The Taj Connemara, Chennai's only heritage hotel, offers well-equipped facilities for board meetings or conferences of up to 400, including wireless broadband Internet access, multimedia computers and individual workstations. Twenty minutes from the airport, the hotel is also an ideal setting for a poolside reception for up to 300.

Located downtown within walking distance of the city's shopping and commercial districts, A 20-minute drive from the airport, the Connemara Hotel is Madras' only heritage hotel.

Colonially elegant and infused with design touches hinting to its imperial past; the Taj Connemara is Chennai’s only heritage hotel. Modern comforts, thoughtful service, soothing views and complete privacy help make your stay comfortable and memorable.

Taj Connemara Hotel, Chennai boasts of being one of the best business hotels in the city. The hotel offers the very best of facilities and services for the business travelers among the Five Star Hotels in Chennai. The hotel promises to make the stay of its guests one of the most pleasant and memorable ones

The Taj Connemara in Chennai offers 150 excellently appointed guestrooms to its guests during their stay at the hotel. These feature Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Heritage Rooms and the Lord Connemara Suite. All the rooms are well decorated with the most lavish interiors and finest décor. The in-room amenities include spacious bath, television, direct dial phone, mini bar, wireless internet access, wake up service and attentive room service.



Taj Fisherman's Cove, Mahabalipuram situated in the Kanchipuram district was once a Dutch Fort which has been remodeled into one of the finest luxury Hotels in the whole of Tamil Nadu. Situated near the Beach in Kovelong, it offers you ample opportunities to bask in the warm lapse of nature with the surging sea in the background.

Taj Fisherman's Cove at Kovalam Beach Mahabalipuram (Tamilnadu, India) offers a wide choice of accommodation. Guests can choose from a range of rooms with gorgeous views of the palm-fringed beach, lapped by the waters of the Bay of Bengal. The hotel also has a number of cottages set amongst palm trees on the beach.

The resort is one of the most preferred First Class Hotels in Mahabalipuram due to the warm hospitality and class services meted out to the guests.



Le Dupleix is a heritage hotel of Sarovar Park Plaza located at Rue De La Caserne (Pondicherry - INDIA). It is best accessible by road from Chennai, Bangalore and Kerala. Chennai has an international airport, which directly connects to the highway to Pondicherry.

Situated in the heart of the old “Ville Blanche” (white town) of French Pondicherry, at 5 Rue de la Caserne is one of India’s most striking designer hotels.

Constructed in the 18th century as the residence of the Mayor of Pondicherry, the building stands white and majestic on an important corner of the French town. It is located just a few blocks from the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean and Pondicherry famous leafy park. The central shopping district is just around the corner, too, as are a number of restaurants and coffee shops.

Le Dupleix offers 14 Rooms and is a fusion between the rich, colonial heritage and a contemporary flavor. The hotel beautifully complements Pondicherry. They both epitomize a harmonious merge of the traditional Tamil culture, the old French colonial heritage and a strong spiritual base.



It is located in Thanjavur (Tamilnadu-INDIA) is just 50 Kms from Trichy Airport 1 Km from Railway Station 2 Kms from down-town Area. Thanjavur is easily accessible from the major Indian cities through Rail, Road or Air. It lies 343 Kms from Chennai, 426 Kms from Bangalore, 417 Kms from Trivandrum, 285 Kms from Coimbatore, 158 Kms from Madurai and 56 Kms from Trichy.

Rooms are luxuriously furnished with all modern amenities and are characterized by a spectacular view of the Brihadeeshwara Temple. 

Hotel Sangam in Tanjore offers the boarders the best of South Indian hospitality. It is one of the extremely popular hotels in the roll of Three Star Hotels in Tanjore.



Tranquebar was a Danish settlement and important trade port from 1620 to 1845. The Bungalow on the Beach comprises of restored buildings of two Danish admirals sent by the King of Denmark.

Bungalow on the Beach is a Neemrana group enterprise located 15 km north of Karaikal (Union Territory of Pondicherry) at Tranquebar (Tamilnadu, India).

Two restored buildings of the Bungalow will stand as reminders of two Danish admirals sent by King of Denmark. Tranquebar was a Fort established for the Danish for Pepper Exports and Today you can drive majestic King Stret past Lutherian Churches and Grand Bungalows of the of the Danish Governors and British Collectors.

