Thorana Vayil
Entrance Arch, Ramanathapuram Road, Viraganur, Madurai - 625990, Tamil Nadu, India- Historic
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Recreation Opportunities
Take a dip in the outdoor pool or rejuvenate your body and mind in the steam room.
Dining Experience
Savor meals at the on-site restaurant or enjoy light bites at the coffee shop. Don't miss the daily complimentary continental breakfast.
Convenience and Comfort
Experience exceptional service with amenities like concierge assistance, dry cleaning services, and free valet parking.
To book your stay at the conveniently located Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels, with easy access to key attractions, including the Meenakshi Amman Temple, simply reserve your room today.
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 Double Bed
1850-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Dining table, minibar (fees may apply), free bottled water, and local meal delivery service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
172 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
335-sq-foot room with city views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Local meal delivery service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
31 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
750-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Local meal delivery service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
70 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
470-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Local meal delivery service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
44 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
335-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Local meal delivery service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
31 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
675-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Dining table, minibar (fees may apply), free bottled water, and local meal delivery service
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
63 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
335-sq-foot room with city views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Local meal delivery service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
31 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
335-sq-foot room with city views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Local meal delivery service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
31 m2
City View
In-room amenities
Pets not allowed
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Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Food is excellent and delicious.
ok stay for few nites
quick stay for few nites
Recently stayed at Grand Madurai Hotel, and it truly exceeded expectations. The location is incredibly convenient—perfectly situated for exploring the city’s temples, markets, and transport hubs. Whether you’re heading to Meenakshi Temple or catching a train, everything feels just minutes away. What really stood out was the reception staff. Warm, professional, and genuinely helpful, they made check-in smooth and were always ready with local tips and assistance. Their hospitality added a personal touch that made the stay feel special. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Overall, Grand Madurai offers a great blend of accessibility, comfort, and service—ideal for both leisure and business travelers.
Very clean room, confortable to stay, food is amazing
Excellent hotel! Neat and very modern with super friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Everything was so good ! I loved the stay !!
Excellent service, luxurious and food was amazing.
New property with new interiors and tech ..
Great find & value for money. Highly recommended
Good
amazing hotel and service and absolutely the most wonderful property i have stayed in india
The hotel is a bit away from the city, but an excellent facility. The inconsistency in service levels is why I hsve rated them 4. The day i checked out there was a local politician I believe and about 7 to 10 supporters who were having breakfast. While there were 5 to 7 restaurant staff assisting them and taking photographs with them, other guests were pretty much ignored. Great service from Chris at the front end and Mohan (during dinner one of the evenings). Very poor and arrogant service (including talking with food in the mouth) by the gentleman at checkout and the reataurant captain i believe. Positive experience but clouded by the inconsistency.
Excellent place. Will definitely go back.
Very satisfying stay. Very clean and beautiful facility. Cheerful staff deliver excellent service. Spacious room even for a family of 3 adults. Very spacious and modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. A La Carte Lunch and in-room dinner were quite good. Food prices are on the expensive side but comparable to that of similar hotels. Basement parking for private cars. All in all, a great experience. Probably the best option in Madurai. Highly recommended.
So far on my month trip this is the best hotel I have stayed at. That is a high bar as there are so many lovely hotels here in India. So thank you so much for looking after me so well.
Best hotel in Madurai. Nice buffet brunch that's popular with families.
One of the Good hotels and we enjoyed our stay. I recommend this hotel for families planning to visit Madurai.
En helt fantastisk vistelse. Efter långa arbetsdagar var det mycket uppmuntrande att på kvällen besöka restaurangen med bra service och därefter få sova ut i mycket tysta och komfortabla rum.
We stayed for a night. Impressed with courteous staff, excellent food, clean and comfortable rooms.
Amazing staff and stay
Our recent stay at Grand GRT was exceptional. Loved the modern design and elegance of the property. Check in was smooth and there was complimentary drink offered. The staff were all very welcoming and attentive. The food at the restaurant included wide varieties and everything was delicious. This property is conveniently located at about the halfway point from airport to the city of Madurai
I had an absolutely amazing stay at Grand Madurai! From the moment I stepped in, I was blown away by how beautifully renovated the hotel is. The rooms are spacious, modern, and incredibly clean, everything felt so fresh and well-maintained. The level of attention to detail is fantastic. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a refreshing welcome drink and a traditional tulsi maalai, which added a warm and personal touch to the whole experience. The convenience of the hotel is unmatched, there’s a trendy bar that serves great drinks, and the room service was fast and efficient. What stood out the most to me was how spotless everything was, especially the bathrooms. You can tell the hotel takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness. The staff were also incredibly attentive, always making sure I had everything I needed and going above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable. The overall vibe of the hotel is so inviting, and I felt truly taken care of. Honestly, I didn’t want to leave, I could’ve stayed forever! If you’re looking for a place that combines excellent service, comfort, and a touch of luxury, Grand Madurai is the place to be. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
One of the best hotel in Madurai with all amenities you name it. Very beautiful room and nice fitness facilities. Very testy breakfast with lots of choices
2eme hotel de la chaîne où nous résidions après le Grand Chennai by GRT et toujours la même satisfaction quant à l’accueil attentionné , le luxe des chambres et des parties communes , la restauration raffinée et savoureuse à un prix léger. La piscine est petite mais fort agréable après les visites de Madurai . Compter 15-20 mn de rickshaw ( 300 rs ) pour rejoindre le temple. Un sans-faute pour cet excellent hotel
Room interior design was exemplary
Checkin wasn't good as expected. Room wasnt ready till 1530 and had to wait after 6 hours driving in a car.
