Taj Connemara , Chennai

This historic luxury hotel is located in the heart of the business district, and seamlessly combines quaint old world charm with luxurious modern conveniences. Built as a nawab's house in the 19th century, there have been several new additions over t....

Trident Chennai , Chennai

The Trident Chennai hotel is just 10 minutes from airport making it ideal for late night and early morning arrivals and departures. The swimming pool is a good size, ideal for recovering from jetlag. As part of the Oberoi chain of hotels, you can exp....

Chettinadu Mansion , Chettinad

This 100 year-old architectural marvel is situated in Chettinad, one of the hidden treasures of Tamil Nadu. It has 126 rooms (only 7 are available for guests) and boasts an enormous marriage hall, teak pillars, beautiful balconies: features typical o....

Visalam , Chettinad

An elegant Art Deco mansion which has been carefully converted into a boutique hotel in the heart of this fascinating region. All the rooms are generously sized and furnished in period antiques. In the evenings, the courtyard at the heart of hotel co....

The Gateway Hotel , Coonoor

In the heart of rolling mountains and drifting mists, this 33-room hotel with its old-world charm offers panoramic views of the valley. It is situated 10 minutes from the lovely Sims Park and the golf course. The staff will be happy to arrange a p....

Cardamom House , Dindigul

Cardamom House, situated outside the small village of Athoor, is off the beaten track and offers a true rural experience. Owned and run by the exuberant Chris Lucas, a retired British physician, the atmosphere in this 8 bedroomed property is wonderfu....

Barefoot at Havelock , Havelock Island

This small resort is set in rainforest and tropical fruit trees behind a pristine 2 kilometres of white sand, quirkily named Beach No. 7 at Havelock Island. Barefoot at Havelock is the first and still the only ecologically friendly resort in the And....

Taj Gateway , Madurai

Located on top of Pasumalai Hill, with a panoramic view of the Temple City and the Kodai Hills, this century-old celebrated property sprawls over 62 acres of landscaped gardens and is by far the best hotel in town. All the rooms are elegantly appoint....

Savoy Hotel , Ooty

Ensconced high on a rising hill, this quaint property sprawls over six acres of landscaped gardens. Made up of colonial style cottages that were built between 1829-1865, the hotel retains an old-world charm. Colourful flowerbeds surround the cottages....

Hotel de l'Orient , Pondicherry

Pondicherry has a number of reminders of its French past, the Hotel de l'Orient being one. Housed in one of the mansion houses of the heritage area, it has 14 individually decorated suites in varying sizes. The rooms surround a pretty courtyard and r....

Le Dupleix , Pondicherry

Originally an 18th century colonial villa built for the local mayor, Le Dupliex has been fully restored and furnished to provide a boutique hotel in the heart of the old town. Contemporary touches blend with the tradional architecture throughout the ....

Ideal River View Resort , Tanjore

This resort is situated just 7 kilometres from the centre of Tanjore and has pretty views of the Vennar River, a branch of the Cauvery River. The bedrooms are in two storey cottages, each having a private balcony. There are spacious gardens with a la....

Parisutham , Tanjore

The most centrally located hotel in Tanjore, this three star modern hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city. The bedrooms are clean, comfortable and suitable for a night or two. The swimming pool is surrounded by a garden where classic....

Tanjore Hi , Tanjore

Tanjore Hi is a 1940’s heritage boutique hotel located next to the Tanjore Palace. Located in the lovely little Tamil city of Tanjore, this hotel has 15 contemporary rooms and a roof top restaurant. ....

Bungalow on the Beach , Tranquebar

This is a charming 8 bedroom hotel situated on the coast at Tranquebar, overlooking the restored Danish fort of Tarangambadi. The spacious rooms are all tastefully furnished with a mixture of contemporary and colonial design, each with a small bathro....