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The Leela Palace Chennai

5.0 star property
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600028
  • Place, Santhome Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Thome Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kapaleeswarar Temple
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬
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Grand Twin Room, Sea View (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Grand Twin Room (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

Grand Twin Room (Palace, King-Twin Bed)

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

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Executive Suite

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

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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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Royal Room, Sea View (Club)

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

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Royal Room (Club)

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

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Grand Room, Pool View (Palace)

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

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Premier Room (Club)

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

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About this property

The Leela Palace Chennai

3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Valet parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The Spa 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Leela Palace Chennai. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kamakshi Amman Temple. Features include free valet parking, plus 3 restaurants and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Spectra, one of the property's 3 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body wraps, aromatherapy, or massages at The Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Chennai Citi Center Mall and 8 minutes from Tidel park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Leela Palace Chennai offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi and wired Internet for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury The Leela Palace Chennai. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Chennai hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Leela Palace Chennai

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The Leela Palace Chennai offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

The Leela Palace Chennai Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 909 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sakshi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast buffet is very impressive, from wide variety of selection to attentive service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepshikha

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maheswar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrigaya

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit, Lake Stevens

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saravanakumar

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kruti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Adrija and Sonali gave us a warm welcome and helped me coordinate parent's annniversary arragements! Great stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eram

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipenkumar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipenkumar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

K A V S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thenmoli, Scarborough

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thenmoli, Scarborough

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amroshan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I loved it so much! 10/10 they were so respectful, clean, warm, breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalaiselvan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anuradha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharath

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sri

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Period
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025