told there is no booking for last 1 week .. the resort is booked by a cinema crew for last 1 week......they told us they will arrange an another property of their own in coonoor.......