ITC Grand Chola recently completed a year of successful operations. “It has been an eventful year since we opened our doors to the city of Chennai, India and the rest of world. We are humbled by the continued patronage and contribution of our guests and the state of Tamil Nadu in making the hotel an iconic landmark,” Philippe H Charraudeau, Vice President & General Manager, ITC Grand Chola, said.
The hotel is home to one of the largest convention spaces in the country and has facilitated several high profile weddings, much talked about car launches, prestigious exhibitions like that of the World Crafts Council, Indian Association Congress which showcased the city’s MICE offerings and Madras Week celebrations. Reflecting ITC Hotels’ long association with art and culture, ITC Grand Chola continues to extend its support to art exhibitions for deserving causes.
In line with ITC Hotels’ ethos of Responsible Luxury, ITC Grand Chola is the largest LEED Platinum Certified Hotel (New Constructions Category) in the world and has been the recipient of a 5-Star GRIHA Rating by President Pranab Mukherjee, recognizing its significantly low carbon footprint. It is also the first hotel in India to be awarded a 5-Star rating from the Association of Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats (ADaRSH).