This ornate, palatial tribute to Southern India's greatest empires – The Imperial Cholas – overlooks verdant foliage in the heart of Chennai. It embodies the highest standards in Indian hospitality balanced with elegant restraint in a prime property with distinct personality.
ITC Grand Chola has 522 rooms along with 78 luxuriously appointed service apartments - collectively its 600 spacious guest rooms, suites and luxury service apartments, are the epitome of Indian grace and style, expertly delegated with thoughtful amenities.
ITC Grand Chola outshines the needs of both the business traveller as well as the bespoke requirements of the destination connoisseur.
IDEAL LOCATION
The delights of this luxurious hotel are miscellaneous. As a fascinating throwback to a vibrant period in Indian history, ITC Grand Chola stands for timeless beauty and luxury.
Built in the midst of the business hub of Guindy and located on Mount Road, ITC Grand Chola in Chennai is within close proximity to many key areas of Chennai and is just 8 km away from the domestic and international airport which serves as an ideal destination for both business and leisure sojourns.
The well-connected roads and transportation system enable easy accessibility to commercial points and key areas in the city.
REFINED ARTISTRY
Towering facades and flowing architecture are leaves taken from the aesthetics of the Cholas, an ancient dynasty that made a deep impact on many regions within and outside of this country.
From the shores of the Bay of Bengal to that of South Asian borders of Malaysia, China and Sri Lanka among others, the Cholas have influenced art, architecture and culture from their time to now.
Impeccably carved temples, bronze sculptures of unparalleled beauty and keen attention to detail are aesthetics that continue to influence us till now.
EXPERIENCE THE GRANDEUR OF THE SOUTHERN INDIA'S GOLDEN AGE
ITC Grand Chola stands apart from existing luxury hotels in Chennai; the hotel expresses the glory of the Chola Dynasty – the greatest maritime power to have arisen in the region of South Asia.
In its grandeur and royalty, splendid columns and stairways, granite carvings and vast spaces - ITC Grand Chola is an inspired rendition of the vision of the Great Masters.
A symbol of entrepreneurship and the ideals of modern day creativity, ITC Grand Chola is indeed a beacon for the hospitality industry.
ITC Hotels flagship property in the Southern region of India, has been built to recall the grandeur of the Golden Era in Indian history by a modern recounting.
This five-star luxury business hotel’s three separate wings feature a set of luxurious serviced apartments with the largest banquet and exhibition space in the country, recreational facilities, fine dining and accommodation that is truly spectacular.
ITC Grand Chola has 522 rooms and 78 luxuriously appointed serviced apartments. Its 600 spacious guest rooms, suites and luxury
serviced apartments, are the epitome of Indian grace and style, expertly delegated with thoughtful amenities.
Raja Raja Chola Grand Presidential Suite frames a majestic view of the Chennai skyline, bringing together an ethos of the grand palaces of the Chola era with the tenets of regal aesthetics and contemporary elegance.
The suite also showcases the finest handcrafted fabrics and recherché luxury artefacts.
This six bay apartment style luxury suite is equipped with a spacious dining and kitchen area, workstation desk and ample room to relax.
The plush seating area in the living rooms is perfect to relax and enjoy a HD movie on the state of the art flat panel television.
The bedroom features luxurious creature comforts and features such as the I-Pad enabled room controls, anti-stumble lights and mini bar provided added in room comfort.
A spacious walk in closet and dressing area lead to the five fixture marble clad bathroom, including separate shower cubicles and a luxurious deep soak bathtub.
This suite has state of the art security featuring a private pool, a gymnasium and is accessed by a dedicated private elevator.
The suite will elevate the ITC Grand Chola stay experience to the next level of comfort and hospitality.
VIP LOUNGE
The private VIP Lounge was built purposely to meet the requirements of a visiting head of state.
The lounge has a separate entrance with its own porch and foyer, which can be conveniently sanitised - this will enable the visiting dignitary to enter the hotel through a private and secure entrance.
The lounge also has a secure private elevator which will take the dignitary from the lounge directly to the suite.
The lounge also has a security control room, reception desk, a plush sitting area & a cloak room.
This Presidential Suite takes you back to a time of courtly grandeur reminiscent of a golden age summoned from the legends of Sangam literature. The Karikalan Presidential Suite is spacious and features
handpicked objects like d’art, modern décor, soothing warm hues and beautiful dark woods, complemented by luxurious amenities to ensure a world-class experience in luxury accommodation in Chennai.
Specially crafted keeping in mind the everyday needs of a long staying guest, the residences are swarmed with modern amenities, to name a few- a washer-cum-dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, induction hob and a microwave oven.
This is further complemented with a complete range of cutlery and crockery so that you never miss the luxury and convenience of your home.
