The Leela Palace Chennai

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The Leela Palace Chennai
Adyar Seaface, Chennai, India, 600028·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.5
Staff9.5
Free WiFi9.1
Who stays here
Families39%
Couples21%
Business18%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.5
Staff9.5
Free WiFi9.1
Who stays here
Families39%
Couples21%
Business18%
Groups12%

Chennai's only oceanfront 5-star hotel overlooking the Bay of Bengal

Accommodations & Views

The Leela Palace Chennai offers guest rooms with uninterrupted views of the Bay of Bengal, many of which include a walk-in closet and a pillow menu for personalized comfort. Guests staying in Royal Club rooms gain access to the Royal Club Lounge, where afternoon high tea and evening cocktails are served daily. Each room is assigned a dedicated butler who handles everything from packing luggage to sourcing local items such as soap nuts.

Dining

The hotel operates 6 restaurants, including Jamavar, the signature Indian restaurant serving royal thalis and butter chicken, and China XO for Chinese fine dining. Spectra, the all-day dining venue, features seven interactive kitchens with views of the Adyar River and a breakfast buffet with made-to-order dosas and Asian cuisine. For evening drinks, Library Blu offers creative cocktails and live music performances in an intimate setting.

Wellness & Leisure

The Spa & wellness centre provides body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massage treatments, alongside a hammam, sauna, and steam room for relaxation. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool and separate kids' pool, with loungers and towels provided poolside. A 24-hour fitness centre with TechnoGym equipment and a personal trainer is available, along with weekly yoga sessions and themed dinner nights.

Business & Events

Hotel Leela Palace Chennai offers meeting and banquet facilities that can accommodate up to 1500 guests, with state-of-the-art grand ballrooms for weddings and conferences. The business centre includes fax/photocopying services, and the in-house banquet team can handle last-minute changes for events. Guests also have access to express check-in/check-out, currency exchange, and a dedicated concierge desk for arranging transportation or excursions.

Location & Cultural Experiences

The Leela Palace is located along the Coromandel Coast, a short drive from Marina Beach (the city's main waterfront) and the historic Fort St. George. The hotel's regal architecture is inspired by Chettinad palaces, with landscaped gardens and an art walk showcasing local heritage. Guests can book a tour or class about local culture, or visit San Thome Basilica, a 16th-century cathedral minutes from the property.

  • Location: Chennai's only 2 hectare oceanfront hotel on the Bay of Bengal
  • Rooms: Sea-view rooms with pillow menu and private butler
  • Dining: 6 restaurants-Jamavar, China XO, Spectra, The Library Bar
  • Wellness: Spa & wellness centre, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool
  • Business: Meeting spaces for up to 1500 guests
  • Family: Kids' pool, babysitting, cooking classes
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of INR 1900.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Hindi, Tamil
Building
Number of floors:11
Number of rooms:314
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Rooms and availability

Club Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Bathtub
Premier Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Bathtub
Executive Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Billiard tables
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • City view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Leela Palace Chennai

💵 Lowest room price 78 £
📏 Distance to centre 5.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 14.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Chennai International, MAA

Location

Adyar Seaface, Chennai, India, 600028
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Adyar Seaface, Chennai, India, 600028
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Adyar Seaface, Chennai, India, 600028
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
70 Mrc Nagar Main Road MRC Nagar
M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation
410 m
Restaurant
Spectra
40 m
Restaurant
China XO
60 m
Restaurant
Jamavar
30 m
Restaurant
Ente Keralam
240 m
Restaurant
The Dining Company
420 m

Reviews of The Leela Palace Chennai

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FAQ about The Leela Palace Chennai

Which popular attractions are located near the The Leela Palace Chennai hotel?
You can always visit MGR Memorial, placed 6 km from the The Leela Palace Chennai hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Valluvar Kottam Monument located nearly a 10-minute drive away.
What is the closest airport to The Leela Palace Chennai hotel?
Chennai International airport is located within a 15-minute drive (15 km) from The Leela Palace Chennai hotel.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 15-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can I leave my car in the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai parking lot for free?
Yes, the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the The Leela Palace Chennai?
During their stay at the The Leela Palace Chennai guests can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant B-Bar offering medium prices or visit Broken Bridge Cafe with a high guest rating-9 according to guests reviews-as well as medium prices.
Can I eat breakfast at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of The Leela Palace Chennai.
What are the booking prices at the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel?
The prices at the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel start from $170.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai?
Payment methods in the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel offer?
The 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel offers such room types as Executive Suite, Triple Room, and Deluxe Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Most rooms of the hotel welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a wardrobe
  • complimentary wireless internet
  • a well-stocked minibar
  • a minibar
  • a sofa set
  • a work desk
  • coffee/tea making machines
  • a cable flat-screen TV
Are there any business facilities featured at the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel?
For business travellers the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel offers a conference room as well as a work desk and a xerox.
What spa facilities are provided at the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel?
At a health club featured at the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, body wraps, and pedicure. Additionally, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a treatment room are offered on-site.
Do you have a pool at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel features an outdoor pool.
What children services does the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel offer?
Such services as babysitting service will be very useful for guests staying at the 5-star The Leela Palace Chennai hotel with their children.
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