Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our hotel stands on Trichy Main Road opposite the RTO office, with Shri Vinayagar Temple just 200 m away. Thanjavur New Bus Stand is approximately 4 km from our door.

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the closest airport, approximately 52 km from our hotel. It handles both domestic and international flights.

Thanjavur Railway Station is approximately 9 km from our hotel. It gives rail access across the wider Tamil Nadu region.

Thanjavur New Bus Stand is about 4 km from our hotel and is one of the main travel hubs. It connects to destinations across the region.

Yes, our rooms near Shri Vinayagar Temple sit just 200 m from the shrine. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and known for its architecture.

Thanjavur New Bus Stand is the closest at approximately 4 km, followed by Thanjavur Railway Station at approximately 9 km. Tiruchirappalli International Airport is approximately 52 km away.

Yes, our hotel sits a short distance from Thanjavur's major pilgrimage sites, with Shri Vinayagar Temple 200 m away and Brihadeeswarar Temple approximately 9 km away. Our position on Trichy Main Road keeps onward travel straightforward.

Five sites are reached from our hotel:

• Shri Vinayagar Temple, 200 m away
• Brihadeeswarar Temple, approximately 9 km away
• Schwartz Church, approximately 9 km away
• Thanjavur Maratha Palace, approximately 10 km away
• Manora Fort, approximately 71 km away

Yes, our hotel is about 9 km from the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is known for its Chola architecture and its historical significance.

Thanjavur Maratha Palace is approximately 10 km from our hotel. The complex holds museums, gardens, and architecture from the region's royal period.

Schwartz Church lies approximately 9 km from our hotel. The historical landmark reflects the area's colonial period and is known for its stained glass.

Manora Fort is approximately 71 km from our hotel, the furthest of the sites we list. The 19th-century coastal fort is known for its views.

Shri Vinayagar Temple is by far the closest at just 200 m from our hotel. The shrine is reached on foot in a few minutes.

Brihadeeswarar Temple, Schwartz Church and Thanjavur Maratha Palace all sit between approximately 9 km and 10 km from our hotel. The three combine comfortably into one day out.

Six categories make up our accommodations in Thanjavur:

• Club Suite, 300 sq. ft.
• Premium Room, 330 sq. ft.
• Executive Room, 400 sq. ft.
• Suite, 600 sq. ft.
• King Suite, 600 sq. ft.
• Presidential Suite, 700 sq. ft.

Our hotel has 41 accommodations across six categories. 18 are premium rooms, and 15 are executive rooms, with 4 suites, 2 king suites, 1 presidential suite, and 1 club suite.

The Presidential Suite is our largest at 700 sq. ft. It has a separate living area with dining facilities, and only 1 is available.

Four of our six categories are suites in Thanjavur:

• Club Suite, 300 sq. ft., with a semi-private lounge
• Suite, 600 sq. ft., with a separate living area
• King Suite, 600 sq. ft., with a living area, dining facility and powder room
• Presidential Suite, 700 sq. ft., with a living area and dining facilities

The Suite, King Suite and Presidential Suite each take up to 3 adults and 2 children. Our Premium Room, Executive Room and Club Suite each take up to 3 adults and 1 child.

The Suite, King Suite, Presidential Suite and Club Suite each include a separate living area. The King Suite and Presidential Suite add dining facilities within the room.

The Club Suite is a 300 sq. ft. room with a semi-private lounge, and only 1 is available. It accommodates up to 3 adults and 1 child.

Every one of our rooms in Thanjavur includes Wi-Fi access, air-conditioning, an in-room safe, a 42-inch television, a tea and coffee maker, a minibar and a complimentary water bottle. A wardrobe, room service and laundry service are also available, with an iron and ironing board on request.

Yes, four venues make up our banquet halls in Thanjavur: Vijay Mahal, Twilight Hall, the Courtyard Lawn and Eclipse Boardroom. Vijay Mahal takes up to 600 guests.

Four venues host events in Thanjavur at our hotel:

• Vijay Mahal, 5,600 sq. ft., for up to 600 guests
• Twilight Hall, 3,000 sq. ft., for up to 300 guests
• Courtyard lawn, 2,000 sq. ft., for up to 150 guests
• Eclipse Boardroom, 300 sq. ft., for up to 30 guests

Vijay Mahal is our convention hall, covering 5,600 sq. ft. for up to 600 guests. It comes with separate dining facilities for large functions.

Yes, our Courtyard lawn covers 2,000 sq. ft. and hosts up to 150 guests. It gives an open-air setting surrounded by greenery.

Twilight Hall spans 3,000 sq. ft. and suits weddings and conferences. It takes up to 300 guests in floating and theatre arrangements, and 80 in a cluster layout.

Yes, Eclipse Boardroom covers 300 sq. ft. and takes up to 30 attendees. It gives a quiet setting for smaller business sessions.

Each hall is fitted with modern audio-visual facilities to support presentations. Our events team handles the setup for each booking.

Yes, Vijay Mahal accommodates up to 600 guests across 5,600 sq. ft. with separate dining facilities. Twilight Hall adds a further 300 and the Courtyard lawn 150 for connected functions.

Yes, Heaven Spa is our in-house spa in Thanjavur. It focuses on Ayurvedic wellness in a quiet setting.

Heaven Spa offers holistic Ayurvedic treatments covering the mind, body and spirit. Traditional therapies make up the core of the menu.

Yes, our practitioners guide each guest through a personalised wellness session. Discuss your preferences with them before the treatment begins.

Our hotel provides Heaven Spa, multiple event halls, two restaurants, a gift shop and 41 accommodations. Room service and laundry service are available during your stay.

Yes, an on-site gift shop is one of the facilities at our hotel. It is useful for picking up something before onward travel.

Yes, Wi-Fi access is provided in every room category. All six categories include it as standard.

Yes, laundry service is available in every room category and is charged separately. An iron and ironing board are supplied on request.

Yes, an in-room safe is fitted in all six room categories. Each room also has a wardrobe for storing belongings.

Yes, Grand Ashok, Thanjavur operates as one of the Bergamont hotels in Thanjavur. The group runs properties across Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Yes, our hotel is a regular choice for pilgrimage guests. Shri Vinayagar Temple sits 200 m away and Brihadeeswarar Temple approximately 9 km away.

Yes, the Suite, King Suite and Presidential Suite each take up to 3 adults and 2 children. The Courtyard lawn and the gift shop add to a family stay.

Yes, our 41 accommodations handle group bookings, with 18 Premium and 15 Executive rooms available. Vijay Mahal seats up to 600 for an accompanying function.

Yes, our hotel pairs contemporary fittings with touches drawn from the region's traditional design. That treatment runs through the rooms, restaurants and event spaces.

Yes, Eclipse Boardroom and Vijay Mahal handle business sessions from 30 to 600 attendees. Heaven Spa, two restaurants and the nearby heritage sites serve leisure stays.

Submit an enquiry through the contact form on our website and our team will respond. The same form handles room bookings and event enquiries.