Hotel Harish Palace

Very disappointing stay at Hotel Harish Palace, Rameshwaram. The room was poorly maintained and far below expectations. The bathroom was in particularly bad condition, with black fungus on the walls which is deadly and dangerous for human health, a broken door, a dirty bucket, stained walls, and a very old, damaged mirror. The overall cleanliness and upkeep were extremely poor.The bedroom was no better, with visible seepage and stains on the ceiling, creating an unpleasant atmosphere. To make matters worse, the jet spray in the bathroom was not working properly. Despite informing the staff, neither was the issue fixed nor was an alternative room provided.The service was poor, and there seemed to be little concern for guest comfort or basic maintenance. Parking was another major issue, as vehicles had to be parked on the roadside, which did not feel safe or secure.The hotel is in urgent need of renovation, better housekeeping, and improved customer service. Unfortunately, this was a very unsatisfactory experience, and I cannot recommend this property in its current condition.

I was initially concerned after reading some of the recent negative reviews, especially since we booked this hotel at the last minute through MakeMyTrip for 2.5k. We had prepared ourselves for an average stay, but our experience turned out to be much better than expected.The rooms were clean, well-maintained, and the bathrooms were in good condition. The staff was courteous, and the overall stay was comfortable.One thing visitors should keep in mind is that this is a pilgrimage destination with a high turnover of guests throughout the year. In such places, maintaining the environment is a shared responsibility. Before criticizing the hotel, guests should also consider how fellow visitors contribute to the overall condition of the property.Also, while searching online, I noticed that many hotels in the area are not listed on popular booking platforms, so online reviews may not always provide the complete picture.

Disappointing overall experience, only good thing about this hotel is proximity with Ramanathaswamy temple and beach under 1 km and walking distance otherwise public transport (auto) is available at flat 100 rs charge. The hotel cleaning staff were helpful but the rest were rude

People booking this hotel through IXIGO, please beware.We recently booked a Deluxe Suite at Harish Palace through IXIGO and paid ’7,500 for a 2-day stay. The booking had a no-cancellation policy, which we accepted.On the day of check-in, we called the hotel to inform them that we would arrive late. The person who answered assured us that the room was ready and that we could check in at any time.After an exhausting 11-hour drive, we reached the hotel, only to be told by the receptionist that they had no record of our booking and that they do not have a tie-up with IXIGO. He claimed that bookings are recorded manually in a diary and that our details were not present.We tried explaining that we had called earlier and confirmed our stay, but the receptionist was extremely rude and unwilling to listen. At this point, it felt like we were being scammed. When we asked to see the booking diary, he initially refused.During the argument, I checked the diary myself and found our Booking ID listed under a different name and a different app. Only after showing this entry did the receptionist finally accept that we had a valid booking and give us the room.Unfortunately, the experience didn’t improve after that. The room was dirty, had visible cracks on the walls, and looked nothing like the photos shown on the booking app.Overall, this was a highly stressful and disappointing experience, and not something we ever expected after a confirmed booking.

The biggest problem is the hotel has been listed as 3 star hotel. Also they state to be having facilities of 3 star hotel like coffee and tea pantry etc.only after one enters here to find out this place to be dusty and with dirty linen.Now if this place had been listed as a budget hotel, then it would have really worked well.Online while booking by Agoda this place came out to Rs. 4500 per night with breakfast. However, no breakfast is ever provided.So, one ends up with a tiff with the manager and other staff over there.The right way is these rooms can be booked 2000-2500 offline. There is hot water facility. In the premises of the hotel there is a decent restaurant.Just beside the hotel there is a roadside tea / coffee shop. The snack items like bajji and vada are tasty.Pro of this place: they have car parking and is at walkable distance to west gate of Ramanathar temple.Con of entire Rameshwaram is ’.. people are rude’. If this place had not been a Jyotirlinga’.. no one would visit this place.