The Bungalow on the Beach in Tranquebar is a grand and stately colonial mansion along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. This heritage hotel in Tamil Nadu reminds one of India's colonial past.

Bungalow on the Beach, Tranquebar boasts of 8 rooms and suites classified as Standard Suites and Deluxe Suites. Each room has an individual name and décor and provides all modern amenities.



The Taj Garden Retreat now called THE GATEWAY enthralls guests with its charming mix of old and new. Perched atop Pasumalai hill, and offering panoramic views of the temple city of Madurai and the Kodai hills, the hotel can accommodate up to 225 for meetings or 500 for receptions. You can let your guests experience ‘Chettinad Night’ that recaptures the courtyard ambience of the past, or choose from a variety of themes. A top the Pasumalai hill, with a panoramic view of the Temple city and the Kodai hills, a century old celebrated property sprawling over 62 acres of landscaped gardens.l5 km from the airport, 6 km from the railway station, and a 15-minute drive from the famous Meenakshi Temple and city centre.

THE GATEWAY in Madurai is another feather in the crown of Taj Groups. Sitting pretty over the Pasumalai hill covering an area of 62 acres, this is the oldest luxury hotel in the south with around a hundred year history behind it. The Hotel is the perfect mix of past heritage and present modernity. This is the oldest luxury hotel in the south with around a hundred year history behind it. The city center and the famous Meenakshi temple are just 15 minutes drive away from the Retreat. The hotels offer panoramic view of the city down the hills and the beautiful Kodai hills. When you are on the balcony of the Taj and look a bit farther, you can see the water swollen black clouds, hanging over the mountains ready to burst upon the gentle giants. The Madurai as we all know is a wonderful place to visit, but the visit becomes a holiday when you choose THE GATEWAY as your staying option.



Spice Village is a Casino Group Enterprise located in Kumily, a small settlement three kilometers from Thekkady, the main entrance to the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala (South India).

Set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, Spice Village is an unprecedented tourist destination, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy South India's wildlife and beauty. The village lies just outside Periyar Tiger Reserve, and a stay here is the perfect way to appreciate and respect the environment. This is a place for anyone who loves nature: somewhere to fill your lungs with fresh mountain air, to savor the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves, to watch young elephants drinking at the water's edge.

Set in the heart of the Cardamom hills of Kerala, Spice Village is an unprecedented tourist destination, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy South India's wildlife & Beauty. The Village lies just outside Periyar tiger reserve, and a stay here is the perfect way to appreciate and respect the environment. Recreating the mood of local tribal community, the resort architects have designed individual cottages amongst a landscaped spice garden. Each dwelling is thatched with elephant grass & offers simple luxury & privacy.



Munnar is a verdant paradise situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthipuzza, Nallathani, and Kundala. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience, the ideal location to catch up on your memories.

A jewel in the crown of the regal Western Ghats, Munnar lies ensconced comfortably in the lap of three mountain streams. Clouds that hover protectively over the hillside, never ending stretches of tea gardens and mountain air thick with mist and legends, zealously guard the quintessential innocence of Munnar. Luxuriant forests carpetedby cardamom plants, hung with pepper vines and teeming with wild life make this ethereal holiday spot, a veritable paradise for nature-lovers.

Club Mahindra Lakeview Munnar-   Set amidst rolling tea gardens, the Lakeview with its quaint hillside architecture, seems to rise out of the hills. Modern day luxuries and a multi - cuisine restaurant, make for a perfect home-away-from-home. To add spice to your stay, there are nature treks, mountain climbing, sightseeing tours, fishing, boating, camping, picnics and outdoor activities like rappelling and river crossing at your service



Kettuvalloms or Houseboats (Riceboats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the kettuvalloms went off the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again as a major tourist attraction. A house boat is about 67 to 95 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet to in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili".

The house boats have fully furnished single double triple and five bedrooms with sundeck, private balcony with comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with WC. In addition there is also separate rest room.

Each houseboat has a three member crew - a chef, driver & cabin assistants. The cuisine is traditional Kerala flavor with the local specialties; delicious local fish. There are single bedroom houseboats for two people and two bedroom houseboats for four people and 3 bedroom houseboats for 6, and 5 bedroom houseboats for 10 People.

