Iam a regular customer from my college days, ie, from 1979. A few days ago also, I went with my Family. I am happy to say that they maintain the same Cordiality, Homely cooking and serving. My friends use to call me Maris Ambassador. Definitely, we can feel the affectionate serving of our Mother. Certainly, it's a Great Hotel. Hearty Wishes to Maris from a satisfied customer of more than 45 years. Dated the 15th January of 2025. Dr Kaarmughilon
Sir being the general manager and completing 20 years myself and seeing this 20 mts video plus right on a day before we celebrate the 50th year , this has been so so so informative which I myself didn’t know so much 🥰❤️👍thank you sooooo much
Sriram sir I ve been following your articles in Hindu till recently and when was in working too in Bombay ,used to pay and get madras edition hindu even after the severe rains in 2015 chennai after which chennai edition stopped in Bombay. Still my coy sbi subsidiary used to get and I used to read intently all including ur column ..back then inthink it was sundays or Monday. Anyway this maris narrative is great and lesson for architects Thanks sir. Great to Maris too. Venkat model town Andheri West
My time and memory of Madras is brief yet significant for me. A fleeting burst of spark in the vast horizon of my lifetime. It was another time. A beautiful time. What a city!!! Such exuberance. The pace was immensely pulsating. I miss that moment! Your videos are very meaningful to me, because it produces that longing to be there again!
Delighted to know that my favourite hotel in Chennai - Hotel Maris - is completing 50 years. This is the only restaurant where a diner can go for every meal , every day and come back - not only thoroughly satisfied , but also mentally ready for the next visit. Its super location , courteous and well trained staff , pocket friendly tariffs are just a few reasons as to why Hotel Maris will surely go on to score a well deserved Century and beyond. God Bless the Management of this Hotel.
I am so happy that Maris is getting the recognition it long deserved. Proud to say my dad has been part of the legacy by being the GM for such a long time.
❤Amazing Hospitality and Mayavaram Lodge Shri Shri Mani Iyer always praise Shri Shri Mariapillai’s vision and commitment to establish such pious atmosphere amidst of noisy city culture. Maris Hotel is the default choice for all who travels from Trichy and I personally start and end my pilgrimage every year from Maris Hotel. May the supreme lord Ranganathar and Goddess Mariamman bless the Hotel Maris team continue this service to mankind. Long Live their service. Ranga Ranga Ranga.
A iconic hotel in Chennai which is a home away from home for guests like us who frequent it for more than 30 years. The management principles are commendable for maintaining the quality standards over the period of 50 years. Thanks to Mr Sriram for this wonderful video about this Chennai Icon🎉
I used to live in Dr.Radhakirshnan salai, Chennai two decades ago.. i used to go Maris hotel with my friend for lunch atleast 5 to 6 times a month..it used to be awesome..definitely look forward to going there again whenever i visit Chennai
During the80s we used to have our food here on weekends It was affordable ,sumptuous and delicious and can never forget those times Thanks for the wonderful narrative and bringing back memories
When I was doing my CA during 1977-80, we the apprentices used to visit Hotel Maris Restaurant & Woodlands Drive-in regularly as they were very close to my CA Office which was in CIT Colony, Alwarpet. The food used to be tasty & mouth watering. Thanks for bringing those Good old days back to memory !!! When we were as a family visited Turkey Marmaris in 2004, we stayed in Maris Beach Hotel reminiscing Maris Hotel, Chennai.
It’s indeed an iconic landmark. Being a Madrasi recall my memory being over there as an adolescent. Hail HOTEL MARIS !!you have stood the test of time. Wishing many many more years of business. God bless. ❤
In 1975 I used to have lunch almost every day, it costed only ₹10. Superb lunch. I’m not in Chennai still when I come there at one visit I go there. Best wishes for Centinary.
Big admirer of Sriram's great work as a historian(chennai history/carnatic music history to be specific) par excellence combining academic rigor with accessibility and humour. This video provides a good overview of a 50-year old historical landmark in the city with a brief background of hotel industry in conservative chennai(pre-1960's) and also provides decent promotion to the hotel!
