Iconic luxury heritage Taj property revamped, reopens
Taj Connemara, South India’s oldest hotel, reopened on Tuesday after undergoing year-long renovation and redesign. Dating to 1854, the 120-year old hotel is a relic of the colonial era and is named after Lord Connemara, the then Governor.
By : migrator
Update: 2018-09-11 21:28 GMT
Chennai
Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO at The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), said “Taj Connemara is another jewel in the Taj portfolio of iconic heritage hotels. We are committed to continuing our century-old legacy of restoring historical treasures across the globe for our guests. The newly renovated Taj Connemara draws on the hotel’s illustrious past whilst offering patrons a distinctive, modern and individualistic experience. We are happy to announce that Taj Connemara will resume its place in the cultural heart of Chennai.”
The hotel’s refreshed design has architectural influences of classic colonial, art deco and distinctive elements from the celebrated architect, Geoffrey Bawa’s ‘Tropical Modernism’ style. Ahmar Siddiqui, GM of the property, said, “Chennai’s Grande Dame is the result of the efforts of a team including master craftsmen and artisans who have worked on restoring the city’s landmark to create a world-class hotel.”
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