My 4 nights stay at JC RESIDENCY was pleasant and made more memorable by the staff. They are always at hand to serve you with the utmost courtesy. As for the hotel and the room, the decor is reminiscent of the Indian palaces. The room we had was a suite. It was clean and spacious with a comfortable bed and pillows. All the usual amenities found in a hotel room are provided. I love the decor and royal feel to the room, but it is in need of an overhaul in terms of the appliances and fittings. The television does not work. If you don't intend to spend a lot of time in the room, then it's OK. However, the bathroom sticks out like a sore thumb in terms of decor and is very much in need of a revamp. The shower is old school from the ceiling type with no control settings, no handheld shower provided. To save water, a bucket and a scoop are provided. Handwash, body wash, and shampoo are to be expressed from local shop type dispensers. I enjoyed the food. There was a good spread of local dishes for the breakfast buffet. Please ask for the South Indian coffee extra strong. Otherwise, it would be overly milky. As my stay coincided with Pongal, the guests were invited to join in cooking the pongal over firewood stove and traditional games. It was fun with ***y sporting guests and staff joining in.