This August, as Chennai marks its 386th birth anniversary, Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai is bringing the city a celebration like no other. Honouring the spirit of Madras year after year, we extend the celebration beyond a single day to dedicating an entire month to the city’s culture, history, and timeless charm. The Madras Affair is our tribute to Chennai’s soul, blending heritage-inspired stays, unique culinary journeys, and cultural showcases that also spotlight Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage and culture.
It starts with the Madras Heritage Quiz (14 Aug) with Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali hosting the quiz themed ‘Old Madras’. The hotel is hosting a unique Heritage Art & Photo Exhibition (14–31 Aug) showcasing images of old Madras dating back to the early 1900s, featured in the hotel lobby. The celebration continues with the Madras Ellai Saapadu (22 Aug) at Ministry of Chutneys, featuring heirloom recipes and cuisines of old Madras.
Curated stay experience
As part of the celebration, weekends in August come with an irresistible Madras Affair room package offer — stay for 2 nights and enjoy the 3rd night with our compliments. Guests can immerse themselves in Madras Memories rooms, enjoy a sunshine buffet breakfast to start the day on a bright note, savour a curated set-menu lunch at Kari Theory, the award-winning South Indian gourmet kitchen that reimagines regional street flavours with an elevated dining twist, and experience the highlight: a railway-inspired Sunday brunch at Ministry of Chutneys — the first Anglo-Indian restaurant in Chennai — that recreates the golden age of train travel.
Evenings wind down with a signature spa massage at Bodhi Prana spa, and children below 12 enjoy stay free, sharing the room with their parents. “Madras is a city that wears its history proudly while embracing the future with open arms. The Madras Affair is not just a celebration of Madras’ birth anniversary, it’s an invitation to experience its timeless spirit through food, culture, and warm hospitality — something we want our guests from across India to take back as a cherished memory,” says Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts.
Event details
Event Dates: 14 – 31 August 2025
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai, 531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai – 600016
