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Thursday 09 February 2012

Southern Classic

Club lounge 

 

The only hotel in Chennai to be featured among The Leading Hotels of the World, Taj Coromandel has been a principal landmark in the city since it opened in 1974. Part of the century-old Taj Group, India’s premier hospitality chain with 57 hotels in India and 18 abroad, the hotel defines the paradigm for luxury and service.  

 

Arindam Kunar, General Manager, Taj Coromandel 

Says Arindam Kunar, General Manager, Taj Coromandel,
“Chennai is a microcosm of India, and is at once both
traditional and cutting-edge. At Taj Coromandel, we strike
a fine balance between a luxury destination and business
hotel, and the common denominator here is the warm
South Indian hospitality.”

Contact

 

 

37, Mahatma Gandhi Road
Nungambakkam
Chennai - 600 034

 

+91 44 6600 2827

 

coromandel.chennai@tajhotels.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taj Coromandel Chennai

  

Presidential Suite

The Legend

In Tamil legend, the Coromandel tree or kalpavriksh has the power to grant any wish to those who seek its shade; along with our fellow guests at the iconic hotel from the Taj Group, we are happy to concur that their wishes are heeded here with speed and
grace. The verdant 2.86 acre property is a destination of choice for the leisure as well as the business traveller, while its coffee shops, bar and restaurants are the hub of the city’s social life.

 

The design ethic blends Indian elements with European chic, and modernism with ethnicity. The 213 rooms are distributed between Luxury and Taj Club rooms, Executive Suites, Luxury and Grand Luxury Suites, Presidential and Royal Suites.


Royal Suite

 

Superior Room 

Taj Coromandel Chennai 

 

The design ethic blends Indian elements with European chic, and modernism with ethnicity. The 213 rooms are distributed between Luxury and Taj Club rooms, Executive Suites, Luxury and Grand Luxury Suites, Presidential and Royal Suites.
The jewel in its crown is the 1500 sq ft Royal Suite, which was home to Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Chennai in 1997. Perched on the highest floor of the hotel, the suite’s terrace sit-out provides a panoramic sweep of the city, and its quaint
touches of luxury make the international elite feel right at home.

 

 

The Presidential Suite on the seventh floor commands a spectacular view of the city. The interiors of fine
marble and rich wood are splendidly embellished with antiques and art, creating a space that befits the heads of state and royalty who number among the guests. The Luxury and Superior rooms are spacious and offer several creature comforts.

Signature Beverages and Tea Bar

 

Anise 

 

The hallmark of a Taj hotel is service and we are not disappointed when we venture in to the signature bar, Fort St. George. Local celebrities here have a particular penchant for this stylish space that is cited among The Whisky Bars of the World
Gold Hotel. We nibble on canapés and sip on bohemian side car martinis, and sample a refreshing mocktail of flower extracts topped with oxygen enriched water. The bar is stocked with the choicest liquor – single malts, armagnacs, cognacs, and Cuban
cigars. When it comes to dining we have diverse and equally alluring options to choose from: Southern Spice which offers a complete southern experience, replete with food, music and dance; Prego, the trendy Italian restaurant and Anise, named
after the local favourite star-anise.

 

The newly refurbished Golden Dragon takes us right into a romantic vision of China, with Sichuan cuisine, mood lighting and furniture that emphasise the Orient.

 

We are captivated by the tea bar where we sample 15 varieties of single estate Chinese tea. A 24-hour Fitness Centre with steam and sauna, neighbouring tennis courts and golf courses invite us to work out the knots in our system.
Taj Coromandel’s location in the commercial district of Nungambakkam, just 15 km from the airport, renders it ideal for conferences and celebrations. With 12000 sq ft spread across eight conference facilities, the hotel provides spaces for every occasion, from intimate gatherings of 20 people and product launches for an audience of 1000.