I had been to Madurai when I was 10 year old. From last couple of weeks I was feeling to visit Madurai Meenakshi Temple. So I have checked many hotels in Madurai and finally I decided to go with Hotel Padmam. I have choosen a Non-AC room because we planned for same day checkout and the weather was not too hot because of the Rain.
We reached Madurai station at 7.30. As soon as we came out many auto drivers approached us. Trust me, none of the drivers offered me lesser than 100 rupees. Even after waiting 10 minutes, we have decided to pay 100 rupees for 1.5 km journey!. Since the Hotel already booked through online, the check-in process was easy (Thanks for Yatra.com) .Our room was in 3rd Floor (Room # 309). The room was very clean but it’s very old. I think it’s the time for the management to think about the Renovation. Rooms are very spacious. Hotel doesn’t have geyser, so if you need hot water, then you need to call reception. They will provide hot water in a bucket. I’ve booked the hotel through Yatra. Website, so I got deal for Rs.781 per day
The worst part in the Hotel was lift. It always get stuck in between 1st and 2nd floor, so don’t be panic, press the button again it will work again. Hotel provided breakfast. In the website it’s mentioned as Roof Top Restaurant. Actually there is no restaurant in rooftop. It has 2-3 desk and Charis. But I must say breakfast was awesome!. They provided Idly, Vada, Pongal etc. Food was very tasty. The staffs are very helpful. The person who serves food (I don’t remember his name) was so helpful. He gave me a lot of information about the temple. It will take 5 minute walkable distance to the Meenakshi Temple. Overall it was a good stay (even though we were in hotel for only few hours). I would recommend this hotel to Family.
I missed to say about the Lunch they provided. We have ordered a Meal and the person got it from some near by restaurant. the food was very tasty and its worth for money. if you buy one meal, 2 people can eat that