Gateway Madurai

Good colonial style rooms. Good for those looking for peace and quiet

"Our experience was more than Overwhelming" at Gateway Madurai. It is a first time Stay in a TATA group of hotels for me and My Wife. Thanks to the Affordable price opportunity we got for our Two Nights stay at this property. Located on top of A small Hill, 15 minutes drive from the Madurai train junction. But far from Madurai airport. We as Senior in age, spend much time by walking All around the property relishing the Spectacular 360 degree Views of the city and the Immense Hospitality offered by every staff at the hotel.

The hotel sadly as and is a big let down. We arrived to find rooms were not ready so they sat us in the restaurant expecting you to order food and drinks whilst you waited. It was a considerable amount of time for them to bring a tea and coffee for the two of us, wasn't sure if this was because we didn't order food. The restaurant was very clean and presentable so no faults there but reiterating the service was unbearably slow. All the staff couldn't be anymore helpful or pleasant so no faults there. Our room however wasn't up to a great standard. The air-conditioning made the room smell extremely musty and unpleasant. The windows had been painted over so you couldn't see out nor could you open them. We ended up having to prop the door wide open to try air the room. Water was pouring out of the light fitting just outside the entrance of our room and it must be noted it wasn't raining outside. I personally found the room bearable aesthetically if you didn't look too closely at anything. The rest of the hotel and grounds I have to be honest are a disgrace. Filthy, neglected, and extremely run down are the words worthy of honest opinion. We sat outside the restaurant for a drink as this was the only place to go at 3pm we were told, Relaxing this was not. The chairs extremely filthy and the atmosphere horrendous. Work was been carried out on the floors above the restaurant and the noise was continuous and loud. We did have a peacock come and join us which was a pleasant surprise. Mini bar in our room had a can of tonic a bottle of fizzy water and a toblerone bar. Drinks however extremely overpriced the dearest in all the hotels we have stopped in whilst travelling around India. The food was acceptable but again not as enjoyable as other hotels that we experienced on our travels. Would we come back here most probably not sad to say as the building and grounds could be absolutely stunning a big let down. The pictures say it all

It was a pleasant and a comfortable stay. Hospitable staff, beautiful landscaped property, and sumptuous food. I will highly recommend if you are visiting Madhurai

It's was our first ever visit in Madurai, specially went for Madurai minakshi Annan temple 🛕 FO team Mr Pandian had arranged Pujari from the temple. It was really went smoothly.. appreciated to Mr. Padian, Mr. Soby for the everything like room decoration to cake arrangement. It's was really surprising. Thanks to Ms Sonia and Mr. Nalraman from restaurant team. They were very courteous and nice.

Wonderful hospitality, made our stay not only comfortable but truly memorable. Highly appreciate the kind gesture of organising an anniversary cake & a special Pooja in the Hotel's Temple, to celebrate my mom’s special day. A special note of thanks for Mr Soby, Ms Aruna & The Chef for going an extra mile for making this celebratory holiday go down our memory lane.