The property file
About KTDC Mascot Hotel
KTDC Mascot Hotel is listed as a premium heritage business hotel (ktdc) in Palayam. Its recorded guest range is Up to 600 guests. The record lists 52 guest rooms. The published decorator policy is: Outside decorators permitted. Panigrahana can help plan the wedding and develop the decor brief, subject to the property's availability and vendor approvals.
Sources checked 2026-09-05: WedMeGood venue listing · Property listing · Panigrahana venue record (Train 4 re-read of the venue's own pages, 27 October 2026). Published figures are reference points; obtain the property's current proposal for your date.
KTDC Mascot Hotel: venue facts
- Address
- Mascot Hotel (KTDC), Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram 695033
- Property category
- Premium Heritage Business Hotel (KTDC)
- Listed guest range
- Up to 600 guests
- Guest rooms
- 52 rooms listed
- Price reference
- ₹1,000 vegetarian per plate
- Function settings
- Indoor
- Decorator policy
- Outside decorators permitted
- Catering policy
- Inhouse catering only
Sources checked 2026-09-05: WedMeGood venue listing · Property listing · Panigrahana venue record (Train 4 re-read of the venue's own pages, 27 October 2026). Published figures are reference points; obtain the property's current proposal for your date.
Guest ranges can cover several spaces and layouts. They are not a seated capacity guarantee for your chosen hall. A listing’s guest review score is not a hotel star classification.
Photographs
KTDC Mascot Hotel photos
Captions identify Panigrahana’s own wedding productions and photographs from public property listings. Listing photographs are not presented as our work.
What it actually costs
Wedding cost at KTDC Mascot Hotel (2026)
KTDC Mascot Hotel is ₹1,000 vegetarian per plate — Listing reference, not a quotation. Venue use, food, rooms, decor and production are quoted separately; ask for a written proposal for your date.
What does food alone come to?
Use KTDC Mascot Hotel’s published per-plate reference to test your guest count. This calculates one meal service. It excludes tax, venue hire, rooms, drinks, decor and production.
300 guests × ₹1,000 per plate
The listed rate is a reference, not an offer from Panigrahana or a guaranteed venue rate.Planning a wedding at KTDC Mascot Hotel? Send your name and WhatsApp number and we will check the date and reply within 24 hours.
Designed, not just planned
How we would design a wedding at KTDC Mascot Hotel
Planning the wedding decor at KTDC Mascot Hotel
The listing states “Outside decorators permitted”. Start with that approval before choosing a mandap or commissioning fabrication. Our design brief brings together the ceremony, reception, guest movement and the practical setup schedule.
The function layout
The listed settings are Indoor. Ask for measured plans of your chosen spaces. Mark the mandap, stage, dining, guest entrance and service access on the same drawing so that every function has a workable flow.
The room’s working limits
For an indoor function at KTDC Mascot Hotel, establish ceiling height, permitted fixing points, loading access and power before detailing suspended florals, lighting or a stage. Ask which finishes must be protected during installation.
Production and permissions
Confirm the permitted installation and dismantling hours, power supply, vendor entry procedure, storage and waste removal. Ceremonial fire, special effects and sound each need the property’s written approval where relevant.
Before you book
Planning notes for KTDC Mascot Hotel
Rooms, arrivals and the guest experience
KTDC Mascot Hotel lists 52 rooms. For a simple planning exercise, that would mean space for 104 people at two per room if every room were available and double occupancy applied. The actual room block, occupancy and room categories need confirmation.
Build a rooming list alongside flight arrivals and function timings. Keep early check-ins, accessible rooms, children’s arrangements and vendor accommodation visible in the brief so they do not become last-minute additions.
Asked and answered
KTDC Mascot Hotel wedding questions
Where is KTDC Mascot Hotel?
KTDC Mascot Hotel is listed at Mascot Hotel (KTDC), Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram 695033. Use the exact property name when arranging a site visit, especially where a hotel group operates several nearby branches.
What is the wedding cost at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
The public listing price reference for KTDC Mascot Hotel is: ₹1,000 vegetarian per plate. This is not a complete wedding package or a live quotation. Ask for separate lines covering venue use, food, rooms, decor, production, applicable taxes and any outside-vendor charges.
How many guests can KTDC Mascot Hotel accommodate?
