Heritage Madurai

The Heritage is an "oasis of calm" in the congested/ crowded/ polluted/ dusty city of Madurai. Located on one of the main roads about 3km from the main Meenakshi temble, the Hotel has spacious and well manicured grounds with an 'old world' charm. There are lots of trees, lawns and gardens. The "Luxury cottage" room was very spacious with a private plunge pool and a large washroom/ bath area. The beds were comfortable as well. The Restaurant offers a buffet at night - which was quite good and so was the variety at breakfast. All this for Rs 9000/- is excellent value for money. They also have a Spa offering Ayurvedic massage treatments which we took and enjoyed. Staff are well trained and courteous. All in all, a must stay hotel when you visit IXM (Madurai).

This is a beautiful and exceptional heritage hotel, modelled some years ago by the late Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. He has done justice to it and the staff continue the tradition. Nothing - absolutely nothing - is too much trouble for them. We had a suite with a private pool and it was glorious. Our young adult kids had a twin - also lovely. The breakfasts were marvellous and the buffet dinner we had on our first night was great. The hotel is set in the most wonderful gardens and has a magnificent granite pool - what a gem it all is. Stay there - it's a bargain for what you get.

This was a great surprise for my first time visit to Madurai. Indeed, the hotel is a landmark for Madurai's great history and culture. The rooms are fantastic, colonial style, Restaurant gives a tasty lip-smacking breakfast and lunch/dinner, the big pond ?? a swimming pool is a great place to hang out. Me and my wife went for a walk inside the premises and felt it our own home. There is a temple inside and we had the blessings of the pujari there. The traditional kuthu velaku were kept in the evening for the guest to light. It is a splendid gesture and makes us feel among the locals. The live act and display of martial arts by the staff was splendid. Full marks to the hotel and staff.

Stayed for two days with family. Had booked a deluxe double room and a plunge pool villa. Rooms and bathrooms were spacious. Plunge Pool was big enough for us to enjoy. Food was amazing as well. Staffs were very nice and welcoming. Overall gives a resort like feeling.

The service we received from the staff here was unparalleled. They were all really good and friendly. The restaurant staff in particular; Packiaraj, Abishek and Jotheswran were very attentive and helpful, they humored our questions about Madurai culture and food, and were very accommodating to my brother who has sensory issues. The grounds of the hotel are really peaceful despite the clamour of the city outside. There are large trees providing ample shade and we enjoyed cycling around the compound with bicycles borrowed from the hotel. It was also nice to see the short cultural show they have at 8pm. Apparently the hotel has classes for locals to learn the nearly forgotten indian martial art of silambam, and they have the show to showcase their learning. At the end of the show, they invited us to learn some basic moves with them. The room was big and clean. The beds were very comfortable. I would definitely recommend a stay here.