Saratha Vilas Chettinad

+ very authentic While restoration and renovation work has been done, the property still maintained its authentic charm. Many write ups were available for guests to read about paintings, photos and artefacts. + staff Very warm and welcoming staff who took a lot of initiative in understanding food preferences and making suggestions. Special appreciation for Kennedy who took care of our meals and made sure we were comfortable. Food was freshly prepared, our preferences were asked in advance- very efficient and minimal wastage. + facilities Pool was very well maintained. I liked that the hotel did not have a tv set, it truly enabled us to switch off and be present. Staff also provided anti mosquito burners - they were really effective and these burners didn't have a foul smell.

I am terrified of lizards and I saw a number of them in the common spaces. Some were really big. If something was done to keep them away, that would have made this experience 10/10.

The service was very good and staff was polite and helpful and they all could speak at least some English. The place was very clean

Everything looking at the constraints was commendable.

Bernard Dragon and his colleague have done a fantastic job of restoring the Chettiar home to its former Glory. Staying at the property provides a unique insight into the lifestyle of the heydays of the Chettiar families. The well thought out local cuisine for dinners was very appealing. The South Indian Breakfast with dosas and steaming idlis were welcome... The Ayurvedic massage was a fantastic experience.

If the property is a bit more competitively priced, it is sure to attract more customers.

The team is amazing: nice, professional, efficient and super helpful: thank you very much! The place is absolutely gorgeous: wonderful swimming pool, a beautiful renovation for this mansion, the bedroom are spacious, comfortable and extremely clean. The restaurant was also amazing: fresh juices and delicious Indian and Western cuisine. In a nutshell, it was a perfect experience; once again thank you and we warmly recommend the Saratha Vilas!

Everything was absolutely perfect!

A beautiful mansion that is more than a 100yrs old. Very well maintained by a small team. A superb experience to stay in a Chettinad Mansion. Architecture is amazing and feels like a movie set. Rooms are big and comfortable. The amenities have a unique cultural touch, like the bath towels etc. food was amazing. Chef was thoughtful with the dishes which presented a good flavour of the local cuisine

A little out of town. But good if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and spend time in a quiet setting.

Gracefully designed and managed

Plumbing is old and we barely had any water pressure- hot water was a problem