A stay at The Leela Palace Chennai places you in the heart of Chennai, a 5-minute drive from Chennai Citi Center Mall and 7 minutes from Tidel park. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Marina Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from World Trade Center Chennai.
What's nearby
Kapaleeswarar Temple - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
Chennai Citi Center Mall - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
Marina Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles
Edward Elliot's Beach - 13 min drive - 3.1 miles
Getting around
Chennai Mandavelli Station - 3 min drive
LIC Metro Station - 9 min drive
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
The Leela Palace - 4 min walk
Spectra - 2 min walk
The Lobby Lounge @ Leela Palace - 2 min walk
Radio Room - 3 min walk
China XO - 2 min walk
About this property
The Leela Palace Chennai
Riverwalk hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
The Leela Palace Chennai offers 316 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 9 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 316 guestrooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 40-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Spectra, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Spectra - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Jamavar - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
China XO - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves dinner only.
Library Blu - This bar overlooks the ocean.
24-hour room service is available.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: WiFi (INR 300 per hour); wired internet (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 1,593 per person
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
China XO
Jamavar
Library Blu
Spectra
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Designer stores
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
DVD player
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
On the bay
Full-service spa
9 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
More
1 building
11 floors
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Living plant wall
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Rooftop garden
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Children's slippers
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LCD TV
DVD player
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Composting
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1593 per person
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: INR 300 per hour (rates may vary)
Fee for wired internet in public areas: INR 300 per hour (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: INR 3255 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Chennai Leela
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Leela Chennai
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Leela Palace Hotel Chennai
Palace Chennai
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The Leela Palace Chennai Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Great hotel with very amply fitted rooms. Everything was maintained to a high standard and very clean. Staff were always welcoming, especially the pool side staff who introduced themselves by name and were very attentive. Local friends were able to use the valet parking free of charge and there was never a long wait to get their cars back.
The property isn’t actually beachfront as the photoshopped image suggests but I wouldn’t recommend going to the local beach anyway. The gym was one of the best I have seen in any hotel in more than 30 countries.
Breakfast buffet which I thankfully paid for in advance so it was half the price was good. Not spectacular but being able to trust the food hygiene at breakfast was very reassuring.
I had a great stay and would happily go back. Definitely where you should be staying while in Chennai.
The staff at the facility were incredibly professional and went out of the way to make our stay comfortable. I want to single out one person Sima who took care of us during breakfasts at Spectra was so helpful and always greeted and served us with a smile.
We stayed here for 3 nights and this is probably one of the best hotels that I have ever stayed at. The staff are all friendly and helpful our room had amazing sea views and the food was exceptional. I will be looking forward to my next visit
Danish
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Selvan
Oct 25, 2024
Selvan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geoff
Oct 22, 2024
Geoff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic
Want to take a moment and express my *sincere gratitude* towards the hospitality and the experience I had during my two-night stay.
From the warm welcome to the attentive service throughout our stay, everything was great. I’d like to give a *special mention* to *Ms. Semontika* who ensured the surprise my fiancée gave me was special and memorable. Her kindness, professionalism and attention to detail made a difference. Overall, the stay was unforgettable and I/we look forward to visiting again in future.
Kindly extend my thanks to Ms. Semontika and the entire staff for making our *LEELA visit wonderful*.