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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Avani
India“The village in which Visalam is situated is the best amongst all Chettinad villages. It is clean and has a lot of mansions around. The hotel feels more like a home with excellent food, great service and smiling faces all around. The filter coffee...” - Alessandro India“Amazing old property totally renovated in every minute detail. Right at the entrance of town, walking distance to everything. Food was unique, delicious and very fresh and light to digest. Staff was of the most helpful and smiling all the time.”
- Nandu India“The rooms were phenomenal. Heritage walk and especially morning cycling session by Mr. Siva was really worth it. The staff were friendly and the food was good.”
Pragnya India“Beautiful place, has a nice history ans aesthetic to it. Staff is very very helpful.”- Stephen
Australia“small boutique property that feels like a home not a hotel. Heritage style with excellent service” - Maanasa India“The staff were very courteous and helpful. The property really felt like home. Overall a great stay exp!”
- Ram India“The warm hospitality. Mr. John the Estate Manager came personally to meet and greet us. The chef was amazing and gave authentic Chettinad food... Since we are vegetarians we had good choice of menu The facilities exceeded our expectation......”
- Arun India“Exceptional service. Truly wonderful food. Wonderful heritage hotel”
- Sreehari India“We truly enjoyed our stay at Vishalam. The room was excellent, beautifully maintained, and rich with traditional charm. The staff were incredibly supportive—especially Siva, who went above and beyond to assist us. Our city tour was well-organized,...”
- Sanjana India“Excellent property truly retaining the authenticity of Chettinadu. The house was immaculate. The rooms very super big and airy. Food was served at different locations for every meal, giving a unique sense of ambience all the time. The food was...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIndian • Local
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