KTDC Mascot Hotel's recorded range is Up to 600 guests. Ask the venue to confirm seated and floating capacities for each function space. A mandap, dance floor, buffet and circulation aisles change the usable layout.
Can we bring an outside wedding decorator to KTDC Mascot Hotel?
The public listing for KTDC Mascot Hotel states: Outside decorators permitted. Obtain the current policy in writing, including any approved-vendor conditions, access hours, deposits and production charges. Panigrahana can develop the design brief and coordinate the approval route with the property.
Does KTDC Mascot Hotel have rooms for wedding guests?
KTDC Mascot Hotel lists 52 rooms. Room inventory is not the same as rooms available on your dates. Request a room block showing room categories, occupancy, check-in times, meal inclusions and release dates.
Can we use an outside caterer at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
The public listing for KTDC Mascot Hotel states: Inhouse catering only. Confirm kitchen access, menu restrictions, tasting arrangements, service equipment and any per-person outside-catering charge in the contract.
What should we check before paying an advance at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
For KTDC Mascot Hotel, put the exact function spaces, access hours, guest guarantees, room block, rain backup, cancellation terms and payment schedule in one written proposal. A date enquiry does not create a booking; the property must confirm its hold and deposit terms.
Can Panigrahana plan and design a wedding at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
Panigrahana can help with the planning and design brief for KTDC Mascot Hotel, including function layouts, mandap and reception design, guest logistics and production scheduling. Execution depends on the property's date availability and vendor approval policy. Share your date, guest count and function list to establish the scope.
Is Mascot Hotel in Thiruvananthapuram a heritage hotel?
Yes, Mascot Hotel in Thiruvananthapuram is run by KTDC, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, as a premium heritage business hotel, and KTDC says it was built to house officers of the Royal British Army during World War I. WedMeGood lists it as KTDC Mascot Hotel at Palayam. Mascot Hotel Trivandrum, Hotel Mascot and KTDC Mascot all mean this property, which has 52 rooms, the Symphony hall and a swimming pool lawn.
How much does a wedding at KTDC Mascot Hotel cost?
KTDC Mascot Hotel prices a wedding through hall rent and food: its tariff for April 2026 to March 2027 charges ₹2 lakh for eight hours in the Symphony hall, or ₹1.5 lakh for five, and waives that rent when you guarantee catering of ₹2.1 lakh or ₹1.1 lakh. GST of 18% is extra. The tariff's meal rate is ₹1,000 plus GST a person for lunch or dinner, while WedMeGood lists a ₹500 vegetarian plate, so get a written menu quote.
What is the hall rent at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
KTDC Mascot Hotel's tariff for April 2026 to March 2027 lists, before 18% GST, Symphony for 300 at ₹2 lakh for eight hours or ₹1.5 lakh for five, Harmony or Sonata for 100 at ₹40,000 or ₹25,000, the Swimming Pool Lawn for 600 at ₹2 lakh for five hours, and Upper Lawn & Pastures for 200 at ₹1 lakh. Each rent is waived if you guarantee a set catering spend, from ₹75,000 for Harmony to ₹3 lakh for the pool lawn.
Which hall at KTDC Mascot Hotel suits an engagement, a wedding or a reception?
At KTDC Mascot Hotel, an engagement for about 100 fits Harmony or Sonata, each listed at 125 theatre-style or 45 at round tables. A wedding or reception goes to Symphony, at 400 theatre-style or 120 at round tables, or outdoors to the Swimming Pool Lawn, which the tariff lists for 600. Melody takes 35 theatre-style for a small family ceremony. WedMeGood's range of 200 to 300 guests sits inside these figures.
Can we have an outdoor wedding at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
Yes, KTDC Mascot Hotel rents two lawns: the Swimming Pool Lawn, listed for 600 guests at ₹2 lakh for five hours, and Upper Lawn & Pastures, listed for 200 at ₹1 lakh, plus 18% GST. The rent is waived if catering of ₹3 lakh or ₹1.5 lakh is guaranteed, and the full lawn rent applies if catering is outsourced. Outdoor amplified sound stops at 10 pm, so end a lawn reception then or move indoors to Symphony.
How many rooms does KTDC Mascot Hotel have for wedding guests?
