The Fern, Kolhapur

Family Trip : The Fern Kolhapur, a Four-Star Above Average Hotel I stayed in The Fern, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, in Room No. 810 from 09/03/ to 12/03/2025. I booked the hotel online by calling a number given on the website. The booking process was pleasant, as the reservation clerk lady (Rasika) was soft-spoken and helpful in offering rates and an appropriate room, etc., including agreeing to pick up from the airport for a price. The booking was smooth, very professional, the payment link worked well, and I paid in full in advance. I received a booking confirmation, which was comprehensively explained, no doubt or any question to ask. It looked like a very professional document. As agreed, they picked up from the airport in a small sedan car. It was a pleasant check-in. They helped me reach luggage to my room. The lobby area was functional no frills or no great interior to impress. The double-bed, king-size bedroom of 300 sft. was comfortable. Everything in the room was just right. The AC- is excellently functioning. The bathroom was spacious and had an excellent shower head and shower area. The bath towels were very hard, and I did not use them. The toiletry supply was excellent. The tea/coffee arrangement was good. Housekeeping service was excellent in responding and replacing anything required, like water bottles, tea/coffee supplies, etc. The overall in-room comfort, including bed, pillows, and sheets, was much appreciable; even though fancy frills were not there, it is a simple interior. But one important missing point is: no luggage desk; we had to keep our suitcase on the floor only. The breakfast was complimentary in the ground-floor restaurant area. The BF spread was quite elaborate, yet the authentic taste was missing. Like Idlis were hard, the Medu wada was worst (hard), the sambar had no South Indian taste, rather some strange taste. Overall, Breakfast was not tasty, and I was not happy. The Exterior – is very poor as you enter the portico- exterior wall looks faded, rainwater leakage visible, no carpets in lobby area. The staff's overall staff behaviour was courteous and helpful. For the cost of the room, it was not justification.

Good room, Great food at Native restaurant. Had a very bad experience due to disturbance at night. We were on 9th floor, the restaurant on the 10th floor plays music, they were moving around tables and other equipment’s till 1-2 AM. So, had a worst experience in this regard.

A recent stay at the Hotel The Fern in Kolhapur was truly memorable. From the moment we arrived, the staff's warm and welcoming demeanor set a positive tone for our entire visit. The hotel's prime location offered easy access to the city's attractions and vibrant local culture, a definite advantage for exploring.