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Sheraton Chola Hotel, Chennai
Overview :
Chennai, which was once known as Madras, has been welcoming travelers for over 2,000 years. Close to the original port which Roman traders called Meliapor is the Sheraton Chola Hotel, Chennai, which combines ancient customs of hospitality with the latest technology to create a hotel which has redefined comfort. We're central to just about everything - just 12 kilometers from the airport, five kilometers from the railroad station, and two kilometers from downtown Madras. Named for a celebrated dynasty, the hotel offers visitors royal treatment in its 90 spacious guest rooms and suites. Take in the view, watch in-room movies, and enjoy a most restful night. With international cuisine, quiet spaces for meetings and family occasions, and beautiful banquet areas for conferences and celebrations, our hotel provides all the services a busy traveler might need, as well as some you may not have thought of as yet. Experience our warmth and great service. Welcome to the Sheraton Chola Hotel, Chennai.
Accomodation :
Sheraton Chola Hotel offers a truly unique experience in every one of its stylish guest rooms and suites. Warm earth tones in addition to the luxurious sitting and work areas create an inviting ambiance for you to experience and enjoy. Welcome! Make yourself comfortable and relax.
Facilities & Services :
Air-Conditioned, Alarm Clock, Cable Channels, City View Rooms, Coffee Maker, Iron/Ironing Board, Suites Available, Connecting Rooms Available, In-Room Movies, Wireless High Speed Internet Access in All Guest Rooms (Charge), Cribs, Hairdryer, Non-Smoking Room, Wake-up Service, Ocean View Room, Speaker Telephone, Desk, Sprinklers In Room, Maid Service, Refrigerator, Rollaway Beds, Disability Accessible Room. Some of the amenities above may not be available in all rooms. Fees on certain amenities/services may apply.
Features & Activities :
Fitness Facility, 24 Hour Front Desk, Barber/Beauty Salon, Car Rental Service, 24 Hour Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Service, Smoke Detectors, Sprinklers, Golf Course Nearby, Limousine Service, Disability Accessible Facilities, Wake-Up Service Avaialable, 24 Hour Room Service, Business Center, Shopping Available, Florist, Outdoor Pool.
Dinning :
We've got the perfect place to get together with friends or co-workers and enjoy a great meal.The restaurants and Cafetaria in the hotel are Shangai Club, Cafe Mercara, Peshawari and Durant's Bar.
Meeting & Events :
We'll help you plan a great event in a great space.We have 90 Guest Rooms and 5 Meeting Spaces.
Places to See in Chennai :
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is a popular tourist destination for people who travel to South India. There are a number of travel attractions in Chennai, including temples, gardens, museums, caves, beaches, churches, wildlife parks, etc. All these attractions make Chennai a perfect gateway of South India.
Vivekananda House & Museum :
The state government had leased this building to Sri Ramakrishna Mission. It is an imposing structure on the Marina beach along the South Beach Road. In 1897 Swami Vivekananda visited this city and stayed in this historic building in the year 1897 on his way to Calcutta, after his acclaimed speech at Chicago for the Parliament of Religions. The Government took over the building in 1930 and in 1963 it was named after Vivekananda. Photographs depicting the historical happenings associated with his life and books about him and his own written works are on display and sold here in the Museum.
Gudiyam Caves :
The Gudiyam Caves are situated about 17 kms. behind Poondi reservoir in Chennai. Except some adventurous trekkers and the stout villagers, hardly anyone goes here. The reason is its tough terrain that takes 4 kms. of walk by foot. These prehistoric natural caves are evidence of the primitive tools that our ancestors had used.
Elliot's Beach :
The Elliot beach is a calmer and quieter beach. It is an ideal place for lazy lounging and picnicking on your travel holidays in Chennai. The beach is situated near Adayar and the sea is safe for swimming.
Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church :
Fort St. George is the first fortress of British power in India and was built in 1654 and remodeled in 1749. The fort has a six-meter tall wall that withstood many invasions by Mughals in 1701, Marathas in 1741 and Hyder Ali during the late 18th century. Now the fort is turned into the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The St. Mary church was built in 1678-80 and was the first English church in Chennai. There are reminders in the church of Robert Clive, who married here in 1753.
Government Museum and National Art Gallery :
The Government Museum at Chennai is one of the finest museums in India. It has sections devoted to anthropology, botany, geology, numismatics, sculpture and zoology. The relics from the 2nd century AD Buddhist site 'Amaravati' and the souvenirs of the prehistoric South India are the most prized assets of the museum. The museum has a vast collection of carvings of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths. There's also a good collection of South Indian musical instruments and jewelry, that are worth seeing. The bronze gallery that has a superb collection of ancient icons and modern bronzes are really lucrative. The Art Gallery at Chennai has a fine collection of paintings, handicrafts and bronze. The collection is housed in a Mughal style building. Bronzes from 10th and 13th century, Rajasthan and Mughal paintings from 16th and 17th century and Indian handicrafts from 11th and 12th century are displayed here.
Kapaleswar Temple :
The ancient Kapaleshwar temple, situated in Mylapore, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The fragmented inscriptions here dates back to 1250 AD. But the present temple was rebuilt by Vijayanagar Kings in the 16th century. The magnificent 37m carved 'Gopuram' of gods, goddesses and saints depict important 'Puranic' legends.
Marina Beach :
This popular beach runs for 12 km and is the second longest beach in the world. The beach drive runs between magnificent stately buildings like the Chetpauk Palace, University of Madras, Icehouse etc. on one side and a very wide sandy beach on the other. The aquarium is at the beginning of the beach, is another important attraction near the beach.
San Thom Cathedral :
Built in 1504 and rebuilt in 1608 and 1893, the cathedral is said to house the remains of Apostle St. Thomas. The basilica has an tremendously stained glass window and a beautiful one-meter statue of Virgin Mary that was brought from Portugal in 1543.
Sri Parthasarathy Temple :
One of the oldest surviving temples in Chennai, the Sri Parthasarathy temple was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The Vijayanagar rulers renovated it in the 16th century. During the 16th and 17th centuries, this temple was the scene of many battles and Golconda, Dutch and French occupied the temple at various times. This is one of the oldest surviving temples in Chennai.
Valluvar Kottam :
This befitting memorial for the poet-sage Thiruvalluvar, a replica of the famed temple chariot of 'Thiruvaroor', was built in 1976. The life size statue of the sage sits in the 33m chariot with 1330 couplets of Thirukkural inscribed on the panels.
Covelong Beach :
Located at a distance of 40 km from Chennai, Covelong is a refreshing beach. It is a quiet peaceful village away from the Hustle Bustle of Chennai. A best weekend travel getaway from the busy city life, Covelong is famous for its fishing activities.
Anna Zoological Park :
This Zoological park is situated on the outskirts of Chennai and is created out of the Reserve Forests of Vandalur to the west of Chennai. In 1855 the first Zoo in India was established in Chennai, near the Central Station. In 1979, this zoo was shifted to the 510-hectare sprawling location. It presently occupies the slope of a hill. This Zoological Park is said to be one of the biggest in the South East Asia. More than 170 species of mammals, birds and reptiles can be seen here. The lion safari, the elephant ride, and battery-operated vehicles take you around the park.
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