Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience

Visalam is a century-old lovingly-restored palatial home in Kanadukathan village of the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. The property is located 10 km from the famous Thirumayam Fort – a remnant of the Chettinad dynasty. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free parking on property and a swimming pool. The airy rooms comes with air-conditioning and period details like flooring with locally-made tiles. There is a private balcony, a seating space with a sofa and the room is equipped with a work desk, wardrobe and an electronic safe. The attached bathroom has hot/cold shower facilities and contains complimentary toiletries. The restaurant has a covered terrace with access to interactive cooking experiences. There’s an outdoor pool with a café to savour a satisfactory lunch. There’s also the Shapad Shala, where you can enjoy South Indian Chettinad cuisine on a plantain leaf. Visalam offers a 24-hour front desk and free parking on property, luggage storage facilities, library, travel desk and a concierge to assist you. Car rental and currency exchange facilities can also be availed. For those who like to work on the move, there is also a business centre. It is located 15 km from the ancient Ayyanar Temple. Transport hubs nearby include Madurai Airport which is 90 km away, and Trichy Railway Station which is 80 km away. An enthralling way to explore life around Visalam is to ride on a bullock cart or go bicycling. You can catch glimpses of local artisans at work, womenfolk cooking local delicacies and several other charming facets of Chettinad.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Chettinadu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sivaram
    India India
    Liked - every thing , especially staff so polite. Exceptional food , excellent room
  • S
    Sabanayagam
    India India
    Breakfast was good. I enjoyed the variety of food served along with filter coffee.
  • Arun
    India India
    The room was very spacious and awesome. Traditional yet with all modern aminities.Every staff member always held a genuine smile when we talked to them and was more than happy to help with anything that we would need .
  • Chitra
    India India
    Clean, massive, lush green. Delicious food. Courteous & amazing staff - mohan, siva, suganya, soundarya amongst ofhers.
  • Anuradha
    Singapore Singapore
    Beautifully restored Chettinad mansion. Rooms were very spacious with lovely period furniture. Beautiful old photographs of the owners family are displayed through the property and it adds a unique homely touch and takes us back in time. We tried...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were incredible and every single one of them made us feel special and right at home. The building and gardens were immaculately restored, and all the food served was delicious.
  • Isabelle
    France France
    We had a wonderful 3 nights stay at Visalam. Very beautiful art deco house : authenticity and charm. Excellent place with a very kind and professional team. Food excellent too : all is local and tasty. We loved to have breakfast in the garden,...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s absolutely beautiful, the rooms are gorgeous, the food served is delicious, lovely garden and pool. Various activities are available, including interesting tours of the area.
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, staff, food, room, facilities all excellent
  • Harsh
    India India
    Staff hospitality, the Tea Kadai and the heritage features of the property. The small Christmas party and the plum cake were a good bonus.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience

  • Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience is 1.1 miles from the centre of Chettinadu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Entertainment staff
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Visalam Chettinad Palace - a CGH Earth Experience include:

    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.