Hotel Gnanam

We stayed here in this hotel very recently in Dec 2025 and we thoroughly enjoyed it here. A grand building, an erstwhile cinema theatre, in the most bustling part of Thanjavur city near the bus stand. Ample parking space. Helpful security and front desk staff. Bigger rooms than normal hotels of same budget. Extra person got a comfortable mattress with a cot and all other provisions. Even though the building is old, they have retained its glory through maintenance. Reception, lobbies, the grand staircase and the rooms have an old-world charm with dignified art works, vintage false ceiling designs etc. The rooms are with all the usual amenities Brihadeeswara temple and Thanjavur palace are actually walking distance (if you are a walker ie). The restaurant has a good menu. Courteous and professional staff in the restaurant. The food itself is ok and over-priced to the point that it doesn’t make any sense to spend that kind of money on that kind of normal food. 2 teas, 1 milk, one pineapple juice and one plate of 3 pakoras cost us Rs 420/- Overall great experience

Hotel is located very near to the Big temple. The premise is bit old but the cleanliness is maintained throughtout. Staff is polite & helpful. Restaurant has very good breakfast options and food quality is nice too. Ample car parking available. Overall satisfying experience.

For a 3Star hotel it has tried to give every facility in the rooms. Mini fridge, kettle, almirah with locker. Food has though limited choices but good food and service is also helpful. They try their best to please the customer. There is only one side table near the bed while in most hotels it is on the both sides of the bed. There is only one socket to charge your mobiles. And the extension cord does not fit in the socket. Some improvement is required. After staying previous night in a 5Star hotel Accord in Pudichery one may not like it But as a 3 star at a non popular tourist spot I fully recommend the hotel as a value for the money.

I recently stayed at Hotel Gnanam, referred by a friend(Mr.Jonny) whose relative owns this wonderful place. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed, and the service was exceptional. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making my stay very pleasant. The authentic South Indian food was absolutely delicious and felt like a true home-cooked meal. A special mention to the Owner(CEO), who is incredibly polite, humble, and welcoming. He personally ensured that guests felt comfortable and well taken care of, which made the experience even more special. I’m grateful to my friend for recommending this hotel and would highly recommend Hotel Gnanam to anyone looking for excellent hospitality and a memorable stay.

The location of this hotel is excellent! The temple is very near and so are many restaurants. The hotel and the rooms were clean and maintained well. However, the floor of the room was super dusty and even after asking them to come and mop it, they cleaned it for under a minute and the floor stayed dusty. The breakfast was very good and there was a good spread as well, with fruits and all. The beds were super firm and comfortable. There was also a balcony with our room. The only problem is that it was quite noisy being in the middle of the market, also there was some generator going on in the adjacent building till late in the night - I did not mind it (being so tired from all the travel) but my husband could not sleep well because of it.

A truly excellent hotel! We had a wonderful stay. The staff was incredibly responsive and provided great service, making us feel very welcome. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The hotel's location is perfect, being very close to the Thanjavur temple and other attractions. The food, especially the complimentary breakfast, was very good and tasty. Overall, it's a great value for money and a highly. recommended hotel for a pleasant stay in Thanjavur." The food was nice too we had a great time

Close to temple and other key spots including markets. Enough parking available. Good south Indian breakfast. Seperate veg and non-veg restaurants. Reasonably priced. By all means come here when in Thanjavur. No frills, all substance.

Rooms are good, buffet and service by staff are cordial. Securities can be trained much better to be professional. Price of the stay is reasonable for the services provided.