We went for a traditional lunch paying 2000 rupees in advance for 3 ( including our driver ). The place is pretty nice. Well appointed. We waited for the driver to park and join us for lunch. But 15 minutes later we found that our driver was not allowed to enter the property because of his job. First time to hear such colonial style racist behavior in india. I think this is hotel policy as per the owner. As a self respecting indian, we got our refund and left. I surely wont be stepping into a place. I just want them to change.

We love the hotel, love coming to the Hotel again when I travel on business trip and it’s my home away from home. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and I wouldn’t book anywhere else. Compared to my other travels and the hotel’s I stay at the Hotel are above the rest!” I have stayed at some of the best hotels around the country and world and the I Hotel is right up there with them.” Your staff is one of the most professional. Your Front Desk staff is very courteous who can always make our stay comfort and takes the feedback about the stay at all the times which is most important in the hospitality. We often visit your place. We are happy with kind of service we get all the times. Keep up the good work..!!

We went there for lunch on a Saturday. Veg was for Rs. 1,050 and nonveg for Rs. 1,365 including taxes. It was a beautiful property and well maintained. We couldn't resist taking a room for the rest of the day for Rs. 7,000. We also took an oil massage. The whole property has lots of pictures taken during the British era. The shop at the entrance has beautiful collectibles. Tiles in all the cabinets and the bed frame and hangers were unique. Each woodwork was beautiful. Heard from the staff that the property attracts movie stars and foreigners. The property has a library with amazing collections of books. Overall it's a good place for a staycation.

Visited for dinner. I expected the meal to be authentic Chettinad style but it was very average with things like dosa and idly. I could have had this anywhere without paying such a price for an average meal. The taste was very average too. Very disappointed with the dinner served and I don't really recommend this. Seems like there has been a lot of changes in the last few years as my friend appreciated it a lot and recommend me to go there as he had visited couple of years ago.

We love the hotel, love coming to the Hotel again when I travel on business trip and it’s my home away from home. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and I wouldn’t book anywhere else. Compared to my other travels and the hotel’s I stay at the Hotel are above the rest!” I have stayed at some of the best hotels around the country and world and the I Hotel is right up there with them.” Your staff is one of the most professional. Your Front Desk staff is very courteous who can always make our stay comfort and takes the feedback about the stay at all the times which is most important in the hospitality. We often visit your place. We are happy with kind of service we get all the times. Keep up the good work..!!

Just went for a family dinner. Didnt stayed there. First there is no menu to choose from. They charged around INR1300 per non veg dinner and INR1000 for veg dinner which is too much for a very limited menu. Taste was also very ordinary. Hospitality was good. Also we have to book in advance. Will never visit this place for food again.

The place is indeed very lavish, romantic with great ambience especially at night very pretty and beautifully designed and curated, great place to enjoy the vibe. Ideal place for a Romantic date night, an anniversary or a birthday party. Food was extraordinary, Ambience was breathtaking. I really like the quality of service delivery from the staff. Your Front Desk staff is very courteous who can always make our stay comfort and takes the feedback about the stay at all the times which is most important in the hospitality.

Without argument the finest address in Karaikudi. Relaxed and luxurious vibe, exquisitely delicious meals, and a passionate showcasing of Chettinad cuisine, heritage and culture. Rooms are spacious, clean and welcoming. The guided culture tours are a must-do. The front desk staff are attentive and helpful, as are the kitchen staff who ensure that you leave the table contented and satiated. Left with a heavy heart and lovely memories.

I recently dined at a restaurant with an indoor pool and was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from on the menu. The service was also top-notch, with attentive staff that were more than happy to accommodate any requests we had.

Very good guest experience. They go out of their way to get things done for you. Delicious food. Very friendly staff and extremely accommodating. Good architecture and Beautiful property. Thanks for all..

Some places amaze you with their entire vibe, and I will say that for The Bangala. Everything about this place is wholesome, beautiful, and aesthetic. The interiors, the dining hall, the pool, the lobby area, everything is just so beautiful and cared for. The same can be said for their hospitality. The food served here is right for the Gods, and they serve it with so much love. They do not boast of a very long menu but the fixed menu that they offer is just soul soothing. Even though, I wasn't hungry, I ate all the food here just for the superb taste and the love with which they served. I am coming back again as my heart still craves more of this slice of heaven.

