Description
Built in 1854 as the Imperial Hotel, The Vivanta by Taj - Connemara is the only heritage hotel in Chennai. Here you can enjoy the most luxurious surroundings in the city.
The rooms are spacious and furnished to a high standard with views overlooking the garden and swimming pool. To make your stay even more comfortable there are de-stress options such as a special Rest Easy menu and massage showerheads. For the ultimate in luxury, the Presidential Nivana Suite features 2 bedrooms, a private courtyard and jacuzzi.
Outside in the green and lush garden, you’ll find the shady pool and a superb restaurant serving local, Asian and Continental cuisines. The Jiva Spa offers a fabulous range of signature treatments, ancient holistic therapies, massages, wraps and scrubs. Yoga and meditation classes are also available.
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is well worth at least a full day as part of a wider itinerary covering Tamil Nadu. Visit Fort St George, still a powerful symbol of the British Empire, have your fortune told on Marina Beach and see an excellent example of South Indian temple architecture at Kapaleeshwar Temple.
Accommodation
Vivanta offers guests 145 rooms, 2 Deluxe Allure Suites, 2 Premium Temptation Suites and a Presidential Nirvana Suite. Rooms feature LCD TV, satellite, DVD Players, tea and coffee makers, wireless internet (additional charge), electronic safe and Forest Essentials bath amenities. The Presidential Nivana Suite boasts 2 bedrooms, private courtyard and jacuzzi.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
Facilities at Vivanta include a fabulous swimming pool, fitness centre where you can also practise yoga, beauty salon, business centre, DVD library, gift shop and restaurant serving dishes from India and the rest of Asia by a renowned celebrity chef.
Activities
Chennai is a major centre for music, art and culture. It is famous for its classical dance shows and Hindu temples, in particular the Kapaleeshwar Temple. There are also a number of dance and music festivals which will give you an interesting insight into this fascinating culture.
When to travel
The climate in southern India shows only slight seasonal variations. Temperatures and humidity remain relatively high all year round. Rainfall is common at any time of the year and the Monsoon Season has only marginally more precipitation than at any other time.
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Location and directions
Tamil Nadu, India
Located in the heart of the commercial district of Chennai, near to the Anna Salai area on Binny Road.
How to get there
10-hour international flight to Chennai International Airport, followed by a 30-minute drive to Vivanta by Taj.