The spectacular beauty of Kerala's backwaters needs no introduction. A cruise along the palm-fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. A guided tour down the backwaters would provide you with a complete and most enchanting experience on the back waters of Kerala and will also reveal to you some interesting facts about the life of local village people. This month's lens view takes you to the backwater stretch of the Vembanad, where one can go for a leisurely cruise on a multi deck boat, allowing you enjoy the scenic backwater life.



Commissioned on the 18th of August, 1999, is a great tribute to the city of Cochin. Designed and built in the style and principle of the early Dutch and Portuguese architecture of Fort Cochin blends very well into the Cochin skyline. It's hard to believe that the Brunton is a new building since it resembles the old colonial buildings of Cochin. The simple lime washed walls, sloping tile roof and terra-cotta floors with eht Gaint Rain Tree completing the picture.

Situated at the Harbour mouth overlooking the busy ship channel all rooms boast of a magnificent view of the sea and the Delta. There is never a dull moment out there for boats of every size and color constantly ply these waters not forgetting the mammoth Ocean liners which silently glide past just outside the window. The rooms too are quite quaint and designed in keeping with the rest of the hotel. The eye catching antique “Four Poster " is the center of attraction in the rooms and suites. We have even provided little foot stools to help you climb into bed. The spacious ensuite bathrooms are a luxury with a separate shower cubicle.

Brunton Boatyard is a CGH Earth (Casino) Group enterprise located at Kochi (Kerala, India)) right at the Fort Kochi. Brunton is build on the Old Portuguese architecture and is steeped in luxury and hospitality. 

Situated at the Harbour mouth overlooking the busy ship channel all rooms boast of a magnificent view of the sea and the Delta. There is never a dull moment out there for boats of every size and colour constantly ply these waters not forgetting the mammoth Ocean liners which silently glide past just outside the window.



Kadavu is an exquisite 5 star resort cum business hotel lying on the banks of the river Chaliyar, Calicut. Nestled on a 9 acre wooded property, this charming resort lies alongside the gentle backwaters. The resort is within a 15 km radius from the Calicut Airport, the railway station and the Calicut bus terminal. 

Kadavu Resorts on National Highway No 17, provides the best of all facilities and comforts. Built on a nine-acre plot of land right next to the backwaters makes the resort a charming getaway. All around there are groves of tall, graceful coconut palms. The environment is tranquil and exudes peace. The open spaces and the lush green surroundings are time-tested stress and tension busters.

Guests can choose from a wide variety of independent cottages or elegant rooms or suites, which are all designed in a unique blend of Mappila and Hindu styles. Centrally air-conditioned, the rooms all open out to offer Kerala's natural beauty. The cottages on the banks of the backwaters and coconut plantations are located at such vantage points that one can spend hours watching fishermen in their 'Vanchis' or fishing boats.

The resort is well-known for its state-of-the-art Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, where guests can avail of world-class relaxation massages. In addition, the centre has a host of programmes which can rejuvenate and cure chronic pains and aches, etc. It also has specially designed skincare and hair care programmes.



Ensconced high on a rising hill, the Savoy Hotel sprawls over six acres of landscaped gardens, offering colonial style cottages that were built between 1834 -1865. Colorful flowerbeds merge to form a multi-colored quilt around the cottages, adding to their gentle refinement and old English Charm. A quiet retreat, the Savoy Hotel offers a little pocket of paradise.

All rooms have direct dial telephone facility, television with satellite programmes and 24 hours room and laundry service. Leisure facilities include an Ayurveda massage and fitness centre, bar and coffee lounge, car rental, doctor on call, currency exchange, table tennis, badminton, picnic and trekking.

A vista of Blue Mountains, sparkling brooks and waterfalls. Set amidst them is the Queen of hill stations – Ooty. A place where nature is hushed in awe of its own beauty, In this rare loveliness is The Savoy Hotel. A collection of 150 year-old, picture postcard cottages dotting the landscape. To step inside is to step into a world of colonial refinement and finesse. Raise a toast to your amour at the Canterbury Bar. Go on a trek along a beautiful trail to a hidden valley. Or even go boating in Ooty Lake. See the table where snooker was invented at the Ootacamund club. Then, as night falls, retire into the cozy warmth of any of the rooms. To top it off, the hotel is surrounded by gardens where buds blossom in any season. As does romance in such a setting.