I visited this place last month with my friend love the place good service extraordinary delicious food with balance spices , freshness. I appreciate the management definitely recommend this place to all my friends and in my circle should say that must visit this place. I would love to add that this is not only hotel it is an experience very helpful management who went out of the way to service is. amazingly amazingly it was great experience

This is an awesome place to visit. Nice food and a good atmosphere. Good rooms, ambiance, pool, and food. the cuisine served is an absolute delight, and the traditional manner in which it is done makes it even better. Also, their strawberry souffle is out of this world

Overall a nice resort for a 3 day getaway. Loved the traditional ambience of the place. It is a large home converted into a resort. They have all modern aminities nestled in a traditional environment.

This beautiful venue serves really tasty food and emanates with hospitality. The staff is attentive and helpful. Our lunch was served in a traditional way on a large banana leaf. Multiple small helpings of various dishes and rice were placed on the leaf. The fish was the best I had in India. Perfect yogurt and cucumber salad. Good chicken. And so much more. The immediate surroundings of the restaurant also beautiful. Recommended!

Don't get carried away by their publicity. It's a small property and service persons will dress in dhoti and shirt that's all. The food taste is average, actually karakudi food taste is unique and it will be very tasty. The stay is very expensive and it is not justifiable for the facilities available in the Bangala. They are charging Rs 1800 for lunch and Rs 1400 for dinner. They have a fixed menu (day wise) so you have to choose that. I'm a bit surprised by Zukini Bajji, I don't know when it was added in Karaikudi menu. There is no hot water in my room ( heritage block) and I booked a single room with a queen size cot but i got a twin sharing room. They said no other rooms are available, so I have been forced to use a single cot. Complementary water bottles are not available, they serve filter water. If you ask for water bottle instead of filter water it is chargeable. In my opinion, in the name of a heritage building, the stay and the food is too pricey and it is not justifiable.

Awesome place to visit. staff is one of the most professional and Front Desk staff is very courteous who can always make our stay comfort and takes the feedback about the stay at all the times which is most important in the hospitality. We are happy with kind of service. Keep up the good work..!!

This is a beautiful place to come and stay. Steeped in traditional architecture yet with all modern amenities. The place is absolutely peaceful and relaxing. Would highly recommend eating atleast one meal here as their chettinad food is simply outstanding. I have never eaten food like this and they serve it with so much love and care.

We drove in just for lunch and the spread was good but a bit expensive (lunch for 2 was 2700+). The area is open and has some really good colorful pots and ceramics work on display. The staff was very friendly and the overall experience was good.

Beautiful place with nice staff. Food was great too.

Awesome place to visit. Nice local cuisine quality and good atmosphere. Staff is very well behaved and polite. Love to visit there again and again to have good time with family and friends. One should keep this in their to go list.

Great food - Tamil thali is about 1200 per person (veg). Never tried anything else! Start to finish great meal experience. The place has sufficient parking and clean washrooms.

Very good guest experience. They go out of their way to get things done for you. Delicious food. Very friendly staff and extremely accommodating. Good architecture and Beautiful property. Thanks for all..

We went for a traditional lunch paying 2000 rupees in advance for 3 ( including our driver ). The place is pretty nice. Well appointed. We waited for the driver to park and join us for lunch. But 15 minutes later we found that our driver was not allowed to enter the property because of his job. First time to hear such colonial style racist behavior in india. I think this is hotel policy as per the owner. As a self respecting indian, we got our refund and left. I surely wont be stepping into a place. I just want them to change.

I visited this place last month with my friend love the place good service extraordinary delicious food with balance spices , freshness. I appreciate the management definitely recommend this place to all my friends and in my circle should say that must visit this place. I would love to add that this is not only hotel it is an experience very helpful management who went out of the way to service is. amazingly amazingly it was great experience

Visited for dinner. Since they had no guests, we were asked to pay an advance to confirm our dinner. Nevertheless, the food was really good. There was one particular man who served us food (probably head of the restaurant) seemed very warm and welcoming. Inspite of me saying I was full, he served me a little of everything. Go for authentic quality South Indian food if you’re visiting just for food. The stay should also be comfortable and decent I guess! Recommended. P.s - Need the recipe for your cashew curry. It was yum!

