In retrospect, it is easy to imagine that we simply dreamed this place. Ginger house is an incomparable marvel. We stumbled upon it while browsing antiques in the old town near the temple, and what a discovery. Tucked away behind the museum quality art and artifacts, ginger house consists of a handful of stunning suites, each individually conceived with its own unique charm and cultural reference points. Our room was in the spirit of a chettinad haveli, for example. The suites are centered around a whimsical art-filled garden space culminating in a gracious and welcoming waterfront cafe. All of it stunning. Likewise, the cafe's menu beautifully spotlights local bounty and tradition, and the fresh juices are unforgettable. Finally, though you will be immersed in art, there is no museum stuffiness to ginger house. To the contrary, the attendants are all friendly, gracious and extremely affable. What a dream. Thank you ginger house! we simply loved our stay and cannot wait to come back.