Grand Madurai by GRT

I just arrived at this hotel in Madurai. This is the first time I am staying here.

I have previously stayed at the Gateway Madurai, a Taj hotel,  in Pasumalai. That place is rather isolated and on a hill by itself with lots of peacocks. Beautiful, quiet place albeit the place is a bit rundown.

Then I started staying at the Heritage Madurai. This is a more central location and was formerly used by the British as a residence and a club. This was rebuilt as the Madura Club by Geoffrey Bawa, a famous Sri Lankan architect in 1974. It is considered one of his finer works. Later it was converted to a hotel. It is on a sprawling piece of land, lots of trees and greenery with individual houses. Beautiful place but again a bit outdated now.

This present hotel is brand new and up to the international standards with all the amenities. Very nice and comfortable with very clean rooms. I am impressed with this place.

I just had the lunch buffet at the hotel as I was hungry after the flight. Saw these familiar sounding dishes at the buffet spread!