It has been ruled at different times by the Early Pandyas, the Medieval and Later Cholas, the later Pandyas, the Ma'bar and Tirunelveli sultanates, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, Chanda Sahib, the Carnatic kingdom and the British. The Polygar War, involving Palaiyakkarars led by VeerapandiyaKattabomman and forces of the British East India Company, was waged on the city's outskirts from 1797 to 1801. Tirunelveli has a number of historical monuments, the Nellaiappar Temple being the most prominent. We feel proud to introduce our “HOTEL SREE ANNAMALAIYAR PARK”, brand new luxurious star property in Tirunelveli City. Our hotel is designed in a blend of luxury, service and security. And with it comes our sensitive knowledge of your needs. From pilgrims to religious groups, corporate organizations to tourists, our amenities and services match the sophisticated expectations of the modern traveller.

Industries in Tirunelveli include administrative services, agricultural trading, tourism, banking, agricultural machinery and educational services. The city is an educational hub of southern Tamil Nadu, with institutions such as Tirunelveli Medical College, the Veterinary College and Research Institution, Tirunelveli Law College and the Government College of Engineering. Tirunelveli is administered by a municipal corporation, established in 1994 by the Municipal Corporation Act. The city covers an area of 169.9 km2 (65.6 sq mi), and had a population of 473,637 in 2011. Tirunelveli is well-connected by road and rail with the rest of Tamil Nadu.

It is the sixth-largest municipal corporation in the state. Retreat to surprising, sensory surroundings where amplified leisure, vibrant hospitality, modern guestrooms and mouth tempting cuisine create more than just a hotel experience. We assure a day filled with content from the minute you open your eyes until you get back into our heavenly bed.