We were driving ourselves to Chettinad and, hot and tired, had great difficulty locating this hotel so it was with great relief that we spotted the discreet portal. We were soon swept up into the cool splendour of Saratha Vilas and not a little embarrassed as three sweet women in saris spirited our heavy luggage away from us. To arrive... More

Saratha Vilas, is fairly the recent addition to the growing list of properties of Chettiars that are being converted into Homestays/Hotels: as one would perceive them to be. But the interesting thing is, Saratha Vilas, is what it is, for the sheer dint and diligence of two French Architects: Michele and Bernard, who are virtually repositories of locale insights much... More

A beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated mansion in a small village in the Chettinad region; eight stylish and simple rooms (with lovely and modern bathrooms) around a courtyard. One of the best hotels that we stayed in during our trip South East India. We all felt right at home thanks to the hospitality of the owners: the 2 French architects... More

We loved this wonderful old restored mansion, the very hospitable hosts who looked after all the guests as though we were personal friends, the food, interaction with the owners and other guests at meals, the little village where everyone is so natural and friendly and all the things to see in the surrounding Chettinad area marked on the map Michel... More

Wonderful experience staying with michel and bernard outstanding hosts good boutique hotel and an excellent base for exploring chettinad.. michel bernard and their passion for the region its architecture and the way they treat guests is outstanding

We visited the place with our friends, a group of 6 people. The house is very well restored with all facilities. The rooms have been designed with a very good taste and with very nice furnitures. Our friends enjoyed the food as it was made to their taste ( which is not much spice). Michel & Bernard were very friendly... More

My wife and I experienced 2 nights at Saratha Vilas at the conclusion of a south India tour. We had chanced upon an article in a travel magazine some months back and only then did we think of making a short visit to the Chettinad region and to stay at Saratha Vilas. The restoration effort by Michel and Bernard is... More

We spent a wonderful evening in this ancient house, a prototype ot the vernacular architecture in the Chettinad. The restoration and confort are of course perfect, but above all, we had the impression to be pampered while having the opportunity to chat with owners and ask all about the building and the life in this region. We should have stayed... More

We stayed here one night in December 2012. The owners Michel & Dragon are really nice people and very accomodating. The rooms were very comfortable, bathrooms are lovely and the power back up is excellent given the erratic power situation in Chettinad. We had a very comfortable stay. Both Bernard & Michel are very sincere, passionate about Chettinad and truly... More