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Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

8.5 Excellent

Based on 390 reviews

GRT. The name synonymous with any Singaporean travelling to Chennai. THE hotel to stay. But, my last stay there has perhaps exposed issues which most hotels face.

Complacency. Most of the staff are great, no doubt. But the handful, who gives you a stare which either says; "is that a complaint sir" or "what do you want me to do about it". Actually a few friends stayed there on my insisting. They usually stay in Residency Towers. But I did not know the flood that once ravaged Chennai, has also rinsed away some of the unique characteristics of GRT. Qualm no. 1: The site (AGODA) kept promoting Business executive room. And at that cost, the deal seemed too good. And it was. That room (621) and another room my friend stayed (709) which was supposedly more costly, were identical in so many ways, you can't differentiate and justify the cost difference. Qualm no.2: On the first day, I gave feedback, the door to my room 621 was always slamming shut hard. Like when stepping out of the room to pick the newspaper, it would literally force you out. I gave this feedback twice, nothing was done. Qualm 3: The room my friend stayed (709), had issues with the fridge. After I made a rude remark that the previous manager Arun would never act so complacently towards guest feedback, only than did some technicians turned up at my friends room to switch the fridge. While removing the fridge, the turned the fridge and released a puddle of water onto my friend's shoe getting it fully soaked. Qualm 4: Booked a massage session for 4 pax. The booking manager told me he has slot for 3 pax and 6pm and another 1 more after one of the 3 pax is done. I told him we have dinner appointment at 730pm so is it possible to fix all 4 pax for the 6pm slot. He kept insisting the latter suggestion. I reiterated that if 3 of us went at 6pm (90mins) and the 4th pax came after that (another 90mins), we will miss our dinner appointment. To my amusement, he kept repeating what he was saying and not suggesting or

Kannan , Singapore

The Accord Metropolitan Hotel

8.2 Excellent

Based on 1367 reviews

We stayed twice- 9 June to 11 June & 15 June to 16 June in our return to Chennai after our trip to other parts of India.

Arriving past midnight on June 9th, we were very tired but had to wait for more than half an hour before being assigned to our 2 rooms. We requested for an immediate change of rooms as the rooms were musty and dusty. There was an unpleasant odour from the bathrooms too which we attribute to poor cleaning. The change of rooms were effected within fifteen minutes. The reception staffs on duty that night was not very keen to hold much conversation, focussed more on administrative task at hand.Having travelled widely, I would like to suggest to the management to impress upon the staff that they are the hotel's ambassador as they are the first contact guests have with the establishment- impressions are indeed formed on very initial encounter. For guests who arrive well past midnight, check in procedures could be expedited to soothe the exhausted traveller. My return leg to the hotel was again hit by administrative delays at the check in stage. We were upgraded to two premier rooms. This was when we realised that the state of maintanence of the rooms were much better than the standard rooms which we stayed in earlier on. To me, all rooms regardless of type must be given equal treatment in terms of maintenance as the bulk of the hotel guests would be those who stay in the standard rooms mostly. The housekeeping staff- from cleaners to manager kept asking us if the room was ok n if we needed anythng else... this did not happen in June 9 to 11th. Upon check out on June 16th, we were attended to by a gentleman by the name of Kiran. He was very professional, warm & friendly. It is staff like him that would make customers return to this establishment. On a pleasant note, I would like to commend the staff at Pergola for their excellent service standards. They serve from their hearts!! Staff from the Restaurant at the lobby ( breakfast) could learn to provi

P , Singapore

The Raintree Hotel - Annasalai

8.6 Excellent

Based on 469 reviews

From check in to check out it was fantastic. From the moment you get out of the car the staff are polite and willing to help.

The staff whisk away your bags whilst you get room key and then bring bags to room. The staff are immaculate and always willing to make sure all your needs are met at all times. The staff are interested in you not just as a Head on a Bed but in you as a person. My room was cleaned daily and a newspaper before breakfast. The room I was in was 417 and was luxurious and spacious. The hotel is very modern and great for "Westerners" and they have a great menu at all times. Be careful as Food and advertised prices in room service or Restaurant DO NOT show Vat tax, Luxury tax, Hotel tax etc. My suggestion is buy chocolates,drinks,nuts,chips etc outside and bring back to your room as you'll be paying 3/4 less than what you would. Also get a room in east wing away from Upstairs Disco/Bar as very loud bass music till late hours on Fri-Sun nights.Other than that it is a Good Hotel with Great Staff and I give it a 8 out of 10.

Jeriah , Australia

The Raintree Hotel - St.Mary's Road

8.8 Excellent

Based on 176 reviews

This small-scale hotel enjoys a lovely, leafy, quiet location. The staff are however its best attribute, and whoever is in charge of staff training is to be commended, especially as this is one area that so many Indian hotels (even the best-known 5 star brands leave much to be desired in this area) fall far short of expected international standard practices.

