Let me start by saying that I have a bunch of pending travel
blogs, but I guess starting from the latest is the best and why shouldn’t I! It
was a relaxing staycation after all, at the heart of Chennai, Crowne Plaza
Adyar Park. The Crowne Plaza in Chennai is a great place to be, be it for food
or to stay at the prime location it is situated in. I stayed at the hotel and
dined at all of their restaurants during the weekend I spent there
staycation-ing! Let me take you through the whole experience!
Starting with the comfortable rooms. I stayed in a room with
no smoking policy and they also have rooms where you can smoke, if you are on a
lookout for that. The plush furniture accompanied by the bed is perfect to sit
down and have a nice cup of coffee. They also provide some fruits to welcome
you! The compact study table and the tables are a live saver along with the
dual cupboard space. The best part about the rooms? The light settings, with
just a touch of a button, if you are reading, you can change the light setting
with just a button, and if you are in a mood to relax, then there is a setting
for that as well.
The hotel is also equipped with a 24-hour gym for anyone who
doesn’t want to lose out on fitness while relaxing. Or if you want to relax by
the pool and take a dip, you can do that as well. I couldn’t because I was too
full of all the good food I had! What stood out for me about Crowne plaza is
the amalgamation of old south Indian architecture with modern age décor. This
stands true for their restaurants as well.
I am starting with the restaurant I absolutely
loved, Dakshin. This award-winning restaurant is worthy of every praise it has
received. The food – Lip-smacking, ambience and décor – Magnificent and in
touch with Indian roots, the live musicians add a layer of beauty to the
already magnificent place and the hospitality – unparalleled! I didn’t for once
feel that I was dining at a restaurant, but at a close friend’s house and it
was not only with me, everyone dining there was giving the same attention. A
must visit if you are in Chennai!
A completely different and on the modern side of the hotel’s
charm is On the rocks, a restaurant which caters to a contemporary palate with
a flair. They literally mean On the rocks, because you can see your food
getting ready for you on the table, in front of yourself!
You can don a chef’s
hat and make your meal. They also pair a variety of wines with your choice of
meat. I went in with a lamb as my meat of choice and it was paired with a bold
red wine. A perfect place for a date night out. The signature drinks are not be
missed.
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| Dakshin at Crowne Plaza Chennai |
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| Dakshin at Crowne Plaza Chennai |
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| Dakshin at Crowne Plaza Chennai |
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| Dakshin at Crowne Plaza Chennai |
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| Dakshin at Crowne Plaza Chennai |
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| Happy face after my lunch at Dakshin |
I also tried the Sunday Brunch at The Residency, located at
the ground level near the lobby.
The regal appearance is sure to amaze you.
Moreover, there were sketch artists & balloon animals for children & a
wide variety of items to choose from the buffet. There are Appam, Pasta, Grill
& Panipuri live counters to name a few. It is an elaborate affair & it’s
perfect for Sunday family lunches. I enjoyed sparkling wine with my brunch.
Lastly, as expected the breakfast buffet comes with the
room. The breakfast is served at their all-day dining resto-café: Cappuccino.
The breakfast buffet is at par with other experiences I’ve had & it has a
combination of Juices, baked food, South Indian breakfast items, meats
(sausages, bacon) & also stir-fried Chinese items. I absolutely loved their
eggs benedict with Salmon.
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| Dinner Ready at On the rocks, Crowne plaza Chennai |
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| The best Mushroom soup I have ever had! I can visit Chennai only for this! |
That more or less wraps up my 2 day staycation & the
only thing left to say is that I want more! I had loads of fun and food and
would love to do the same, when back in Chennai again!
Do let me know what you guys think of this & if you
visit Chennai, do visit (if not for the stay, then definitely for the food). If
are in Chennai, for your US Visa, then this might be the best hotel to stay at!
If you have any questions at all about the hotel or my stay
drop me a mail at priyanjanamns@gmail.com
and I will reply ASAP! Or maybe share your staycation experiences?
Will be posting my staycation vlog on my Youtube channel this week, which includes a tour of my room and the hotel and everything else , stay tuned for that!! Any thoughts on the vintage-y edits of the pictures on this blog ?
Love,
Priyanjana
