Chennai Hotel Guide - Spa Hotels in Chennai, India

We had a plane to catch on Sat Jan 23 (Netaji's birthday!) from Chennai to Washington. We planned to stay Fri night at the hotel. However, a snow storm resulted in our flight being cancelled. We requested the hotel to move our reservation to Mon or Tue. But they did not. So, we lost 100% of our prepaid room rate. We have stayed at the Trident multiple times. Although Trident went by the book regarding free room cancellations, it was disappointing that, as returning customers, we had no advantage even when extraordinary circumstances, like an act of Nature, arrive after the free cancellation deadline passes. In contrast, on a different occasion, we got a 20% discount at Taj Coromandel (Chennai) when, by the book, Taj didn't have to do it. Was Taj's ability to be nimble a product of the Tatas' long and rich history in business that stretches back to the dawn of India's freedom?

Clarion is a nice hotel, fairly centrally located near Gandhi Beach. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the travel desk is excellent for hiring a car and driver. the food is really god in the buffet for breakfast\lunch\dinner, but the restaurant is even better for authentic Indian cuisine. the hotel is generally very clean, but I had to ask several times for more coat-hangers (there were only two in the wardrobe), and for the sheets to be changed! The wifi is very slow, but better in the lobby. Otherwise the service was excellent, all of the staff very friendly and the hotel is in a nice neighborhood.

I had a couple of flights out of Chennai. Very prompt service, active travel desk. Provided me free pick & drop to the airport for the times I travelled daily. Even bore with me when my flights arrivals were delayed, the pick up was there. Rooms are expansive, Internet service is good. Not much to do out & about the hotel. Proximity to the airport is a plus.

Close to the Chennai Trade Center made this my hotel of choice. Clean and pleasant hotel. Was happily surprised to see the size of room and bathroom. Not a match-box size. Well priced. Comfortable bed. Walking distance to CTC although not the cleanest neighborhood but convenience was key. Used the business center even though I had Free Wifi in my room. Food is good. I was there for business and for only 2 nights. I was pleasantly surprised as I was on a budget, and I am a picky traveler.

My stay was very pleasant. Although ny room was facing the main road, the room was insulated from the nouse. Comfortable bed n good coffee.

We arrived and were pleasantly greeted. The breakfasts and meals were among the best we had on our trip away, great value and beautifully presented.

The staff were very helping and the stay was pleasant

Hotel staff are very friendly and accomodating, anticipating our needs. Abhijeet at the Kitchen restaurant is super! Also our cab driver Samson was awesome. We had an excellent four night stay.

Hotel is good but furniture and furnishings are dated and need upgrades. Bathroom towels are old and linen has typical damp smell. Food and service are excellent.

Really enjoyed the buffet food with it's wide variety