Jayalalithaa opens world's largest green hotel in Chennai

Honble Chief Minister inaugurated the newly built ITC Grand Chola Hotel in Guindy, Chennai.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today inaugurated ITC group's world's largest LEED Platinum certified green hotel 'ITC Grand Chola' here. 

Inspired by the architectural splendour of the Chola Dynasty, the hotel is a 600-room super premium luxury integrated hotel complex with one lakh sq ft  of banqueting and convention facility including a 30,000 sq ft pillar-less ballroom. 

Having 10 signature restaurants, the hotel provides the visitors a 23,000 sq ft Kaya Kalp, the royal spa. The hotel is 100% powered by renewable energy. 

The hotel embodies the highest standards in Indian hospitality balanced with elegant restraint in a prime property with a distinct personality. The 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 appointed with thoughtful amenities. It exceeds 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 multifarious. 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. This luxury hotel which exceeds the grandeur of existing 5-star hotels in Chennai is also 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 is aesthetics that continue to influence the visitors.