Thank you sir., actually I come from trichy and right from my early days in Chennai, this hotel Maris was an intriguing thing for me because of the Maris theaters in Chennai and for a long time actually till this video I presumed that only Mary has become Maris and its quite interesting to know that mariyamman and mariyapillai are reason behind Maris. Thank you so much sir. Best wishes for your great job.
I can never forget this Maris Hotel..it was in 1990 a got married here at a simple function, With my close family Circle & friends.. To know the History of this Great Hotel..I am proud to be part of this Hostile Institution ❤
I am amazed at how and where from you dig the minutest details of the history of every nook and corner of Madras that is Chennai. Maris still remains the first choice for me, ever since my office shifted to Dr Radhakrishnan Salai more than 30 years ago, whenever I visit that side of Madras, especially the Marina beach, despite a number of new and stylish restaurants slowly mushrooming around. Now my kids visit the restaurant occasionally.
Mr.Sriram has put the history of this legendary hotel Maris..in his chaste English.making it so interesting.. All the more interesting my parents used to stay every yr during Dec for the music season of the Music Academy..thank you
I am from Mysore. We wanted to attend Music accadamy programs at least once in our life time. However we managed to get 2 season tickets and booked hotel maris because it was nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed music season of Chennai and the hospitality and the comfort of hotel maris.
MD'S SPEACH IS TRUE......NOW IAM 66 YEAR old I THINK IN 1980 MY FATHER WAS GETTING EYE OPERATION IN AGARWAL HOSPITAL......I HAD PURCHASE FOOD HERE & IT IS VERY HELP FULL TO ME BECAUSE OF RESONABLE PRICE AND QWALITY.... NOW I AM RESIDING AT BHAVANI ERODE DIST. NOW MY SON WAS WORKED IN IT FIELD AT CHENNAI.IF I WILL COME THERE I ATTENED MARIS.......
Yes , What MD said is 100% correct and echoed the noble thoughts of his father Shri Shri Maria Pillai. Back in Trichy we highly revere Maris group management who are always committed to serve best for community especially for a common man. Another successful establishment from Pillai community for common man is textile show room Sarathas in Mount Road Madras and NSB Road Trichy. Long Live their service.
Hotel Maris is a lovely hotel with good rooms to stay, excellent restaurant with tasty food and a cozy bar and banquets, located in heart of the city One of best oldest hotels in Chennai
I worked in this hotel for a short period of around six months from march 1975 to September 1975 as a Receptionist cum telephone operator on night shift only. It was my first Job after Graduation. I learned a lot about + and - of attitudes and life styles. My Boss Mr.Rangasamy pillai was affectionate as well as firm on his advices and decisions. From here I got selected to job in a bank and moved out.I love this place which thought me the dignity of Labour. Thank You Maris. ❤❤❤
Excellent video. I have had some memorable experiences of lunch at Maris when I used to work at TCS in the late 90’s.. Pls do more videos about the old hotels and restaurants of Chennai
My uncle visits this hotel very often and told me very good things about this hotel, but myself being in chennai never visited once, planning to visit this weekend
Remembering my BTech(software engg) days and daily meals at Hotel Maris from( 1995-2000)!part of my life and the reunion in the Veg restaurant in 2017.such wonderful memories!thank you sir for "rekindling" them!
@srisivaraman8063 very amusing🤗!1995 joined,went for getting the final certificate and award in 2000!(took a room there-)Gold medalist and topper of the year award!😊!
Suri & co used to be the Auditors early 80s.I hv seen Mr Rangaswami few times in Suri office to meet the partner or manager.I did my CA articleship in Suri
I am suresh from trichy mayavaram lodge i was told by my father mani iyer Hotel maris was constructed by sri ramasamy pillai younger brother of rengasamy ppillsi
Thanks to Mayavaram Lodge Mani Iyer’s second son Suresh @ Sesha who introduced Maris Hotel in Madras to me. More than infrastructure it is the management ethics and the manner in which they treat staff especially their good deeds made MARIS Hotel as a shining icon and this will continue as shrine for many travellers 🧳 like me. This is my second home 🏡 where I can experience the bliss after my routine yearly pilgrimage. ❤.
