Hotel Madras
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Madras now Chennai is situated on the east coast and is considered the Gateway to the south of India, it is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest Indian city have a population of 8 million. It rests on the Coromandel Coast in the Bay of Bengal and was the home of the first major British settlement. Chennai, formerly occupied by the British, their legacy being the old Cathedrals' and the wide tree lined avenues, through the passing of time has cleverly combined the old with the new and intricately woven its own traditional culture with that of visiting foreign influences. A vibrant cosmopolitan city, sharply contrasting with its deeply religious and strict interior that is constantly growing and changing, welcomes thousands of visitors whether for business or pleasure who can be equally well accommodated in the city's Hotels. As much as the Hotels vary in facility type, they vary in design from the vast skyscrapers that provide 250 guest suites to the smaller more intimate Hotels catering for 50 guests. Some are historically grand whilst others ultra modern. The décor often encompasses a range of influences combining classical elegance with southern Indian tradition. At the top of the range the décor is quite spectacular housing ancient artefacts, dark wooden carved furniture, crystal chandeliers, marble floors water features and marvellously comfortable soft furnishings. At whatever level they are comfortable and especially inviting thanks to the generous hospitality afforded the guest. The room types are equally variable and range from the top presidential suites the choice of royalty and dignitaries to the executive suites. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, some housing original paintings, tapestries and silk murals, furnished with dark carved wooden furniture, desk, King Sized beds dressed in fine crisp white linens, soft pillows, cushions and complimentary throws accentuating the rooms colours. The bathrooms are modern, large marbled baths; double vanities separate showers, long mirrors, complimentary body cosmetics, slippers and bathrobes. The amenities and facilities include: internet access, newspapers, satellite TV, international phone service, mini-bar, plasma screens, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities, air-conditioner and 24 hour room service. As you would expect from a multi cultural society food is a very important ingredient and the Hotels have been keen to recognise this. They offer a plethora of varying cuisines in ambiences to match and include Italian, Indian, Thai and a fusion of east meets west. They are provided in casual all day eateries to formal fine dining classical venues. The six-o-one restaurant is definitely worth mentioning at the Park Hotel, decorated in a mix of stark modern material intricately combined with softer textures, bamboo flooring and coconut shell inlay fused by 18ft columns of light create a stunning space. The chefs' live performance adds to the warmth and excitement of the atmosphere whilst the heady aromas of a tantalising bouquet of international cuisines fill the air. On the eighth floor you will find Aqua a modern Mediterranean café open all day that flows onto the most beautiful blue and gold pool area, complimented with cane and rattan loungers and huge four poster, fabric draped beds. The night brings a dramatic change in atmosphere when this miraculously converts to an exhilarating night spot, live entertainment provide by resident DJ. A number of bars and nightclubs will be found throughout the Hotels in Madras including wine bars, cigar and cognac bars, ladies bars. All day coffee shops provide wonderful aromatic coffee plus a selection of chocolate desserts and pastries. After indulging in these provocative temptations it is wise to head towards the Hotels gymnasiums which you will find equipped with the latest technology. Perhaps a visit to one of the Spas will heal the damage done, indulge in an Auyverda or Thai massage performed by the resident highly trained therapist. Aromatic oils and herbs are applied to the skin, in an aromatic ambience of flickering candles and lilting music to soothe mind, body and soul. Chennai Madras has fast become a major business destination and the conference tourist industry is steadily increasing. The Hotels have recognised this fact and have instituted comprehensive facilities for the busy executive. The facilities include large Ball rooms that are able to accommodate up to 800 delegates to small intimate meeting rooms for the more confidential meeting. The highly skilled conference facilitators can competently execute the entire convention from the planning stage to completion allowing the executive time to concentrate on the business at hand. The business centre will provide you with secretarial services, computers, photocopier, fax machine, computers, printers, high speed internet access and translation services. The hotels facilities and amenities include: hairdresser, currency exchange, international phone service, car hire, travel bookings, shopping arcade, doctor on call, internet access, translation services, gymnasium, spa , swimming pool, tennis courts, baby sitting and 24 hour room service. The city is complex and receives huge numbers of tourist for varying reasons, demanding enlightenment, relaxation, and entertainment in comfortable surrounds which is precisely what the Hotels in Madras can accommodate. |
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