Amit Kumar, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram says the main focus of the resort is to be a preferred destination for leisure travellers, destination weddings, social events and corporate guests

Overlooking the pristine Bay of Bengal and away from the hustle and bustle of the city stands Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram on the scenic East Coast Road, just a minute away from The Madras Crocodile Bank. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property welcomes guests with two restaurants - The Reef and C Salt, a lounge bar - Pintail, Shine Spa, the Sheraton fitness studio, kids club, recreation lounge and an infinity pool. Luxurious rooms at the property offer scenic views and dining experiences here are a culinary journey in itself!

“Sheraton has crafted a niche for itself as a luxurious retreat and a perfect escape from the busy city life. What makes this property different is a unique aesthetic combination of modernity and elegance, and our world class services adds more value to each stay. This property grooves in with the culture of this land – sea, sun, sand and southern India,” says Amit Kumar, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram.

Amit Kumar, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram 

Culinary offerings and local food culture
“Our culinary offering are something we are proud of. Two of our restaurants, The Reef and C-Salt, have earned a name for themselves in the Indian culinary sphere. Our local seafood culture is one thing we try integrating in the Sheraton culinary experience, and the seafood menu at C-Salt is very well appreciated as it has the local and the southern costal elements. We ensure the seafood is served fresh to our guests,” he says.

Destination wedding market
“Managing destination weddings during the pandemic has been a challenge we are all trying to find our way around. We follow all the mandated restrictions and regulations but additionally, we follow all the necessary protocols to keep our guests safe,” adds Kumar. With destination weddings becoming immensely popular, premium beach resorts are becoming a fashionable choice for the same as they offer splendid location, professional workers and breath-taking amenities with unimaginable wedding deals. “Besides, solemnising weddings in beautiful beach resorts with a scenic mandap setups along the Bay of Bengal allow a vacay mood and intimate experience with the people whom you want to spend quality time. Chennai has become the talk of the town, especially for its outstanding destination wedding venues and Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa is one of the most vivacious options for you to exhilarate. The amalgamation of a variety of wedding themes and luxurious facilities attracts people from all over the world to lock their knots in this popular beach resort,” he informs.

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram

Travel trends in Chennai-Mahabalipuram market
“Mahabalipuram, of late, has become the most preferred destination for most travellers across India. People are considering it over Goa in most cases for multiple reasons. One of it is the connectivity and accessibility. Second is the affordability for a perfect vacation. We find a majority of travellers coming in from Bengaluru, a four hour drive away. Most of them club Mahabalipuram and Puducherry during their trip. In the last three months, we have seen travel extensively opening up,” Kumar says.

Future plans
Talking about what future has in store for the property, Kumar shares that the main focus for the resort is to be a preferred destination and resort for leisure travellers, destination weddings, social events and corporate guests. “The resort will be the forerunner in hospitality service by creating phenomenal moments, grooving the Bay life in every guest’s journey and making their experience memorable,” he adds.