Located in the south wing of the hotel complex, the ITC Residences has an exclusive swimming pool and a dedicated fitness centre.
Secured covered parking along with a host of other facilities such as the Kaya Kalp-The Royal Spa, a selection of 10 signature food and beverage outlets that will surely make this your preferred choice for your current stay as well as the extended stays.
The one-of-a-kind Chola Suites offer the best in luxury accommodation and service standards in Chennai combining the grandeur of a contemporary space with an air of quiet, understated elegance.
With an intricate blend of functionality and aesthetics coupled with intuitive design, this Suite reflects the heritage of the Chola dynasty and is a stout reminder of the verve of the Chola era.
Offering an exclusive access, the ITC One rooms are among the best to display rich amenities paired with serene city views.
Location: 8th to 10th floor. Room occupancy: up to 3 adults.
The Towers rooms are situated in the second wing of the Hotel and have an exclusive entrance to it - spread across the first floor all the way up to the seventh floor. The Towers rooms spell the ultimate in hospitality, privacy and comfort for the global business travellers.
The Towers embodies the unique concept of a ‘hotel within a hotel’ with the unique feature of exclusive check-in into a meticulously designed room.
The Executive Club is a concept designed with care to meet all the possible needs of the global business traveller. It pioneers a tradition in corporate hospitality, setting a premium on discreet efficiency and business related services.
Located on floors 15th to 17th, these rooms are an elegant combination of comfort and executive workspace.
The Eva rooms are tailor-made to meet the specific needs of lady guests.The entire wing of the second floor is dedicated exclusively to the Single Lady Traveller. From thoughtful touches in the room to the exclusive Eva wing, alongwith astounding amenities and services, The Eva Rooms aim to be the preferred choice of amost every women traveller.
Other functionalities include enhanced security features and top-notch privacy. What’s more to add to this are the in-room Luxury Hours and on-demand luxuries – making this hotel Chennai’s most enjoyable luxury accommodation for the single lady travellers.
Culinary excellence is taken to the next level at every one of the food and beverage destinations of ITC Grand Chola. Playing host to the most comprehensive selection of fine dining in Chennai, you are offered award winning cuisine brands, as well host of truly unique choices.
From Peshwari, the signature restaurant serving up authentic North Western Frontier cuisine to Pan Asian, which offers a tempting assortment of sushi and array of Far East specialties, international delights are always on offer.
Enjoy a sweet treat or coffee at Nutmeg – The Gourmet Shop, a quick and casual boulangerie and boutique, or unwind with a rare scotch and cigar at The Cheroot – Malt & Cigar Lounge, an undeniably sophisticated and welcoming venue.
Madras Pavilion, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offers bountiful buffets of creative offerings in a variety of thematic settings, as well as a la carte selections at the adjoining Cafe Mercara. Additionally, the hotel offers a comprehensive variety of in-room dining options.
Avartana exemplifies an exclusive blend of traditional and progressive renditions of Southern Indian cuisine, which is rooted to the gravitas of the unique tastes, aromas and flavours of southern Indian spices.
The Southern Indian Peninsula is unified by the region’s bounty of pepper and spices.
The restaurant's offerings forge this unity and encompass a range of specially crafted tasting menus for discerning diners, who may choose to enjoy the pleasures of savouring an array of delicacies crafted by the chefs.
Pronounced ‘avartan’, the word Avartana means rhythm, iteration, mysticism and magic.
As the restaurant seeks to represent a new interpretation of South Indian cuisine in contemporary renditions, the name Avartana encapsulates the intention of offering different iterations that revolve around this unique cuisine.
Presenting Southern Indian cuisine - reinvented and redefined.
19.00h - 23.00h
Contemporary South Indian
Smart Casual
Café Mercara Express, the signature coffee house of ITC Grand Chola, brims with tantalising fragrances and serves a touch of peppy youthfulness with an enthralling freshness.
Along with myriad coffee flavours and short bites, Café Mercara Express also features unique offerings prepared the authentic way in clay pots.
This luxury Chennai restaurant’s rich coffee menu is complemented by hand-picked gourmet snacks that amplify the essence of the café.
Enhancing the ambience is a series of nostalgic artefacts from Mercara which truly conjure up a magical past.
Comprising of an exclusive coffee and milk bar, Café Mercara Express is a specialty coffee house that offers a break from the routine.
It offers all day dining with a multicuisine a la carte menu which has a wholesome selection of hot and cold beverages and a choice of gourmet snacks.
All Day Dining
Realxed
Multicuisine
No words describe the unique sensations of Fabelle, a one of its kind luxury experience of handcrafted chocolate creations. Cocoas are sourced from fine cocoa growing countries of Africa and Latin America.
