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The Leela Palace Chennai

Property class: 5 and above

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A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and lush greenery.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and lush greenery.
A dining area with multiple tables set for dining, elegant chandeliers, and patterned wall tiles.
A traditional interior with a wooden door, a cushioned seating area, and a patterned wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $175
$148 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17

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175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600028
  • Place, Santhome Basilica
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kapaleeswarar Temple
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ramakrishna Mutt Temple
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Grand Place Room, Sea View (1 King or 2 Twin)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Grand Place Room, Sea View (1 King or 2 Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Place Room (1 King or 2 Twin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Grand Place Room (1 King or 2 Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a bed with a view, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Executive Suite

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, a balcony with a view, and a decorative ceiling.

Premier Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a round glass table, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the outdoors.

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

Presidential Suite

  • 4844 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Royal Room, Sea View (Club)

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a television. The room features a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Royal Room, Sea View (Club)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Royal Room (Club)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Royal Room (Club)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite

A formal dining room with a large table, chairs, and a chandelier.

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Room, Pool View (Palace)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

Grand Room, Pool View (Palace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room (Club)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a large mirror reflecting the bathroom, and a floral bedspread.

Premier Room (Club)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Palace Pool View Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the night sky.

Grand Palace Pool View Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Royal Club Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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 8 minutes from Tidel park. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Marina Beach and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from World Trade Center Chennai.

What's nearby

  • M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santhome Basilica - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kamakshi Amman Temple - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ramakrishna Mutt Temple - 10 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chennai Mandavelli Station - 4 min drive
  • Teynampet Station - 8 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Leela Palace
  • ‪Kites, Adayar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sangeetha Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Meenavam Unavagam - ‬3 min drive
  • The Cake Shop

About this property

The Leela Palace Chennai

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.
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. 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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)
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)
  • 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
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

The Leela Palace Chennai Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 806 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 998 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the Leela Palace was lovely! We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the staff at the Spa were also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was reasonable good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view was incredibly beautiful. The service was impeccable. And the food was great as well. Very lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Hotel First Class all the way
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in Chennai...spacios rooms. Very nice reception. Young team was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakast was wonderful. enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff was amazing, a great hotel food was amazing, there a great variety, our butler service Pritam was so helpful a great to have thankyou so much, anything we needed he was there
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BF buffet were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge Ajit was absolutely incredible. He is a true gentleman and went above and beyond to do everything for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good especially Manish Chettri Franky
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing and property was well maintained. Exceptional and outstandingly warm service by the butler Ratan and every staff we encountered were very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, well laid out. Decor is a bit dated though. Good breakfast and staff were uniformly good - friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and helpful stay. Only issue is you will receive lot of communication prior to travel and sometimes the regional folks and local folks don’t exactly communicate to each other. They will sort it out eventually.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional hotel with service you would wish for everywhere. The staff are all amazingly well trained and welcoming with an attention to detail being given to every experience of your stay. A truly inspiring hotel which never fails to wow.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service the food could be better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and attentive, room was spotless food was excellent.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing in this hotel. Food, gym, spa, rooms, view etc etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience... clean rooms. Loved my stay at the Leela Palace
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast buffet is very impressive, from wide variety of selection to attentive service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

As always, the Leela Palace sets the standard for luxury accommodations in Chennai. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable, the food is delicious and the ambience is extremely welcoming — you can’t
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful and courteous staff, well decorated and beautiful room, excellent restaurant (we tried Spectra).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super nice! Piyush at the front desk was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect. Extremely satisfying stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025