Excellent property, nice staff, tasty n hygienic food
Best hotel in life Better then 7 star
One of the neat clean luxurious hotel in Madurai
It’s really a nice hotel outside city noise and not too far to city centre at the same time. Meenakshi temple is about 20 minutes drive. Hotel is very clean and spacious. Staff are very courteous. Hotel offers taxi services but rates are little pricey. You can book local red taxi or go with hotel service if you can afford little more because hotel taxi drivers are very professional and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Lovely hotel with a great restaurant. It’s a little way out of town but you can get an auto rickshaw (just to the left of the entrance). It cost us 300 R/s to get into the centre of town to visit the temple, also to get to the airport. The hotel is used by many tour groups which can be a downside but we felt all the staff worked hard to ensure the needs of other guests weren’t overlooked.
Nice hotel
In restaurant plates were not refilled and people have to wait fir more than 10.mins to get plates. Sad was no one was taking effort to get inspite of telling them. Also the cut fruits plate was empty and no refilling happened for more than 15 mins
This is an outstanding property with excellent services. This is less than 1 year old property. We are very impressed with our stay. I strongly ly recommend this hotel for your visit to Madurai.
Excellent facility and really enjoyed it
Bel hôtel, un peu excentré du centre ville. Service du restaurant irregulier.
Ottimo hotel per due notti a Madurai per visitare il famoso tempio: stanza ampia e confortevole, bagno spazioso, letto molto.comodo e pulizia impeccabile. Ci sono anche piscina e sala da yoga. Ristorante e bar di qualità. Personale professionale e molto cortese. Assolutamente consigliato.
Excellent
The hotel was new, looks and feel like a 5 star hotel however, there are quite a few mosquitoes in the room and dinning area where the whole family was bitten. The hotel needs to sort this out ASAP.
I’m glad I found this hotel in Madurai. It’s new, clean and convenient to and from the airport. The restaurant is decent although the spread is small. Awesome gym. Would be nice if there was a sauna. Huge room. Overall well priced between size, facilities, location and convenience.
Balaji and his crew were the best chef and service personnel. Top class service.
En mi viaje por India del sur fue como un oasis de comodidad ,lujo y biena comida !
Amazing property. Very clean! Great ambiance and the staff was very polite and accommodating. Each and every member of the staff was very professional and polite.... Enjoyed our stay the most during my visit. I will rate it among the top hotels I have stayed in so far.
I was having fever and the staff went out of their way to help me.
Great place ! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience
The very best place to stay in Madurai, I recommend this prefering to all other hotels. It is a island in a poor area, best choice for business people, who will have all necessary benefits for a nice stay, excellent restaurant, nice possibilities for relaxing in the hotel, a very friendly, customer minded personal, which does all necessary and even more to make the stay memorable. On a scale of 1 - 10 I would rate this hotel with 11.
New property. It was very clean. The staff was very attentive. Ordered food off the menu and it was really good. Will definitely stay here again.
Best hotel in madurai
The reason we book the hotel is for the location. It state near temple. But unfortunately it not. Expedia has given us a wrong information. Please correct the information Expedia. Overall we had a good stay. Enjoy their food.
I love the stuff and cleaness of the room and hotel the most. Only bottleneck I had was the bad reception of global wifi I brought. Besides that, it was nothing but great.
Really superb shiny new five star hotel just outside city. Bed so comfortable and all linen and fittings brand new. Great sleep. Very quiet. Superb breakfast both days. Highly recommend breakfast buffet. Nice lounge for Executive room booking but as of now no alcohol licence yet, so bar also closed. No bars nearby. Only downside is location, around 8kms from temple. Some confusion with hotels.com listing as it claims ‘walking distance to temple’. Even though that’s the reason I booked it, for temple visits, the luxury and breakfast more than compensated for the distant location. They seem to be confusing this GRT hotel with older GRT hotel near temple. Highly recommend this hotel. Great sustainability initiatives throughout also. And amazing quality of product for the price. Would pay four or five times this price for comparable hotel in Europe.
Well maintained property and good service by staff
Amazing 5 star hotel in Madurai. Great food and amazing staff. Was planned to stay at a named chain restaurant but wanted to try this and was pleasantly surprised. Better than any Marriotts or Radisson.
A beautiful hotel, where high standards of cleanliness and facilities meets eastern hospitality. The staff are lovely and the gym/yoga trainer was very knowledgeable. The hotel restaurants offered a wide variety of eastern and western food. The hotel was the highlight of our trip and was unmatched by others on our journey, and therefore a hotel worthy of recommendation.
Very comfortable, clean and wonderful service!
Amazing customer service best food ever
Amazing stay! Great quality food and service. Would encourage more transportation options to various locations as the only improvement. Excellent stay overall!
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Cleanliness
9.43/10Very clean room, comfortable to stay.
Service
9.4/10Warm, professional, and genuinely helpful reception staff.
Location
9.94/10Incredibly convenient—perfectly situated for exploring the city.
Room Quality
9.39/10Rooms were clean and well-maintained, with all essentials.
Amenities
9.42/10New property with new interiors and tech.
Value for Money
9.88/10Great find & value for money. Highly recommended.
Food and Beverage
9.43/10Food is amazing.
Overall Experience
9.9/10Everything was so good! I loved the stay.
Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool and unwind in the steam room for a rejuvenating break during your Madurai stay.
Choose from suites and rooms with city views, including options like Grand Velammal Suite or Junior Suite, to enjoy the Indigo skyline.
Savor meals at the on-site restaurant or quick bites at the coffee shop, with a complimentary continental breakfast daily.