Hotel Gnanam - Thanjavur

3-star cultural heritage hotel steps from Thanjavur's UNESCO temple

Location

Hotel Gnanam Thanjavur is 500 meters from the Thanjavur Maratha Palace and 1 kilometer from the Thanjavur Big Temple, placing guests at the center of the city's heritage district. The Thanjavur Railway Station is 1 kilometer away, and Trichy Airport is 60 kilometers from the property. Guests can walk to the Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar Temple within minutes.

Dining

The hotel operates two on-site restaurants, Diana and Sahana, serving Indian, Chinese, and continental vegetarian cuisine. A bar offers a selection of spirits, beers, and wines, and room service is available for in-room dining. Breakfast is complimentary and included with room rates, featuring a buffet of local dishes.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms at Hotel Gnanam include air conditioning, a minibar, a seating area, and satellite television, with private bathrooms and free toiletries. The hotel offers soundproof rooms, family rooms, and facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair accessibility and accessible parking. A lift, heating, and a designated smoking area are also available on the property.

Services & Business Facilities

A 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, lockers, luggage storage, and tour desk assistance. Meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, fax/photocopying, and laundry services (including dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press) are available. The hotel also offers airport shuttle service (both pickup and drop-off), car hire, and valet parking.

Nearby Attractions & Cultural Access

Guests can visit the Thanjavur Big Temple (Brihadeeswarar Temple) within a 10-minute walk, as well as the Thanjavur Maratha Palace and Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar Temple. The hotel's central location near the old bus stand makes it easy to explore local markets and artisanal crafts. Public transport tickets can be arranged through the tour desk.

• Location: 500 m from Thanjavur Maratha Palace, 1 km from Big Temple
• Dining: Two restaurants (Diana & Sahana) with vegetarian and international cuisine
• Rooms: Soundproof, air-conditioned rooms with minibar and satellite TV
• Services: 24-hour front desk, business centre, meeting/banquet facilities
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, disabled facilities, accessible parking
• Transport: Airport shuttle, car hire, valet parking