Visalam is a century-old lovingly-restored palatial home in Kanadukathan village of the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. The property is located 6.2 mi 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 savor 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 center. It is located 9.3 mi from the ancient Ayyanar Temple. Transport hubs nearby include Madurai Airport which is 56 mi away, and Trichy Railway Station which is 50 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Lata
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully restored and very well maintained. Stunning rooms very comfortable and the most amazing food. The staff were super helpful in every way. I had a medical emergency and they were most helpful to get me to the hospital nearby.
Odin
United States United States
Early morning bike ride. Great opportunity to see the area up close. Went to a unique temple and saw a sweet little village. Easy ride. E-bikes available.
Ramarathinam
India India
Checkin process, courteous and friendly staff, ambience
Uzi
United States United States
The staff was pleasant and accommodating. I liked the bike ride and the pool was great.
Kumarason
Singapore Singapore
Fantastic, genuine and warm service. They really do care for their guest. Its an amazing property with character. There is no hotel feel at all. You feel like you are in your own home. The food was excellent. Rooms more than combatable. Very...
Sadiyah
India India
The location was accessible to all nearby mansions and handloom shops. The breakfast spread was amazing . We received a warm welcome
Yunheng
Germany Germany
The room was fascinating, situated in the historical heritage house well maintained by a very nice group of staff beautifully! Especially, the bike ride with Shivan and other offers including tea, breakfast,and meals delighted me a lot. The bike...
Kaushik
India India
The room, the location and the overall property was great. Loved the heritage village that it was located in.
Amal
India India
Our stay at Visalam by CGH Earth during our Chettinad visit was truly memorable. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality that made us feel right at home. A special mention to Yoga, who was incredibly...
Giri
India India
The beautiful home, great food and fabulous staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of Visalam Chettinad Palace - A CGH Earth Experience

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

House rules

Visalam Chettinad Palace - A CGH Earth Experience takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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