The Bangala Chettinad, Karaikkudi
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Bangala
The Bangala Chettinad features double rooms with air conditioning, a desk, a patio, and garden views. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobes, a bath, a shower, and a hairdryer. Rooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities, a seating area, a trouser press, garden furniture, and an AM/FM alarm clock. Certain rooms feature a pool view.
Dining at The Bangala
The Bangala Chettinad has an onsite restaurant. Meals are taken communally in a teak dining hall and eaten from banana leaves. The food features a generous dose of pepper. The hotel provides a recipe book with over 150 recipes.
Leisure and Activities
The Bangala Chettinad features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge. Guests can enjoy cycling in-and-around Kāraikkudi. Daily yoga classes are conducted by qualified teachers. The Bangala also offers cooking demos and Master Chef Courses, and a library. The hotel arranges heritage walks covering mansions and ancient temples.
Location and Access
Located in Karaikudi, The Bangala Chettinad is near Sri Muthumari Amman Temple (2 km) and Shri Koteeswara Kottaiyur Temple (2 km). The hotel is 90 km from Tiruchirappalli International Airport. The Rameswaram Express from Chennai arrives at Karaikkudi Junction. The hotel offers heritage walks of Chettinad residences. The hotel makes an ideal hub to explore Thanjavur and Madurai. The village shandi rotates between the villages on a daily basis.
Hotel Services
The Bangala is a family-run hotel that combines Chettiar hospitality with amenities. The Bangala provides free bikes. Station pick-ups, local taxis, and guides can be arranged at extra cost upon request. Lost items are kept for a maximum of three months. The Bangala is not liable for vandalism or theft of parked vehicles.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Toys
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