These are then conched for hours - a process of slow churning of chocolate to bring out the most sensational flavours and exquisite aromas.
The chocolate is then tempered to perfection resulting in the unique, velvety mouth-feel of Fabelle.
The master chocolatiers combine this fine chocolate with exotic ingredients to create a symphony of exquisite tastes, textures and aromas for a taste that’s inimitably Fabelle.
11.00h - 00.00h
Boulangerie & Confectionery
Relaxed
An innovative and stylish three meal buffet restaurant that lays out a lavish spread of the best dishes from around the world.The Madras Pavilion offers buffet during breakfast, lunch and dinner with the best from all over the world. The menu comprises an impeccable spread of Indian and international selections that is pleasing not only to the eye, but the palate as well.
This luxury Chennai restaurant boasts of uniqueness in its diverse table settings with thematic zones like Love Seats, The Crown, The High Table and The Private Zone.
06.30h - 10.30h 12.30h - 14.30h 19.00h - 23.30h
12.30h - 15.30h
A guest may walk in any time at Nutmeg to enjoy oven fresh boulangerie, sandwiches, signature pastries, artisanal chocolates, and a choice of milkshakes at this snug and lively outlet with comfortable seating and impeccable services.
Equipped with a seating of sixteen, the tables are laden with books of Indian authors - allowing you the luxury of reading over a cuppa this place is more than a mere coffee shop.
10.00h - 22.00h
Ottimo - Cucina Italiana is an endeavour to entice the palate with delectable and authentic flavours from Italy. This exquisite Italian Ristorante features a magnificently large live kitchen which puts the Chefs skills on display where additionally you can treat yourself by watching your feast being prepared in front of you.
Take your pick from wood fired pizzas, elaborate antipasto and an astonishing variety of artisanal pastas and cheeses, not to mention grappa at the exclusive grappa bar and select wines from the wine anoteca.
19.00h - 23.30h
Italian
Opening up a gateway to the exquisite culinary experiences offered by the Far Eastern world, Pan Asian savours the delicacies of Asia in a culinary journey that begins with China’s fiery Sichuan Province, through the remote and rustic land of Mongolia, the land of the morning calm - Korea and into the land of the rising sun – Japan,
before coming down to the land of Dragons – Indonesia and culminating in an extensive tour of Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Join the Master Chefs at the restaurant as they enthrall your senses by showcasing the creations of the Orient right before your eyes.
Oriental and Asian
Casual Sophistication
Peshawri, one of ITC's signature restaurants serves authentic cuisine from the North West Frontier with it's hearty promise of delivering "what you see is what you get". Showcasing hearty flat breads combined with slow-cooked lentils, vegetables and meats exalted by
freshly ground condiments, these signature dishes prepared in the restaurant's display kitchen are renowned for its rustic flavours brought alive in simple elegance.
12.30h - 14.45h 19.00h - 23.30h
North West Frontier
Featuring a fine collection of signature vegetarian dishes from across India, Royal Vega showcases the classical grandeur of the vegetarian repertoire of the sub-continent and beyond. This luxury Chennai restaurant is based on the concept of seasons.
Royal Vega presents a delightful offering of delectable vegetarian food from the magnificent Royal Kitchens of India. Pan Indian in nature, the cuisine explores the blend of condiments, vegetables and lentils with a generous dollop of jouissance.
Signature Vegetarian
The perfect spot to sit back with an aromatic cigar in hand, unwinding with the help of fine malts, friends and engaging conversations, the Cheroot is the destination for both the intellectual as well as the bon vivant looking for thorough comfort.
With an enviable collection showcasing the finest brands of cigars from across the world, the cheroot’s remarkable choice of cigars, fine malts and beverages bring many moments of nostalgia to knowledgeable admirers.
11.00h - 01.00h
Bar
Surrender to the spell of ITC Grand Chola's oasis of tranquillity at this elegant bar, luxury and refinement - all amalgamated to display a winning combination. Sit back and enjoy the finest collection of international spirits and sumptuous appetisers at this luxury Chennai restaurant.
Deriving its name from the famous Dutch colony in the South of India by redefining the word "elegance" combined with an outstanding collection of international spirits, quiet as it is intimate, the Tranquebar serves truly first class spirits and appetizers.
17.00h - 23.00h
Business Casual
Clearly focusing on the concept of “Wellness”, ITC Grand Chola presents a number of facilities that help cover the ever-increasing demands of the guests by providing healthier options for a better stay. From the Signature Royal spa i.e. Kaya Kalp to the professionally
designed Salon Di Wills, from the serene Swimming pools to the well-equipped high-tech Gym – ITC Grand Chola makes sure that every need of the guests is fully delivered with utmost care and luxury.