KTDC Mascot Hotel has 52 rooms by KTDC's own count: 11 Executive, 36 Premium Pool View, 4 suites and 1 Garden View Suite. WedMeGood lists 25, so plan on the hotel's figure but confirm how many it will block for your dates. For a getting-ready room, the tariff offers a day rate of ₹4,000 plus GST for eight hours between 8 am and 6 pm. Check-in is 1 pm and check-out 11 am.
Can we bring an outside caterer to KTDC Mascot Hotel?
KTDC Mascot Hotel's tariff publishes rent for its halls without the property's catering, charges the full lawn rent when catering is outsourced, and bars external catering only for government functions. WedMeGood, by contrast, records in-house catering only. Ask the banquet manager in writing whether a private wedding may bring its own sadya caterer, and what rent, kitchen access and service charges apply if it does.
Can we serve alcohol at a wedding reception at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
KTDC Mascot Hotel lists a bar among its facilities, but its tariff and facilities pages state no rule for alcohol at private functions, so ask the banquet manager in writing whether bar service can run in your hall or on the lawn, for which hours, and at what price. Outdoor amplified sound stops at 10 pm under India's noise rules, which decides how late a lawn reception can run.
Where is KTDC Mascot Hotel, and how far is it from the airport?
KTDC Mascot Hotel is in Thiruvananthapuram 695033, listed at Palayam on WedMeGood, about 7 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and about 4 km from both the railway station and the bus terminal, per KTDC. Its pages do not state parking capacity, so ask the banquet team how many cars the hotel can hold for your function and where drivers can wait.
What is the banquet contact number for KTDC Mascot Hotel?
KTDC Mascot Hotel lists its banquet assistant manager on +91 94000 08563 and the hotel on +91 471 2316105, with email at mascothotel@ktdc.com, and KTDC central reservations answer on 1800 425 0123. Ask for the current tariff, the catering guarantee that waives your hall rent, and a written hold on the date. Panigrahana, a planning and decor studio, can check the date and reply on WhatsApp within 24 hours.
Can we do a pre-wedding photo shoot at KTDC Mascot Hotel?
Yes, KTDC Mascot Hotel's tariff for April 2026 to March 2027 lists a photo shoot at ₹5,000 plus 18% GST for five hours, with extra hours at ₹1,500 each and no room included. The hotel was built to house British Army officers during World War I, and KTDC publishes a gallery page for it. Book the slot with the banquet team and confirm in writing which buildings and lawns the camera can use.
KTDC Mascot Hotel or Vivanta Trivandrum: which suits a wedding?
KTDC Mascot Hotel suits a wedding that wants a heritage hotel and a published hall tariff: Symphony takes 400 theatre-style, the Swimming Pool Lawn is listed for 600, and the hotel has 52 rooms. Vivanta Trivandrum, on Extra Police Road in Palayam, lists its Athens wedding hall for up to 250 guests and has 108 rooms and suites, per its own website; WedMeGood shows its plates from ₹1,200 vegetarian and ₹1,300 non-vegetarian. Choose Mascot for the bigger function and Vivanta when more guests need rooms on site.
Sources and dates: ktdc.com, checked 16 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, checked 5 and 26 Sep 2026; cpcb.gov.in, checked 27 Sep 2026; vivantahotels.com, checked 16 Oct 2026; Panigrahana venue record, checked 16 Oct 2026.
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KTDC Mascot Hotel compared with similar venues
| Venue | Guests | Rooms | Rate | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTDC Mascot HotelPalayam, Thiruvananthapuram | up to 600 guests | 52 | ₹1,000 a plate (estimate) | WedMeGood listing, 5 Sep 2026 |
| Taj Cochin International Airportat Cochin International Airport | 50–300 guests | 111 | ₹2,500 a plate vegetarian, ₹3,500 non-vegetarian (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 27 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, 26 Sep 2026 |
| The Killians Boutique HotelThe Killians | 200–300 guests | 22 | ₹650 a plate vegetarian, ₹750 non-vegetarian (estimate) | WedMeGood listing, 5 Sep 2026 |
| O by TamaraAnayara, Thiruvananthapuram | up to 1,200 guests | 148 | ₹1,600 a plate (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 27 Oct 2026; venue’s website, 27 Sep 2026; WeddingWire listing, 27 Oct 2026 |
Listing and record rates are estimates. A dash means we hold no dated, sourced figure for that venue. Confirm current terms with each venue.
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