Title: Hotel Ark Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=66935331&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Ark Travelers find warmth and convenience at this city center hotel where a lobby fireplace welcomes guests after exploring nearby attractions ## Photo gallery for Hotel Ark ![Reception - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/c1e09ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/9985d858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Room | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/6f45d318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/f533fa8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds - Hotel Ark (Kumbakonam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/f382b706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Business services - Bar £24 includes taxes & fees 13 Mar - 14 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=66935331&PinnedHotelID=66935331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/7aeefab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Fireplace Air conditioning LED TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Renovated in 2020 - 184 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Room ![Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/1a759e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Fireplace Air conditioning LED TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - City view - 450 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Executive Room ![Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66935400/66935331/8cd0d4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Fireplace Air conditioning LED TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Renovated in 2020 - City view - 280 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kumbakonam travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kumbakonam.dx6060322) ![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%7C10.96018%2C79.38450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DKln1_lW7CoUMufVNUjvzc-aq5c=) 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 - Ramaswamy Temple 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Brahma Temple 16 min walk \- 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 centre, remodelled in 2020 Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar at Hotel Ark. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business centre and a restaurant. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk - 2 meeting rooms, free newspapers and a reception hall Room features All 52 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus. 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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 centre - Conference centre (1,900 square foot 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. - Lift - 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 lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - 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 and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out 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. ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ark? ### How much is parking at Hotel Ark? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Ark? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Ark? ### Does Hotel Ark provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel Ark located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Ark Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karthik 23 Feb 2024 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. ##### Karthik Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kumar 7 Mar 2024 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- ##### Kumar Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 25 Sept 2024 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SAMEER 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Good stay.. In same name another hotel is there ##### SAMEER Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vasuki 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities good ##### Vasuki Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sivakumar 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Room had a few broken things. The room key was not working ##### Sivakumar ### 8/10 Good #### Nantha Kumar 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Nantha Kumar Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Narayanan Aravamudhan 3 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Narayanan Aravamudhan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thiagarajan 24 Sept 2022 ##### Thiagarajan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ---