Vivanta by Taj - Connemara, Chennai

India Holidays - The lobby of the Taj Connemara

With its elegant design recalling its imperial past, the Vivanta by Taj - Connemara is Chennai’s only heritage hotel.  All 150 air-conditioned rooms have international direct dial telephone, mini bar, LCD TV with satellite programmes and wireless Internet access.

There is a choice of dining:

Hip Asia is a stylish and innovative Pan-Asian restaurant offering varied yet sophisticated dining experiences.

The Raintree features authentic southern Indian cuisine in a refreshing, open-air setting. Chennai's only Chettinad Restaurant is open for lunch in an air-conditioned indoor setting and for dinner in an enhanced al-fresco setting.

The Verandah offers all-day dining and serves a medley of Anglo-Indian, Italian and Indian cuisine, and a wide variety of beverages.

Distil is the hotel's classic bar in a contemporary setting, offering drinks, exotic snacks and a variety of entertainment.

The hotel also has a bookshop, shopping arcade, souvenir shop, fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool (below).