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The Leela Palace Chennai

5.0 star property
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Ocean views
Ocean views
Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
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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
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Grand Room, Sea View (Palace, King-Twin Bed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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 Single 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 Single Beds

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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 this property

The Leela Palace Chennai

Riverwalk hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Valet parking is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
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 a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that 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
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body treatments or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Chennai Citi Center Mall and 7 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 Access to hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby 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 centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A fitness centre, a sauna, and multilingual staff 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 a 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 specialises in Indian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
China XO – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and only serves dinner.
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 and check-out are 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
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

  • 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: from 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 on 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 aged 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. 667 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 839 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aalap

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, our experience at The Leela Palace was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade, which was a wonderful touch and made our visit even more memorable. The property itself is immaculate – genuinely the cleanest we’ve ever stayed in. All amenities were replenished promptly and thoughtfully, ensuring our comfort throughout. The food options were delicious, offering a variety that was both satisfying and impressive. Overall, The Leela Palace exceeded our expectations in every way. We left feeling well cared for and thoroughly impressed, and we would return without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tasty and exceptional quality of service. Truly one of a kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

krishnan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay in Chennai. Nice pool and gym. Buffet meals very good but only value if you are hungry. Staff very good but some delays on ordering hot drinks in the lounge. Booked taxi to airport, this was an excellent service for those unused to India.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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