Its an awesome place to visit. Nice food quality and good atmosphere. 5/5 for rooms, ambience, pool, and food. Chettinad cuisine served is an absolute delight, and the traditional manner with which it is done makes it even better. Also, their strawberry souffle is out of this world

I came in with pretty high expectations, since this place is supposed to be among the top 10 restaurants in India and all that. Starting off, I could notice that the ambience is definitely fitting for the type of food served here. I had a vegetarian meal which cost about ₹1,050 after tax, and it had about 15 items. The food was a mix of South Indian staples like Dosa & Chutney, Parotta & Kurma and Curd rice, and Anglo-Indian inspired dishes like Bread Pudding with homemade Ice-Cream (which was quite delicious if I might add), and creamy Baked Potatoes. But, the one thing I felt missing was "classic" or stereotypical Chettinad cuisine. I was looking forward to Urulai Kizhangu roast or some Mor Kuzhambu, but that wasn't the case. We weren't even served plain rice to be honest, which was a little surprising when it comes to a South Indian meal. The only 'South Indian' dessert we had was Paal Kozhukottai which didn't really seem all that special since I had it in three different local restaurants prior to this. There wasn't really anything that made this experience stand out in my opinion. It was just a good South Indian meal with some specialties, but nothing as amazing as the hype would have you think. We aren't paying ₹1000+ to eat the same old Parotta-Kurma, Curd Rice and Dosa-Chutney for dinner now, are we? Overall, the ambience and good variety made it a one-time visit, but in my opinion, it doesn't live up to the hype and isn't quite worth the asking price. You'd probably find better food by exploring cheaper local restaurants.

The ambience, food, accommodation and staff were good. However, the hospitality of Visalam and Chidambara Vilas towards lunch guests, was far superior. Their guests were greeted with warm hospitality, and a welcome drink. In contrast, The Bangala offered guests the unsmiling, snooty reception accorded by their manager, George, Who lacks the basics of hospitality. Having someone like him at the front desk, would not reflect well on the image of the Bangala. Anyone who has heard of the famed hospitality of the Chettiars, would be disappointed, when they meet Mr George. I give Bangala a score of 4, and Mr George a score of -4.

Fantastic guest experience. They go out of their way to get things done for you. Fantabulous food. Very friendly staff and extremely accommodating. Beautiful property.

Location: 7/10, center of Karaikudi Staff: 7/10, watchmen and reception are not so welcoming for some reason Service: 8/10, the service was pretty fast and neat Ambience: 8/10, neatly maintained property Parking: available, chances of getting overly crowded some times. Overall it was a good experience.

Old world charm blended with modern facilities. Their food is organic and cooked with daily garden grown vegetables. When their had their strawberry souffle, perfect to the core and asked for it again and again...

Dropped in for lunch - traditional Chettinad fare, and the best food I had in my trip to Chettinad. Great service at the restaurant, would recommend this as a must-visit if you are in this region.

Staffs are friendly.Food is very expensive,non veg lunch is 1300 per pax and they serve only fish curry with broiler chicken.Not suitable for local people. Perhaps this overpriced lunch will good for foreigners.

Disappointing restaurant. Hearing rave reviews we were eager to try the food. It was a all you can eat sit down service. The food was served on a banana leaf and well presented. The taste was disappointing for Chettinad fare and was different from this type of food that we have eaten at various restaurants. Perhaps this was for the western palate. More irksome...the non vegetarian part was a chicken and fish dish. They keep plying you with the 8 plus vegetarian dishes and hold off on the non veg till the very end. By this time you are too full. So if you have come here for the non veg meal ask the servers to hold off on the veg fare. Plus it is very pricey for 2 non veg dishes.

Excellent, well - organised and meticulous service. Very friendly and helpful staff. Been to many places in India, this is one of the best experiences. Amazing chettinad food. Definitely a must visit at least once.

It is a beautiful place to stay, great kitchen, beautiful pool. I took also yoga class with Vishnu which was a great experience. It was very relaxing and rejuvenating. Vishnu is a very kind person, has broad knowledge of healing therapy, ayurveda and yoga, and is ready to share it and conversations with him are great! Recommend to take yoga with him while staying in The Bangala.

Stay was amazing and we were well accommodated by hotel management and staff. We also participated in morning yoga and Ayurveda sessions conducted by Vishnu and were extremely impressed and pleased. Highly recommend 💯