Chennai, Sep 21: ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, announces the launch of Ollie’s Club, a thoughtfully crafted Soft Indoor Play Area and Kids’ Café that brings together imagination, adventure and fun through a series of enriching experiences designed for children. The boutique space designed for children, has games, activities and a soft play zone along with a 15-seater café for families. 

Inspired by the Olive Ridley Turtle, a species deeply associated with the Tamil Nadu coastline, Ollie’s Club draws from a powerful story of resilience and homecoming. The Olive Ridley’s extraordinary journey back to familiar shores serves as a symbol of discovery, belonging and meaningful adventure, values that lie at the heart of the experience. Guided by the philosophy, “Small Turtle. Big Purpose. Bigger Adventures,” Ollie’s Club introduces young guests to the importance of caring for the world around them through engaging experiences. Through interactive play, creative storytelling and hands-on activities, children are encouraged to explore concepts such as ocean conservation, responsible consumption, renewable energy and the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, fostering curiosity and environmental awareness in an inspiring and enjoyable way. From time to time, the Ollies Club team will be hosting activities around this theme for its young guests and families.

The club operates from 11 AM to 9 PM, Monday to Thursday, and 10 AM to 10 PM, Friday to Sunday. Open to both resident and non-resident guests, Ollie’s Club welcomes families from across Chennai seeking a premium, hospitality-led play and dining experience. While prior reservations are recommended, walk-in guests are welcome, subject to availability.

• Play by the Hour, Adventure by the Minute:  Hourly access is priced at INR 650+ per hour from Monday to Thursday, with an additional hour at INR 200+, while the Friday-to-Sunday rate is INR 750+ per hour. Rates are per child and exclusive of applicable government taxes. 

• Celebrate Little Moments, Create Big Memories: Beyond everyday play, Ollie’s Club is also envisioned as a destination for birthdays, school events, private gatherings and special celebrations. Its bespoke birthday experiences begin at INR 50,000 + taxes onwards, offering thoughtfully curated celebrations for little moments that become big memories. Customised experiences can be tailored to different age groups and occasions, bringing together the play environment, dedicated kids’ café and curated activities to create memorable celebrations for children and their families.

• Learn, Imagine and Explore: Beyond everyday experiences and celebrations, Ollie’s Club will also host engaging activities including arts and crafts, creative workshops, storytelling sessions and sustainability-focused experiences that encourage young minds to explore environmental awareness through play, creativity and discovery.

• Return to Discovery with Exclusive Club Memberships: For families seeking regular visits, Ollie’s Club offers 12 x 1-hour vouchers at INR 7,499+, valid for two months, and 24 x 1-hour vouchers at INR 14,999+, valid for six months. Each voucher entitles one child to one one-hour session. The vouchers are transferable and may be used by another child or family member. The vouchers are non-refundable, cannot be exchanged for cash and must be utilised within their respective validity periods. Prior reservations are recommended, with entry subject to registration by a parent or guardian.

• Swimming Pool & Play Memberships: Ollie’s Club introduces Pool Memberships for children aged 5 to 13 years, combining swimming pool access with dedicated Ollie’s Club sessions. The six-month membership, priced at INR 1,50,000+, includes complimentary swimming pool access along with 12 x 1-hour Ollie’s Club vouchers, while the 12-month membership, priced at INR 2,50,000+, includes complimentary pool access and 24 x 1-hour Ollie’s Club vouchers. Pool access is available for one registered child and one adult at a time. The swimming pool is open every day from 6 AM to 9 PM. Memberships are valid only for registered members and are non-transferable, with members required to be medically fit to use the pool and comply with all pool rules and safety guidelines. Pool membership fees are non-refundable, and access may be suspended for maintenance, safety or non-compliance with membership rules.

Commenting on the launch, Shaariq Akhtar, General Manager, ITC Grand Chola, remarked,

“ITC Grand Chola has always been inspired by children, and their imagination, creativity and ideas. With Ollies Club, we envisioned a space dedicated entirely to children, where they can be themselves. Ollie’s Club is a world of imagination, adventure and discovery, where children can engage, create and simply enjoy being children. Inspired by the journey of the Olive Ridley Turtle, the experience also subtly introduces values of care, curiosity and responsibility. Don’t miss out the little café serving popular comfort food, in child friendly serve ware and of course, the packages and pool memberships available. We look forward to seeing families make lasting memories together at Ollie’s Club, a truly special addition to ITC Grand Chola.”