The Chola way of life
Panaromic views? Tick. Landscaped pool with lush greens as a backdrop? Tick. Weight-watcher diets, swish spa, world-class residents lounges, artistic nooks and statement artefacts? Tick, tick, tick. Offering all these facilities alongside the assurance of a state-of-the-art secure stay, ITC Grand Chola’s uber-luxury residences are a favoured post-festive staycation hotspot.
These residences are either 1-bedroom or 2- bedroom units and are extremely private. They come equipped with high-quality butler services and sleep-promoting high-quality bed linen.
With top national and international celebrities and businesspeople checking-in, the entrance of the property is well planned and surprisingly discreet – perhaps keeping in mind that these high-profile guests want to stay here without fanfare.
Textured exteriors reflect the influence of Chola temple architecture, particularly its finest examples: the Brihadeeswara, the Gangaikondacholapuram and the Airavateswara temples. There are expansive ‘darbar’ type lobbies. The wheel design on the Grand Staircase symbolizes the Wheel of Life and is perhaps the most photographed venue in the city! The ceiling is a spectacular expanse of shimmering dome-shaped crystal chandeliers interspersed with deeply carved motifs of flowers, to enhance the feeling of being in a timeless space.
Those on post-festive diets are treated to gluten-free food that includes seed-based desserts, while robustly flavoured dishes from the Peshawar region entice the gourmet.
