The Park in Chennai is
an urban haven, located on Anna Salai in the heart of
the business district of Tamil Nadu's vibrant capital.
This elegant and lavish 215-room hotel stands on the
historic premises of the erstwhile Gemini Film Studios.
The Precincts that created larger than life heroes and
heroines since the 1940's, mesmerizing millions with
Technicolor dreams have now been transformed to house
the theatre of life in its private and public spaces.
The hotel creates a unique story of textures, surfaces,
shadow and light inspired by film and performance in
its various forms.
The drama within is boldly stated by the urban landscape
that creates the story of textures, surfaces, shadow
and light. A flamboyant and deep curved wall shelters
and protects you as you enter the hotel. Artist Hemi
Bawa interprets a traditional welcome with giant lotuses
with modernity.
The dramatic entry leads to an atrium that is breath
taking in its simplicity. Pale cream limestone, aqua
leather and chocolaty velvets create an oasis from the
chaos of the city. The multi-layered lobby echoes theatre
and performance stages inviting one to take part in
the drama or observe from a quiet corner. At night the
atrium lobby becomes an interactive space with projected
images, light and sound, echoing the past life of its
location.
A huge granite arc floats on glass to form the reception,
becoming the nerve center for all the backstage work
in the hotel. The wall of light on the grand staircase
is our modern homage to walls of traditional deepams
that light temples and homes across India.
The hotel is targeted at the premium business traveler
looking for a perfectly calm and rejuvenating experience.
The forthcoming attractions include a Specialty Restaurant,
a Nightclub, Banquet Halls, a Health Club and the super
deluxe floor. -The Residence
Recreation
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The Box is the city's best address
for hand picked gift items, beauty products, home
accessories, stationery, unusual gift items, and
fashion. Located at the Lobby Level, the store
is an extension of the virgin white lobby. The
pale cream limestone sets off the dark stained
wood shelving.
The store offers a range of architecturally designed
"Sculpted Steel" office and home accessories
by Priti Paul along with exquisitely crafted brass
items by Anupam Poddar, Fashion by Malini Ramani,
hand woven shawls, Games using Indian craft, an
enviable selection of books from Oxford Bookstore,
a 100% pure Ayurvedic well being product range
collection by Kama Ayurveda. An ever-changing
selection of gift items - Zardosi trays, jewellery
boxes, photo frames, stationery will entice you.
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Accommodation |
The rooms of The Park Chennai ensure peace
and calm. The decor is contemporary, blending
luxury with modernity. Luxurious elevators swaddled
in silk and leather showcase cutting edge video
art on mini TVs and whisk you to the private spaces.
The show continues within the confines of the
rooms of this urban haven. The colours are muted,
the mood is calm, the feeling utterly peaceful.
Contemporary decor and rich textures create the
perfect backdrop for your dramas. Pale beech wood
flooring and frosted glass weave translucent dreams.
Coconut shell inlay tables, parchment lights and
the colourful hues of the grass chatais subtitle
the regional location.
Relaxation is guaranteed by the soft bed with
its custom-made 10-inch mattress and down feather
pillows. Original film posters adorn the walls.
The Jewel Box in the room is packed with goodies
and beverages for you to explore and enjoy.
Strategically placed within the room is the work
desk with a task light. The functional workspace
is wired with a 2 - line telephone facility for
multiple call handling, cordless phone for easy
in-room mobility and data port for speedy and
immediate internet connectivity. The ergonomically
designed work chair relaxes you as you sum up
your day.
The glass walled bathroom swathed in sheer curtains
is a unique feature accentuated by a black and
white film photograph. The glass wash basin, rain
shower and the massage shower are a statement
of modern luxury.
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Dining
Lotus |
A luxurious silk-enrobed room
reminiscent of the rich colours of monk's robes
is an elegant setting for Lotus, the modern Thai
restaurant at The Park, Chennai. The mood is quietly
dramatic; the senses are rejuvenated by the richness
of the colours that accentuate the simplicity
of the decor. From palace food to street snacks,
the many cuisines of Thailand offer the culinary
enthusiast a lifetime of exploration. Fiery hot
curries, slippery rice noodles, soothing lemon
grass, tangy green lime - these are just some
of the wide range of flavors that permeate the
cuisine. Whether chilli-hot or bland, harmony
is the guiding principle. Renowned Oriental Chef
Sommai Aksorndee from Thailand who has launched
authentic Thai restaurants the world over, traveling
from Thailand to Turkey to Austria to Germany.
These include Hyatt Regency in Chile and Kempinski
Palace Hotel in Turkey. He has brought his vast
learning to The Park Hotels and is the house Chef
with Zen at The Park, Kolkata for the past 4 years.
The menu also offers unique cocktails, Lotus Cooler,
is a zesty combination of Bacardi, home spiced
vodka, triple sec, tropical fruits. While the
house special Tomyumtini is a peppy blend of Tom
Yum, vodka, grenadine.
Six O One (601) pays tribute to our historic location
in the heart of the city. It is this address,
housing the Gemini Film Studios, which redefined
film and creativity. This all-hours restaurant
promises to take the same creativity and experience
forward on a platter.
Here hard modern materials are juxtaposed with
softer textures to create a stunning space. The
wooden ceiling complements the metallic floors
only to cut mysteriously in to a metallic ceiling.
Bomboo flooring and coconut shell inlay are fused
with dramatic light columns that soar 18 feet
high into the open space.
Live performances by the Chefs adds warmth and
excitement, the flickering flames finding reflection
in the glass copper tiles. Smoky aromas from the
tandoor and the wood-fired pizza oven waft into
the air and stimulate the palate. Authentic Italian
and International classics are highlights of the
menu. Indian cuisine from Lucknow to Kerala is
presented with innovative styling.
The action continues in the Pasta - Choco bar
where fresh pastas and noodles are tossed to your
liking and chocolates and desserts act the perfect
temptress.
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The
Leather Bar |
In a complete contrast
to the virginal white lobby, stands The Leather
Bar. The rich black leather floor blends into olive
suede walls. The space pays tribute to Chennai,
the city of leather, accessorized by glamorous artifacts
and books on leather and fashion. The DJ in the
private console overlooks the lobby and interweaves
sound and image to create the right energy. The
intimate spaces invite you to lounge in splendor
while imbibing divine spirits from our skilled bartenders.
In fine weather an outdoor terrace enables you to
enjoy the dark night, inhaling the heady smell of
the sea.
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