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Our name means ‘one’s own soul’ and reflects the hotel’s focus on wellness in the widest sense of the word…
Svatma means ‘one’s own soul’ and reflects the hotel’s focus on wellness in the widest sense of the word. The food in our fine-dining restaurant, for instance, is all organic, Tamil vegetarian and mostly homemade, and we also have somewhere casual on the verandah for coffee, juices and gourmet snacks, plus a rooftop bar. The products in the spa are also as natural as possible: we make our own scrubs and facial products using ingredients such as coconut, rice, herbs and essential oils.
Tanjore is known for its thousand-year-old Chola temple, but Tamil Nadu has a rich culture that includes much more than temples. We provide many different experiences for our guests that are designed to nourish their minds and spark their curiosity. We have a special kitchen where we do demonstrations of some of the local dishes, a quiet corner where a qualified instructor leads a yoga class most mornings, and a small auditorium for music concerts and Bharatanatyam dance performances. Outside the property, guests can visit the workshops of traditional musical-instrument makers, bronze-statue casters and artists who specialise in Thanjavur-style paintings, for example.
The property itself is surrounded by greenery in a peaceful setting on the edge of the town, about 10 minutes by car from Brihadisvara temple. There are 34 rooms, divided between the Heritage and the Millennium block. The Heritage building is 150 years old and was used as a post office under the British before being converted by a Brahmin family into a home, and the seven rooms are full of antiques and art chosen by the architect-designer owner. Millennium is much newer, but the rooms still have a stylish heritage look.
The famous hotels association Relais & Châteaux, which champions local cultures, cuisines and authentic environments, lists just 10 properties in India – and we’re very proud to be one of them.
Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Malcolm, who's travelled extensively in India. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember.
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