From past one and half year I am coming to a law firm regularly is in Dr Radha Krishnan road. Many times I tried to stay here. But all times i hear that no vacancy,all are full"
Yeoman service to history and culture, especially of Chennai. Only hope he doesn't associate with music academy or the hindu and get mired in controversies.
As always ,Sriram Dir brings out hidden mysteries of many Madras Marvels. Suggest Sir to do a piece on Messes of Madras , particularly Triplicane and YMIA
Iam a regular customer from my college days, ie, from 1979. A few days ago also, I went with my Family. I am happy to say that they maintain the same Cordiality, Homely cooking and serving. My friends use to call me Maris Ambassador. Definitely, we can feel the affectionate serving of our Mother. Certainly, it's a Great Hotel. Hearty Wishes to Maris from a satisfied customer of more than 45 years. Dated the 15th January of 2025. Dr Kaarmughilon
Sir being the general manager and completing 20 years myself and seeing this 20 mts video plus right on a day before we celebrate the 50th year , this has been so so so informative which I myself didn’t know so much 🥰❤️👍thank you sooooo much
Keep it up
Congratulations to one and all at Maris. GREAT HOTEL
GOOD FOOD
GOOD SERVICE.
Congratulations to everyone at Hotel Maris. I love your food 😊
Sriram sir
I ve been following your articles in Hindu till recently and when was in working too in Bombay ,used to pay and get madras edition hindu even after the severe rains in 2015 chennai after which chennai edition stopped in Bombay.
Still my coy sbi subsidiary used to get and I used to read intently all including ur column ..back then inthink it was sundays or Monday.
Anyway this maris narrative is great and lesson for architects
Thanks sir.
Great to Maris too. Venkat model town Andheri West
@@venkatramans5052thank you
My time and memory of Madras is brief yet significant for me. A fleeting burst of spark in the vast horizon of my lifetime. It was another time. A beautiful time. What a city!!! Such exuberance. The pace was immensely pulsating. I miss that moment! Your videos are very meaningful to me, because it produces that longing to be there again!
Delighted to know that my favourite hotel in Chennai - Hotel Maris - is completing 50 years. This is the only restaurant where a diner can go for every meal , every day and come back - not only thoroughly satisfied , but also mentally ready for the next visit. Its super location , courteous and well trained staff , pocket friendly tariffs are just a few reasons as to why Hotel Maris will surely go on to score a well deserved Century and beyond. God Bless the Management of this Hotel.
I am so happy that Maris is getting the recognition it long deserved. Proud to say my dad has been part of the legacy by being the GM for such a long time.
❤Amazing Hospitality and Mayavaram Lodge Shri Shri Mani Iyer always praise Shri Shri Mariapillai’s vision and commitment to establish such pious atmosphere amidst of noisy city culture. Maris Hotel is the default choice for all who travels from Trichy and I personally start and end my pilgrimage every year from Maris Hotel. May the supreme lord Ranganathar and Goddess Mariamman bless the Hotel Maris team continue this service to mankind. Long Live their service. Ranga Ranga Ranga.
Salute to the founders started with ethical values …in hospitality industry . Always love to stay in Hotel Maris because of homely approach by staffs.
A iconic hotel in Chennai which is a home away from home for guests like us who frequent it for more than 30 years. The management principles are commendable for maintaining the quality standards over the period of 50 years. Thanks to Mr Sriram for this wonderful video about this Chennai Icon🎉
I used to live in Dr.Radhakirshnan salai, Chennai two decades ago.. i used to go Maris hotel with my friend for lunch atleast 5 to 6 times a month..it used to be awesome..definitely look forward to going there again whenever i visit Chennai
During the80s we used to have our food here on weekends It was affordable ,sumptuous and delicious and can never forget those times Thanks for the wonderful narrative and bringing back memories
When I was doing my CA during 1977-80, we the apprentices used to visit Hotel Maris Restaurant & Woodlands Drive-in regularly as they were very close to my CA Office which was in CIT Colony, Alwarpet. The food used to be tasty & mouth watering. Thanks for bringing those Good old days back to memory !!!
