Arcot Room
Hotel
Property Type
Meeting Room
Space Type
4.5
Rating
40
Max Guest Capacity
1115 Sq. Ft.
Area
34 Ft. x 32 Ft. x 9.5 Ft.
Dimension
About Arcot Room
The Arcot Room is a sophisticated meeting space situated within the historic Taj Connemara Chennai, a landmark luxury hotel renowned for its colonial charm and contemporary amenities in the heart of Chennai. This venue embodies a perfect blend of heritage aesthetics and modern functionality, creating an ideal setting for professional gatherings that demand both elegance and efficiency. Designed to cater to business events and small-scale social functions, the Arcot Room offers an ambiance marked by refined decor and flexible configurations. Its tasteful interiors reflect the hotel's legacy while providing all essential technological conveniences, making it well-suited for a variety of corporate and exclusive occasions. Area and capacity: - Area: 800 sq ft (74 sqm) - Pre-function Area: 530 sq ft (49 sqm) - Seating configurations and capacity: - Theatre style: up to 50 guests - Boardroom style: up to 30 guests - Classroom style: up to 30 guests Facilities and services: - Advanced audiovisual equipment including projector and sound system - High-speed complimentary Wi-Fi - Customizable lighting and climate control - Ergonomic seating arrangements - Dedicated event coordination and support - Access to adjoining pre-function area suitable for registration and networking - In-house catering services offering gourmet options from Taj Connemara’s renowned culinary team - Complimentary parking and easy accessibility Ideal events: - Executive meetings and board discussions - Strategy workshops and training sessions - Private business luncheons and dinners - Intimate product launches and press conferences - Corporate presentations and team-building activities Unique design and advantages: - Located within Chennai’s premier heritage hotel combining classic architecture with contemporary facilities - Ample natural light enhancing the professional atmosphere - Flexible room layouts adaptable to specific event requirements - Seamless integration of modern technology with tasteful colonial-era décor - Proximity to Chennai’s central business district, facilitating convenient access for local and visiting delegates The Arcot Room delivers a distinguished and versatile environment that supports productive business engagements and refined social events. With its strategic location, premium facilities, and the hallmark hospitality of Taj Connemara Chennai, it stands out as a premier venue choice for discerning clients seeking a balanced blend of tradition and modernity.
Explore Rooms & Suites
Heritage Room
Vintage history and Colonial décor make for their own story-telling. The rich dark wooden tones set against a soothing pastel palette seem as if they’re hiding in their crevices, a rich repertoire of secrets from an elegant past. Sink into the large comfy sofas, ring for room service, dial-up some entertainment on the big screen, and imagine yourself in a time when leisure was taken seriously.
Executive Suite
Be it business or leisure, these modern rooms redefine elegance. The sand-colored interiors complement the weft and warp patterned carpet, creating depth and warmth. Guests with families will find privacy in the separate living and sleeping areas.
Experience Dining
The Verandah
The Verandah is a place of peace. Where nature performs its very own light and sound show through floor to ceiling windows. Power your morning with a hearty English breakfast or customize your own at the buffet live counters. And as the day passes, and if hunger strikes, appease your appetite with some global favorites or cuisine inspired by our very own Anglo-Indian homes and the royal kitchens of the Nawab of Arcot.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Timings: 24 Hours
The Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge
Once upon a time, the best nightlife in all of Madras was witnessed at the Connemara. In modern-day Chennai, it still is. Elite sophistication can still be heard in the ambience and energy of Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge. Here, heritage-inspired cocktails and mixologist blends flow in harmony. Hand-rolled cigars conjure wispy trails and tales. And new memories of unforgettable nights just wait to be made. Do remember to book in advance for the English Afternoon Tea Service, another of the bar’s signature experiences.
Dress Code: Smart Casuals
Experience by the Space
Traditional Afternoon Tea
The Taj Connemara Afternoon Tea Service is an elegant ode to the tradition of High Teas. Guests have a choice of three curated options featuring the classic combination of finger sandwiches, scones, and an assortment of sweet and savory pastries accompanied by clotted cream and a unique set of handcrafted chutneys. Served at the Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge in authentic crockery and specially designed charlies, the service will be introduced with a brief history of the tea.
Hotel Heritage Walk
Myriad influences and cultures have graced the city of Chennai, the Gateway to the South, and hence, the hotel. With a history of more than 200 years, the heritage walk traverses through time and traditions as its history, stories and anecdotes keep you in awe. Discover the heritage from the time when it was referred to as “the house on Choultry Plain” till the Taj Connemara of today.
Explore Near by Places
The Madras Crocodile Home
The brainchild of eminent herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, the Madras Crocodile Bank is home to eighteen of the world’s twenty-three species of crocodilian (crocodiles and related species), many of which are endangered. The hour’s drive from the city is worth the rewarding interactions you will have.
Government Museum Chennai
The Bronze Gallery in this museum is our Chennai secret. It has a wonderful collection of South Indian bronze artworks dating from the 7th-century Pallava Era to modern times. The well-articulated English explanations of the pieces make this gallery a joy to explore
