A cool breeze washes over my face. I am at Palms rooftop restaurant at Hotel Rathna Residency enjoying a panoramic view of the sparkling city skyline at night. The tables are set with candles surrounded by fresh red roses; and a photo booth decked in red and white floral décor beckons as we try Luvfoodcoma, a curated menu for Valentine’s Day.
Rathna group, which is primarily into pharmaceutical distribution, entered the hotel industry in 2002 with a property in Madurai, followed by Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Salem and Erode. They have a hotel coming up in Chennai next. Started by two brothers K Palaniappan and K Chinniah, the business hotel has always been known for bed and breakfast, and banquet spaces.
