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Residency Near Me in Mettur: How to Find Hotel Akash Residency

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Residency Near Me in Mettur: How to Find Hotel Akash Residency

If you searched “residency near me” in Mettur, you are looking for a mid-range town hotel: AC rooms with attached bathrooms, a front desk that stays open and a dining hall, without resort prices or a drive out of town. That is exactly what Hotel Akash Residency is. This page tells you where we are and how to reach us from wherever you are.

Where the residency is

Hotel Akash Residency, No 42/7 A, East Road, Mettur Dam, Mettur 636401, near the Old Market and the Municipality Building. The hotel’s name is on the entrance wall, and there is gated parking inside the compound.

The entrance wall with the hotel name
The entrance wall with the hotel name
FromDistanceTime
Mettur bus stand≈ 1 km5 min by auto
Mettur Dam railway station≈ 3 km10 min by auto
Mettur Dam and Dam Park≈ 2 kmA few minutes
Sri Muniyappan Kovil≈ 2 kmA few minutes
Salem≈ 50 kmAbout 1.5 hours
Erode≈ 85 kmAbout 2 hours
Bengaluru≈ 200 kmAbout 4.5 hours

Directions from each starting point

From Mettur bus stand

Take an auto from the stand and say “Akash Residency, East Road, near the Old Market”. It is a five-minute ride. If you prefer to walk, it is about 1 km through the market area; ask anyone for the Municipality Building.

From Mettur Dam railway station

Autos wait outside the station. The ride to East Road takes about ten minutes. Trains from Salem stop here; it is the end of the line.

From the Dam or the Park

Head back into Mettur Dam town towards the market. The hotel is about 2 km from the Dam, in the centre of town.

Driving from Salem

Take the Salem–Mettur road through Omalur and Mecheri. Once you enter Mettur Dam town, ask for East Road or the Old Market. The drive is about 50 km and takes around an hour and a half.

Driving from Erode or Bhavani

Follow the Bhavani–Mettur road along the Kaveri through Chekkanur into Mettur Dam town. The hotel is near the Old Market in the centre.

From Dharmapuri or Bengaluru

Come in on the Dharmapuri side road to Mettur. Buses from Dharmapuri reach the Mettur bus stand; from there it is a five-minute auto ride. If you are driving from Bengaluru, allow about four and a half hours.

What makes it a residency

In Tamil Nadu a residency sits between a basic lodge and a resort: more comfortable than a lodge, more central than a resort. Read the longer explanation in what a residency in Mettur offers. In short, at Hotel Akash Residency you get:

  • Six room types: Double, Deluxe, Executive, Twin, Family and Triple
  • AC, free Wi-Fi, TV, hot water and attached bath in every room
  • Dining hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner, bookable for groups
  • Air-conditioned conference hall with presentation TV and pro audio
  • Gated parking and a 24-hour front desk
Carved screens in the lobby
Carved screens in the lobby

Other residencies in Mettur

Mohan Residency at Square Market, near the bus stand, is the other residency-style hotel in town. It is described in neutral words in our top 10 hotels in Mettur. For budget options, see the lodge and tourist home guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hotel Akash Residency in Mettur?

No 42/7 A, East Road, Mettur Dam, Mettur 636401, near the Old Market and the Municipality Building. It is about 1 km from the bus stand and 2 km from Mettur Dam.

How do I reach the residency from Mettur bus stand?

Take an auto and say “Akash Residency, East Road, near the Old Market”. The ride takes about five minutes.

Is there a residency near Mettur Dam railway station?

Yes. Hotel Akash Residency is about 3 km from the station, a ten-minute auto ride.

What is the difference between a residency and a lodge?

A lodge is a simple budget room. A residency is a mid-range hotel with AC rooms, attached bathrooms, hot water, a dining hall and a 24-hour front desk.

Does the residency have parking?

Yes, gated parking inside the compound for cars and two-wheelers at no extra charge.