When we were as a family visited Turkey Marmaris in 2004, we stayed in Maris Beach Hotel reminiscing Maris Hotel, Chennai.
Perhaps the weight put on & rapid increase in waistline due to carb
packed food we as CA aspirants (me too) and now sweating out to reduce😂😂 6:14
My uncle ,Rajkumar Vijaya Raghunatha Thondaiman of Pudukotai used to stay always in this hotel.
It’s indeed an iconic landmark. Being a Madrasi recall my memory being over there as an adolescent.
Hail HOTEL MARIS !!you have stood the test of time.
Wishing many many more years of business. God bless. ❤
The best hotel in 77 and 79 where I was in madras. Every Sunday I am an regular customer for meals. Superb one sirs. Best of luck.
In 1975 I used to have lunch almost every day, it costed only ₹10. Superb lunch. I’m not in Chennai still when I come there at one visit I go there. Best wishes for Centinary.
Fascinating history! For some reason, I thought the name ‘Maris’ was Anglican. Thanks for sharing so much about my beloved ‘Madras.’
Excellent presentation about an iconic chennai landmark, Sriram ji !!
I was regular guest.1985 to 99..
Now only know all the history...
Your presentation is excellent sir...
Excellent video and detailed history of a landmark that I grew up with.
Big admirer of Sriram's great work as a historian(chennai history/carnatic music history to be specific) par excellence combining academic rigor with accessibility and humour. This video provides a good overview of a 50-year old historical landmark in the city with a brief background of hotel industry in conservative chennai(pre-1960's) and also provides decent promotion to the hotel!
Thank you sir., actually I come from trichy and right from my early days in Chennai, this hotel Maris was an intriguing thing for me because of the Maris theaters in Chennai and for a long time actually till this video I presumed that only Mary has become Maris and its quite interesting to know that mariyamman and mariyapillai are reason behind Maris. Thank you so much sir. Best wishes for your great job.
I can never forget this Maris Hotel..it was in 1990 a got married here at a simple function,
With my close family Circle & friends.. To know the History of this Great Hotel..I am proud to be part of this Hostile Institution ❤
Hostile no sir
Hospitable perhaps you meant
Venkat model town Andheri West Mumbai
I am amazed at how and where from you dig the minutest details of the history of every nook and corner of Madras that is Chennai. Maris still remains the first choice for me, ever since my office shifted to Dr Radhakrishnan Salai more than 30 years ago, whenever I visit that side of Madras, especially the Marina beach, despite a number of new and stylish restaurants slowly mushrooming around. Now my kids visit the restaurant occasionally.
Mr.Sriram has put the history of this legendary hotel Maris..in his chaste English.making it so interesting.. All the more interesting my parents used to stay every yr during Dec for the music season of the Music Academy..thank you
Very Nice Information about Maris.❤
I am from Mysore. We wanted to attend Music accadamy programs at least once in our life time. However we managed to get 2 season tickets and booked hotel maris because it was nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed music season of Chennai and the hospitality and the comfort of hotel maris.
MD'S SPEACH IS TRUE......NOW IAM 66 YEAR old I THINK IN 1980 MY FATHER WAS GETTING EYE OPERATION IN AGARWAL HOSPITAL......I HAD PURCHASE FOOD HERE & IT IS VERY HELP FULL TO ME BECAUSE OF RESONABLE PRICE AND QWALITY.... NOW I AM RESIDING AT BHAVANI ERODE DIST. NOW MY SON WAS WORKED IN IT FIELD AT CHENNAI.IF I WILL COME THERE I ATTENED MARIS.......
Yes , What MD said is 100% correct and echoed the noble thoughts of his father Shri Shri Maria Pillai. Back in Trichy we highly revere Maris group management who are always committed to serve best for community especially for a common man. Another successful establishment from Pillai community for common man is textile show room Sarathas in Mount Road Madras and NSB Road Trichy. Long Live their service.
