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The Leela Palace Chennai

5.0 star property

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Ocean views
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Exterior
Presidential Suite
Ocean views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

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175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600028
  • Place, Kapaleeswarar Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chennai Citi Center Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Room, Sea View (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

Grand Room, Sea View (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Room (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 450 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Room, Sea View (Club)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Room (Club)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Room, Pool View (Palace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room (Club)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Club Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Club Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Sea View Room-King-Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room-King-Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Twin Room, Sea View (Grand Palace Sea View Room)

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Twin Room (Grand Palace Room)

  • Sleeps 3

Grand Room (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

  • Sleeps 3

Grand Room, Sea View (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Chennai

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 - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Chennai Citi Center Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Mandavelli Station - 3 min drive
  • Saidapet Metro Station - 9 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmshore Multi-Cuisine BBQ Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Leela Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broken Bridge Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spectra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬20 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. 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.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • 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

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
Chennai Leela Palace
Leela Chennai
Leela Palace Chennai
Leela Palace Hotel Chennai
Palace Chennai
Leela Palace Chennai Hotel
Leela Palace Hotel
The Leela Palace Chennai Hotel
The Leela Palace Chennai Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai Hotel Chennai

Reviews

The Leela Palace Chennai Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 833 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hakimuddin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality and service. Highly recommend stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Swarupa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent...they cater to every customer. especially Adrija Das....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Leela palace is quite a luxurious and grand property. Maintenance could be better. Loved the breakfast especially the South Indian spread, dosa, idlis, chutney. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Chennai Experience

Great place as always! Staff upgraded me to a sea view based on my room experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang Joon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sathiyaseelathevan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
After coming from the Taj Mahal in Delhi, this was certainly a disappointment. They seem to cater to a lot of weddings that has become the priority over regular room guests. I was placed on a floor that was sold out to a wedding group, the wedding group was playing loud music the whole night, intoxicated and smoking weed which was shocking. My kids were sleeping and we were unable to sleep, the hotel wanted to us to move to another room which was we really didn’t want to do at 2am with the kids asleep but we have to give in since they party was not endings anytime soon.. I requested a call back from a manager the next day who reached out in the evening and promised to reach out via WhatsApp to provide a free dinner for the trouble. That also never happened and truthfully we were ok not having to go back to that Leela. The kids were so excited to come here to get the 5 star experience and we all left disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajadurai Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great holiday at The Leela Palace

Fantastic stay great staff specially the Club lounge staff I have no hesitation to try this hotter any one.
The Club Lounge staff on our last night
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service was excellent. The room was great. Food was outstanding. Only grievance was that the water when you first opened the tap or shower had a foul smell. You have to lwt the water run for a couple of minutes before the smell goes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moiz Mustansir, Cypress

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Parvatipuja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel and staff are nice and kind. But breakfast make me feel not happy because I can't find any chicken to eat , I only see vegetarian Menu. But the dinner it's great Very different from breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing in every possible way. Staff was very friendly, grounds were beautiful, and service was top notch. They even assigned me a butler during my stay which was so helpful. Shout out to Karthik (butler), Gloria, Jyoti, and Preeti for going above and beyond expectations. Ruksana at breakfast was super sweet as well. Will only stay at the Leela next time in Chennai. Recommend it highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinoth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Havra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Service and Staff at the property. Stayed 10 days and had such a smooth stay with great attentiveness. My whole family loved it. The rooms were immaculate with the view of the sea. The breakfast, room service and restaurants were all exceptional. Hosted a dinner at the Spectra Restaurant and the service was amazing. All the staff were professional and prompt, making our trip very memorable. Hope to stay at the Leela Palace Hotel when I come to India again in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myuran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

senthilkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and service, recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025