Title: The Competent Palace Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Competent Palace Hotel Hotel in Vikasnagar with full-service spa and 24-hour health club ![Exercise/lap pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/da79eeb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/d68cc002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/f9cf7766.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/f7a66c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/5dbff68e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Competent Palace Hotel, in the heart of the business district, feels worlds away. Guests start with rejuvenating yoga, book deep-tissue massages at The Spa, and enjoy meals at The Clove restaurant. WiFi and laundry services keep everything running smoothly. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Bar - Gym - Room service - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=25169654&PinnedHotelID=25169654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout curtains Bathrobes Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### Luxury Double Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout curtains Bathrobes Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Room, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/2e3caf39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout curtains Bathrobes Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25169700/25169654/5327718c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Blackout curtains Bathrobes Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - 280 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDehradun-Hotels-V-One-The-Competent-Palace.h25169654.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDehradun-Hotels-V-One-The-Competent-Palace.h25169654.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Vikasnagar, The Competent Palace Hotel is in the city centre. Nainital Governor's House and Clock Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rajaji National Park and Robber's Cave. [Visit our Vikasnagar travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vikasnagar.dx892697409256263680) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.35880%2C77.84920&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0I6QjcBnRKF0K-Y7EXDXEsvXSYE=) Central Hope Town, Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand, 248011 ### What's nearby - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles - Jaspal Rana Shooting Ranges - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles - Forest Research Institute - 20 min drive - 12.4 miles - Clock Tower - 21 min drive - 15.5 miles - Robber's Cave - 29 min drive - 18.2 miles ### Getting around - Dehradun Station - 47 min drive - Dehradun (DED-Jolly Grant) - 85 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hotel Spice and Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪Deep Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Food Corner - ‬1 min walk - ‪Amibika Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Abhiruchi Restaurant - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The Competent Palace Hotel Upscale hotel in the business district A free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Competent Palace Hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Clove, the on-site restaurant. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. In addition to a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking and extended parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at The Competent Palace Hotel offer perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers - TVs with cable channels - Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge - Free secured, covered self parking on site - Free extended parking on site - Limited on-site parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 450 for adults and INR 350 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - The Clove ### Things to do - 24-hour health club - Bicycle rentals - Billiards/pool table - Children's pool - Full-service spa - Seasonal outdoor pool - Steam room - Yoga classes ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Seasonal outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - 24-hour business centre - 3 meeting rooms - Conference centre (2,100 square foot of space) ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas ### Full-service spa - Deep-tissue massages - Sauna - Spa open daily - Steam room - Swedish massages - Thai massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible spa - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - Banquet hall - Mosquito nets - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Iron/ironing board on request - Mobile key entry - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: INR 1000 Express check-out available ### 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1200.0 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 450 for adults and from INR 350 for children - Airport shuttle fee: INR 2360 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2) - Late check-out fee: INR 1000 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: INR 1200.0 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The seasonal pool will be open from January to December Pool access available from 7 AM to 6:30 PM Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision ### Property is also known as V One Competent palace Hotel Dehradun V One Competent palace V One The Competent palace The Competent Hotel Vikasnagar The Competent Palace Hotel Hotel The Competent Palace Hotel Vikasnagar The Competent Palace Hotel Hotel Vikasnagar ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Competent Palace Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 6:30 PM. ### Is The Competent Palace Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Competent Palace Hotel? > Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Competent Palace Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Competent Palace Hotel? > Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for INR 1000 (subject to availability). ### Does The Competent Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 2360 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The Competent Palace Hotel located? > Located in the heart of Vikasnagar, this spa hotel is within 12 miles (20 km) of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Chetwoode Hall and Jaspal Rana Shooting Ranges. Forest Research Institute and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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