Riga Residency, Coonoor

Riga Residency Hotel Description

Riga Residency is a star class hotel located in Wellington, which is 6000 feet above see level. The hotel is known for its warm hospitality and luxurious accommodations that will satisfy even the most discerning of travellers. Every room at Riga Residency spoils you with spectacular views of the Nilgiris.

Rooms
The rooms at Riga Residency redefine luxury at modest prices, ensuring the comfort of guests. The rooms are available in Deluxe and Suite categories, and have the following amenities: cable television, attached bathroom with hot and cold running water, and a telephone. Free Wi-Fi internet connectivity is also provided. Suites come with a complimentary fruit basket.

Dining
Riga Residency has an excellent multi-cuisine restaurant called The Tycoon Restaurant, which serves delicious Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. The restaurant offers diners view of the spectacular hills, as well as the verdant lawns of the hotel. The hotel also has a bar called the The Opium Bar, which serves premium domestic and international brands, in a pleasing and relaxing ambience.

Facilities
The facilities at Riga Residency include a doctor on call, guide service, travel desk, business centre, laundry services, and taxi services. The hotel also has a conference/banquet hall with audio-visual equipment, and can also arrange outdoor catering for groups. Ayurvedic treatment can also be provided on request. Trekking, golfing, and tennis can be organised on request.

Location
Riga Residency is located in the mountainous Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu state, in the south Indian peninsula. This district is at the tri-junction of the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu making it easily accessible from all the neighbouring states by road and rail. Riga Residency is just 70 scenic km from Coimbatore airport, 1 km from Coonoor, and 16 km from Ooty. By rail, Wellington is accessible through Coimbatore the nearest major Railway Station that is well connected to the rest of the country. The UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) is a preferred means of travel not just for the unique experience but also because Riga Residency is just 500m from the picturesque Wellington Railway Station.

Area Attractions

Coonoor Bus Stand (1.5 Km)

Coonoor Bus Stand is located near the railway station, and bustles with activity and has good connections for Ooty, Coimbatore, Kotagiri.

Coonoor Railway Station (2 Km)

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is one of the oldest mountain railways in India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It links Coonoor to the town of Mettupalayam at the foot of the hills. Coonoor was the original termination point of this railway.

Sims Park (3 Km)

Sims Park is situated in a deep ravine on the Northern side of Coonoor Railway Station at an elevation of 1768 to 1798 mts. Beautiful specimens of flora bloom at various times in the year, and the park is famous for its annual Fruit Show.

Dolphins Nose (15 Km)

The view point is 10 km from the Coonoor. The Nose is a unique rock of tremendous proportions which looks like a Dolphin.

Lambs Rock (10 Km)

It is 8 km from Coonoor on the way to Dolphins Nose. It commands a grand view of the Coimbatore Plains. It is a favourite place for tourists.

Ooty Bus Stand (12 Km)

Ooty, a district capital, has the most frequent bus connections from nearby large towns in the district. There are also frequent bus connections to the nearest mainline railheads of Mettupalayam and Coimbatore.

Ooty Lake (15 Km)

Ooty lake is an artificial lake, which was formed in 1824 by Mr. John Sullivan, the then Collector of Coimbatore. Boating in and horse riding around the lake is very popular.

Coimbatore Railway Station (60 Km)

Coimbatore Railway Station is located at a distance of 10 km from the Coimbatore Airport. Broad gauge trains connect Coimbatore to all parts of India, with a meter gauge line connecting the city to Dindigul. Total distance to Coonoor 70 km.

Coimbatore Airport (65 Km)

Coimbatore Airport - CJB - is 21 km from the city centre. It is served by 10 airlines, 5 additional airlines will be serving the airport in the next few years. Total distance to Coonoor is 70 km.

Wellington Railway Station (0.5 Km)

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is one of the oldest mountain railways in India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It links Wellington to the town of Mettupalayam at the foot of the hills, at a total distance of 29 km.