Chrissie's Hotel is a three star property on S N By Pass Road, outside Kattappana in Idukki district, South Kerala. It sits 3.1 km from Thekkady and 17.8 km from the centre of Kattappana. With a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 587 reviews, the decision comes down to whether you want a full service base with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a shuttle service for the Periyar reserve, or somewhere smaller and closer to the water.
The hotel and its facilities
Chrissie's Hotel carries a three star rating and a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 587 reviews. The outdoor pool, garden, terrace and patio give the property open air space beyond the rooms, and yoga is listed for guests who want a set time in the day. Breakfast is served, and a restaurant handles meals when you would rather not leave the grounds.
Practical needs are covered by a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, currency exchange, laundry, luggage storage and room service. Free WiFi and free parking are both provided. Rooms are non smoking and family rooms are available, and every room category includes a balcony.
Where the hotel sits
The address is S N By Pass Road, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala. The setting is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, and the nearest town is Kattappana, a town in Idukki district. The property stands 17.8 km from the centre of Kattappana and 3.1 km from Thekkady.
Thekkady is the destination here, a wildlife town at the gate of Periyar, a reserve built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water. Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind it. The reserve sits at 900 to 1,200 m.
Who suits a stay here
This hotel suits travellers who want a managed, full service base with a pool, a restaurant and a shuttle service for the reserve, and who do not mind being 3.1 km from Thekkady rather than on its edge. It does not suit anyone who wants to be within easy reach of the lake or who prefers a small property, because the location and the scale are fixed. Families and guests who value security and a front desk at any hour will find it fits.
When to plan a visit
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit outside those months is still possible if you accept what the rain does to the light. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m keeps the air cooler than the coast.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 17.8 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is S N By Pass Road.
Questions people ask
How far is Chrissie's Hotel from Thekkady?
The property is 3.1 km from Thekkady. That is the figure for the destination itself, not the reserve gate. The centre of Kattappana is 17.8 km away. The address is S N By Pass Road. If being close to the water at Periyar matters more than hotel facilities, this is worth weighing.
What facilities does Chrissie's Hotel have?
The hotel lists an outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace and a patio, with yoga also available. Breakfast is served and there is a restaurant and room service. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, currency exchange, laundry and luggage storage cover practical needs. Free WiFi and free parking are provided, and rooms are non smoking.
Is Chrissie's Hotel good for families?
Family rooms are available, the pool and garden give children space, and a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security are in place. A restaurant and room service reduce the need to go out for meals. The rating and guest score suggest families are among the guests who use it.
When is the best time to stay for Periyar?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake at Thekkady. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a stay in the wet months is possible. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m means the air is cooler than the coast, which matters at night.
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