Gateway Madurai, Madurai
Overview
Positioned approximately 10 minutes' drive from the historic Hindu Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, the 5-star Gateway Madurai Hotel brings 62 acres of peaceful landscaped gardens to guests. This Madurai hotel boasts views of Meenakshi Amman Temple and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Location
The colonial-style hotel is nestled in a shopping area, 2.9 miles from the hard-to-miss historical sites like the 17th-century Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace. The smoke-free Gateway is located in the very heart of Madurai, 2.5 miles from Madurai Junction train station.
The property also lies near hills and a river, and the ancient Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple is around a 15-minute drive away. Standing 2.2 miles away, the renowned Koodal Azhagar Temple is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
For those traveling from afar, Madurai airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Some of the 65 air-conditioned rooms at the Gateway Madurai are furnished with a couch bed, and appointed with a minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. They also come with private bathrooms.
Eat & Drink
Guests are welcome to a lounge bar on site. The bar area includes a lounge area. While staying at Gateway Madurai Hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Vista Restaurant, located about 100 feet away, or Hotel Impala Restaurant at a 25-minute walking distance.
Leisure & Business
Guests can stay fit thanks to a swimming pool, and a fitness studio provided on the premises. Those who like to keep fit can partake in fitness classes and enjoy such activities as badminton and billiards.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Pool tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Direct dial telephone
Recommended for:
Explore Meenakshi Temple
Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, known for its Thousand-Pillared Hall and Golden Lotus Tank, showcasing Dravidian architecture.
Dine at Moon Deck
Enjoy a meal at Moon Deck, an open-air restaurant offering views of Madurai and a menu featuring local and international dishes.
Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
Tour the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, a 17th-century palace with notable architecture and historical significance, located 6 miles away.
Play Tennis
Use the hotel's tennis court for a match or practice session, set within the 62-acre landscaped grounds.
Location
Convenient Location
Madurai's Gateway is near Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and the Central Market.
Historic Neighborhood
The area surrounding T P K Road is a cultural district, notable for Vandiyur Lake and Rajaji Park.
Local Bites to Try
Sree Sabarees, Murugan Idli Shop, and Amma Mess offer traditional Indian meals and snacks in Madurai.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants