Singapore — The first hotel of its kind, ITC Grand Chola is rooted to the soil, and takes inspiration from the Chola dynasty.

Stretching across eight acres, a luxurious tribute to the splendour of Chola architecture, the hotel defines the destination with its uniquely carved and textured exteriors that reflect the influence of Chola temple architecture and particularly its finest examples: the Brihadeeswara, the Gangaikondacholapuram and the Airavatesvara temples.

Indescribably grand and conceived to recreate the awe-inspiring interiors of the palatial Chola temples and royal durbars, the beauty of the lobby — Sangam — is enhanced by the flamboyant sweep of the intricately carved balustrade, the engraved steps to the ornate landing, the friezes and the symmetrically arranged pillars finished in elegant white stucco, reminiscent of the temples of South India.

The wheel design on the Grand Staircase symbolises the Wheel of Life and is the most photographed venue in the city. The ceiling is dressed in a spectacular expanse of shimmering crystal chandeliers in the shape of domes interspersed with deeply carved motifs of flowers, to enhance the feeling of being in a timeless space.

The hotel welcomes guests in 522 rooms and 78 serviced apartments, each of which is a triumph of design aesthetics.

The hotel offers one of the largest conferences, banqueting and exhibition spaces in the country. Inviting and expansive, Kaya Kalp — the Royal Spa promotes health, relaxation and inner peace through a wide selection of Ayurvedic, international and indigenous therapies.

Promoting holistic wellbeing and fitness, the Hotel offers healthy cuisine offerings, personalised fitness regimens, a conducive sleep environment and exclusive amenities and facilities.

Epitome of Responsible Luxury

The largest LEED Platinum certified hotel during its inception, ITC Grand Chola achieved LEED Zero Carbon Certification as of November 2021 and is the epitome of Responsible Luxury, the defining ethos of ITC Hotels. ITC Hotels adopted Responsible Luxury as part of its endeavour to proliferate a movement towards planet-positive luxury experiences. At ITC Hotels, ‘Responsible Luxury’ means luxury without compromising the earth, and sustainability without compromising on luxury.

At ITC Grand Chola Responsible Luxury is manifest in its endeavours to bring alive local traditions and customs through the architecture and interior design, cuisine and wellness offerings, service rituals and sustainable practices, exemplified through eco-embedded products, eco-easy services and eco-sensitized associates.

The ecosystem of the hotel is embedded in planet-positive elements through green initiatives

— from energy-efficient lighting to water conservation systems. A significant milestone is ITC Grand Chola’s Sunya Aqua, its own “zero-mile” water, purified and bottled in-house in glass bottles to mitigate plastic waste.

The Epitome of Fine Dining

ITC Grand Chola stands out as Chennai’s premier luxury hotel with an award-winning selection of dining experiences that have transformed the city’s culinary scene since 2012.

Featuring the most comprehensive selection of fine dining in Chennai, the hotel offers award-winning cuisine brands and unique choices across 10 dining destinations — Café

Mercara, Madras Pavilion, Peshawri, Roya Vega, Ottimo, Avartana, Fabelle, Nutmeg, Pan Asian — and the bars Cheroot and Tranquebar.

Among its offerings, Avartana (pronounced “ah-var-TUHN”), launched in 2017, redefines South Indian peninsula cuisine by blending traditional flavours with global techniques, earning several accolades. Peshawari brings authentic North-West frontier tandoori dishes, while Pan Asian offers a vibrant array of Asian cuisines. Ottimo showcases real Italian delicacies and Royal Vega presents a regal, vegetarian experience inspired by Indian royal kitchens and seasonal produce.

Café Mercara is a 24-hour coffee shop lauded for its extensive collection of coffees and global gourmet food, while Madras Pavilion serves extensive buffets with healthy options. Fabelle, the ultimate Chocolate Boutique, delights connoisseurs with handcrafted creations.

Adhering to its responsible luxury philosophy, ITC Grand Chola curates its culinary offerings around fresh, local ingredients, seasonal produce, and heritage grains.