Visalam - CGH Earth hotel, Chettinad

This was a delightful place worthy of a 2 night stay. Beautifully decorated, tastefully restored, with elegant touches here and there, an abundant garden and an impressively long swimming pool. A spa/sauna would be the icing on the cake. we loved the village walks and especially the ride into the local villages on e-bike. The food was some of the nicest we had, fresh and tasty. The staff were all friendly and professional. Everything shuts down from 9pm, meaning you cant get a soft drink after that time, which I wish I knew beforehand. The bedrooms were large and cool in the hot weather, and the beds very comfortable. We had a great time here and would recommend this hotel in a heartbeat.

A wonderful place to stay. Truly authentic Chettinad property. Good food. Good ambience. The heritage of the property is well maintained. Well trained and professional staff. They tend to our every need. Especially Mr.Siva was very accommodating. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The swimming pool was clean and hygienic. Ample parking space. Quiet and a serene property to stay. Would definitely recommend.

Our stay at Visalam was just fantastic. From the moment we booked to the time we checked out the staff were extremely polite, helpful and proactive. We reached early, as our flight was an early one. We were welcomed and given our room as soon as they could. The property itself is beautiful and so well maintained. The love for keeping to the local culture and community is evident from the tour around the property to before you check in , to the beautiful Chettinad sareees worn by the ladies and the mundus by the men staff to the cooking demonstration so proudly conducted by Lakshmi. The rooms are gorgeous: spacious and spotless and very tastefully done up.The food pays tribute to the local cuisine while accommodating tastes of those who are not very familiar with it. A special shout out to the chef who so kindly heard my interest in eating Chettinad crab curry and dished it up for me! The walking tour is very enjoyable with lovely little tidbits shared by Shiva, our guide from CGH.All in all a perfect weekend, restful and peaceful in gorgeous surroundings and taken care of by excellent staff.

A beautifully restored Chettiar mansion in the heart of the Chettinad region. Everything about our stay was perfect. The room was spacious and like the whole hotel, furnished with heritage items in keeping with the history of the house. We went on the walking tour through the village ,and the Peacock bike ride early in the morning. Both wonderful and illuminating. The restaurant food was delicious and we were consulted on spice level tolerance. The pool is beautiful for a relaxing swim. The tea cart in the garden is a genius idea. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. The shop in the hotel has a range of eco friendly gifts, including the locally made soft cotton towels used in the bathrooms. |Our favourite hotel as we crossed from Kochi to Chennai.

Lovely renovated building. Very clean. Huge room. We were welcomed with a traditional ceremony. Good service Minimal breakfast, less than that is impossible. You can only go up to the second floor by stairs. There is no refrigerator in the room. There is no connection between the hotel and how it is defined as 5 stars. The price of the hotel is exorbitant compared to the value you receive.

A well maintained heritage home in Chettinad! CGH Earth not only provides an excellent stay but a wholesome experience that transports you back to the bygone era. The team is so thoughtful that they have paid attention to the minutest details - like providing bicycles, planning an itinerary with QR codes provided so that you can explore the entire area on your own. The menu is well-planned and quality of food is superlative. Staff is amazing, they make you feel pampered. We had stayed on CGH Spice Village earlier and loved the experience. Waiting to explore other properties soon!

The hotel is a magnificent Chettinad mansion with luxurious rooms. Staff were extremely helpful and kind. We took part in their activities such as cooking demonstration and a heritage walk. Shiva was a great guide on the Glimpses of Chettinad tour. Food is tasty and made using local ingredients. A lovely stay.

This is a beautiful hotel. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Rooms are clean and beautiful. This was a one night stop whilst travelling. Restaurant was on the roof and set menu was excellent and plenty of food. Breakfast was in the garden amongst the beautiful flowers. You got your tea and coffee from the lady with her beautiful cart. |Well maintained swimming pool with plenty of sitting area and towels. ||The one thing was no alcohol, did not mind but at least tell guests before hand. After a 5 hr transfer mypartner wad looking forward to a cold beer. ||Plenty organised at hotel, we managed to get in on the cookery demonstration. Could have easily stayed a second night. ||Would highly recommend