Ayurveda means “Science of life” which teaches the old Indian holistic tradition that unites mind, body and spirit.
Each of the specially designed facials includes a complete skin analysis followed by cleansing, toning, exfoliation, massage, a masque, gentle extractions, an herbal hand treatment and moisturizer.
Experience Hair Spa Ritual formulated with certified organic Argan Oil. The blends of various organic essential oils are the primary ingredients which enhances the effective benefits of a treatment according to a particular hair texture and scalp conditions.
In ancient India it is traditional to prepare the body through a cleansing ritual. To honor this tradition, the various body scrubs and envelopments were created to help cleanse the body and improve skin tone.
A unique combination of natural fruits such as pomegranate - which is a deep cleansing antioxidant and lime, mixed with organic brown sugar, allow the body to be gently exfoliated.
The fully equipped Fitness Centre provides resident guests with a range of equipment to take care of all their work-out needs: treadmills, cross trainers, recumbent bikes, smith machines, foam rollers, resistance bands and more.
Immerse yourself in a true legend by the touch of Chola Dynasty. The traditional and distinction in the spa ceremonies is specially created to reflect the changing needs of all travelers.
India’s culture lies at the heart of the Indian experience. The healing stones, music and therapists’ hands will be effectively integrated into an experience that is deep and meaningful to each person at a spiritual level.
Discover the magic of Ayurveda. Allow yourself of drift away on a quest for solitude, where indigenous herbs and spices and lavishly applied by the highly skilled Ayurvedic therapists.
Designed to relax the entire body, the relaxation rituals of Kaya Kalp are focused on relieving the stress of the body.
The Beauty Salon offers Hair and Beauty treatments for both men and women. Let an experienced staff take care of you.
Let the healing hands of the therapist de-stress you. This intensive neck, shoulder and scalp massage uses a therapeutic hot stone to target those tight knots and alleviate muscle stiffness.
For mind and body rejuvenation, journey through the majestic land of rituals and customs specially delivered by Kaya Kalp.
There are five swimming pools in the hotel - three different pools for adults, a children's pool, and a jacuzzi, all situated next to the gyms of each of the three residentail wings of the hotel.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
ITC Grand Chola offers the most sophisticated spaces for hosting meetings, conferences, conventions, symposiums, banquets and performances with state of the art facilities and amenities.
In fact, the facilities available at ITC Grand Chola, which include meeting rooms, banquet halls and conference rooms, are one of the largest and most comprehensive in India, if not the whole of Asia.
Rajendra, with its enormous pillarless area, can be divided into 8 separate spaces with its own private pre-function area. On the other hand, the banquet area has its own exclusive entrance.
EXPLORE CHENNAI
Formerly known as Madras, Chennai - the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is India's fourth largest city located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal with an estimated population of nine million.
The 400-year-old city is the 31st largest metropolitan area in the world. The smallest among the four major Indian metros, Chennai has much to attract and offer to its visitors. Marking the initial British Raj settlement in India, Chennai is also the country’s oldest municipal corporation, based on a charter that was issued by James II in 1688.
Fleetingly occupied by the French and the Portuguese, the seaport at Chennai grew and ebbed with the changing fortunes of the British Raj showcasing a city where age old customs and modernism coexist in light of a rich legacy and ethnic past.
Chennai categorized under one of the fastest cities is on its way to becoming one of the most sophisticated metropolitans.
With its plethora of historical features, ancient temples, dance and art forms, Chennai is popularly known as the Gateway to South India.
Ranked as World's second best food city by the National Geographic, Chennai is the only Indian city to feature in the list.
Designed to meet different majestic venues, Asia’s largest Hall – the ‘Rajendra’ houses three distinct pre-function areas.
Being one of the oldest temples in the city, the Kapaleeswar temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of sculpture and architecture.
Marina Beach is naturally the first choice for everyone who visits Chennai. Being the second longest beach in the world, the large expanse of silver sand of the Marina Beach allows you to go for a great walk along the seashore.
The Kaveri and Tanjore meeting room is the perfect combination of space and ideal ambiance with state of the art amenities.
Pongal - the four-day-long harvest festival of South India, known as an Indian version of western 'thanksgiving', is one of the major festivals celebrated in Chennai.
The 260-acre Huddleston Gardens is a birdwatchers’ paradise and boasts of – believe it or not – a 450-year-old tree, still going strong.
Dream up a traditional Indian wedding and turn it into an event extraordinaire. Encapsulate the most memorable moments and weave dreams.
ITC GRAND CHOLA, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, CHENNAI
No. 63, Mount Road, GuindyChennai 600032 Tamil NaduIndia