Palani Hills · Heritage
Rajakkad Estate
A seven-room heritage garden hotel at 1,000 metres in the Palani Hills, Rajakkad Estate combines an 18th-century wooden house with forest walks, farm-led South Indian cooking and a quietly personal atmosphere.
Overview
Why stay at The Lotus Palace, Chettinad
The Lotus Palace, Chettinad is a refined heritage retreat in Kanadukathan, set within a thoughtfully restored 1790s palatial mansion. It captures the region's architectural grace through serene courtyards, pillared spaces and calm interiors, while keeping the experience intimate and unhurried.
With 15 rooms and suites, authentic Chettinad cuisine, the 1795 bar, Pillars restaurant, Aqua poolside lounge and Aura spa, the palace works beautifully for discerning leisure travellers, intimate celebrations and soulful escapes rooted in culture and place.
Rooms
15 rooms and suites. 15 rooms and suites.
Dining
Dining celebrates Chettinad culinary traditions, with the 28-seater Pillars restaurant, The Red Room for high tea, the 1795 bar and Aqua poolside lounge.
Facilities
What you will find here
Chettinad dining
Authentic regional cuisine served across Pillars, The Red Room, Aqua and 1795 bar.
Poolside lounge
Aqua offers a calm poolside setting for relaxed meals and drinks.
Aura spa
A quiet wellness space for restorative treatments.
Cultural moments
Curated experiences connect guests with Chettinad architecture, food and local life.
Location
Where it sits
Heritage palace retreat in Kanadukathan. Our Delhi team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.
What is nearby
- Kanadukathan mansionsNearby
Grand Chettinad merchant homes with ornate facades, courtyards and timber detail.
- Athangudi tile workshopsShort drive
Artisan studios producing the patterned handmade tiles closely associated with Chettinad homes.
- Chettinad village templesShort drive
Historic temple towns and village streets that show the region's craft, architecture and everyday rhythm.
Like the look of The Lotus Palace, Chettinad?
Our Delhi team will build it into a journey that suits how you travel, and tell you honestly if somewhere else would suit you better.
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