Hotel Maris is a lovely hotel with good rooms to stay, excellent restaurant with tasty food and a cozy bar and banquets, located in heart of the city
One of best oldest hotels in Chennai
I worked in this hotel for a short period of around six months from march 1975 to September 1975 as a Receptionist cum telephone operator on night shift only. It was my first Job after Graduation. I learned a lot about + and - of attitudes and life styles. My Boss Mr.Rangasamy pillai was affectionate as well as firm on his advices and decisions. From here I got selected to job in a bank and moved out.I love this place which thought me the dignity of Labour. Thank You Maris. ❤❤❤
Great place.i have been coming here since 1978
Worked several years in Sanmar group next to Hotel maris. Nice food with limited menu.
My favourite hotel which serves my Favourite food in a banana leaf .. yummy 😋
Its a landmark in chennai and has stood by time maintaining that standard. Hats off to the ownership and GM mr vijay
Excellent video. I have had some memorable experiences of lunch at Maris when I used to work at TCS in the late 90’s..
Pls do more videos about the old hotels and restaurants of Chennai
My uncle visits this hotel very often and told me very good things about this hotel, but myself being in chennai never visited once, planning to visit this weekend
A favourite spot of mine 😊. Very glad to know about its Golden Jubilee. Knew the names of quite a few of the staff too.
Best wishes 🎉❤
Hotel Maris lunch is top class 👌
Thank you very much for the information sir .
I wish to visit soon.
Happy Pongal.
Sir, old memories of Madras. My school days memories.👍👍🙏🙏
Remembering my BTech(software engg) days and daily meals at Hotel Maris from( 1995-2000)!part of my life and the reunion in the Veg restaurant in 2017.such wonderful memories!thank you sir for "rekindling" them!
did you drop one year?
@srisivaraman8063 very amusing🤗!1995 joined,went for getting the final certificate and award in 2000!(took a room there-)Gold medalist and topper of the year award!😊!
Suri & co used to be the Auditors early 80s.I hv seen Mr Rangaswami few times in Suri office to meet the partner or manager.I did my CA articleship in Suri
My 25th wedding anniversary took place in first floor Lotus shaped hall. The only problem is hall next to bar.
Thank you for sharing information
Sir I admire your knowledge about Chennai
I am suresh from trichy mayavaram lodge i was told by my father mani iyer Hotel maris was constructed by sri ramasamy pillai younger brother of rengasamy ppillsi
Thanks to Mayavaram Lodge Mani Iyer’s second son Suresh @ Sesha who introduced Maris Hotel in Madras to me. More than infrastructure it is the management ethics and the manner in which they treat staff especially their good deeds made MARIS Hotel as a shining icon and this will continue as shrine for many travellers 🧳 like me. This is my second home 🏡 where I can experience the bliss after my routine yearly pilgrimage. ❤.
எனக்குபிடித்த ஓட்டல்.கெளரமான ஒட்டல்.நீந்கநல்லா இருப்பிங்க.இன்னும்பத்துகோடிமக்களுக்குசாதம்போடுவீர்
Good to hear history in english
Everything unlimited!My first preference.
HOW TO ORDER LUNCH ONLINE?
Shivaji jaya starrer pattum Bharathamum shooted here in 1975 itself
Strated when I was doing graduation in Stella Maris.
From past one and half year I am coming to a law firm regularly is in Dr Radha Krishnan road.
Many times I tried to stay here.
But all times i hear that no vacancy,all are full"
Being monologue, you need to look at the camera in turn the viewers....
I use to stayed in maris hotel in 1979,but room tariffs rate is to costly
Saturday special pine apple rasam :)
Trichy, Ceylon and Tea reminds me of another famous tamil, Muthiah Muralitharan. Wondering whether there is any connection?
God bless
I took breakfast in maris , it was not good , but I saw lot of politicians staying there.
Yeoman service to history and culture, especially of Chennai. Only hope he doesn't associate with music academy or the hindu and get mired in controversies.
The objection raised by the then head of stella Maris college at that Time is ver naive
Worst lunch .I know the hotel since 1972 when I was a boy and had been there.
As always ,Sriram Dir brings out hidden mysteries of many Madras Marvels.
Suggest Sir to do a piece on Messes of Madras , particularly Triplicane and YMIA