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Hotel Ark

3.5 star property
Travelers find warmth and convenience at this city center hotel where a lobby fireplace welcomes guests after exploring nearby attractions

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Reception - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)
Luxury Room | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)
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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)
Hotel Ark, in the city's heart, offers a cozy lobby fireplace welcome. Guests enjoy free WiFi, local tour ticket help, and attentive staff. Practical amenities include dry cleaning services, an on-site bar, and a restaurant for relaxation.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Room

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kumbakonam, Hotel Ark is in the city center and near the airport. Sarangapani Temple and Srinivasa Ramanujan House are local landmarks and Sarkarai Padithurai Ghat is one of the area's attractions. Visit our Kumbakonam travel guide
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21,T.S.R BIG STREET, KUMBAKONAM, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, 612001

What's nearby

  • Kasi Viswanathar Temple
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sarangapani Temple
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chakrapani Temple
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brahma Temple
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Srinivasa Ramanujan House
    6 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kumbakonam Station
    16 min walk
  • Tiruchirappalli (TRZ-Tiruchirappalli Intl.)
    135 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sri Balaji Bhavan
    2 min walk
  • Hotel Raya's - Satharas
    7 min walk
  • Sri Venkatramanaa's Hotel & Residency
    11 min walk
  • Swaminatha Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Mangalambiga Coffee And Tiffin Center
    19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ark

Hotel in the city center, remodeled in 2020
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Hotel Ark. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a reception hall
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as perks like premium bedding and pillow menus.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,900 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 100
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - November 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: INR 4 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: INR 1 (one-way), from 1 to 6 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

HOTEL ARK Hotel
HOTEL ARK KUMBAKONAM
HOTEL ARK Hotel KUMBAKONAM

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ark pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ark?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Ark?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Ark provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 2600 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ark located?

Located in the heart of Kumbakonam, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Sarangapani Temple, and Chakrapani Temple. Ramaswamy Temple and Brahma Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kumbakonam Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Ark Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jayan K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearby Temples and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is very clean and nice. close to the shopping areas. Only suggestion is to have a good option for the car drivers who visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never expected this much facility standard in a hotel located in a second level city like Kumbakonam. Hotel is very clean and well maintained. Hotel is proximity to all local temples . Food served in the hotel attached restaurant is very tasty too. Eager to visit one more time sure-
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
It’s ok for budget and the restaurant serves decent food in this area . There was no hot water and towel rack was falling from wall . Shower gel was a small bar of soap and shampoo was a small capsule . Location is good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SAMEER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay.. In same name another hotel is there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vasuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sivakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had a few broken things. The room key was not working
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vasanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean . ensuire was clan. Everytime you telephone for someone, they would keep giving another no , that no will give another no and then another no. This happened whenever we phoned. none of the staff knew where to refer to. THERES NO ROOM BOY TO RUN ERRANDS FOR YOU . so please prepare well ahead . to buy everything yourself and take. The breakfast you better call before you book if it is complimentary. we wete told different things by different people. The staff or the restaurant people have not got a clue about this. het an authorised email. otherwise you will end up paying as we did. Otherwise ok hotel. Will have a second thought to visit again . Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nantha Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Narayanan Aravamudhan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thiagarajan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022