The Leela Palace Road Adyar Seaface, MRC Nagar, Chennai (Madras) 600028 India
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On the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Adyar river, The Leela Palace is Chennai’s first and only seafront city hotel, designed by John Gerondelis from Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates Inc. While the public areas, guestrooms and suites, Library Blu, Jamavar and Spectra have been designed by Jeffrey A. Wilkes, the principal designer of DESIGNWILKES, the art and embellishment has been done by Mrs. Madhu Nair, Director Operations and Design of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. Drawn from the inspiration of Chettinad Dynasty, the architecture of the Palace Hotel exudes the regal and opulent style. Set on 4.8 acres of land, the 11-storeyed hotel features 326 rooms and suites. Equipped with world-class amenities, the meeting and conference centres are luxuriously and lavishly spread. Its close proximity to the central business district and local attractions and having a spectacular sea view on offer is sure to make the experience of our guests a very memorable one.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Entertainment staff
Kids stay free
Babysitting
Valet parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Poolside bar
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Massage
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Butler service
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
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Allergy-free room
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Room service
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VIP room facilities
On-demand films
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Ocean view
Bridal suite
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Smoking rooms available
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Grade: 55 out of 100
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Excellent facilities, service, food. This is the second time we have stayed a Leela Palace (first time was in Delhi). Both times were amazing and the rooms are spacious and luxurious. I highly recommend!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: The royal suite was amazing.
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Response from Chengappa KM, General Manager at The Leela Palace Chennai
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Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience during your stay at The Leela Palace, both in Delhi and now in Chennai. Your continued support means a lot to us, and we are thrilled to know that our facilities, service, and food met your expectations. It's always a pleasure to welcome back valued guests like you. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad that you found our rooms to be spacious and luxurious. If there's anything more we can do to make your next stay even more special, please do let us know. Thank you for choosing Leela Palace. We look forward to providing you with another amazing experience in the future! Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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It was a great experience. Leela always delivers the best and this time too. We had dinner at Jamavar restaurant. It was a traditional Indian restaurant with live cooking going on. We opted for Ala Carte options as advised by a wonderful person Subal who served us and keep us felt home with his unique charm. They had a commendable collections of White and Red wine both. Overall it was a 5 star experience put together by the team making our evening even more memorable when Pammi surprised us by a birthday cake with gesture and generous warmth, as she heard us speak about the occasion at the table among each other. True attention to detail.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 3 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings from The Leela Palace Chennai! It was a pleasure having you with us at The Leela Palace Chennai. It is fantastic to read your kind words for our team and our palace, I am delighted to see my team has inspired you with their passion for hospitality. They work very diligently, and it will provide them with great encouragement to keep doing what they are doing. We are delighted to read about your experience and really appreciate your review. At The Leela Palace Chennai we strive to ensure that every guest is provided with the best possible service and attention. We are committed to make a difference every day, continually getting better to keep us the best. Thank you once again and we look forward to welcoming you back to The Leela Palace Chennai. Warmly, Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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Very good experience....we came for the wedding purpose...Sumit from front office help us alot ! We always recommend this hotel ....also the food was very tasty we enjoyed alot....best services and the view is amazing !
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a very good experience, especially during the wedding purpose visit. Sumit from the front office is thrilled to have been of assistance to you, and we appreciate your kind words about his help. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're pleased to know that you enjoyed the tasty food and the amazing view. Providing the best services to our guests is our top priority, and we are glad we could contribute to making your stay memorable. If there's anything more we can do to enhance your future visits, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back! Thank you for choosing us! Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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The best hotel I ever stayed so far and the people and staff were so nice and the whole hotel smells so good. Must recommend hotel to stay if you planning for a short or long trip and it’s everything is so easily accessible.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Guest, Thank you sincerely for your wonderful feedback! We are overjoyed to learn that your stay with us was the best you've experienced so far. Your kind words about our people, staff, and the delightful ambiance of the hotel truly warm our hearts. It's fantastic to hear that you found everything easily accessible and enjoyed the pleasant aroma throughout the hotel. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your memorable stay. If there's anything specific you loved about your experience or anything we can do to make your future visits even more enjoyable, please feel free to share your thoughts. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another exceptional stay. Thank you for choosing us! Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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We booked a driver through the hotel. The hotel has a nice car BMW 3 series, fully packaged. The driver named Party is the best! Super kind, showed us the city, always opened the doors, gave good suggestions, always helped out- top service! Will use again!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Guest, We are thrilled to receive your glowing feedback regarding your recent experience with our hotel's car service and driver, Parthiban! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the BMW 3 series and that Parthiban went above and beyond to provide you with top-notch service. Your kind words about his kindness, city insights, suggestions, and helpfulness truly resonate with the level of service we strive to deliver. It's fantastic to know that your experience has left a positive impression, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your journey. We look forward to the pleasure of serving you again, and if there's anything specific you'd like for your next visit, please feel free to let us know. Thank you for choosing us, and we appreciate your recommendation! Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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Having experienced the luxury of the Taj and Oberoi hotels, I was really looking forward to my stay at the Leela Palace - specially as it’s considered the biggest of the luxury brand hotels, but unfortunately my expectations were high. The experience at the Leela Palace did not meet these expectations in several key areas: 1. **Misleading Website Representation**: The hotel's website presents images suggesting direct beach access, which is not the case. This discrepancy between expectation and reality was disappointing. 2. **Inadequate Lighting**: The 'mood lighting' in the rooms, bathrooms, spa, and gym was excessively dim. Despite an ocean view, the darkness in the rooms was so profound that using a flashlight was necessary, a sentiment echoed by other guests. 3. **Inconsistent Room and Breakfast Service**: The service, particularly in room and breakfast, lacked attention to detail. Essentials like lotion and cotton swabs were inconsistently restocked, and repeated calls were needed to address missing items. Even after addressing this with the hotel manager, the solution was overcompensation in certain areas while still neglecting others, like the cotton swabs. 4. **Lack of Authentic Local Experience**: Chennai's renowned filter coffee was poorly represented, prepared by untrained staff unfamiliar with the local brewing traditions. This was a missed opportunity to showcase regional specialties. Due to these shortcomings, we have decided to relocate our family reunion next month, initially planned with over five rooms at the Leela Palace Gurgaon, to another hotel. The dinner restaurant - Janavar - did have really nice North Indian food and lived up to the hype. Additionally the swimming pool area on the 3rd floor has a very relaxing vibe.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Opt for Taj or Oberoi unless you like dark dingy rooms with inconsistent service.
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Leela Palace , Chennai , team is impeccable and went beyond to bring joy to its valued customers. Grateful for the moment when I received my medicine that the butler went out of the way to purchase at my request , not knowing if I could fin it in India. Gave me relieve for my foot. Thank you.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Dear Guest, We are deeply touched by your heartfelt words of appreciation for The Leela Palace Chennai. It is our utmost pleasure to have been of service to you, and we are delighted to hear that your experience was impeccable. Your mention of our team going beyond to bring joy and arranging for your requested medicine is truly heartening. It's moments like these that define the essence of hospitality for us, and we are grateful to have made a positive impact on your stay. If there's anything more we can assist you with or if you have any special requests in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your comfort and well-being are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for choosing The Leela Palace, Chennai. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back and creating more delightful memories together. Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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We had a wonderful stay at the palace even the staff are very Friendly and helpfully. I will suggest everyone to come leela palace Chennai specially. Special thanks to Sushmit Chatterjee, sumit , tushar dogra, vishwas
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Dear Guest, We are genuinely thrilled to receive your kind words and to know that your stay at The Leela Palace Chennai was nothing short of wonderful! It warms our hearts to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful. Your recommendation to visit The Leela Palace Chennai is truly appreciated, and we're delighted that you had a memorable experience. We are especially grateful for your shout outs to Sushmit Chatterjee, Sumit, Tushar Dogra, and Vishwas. They will be recognized for their exceptional service, and your appreciation will surely motivate them. Thank you for choosing The Leela Palace Chennai, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back for another fantastic stay. If there's anything more we can do to enhance your future visits, please feel free to let us know. Warm regards, KM Chengappa Vice- President & General Manager
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The hotel is very beautiful overlooking to the sea we went to attend the wedding and the staff is really very good cooperative they help you in each and every way amazing experience. Special thanks to Sumit for organising everything
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel beautiful, especially with its sea view. It's fantastic to know that the staff's cooperation and assistance added to the overall positive experience during the wedding. We appreciate your kind words about Sumit and the team, and we'll make sure to pass along your special thanks to him for organizing everything. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a special occasion, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing experiences in the future. Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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Sumit was very hospitable from the time we checked in. We were celebrating our friends birthday and he took extremely good care and he ensured that these stay is memorable. We went to jamavar for our dinner and the food was one of the best in the city
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that Sumit made your stay memorable, especially during the celebration of your friend's birthday. We appreciate your kind words about our team's hospitality. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your dinner at Jamavar, and we're delighted that the food lived up to your expectations. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for more memorable experiences in the future. Warm regards, K M Chengappa Vice President & General Manager
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$156 - $243 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaTamil NaduChennai DistrictChennai (Madras)
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Leela Palace Chennai
Which popular attractions are close to The Leela Palace Chennai?
Nearby attractions include Broken Bridge (0.6 km), Adyar Poonga River Restoration Park (0.9 km), and M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Leela Palace Chennai?
Conveniently located restaurants include Broken Bridge Cafe Indian Restaurant by Radioroom, Spectra, and China XO.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does The Leela Palace Chennai have airport transportation?
Yes, The Leela Palace Chennai offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Leela Palace Chennai?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Leela Palace Chennai offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to The Leela Palace Chennai?
Many travellers enjoy visiting MGR Memorial (5.4 km), Pigeon House & Whitefield House (7.1 km), and Ranganatha Swamy Temple (7.7 km).