Tourist Class Hotels in Madurai

Introduction:

The 2500 years old town on the banks of the Vaigai River made famous by the Meenakshi Temple is Madurai. Madurai was established by the Pandya King Kulasekaran who built the Meenakshi Temple famous for its towering Gopuram, and a lotus shaped town around the temple. Legend has it that the city was blessed by none other than Lord Shiva on the day the it was to be named, and witnessed a shower of nectar f5rom Lord Shiva's locks. Before the Pandyas, Madurai was ruled by the Chola dynasty. Since the rule of the Pandyas, the city changed hands from Malik Kafur, to the Vijayanagar Rulers to the Nayaks and finally the British colonialists. However this ancient temple town in Tamil Nadu is at present a favorite haunt among the tourists, pilgrims, historians and art lovers, who flock to the place all the year round. This huge inflow of visitors to the city accounts for a flourishing tourism industry and also a sizeable accommodation options and facilities. There are plenty of Tourist Class Hotels available in Madurai.

Tourist Class Hotels in Madurai

Tourist class hotels are available in plenty in Madurai. Below is a list of some of the best known tourist class hotels in Madurai. Below is a list of tourist class hotels in Madurai.

Hotel Sangam-

surrounded by a pleasant locale and telling tales of hospitality and luxury is Hotel Sangam. It has 60 rooms.

Hotel Germanus-

located at the very heart of Madurai is Hotel Germanus. This centrally air-conditioned hotel has 84 rooms.

GRT Residency-

Earlier known as the Madura Hotel, the GRT Residency is conveniently located close to the railway station, airport and city centre, making it an ideal stopover for both business as well as leisure travelers. The GRT has 55 A/C rooms for its guests.

Hotel Madura Park Inn-

an endeavor of the Sarovar Park Group, the Madura Park Inn is a premier hotel in Madurai. The hotel has 55 rooms and suites, all A/C for its guests.

Hotel Royal Court-

At the heart of the city the Royal Court offers a truly royal experience for the wayfaring tourist. It has 70 centrally air-conditioned rooms.

Tourist Attracions in Madurai

Alagar Koil

Koodal Alagar Temple

Kumbhakkarai Waterfalls

Recommended Itineraries:

• South India Golden Triangle Tour
• South Indian Cultural Tour
• Temple Tour of South India