Cicada Resort is a Jungle Lodge in Kabini. Cicada Resort, Kabini is located in a village called Karapura, 220 Kms away from Bangalore, near the Rajiv Gandhi National Park and is adjacent to the Kabini River Lodge property. Cicada Resort, Kabini is strategically located on the banks of the magnificent Kabini River and serves as a wonderful gallery for viewing wildlife.

Cicada Resort, Kabini offers tastefully-decorated rooms with all the modern amenities. Each looking out into the expansive river and appointed with every little indulgence one would normally expect on a premium vacation.



The Luxury heritage hotel, the Lalitha Mahal Palace treats you to princely hospitality and lavishes you with the typical Karnataka warmth. The two-storied splendid architectural wonder offers regal holiday stays.

A part of the Ashoka Group of Hotels, the Lalitha Mahal Palace lives up to the standard of world - class 5 star hospitality.

The Lalitha Mahal Palace is situated 11kms from Mysore city on top of a small hillock. This Palace is set in the middle of sprawling terraced gardens. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV commissioned this two-storied Palace in 1921. This Palace was built to exclusively to accommodate the Viceroy of India. E.W. Fritchley from Mumbai designed the Palace in the Renaissance style and included designs concepts from the Italian palazzo and English manor. This Palace meant for special royal guests has now been converted into a heritage category five-star hotel of India Tourism Development Corporation of the Government of India. The Palace has been maintained very carefully to keeps its grandeur intact.

The central hall is decorated with life size portraits of the royalty of Mysore, lithographs portraying Tipu Sultan's battles with the British. The walls and ceilings have beautiful motifs, the wooden shutters are intricately carved, and the wall panels are beautifully decorated too. Most of the old Palace furniture is being used in the hotel to this day, like four-poster beds, carved wooden cupboards, deep velvet covered armchairs and gilt framed Belgian mirrors. The viceroy room, banquet hall, dancing floor and an Italian marble staircase has been carefully maintained. The sprawling gardens have been reduced in size, as they are difficult to maintain. The hotel has maintained the Palace well and its splendor is intact to this day.



Hoysala Village Resort is situated in a tranquil place where you will enjoy the picturesque view of nature and the pure air will make you feel fresh and will rejuvenate your senses. The location of the hotel will give you the chance to spend the best times in the lap of nature.

It is located away from the bustle, foul air and cacophony of cities this Shangri-La is designed to enthrall you and your family with ample privacy and superb sense of luxury that you always longed for all that at an affordable price. 

Located at 200 km from Bangalore airport and five km from the Hassan known for its salubrious climate, Hoysala Village Resort combines the geometric disciplines of local Hoysala architectural tradition and the idyllic simplicity of Malnad villages.  Clusters of 33 rooms and suites in the style of cottages with all modern amenities and the stone pillared spacious multi cuisine restaurant (Belur) and bar (Karanji) are planned around swimming pool (Belagola). 

The 15th century Chennakeshava temple at Belur, known for its exquisite soap stone sculptures and pillars which took 103 years to complete, is only 30 km from Hoysala Village.

At 40 km is the Hoysaleswara temple of Halebid another landmark in Hoysala architecture with sculptures of gods, animals and danseuses.

The rooms are well furnished and well equipped with all the modern facilities. There are deluxe rooms, air-conditioned rooms and suites. The suites are designed based on various themes where are they are spacious and will provide you with all the comforts and ease. There are 35 rooms in this resort that serves every demand and every taste.



The Leela Palace Kempinski, a 5-star deluxe business hotel, stands majestically amidst 7 acres of lush green gardens and a sparkling lagoon in the garden city of Bangalore. The hotel's architecture evokes the rich heritage of the Vijayanagara Empire. Its gold leaf domes, arches and ornate ceilings reflect the grandeur of palaces of bygone era. It's attributes of comfort, technology and design, along with the regal ambience, combines to provide outstanding service to the business traveler.

Situated 45 kilometers away from the International airport, it is in close proximity to the central business district and a stroll from the KGA golf course.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is an expanding chain of some of the finest five star luxury resorts and business hotels in India. It is also one of the best-run corporate in India.