Nevertheless, the Rain Tree staff are not bland or impersonal, but still retain their individuality. Directly behind the hotel, in the street at the rear, is a shop that stocks one our all-time favourite Indian brands, Anokhi. When we enquired whether they knew of Anokhi, the staff told us exactly how to find it, and on our return even wanted to know if our expedition was a success! Love the Rain Tree, and would recommend it without hesitation to travelling friends and family.

Cheryl , Australia

The Residency Towers

8.3 Excellent

Based on 371 reviews

The room we stayed was very noisy. Every morning we got noise from outside blasted from some speakers or radio.

And at night until 1 am we could hear the noise from the Bar. The Bar should be relocated to the basement and have sound insulation. even when checking in late at night we could hardly hear ourselves with the noise from the Bar. The music is just too loud. The check in and out staff were also very slow and the machines were outdated and took too long to check out and check in. Otherwise the rooms are clean and comfortable. We ate at the coffee house and the chicken curry was terrible. And over priced. The location is good as its close to the shopping areas and an catch a short ride by the Auto. The 24 hour check out is also good although the reception will call us at 11am to ask us what time we are checking out although we checked in at 11pm. I wouldn't rate this hotel 5 star. its more like a 3 1/2 star hotel. 5 star is like the Hyatt. There are many more nicer hotels now in Chennai for the same price. If timing is not an issue would recommend other places.

Sanjeev , Malaysia

BKR Grand Hotel

6.5 Good

Based on 465 reviews

The Worst hotel i have ever been. Totally disappointed with the stay. I was staying in Room number during 11th Sep to 13th Sep in an executive room but i was provided with a basic room not what i actually requested and paid for.

The room was not clean at all. The towel which was in the room not up to standard. I had booked a triple room but i was provided with a large bed with only two pillows. I requested an extra pillow but i received one later next day. shower cubicles flooding. Useless room survice. Corridors full of water with leaking roofs. Damages ceilings The TV and the Telephone was not working in our room. We made a complain and it was never changed to satisfy us. We will never come back to this hotel. Also request all the travellers not to stay in this terrible hotel in Chennai

Salim , Sri Lanka

Savera

7.5 Very good

Based on 767 reviews

After 4 weeks of running around India in a variety of guesthouses - some wonderful and some, ahem, not so wonderful - we arrived in Chennai on our way to The Andaman Islands and walked into Savera with our mouths open.

Big,, orderly, nicely decorated lobby with plenty of staff. Very comfortable room with lots of hot water in the shower, which was actually closed in (what luxury!). Excellent food for breakfast and in the South Indian restuarant where we had dinner. Amazing coffee at the coffee shop adjoining the hotel. The service in the hotel was perfect and very pleasant. In the beauty salon, too. The gym is well equipped. Try this place. You won't regret it!

Alissa , United States

E Hotel

8.2 Excellent

Based on 221 reviews

Staff were fantastic and our room was great. The bed is one if the most comfortable I have stayed in.

Everything was clean, modern and attractively designed. The downsides are: breakfast was a bit lacking, no eggs, and no fruit seemed to be available when we were there, no alcohol served in the restaurant. The bar had tonic, but no gin (though only having one or the other seems to be a theme throughout south india), it did have salsa dancing the night we were there though - a definite bonus for me! I cannot really comment on the location, we were there for one night only, there didn't seem to be a lot around other than the shopping mall in the same building Would definitely stay there again

Tracey , United Kingdom

The Residency

7.8 Very good

Based on 243 reviews

We a group of 5 people stayed from 18-4-14 to 21-4-14. Well these are the problems we faced in this round of stay in this hotel • We arrived in the morning at 10.

30 hrs but we checked in at about 19.30 hrs. this was due to the 24 hrs check in and check out system, the reason is that our flight back was at 0115 hrs on 22-4-14. • We told them to give as suite rooms side by side or on the same floor but during the check in time we were give one room on the 2nd floor and the other on the 9th floor. We were promised to be on the same floor on the next day but failed to do so till we have to demand on the same floor. • There was no top up of coffee, tea and towels since 3 on us in one suite and the other 2 in another suite. • The floor was dirty, dusty and cow webs all over the area in the rooms. • The staff don’t greet you , sully face and unfriendly behaviors were shown during check in time. • The buffet was the same and not taste moreover the area of the restaurant was dirty. We were not given extra time for check out, • The massage chair control doesn’t have button all exposed and the table lamps wire are exposed highly dangerous. I urge my fellow Singaporeans please do not book this hotel inf act my next trip in August with 62 peoples I will book other hotel, Its so disappointment.

Renganayagee , Singapore

Green Park Hotel

8.3 Excellent

Based on 290 reviews

This one guy by the name Murugan was the dark spot in otherwise a warm welcoming reception. From the security check to valet assisted us with smile and even more when we had trouble with our transportation.

Satya at the reception is one of the brighter spot at the reception handling everything thrown at him calm and cool. The hotel should employ more staffs like him and as much as possible avoid people like Murugan from working at the reception, This guy Murugan has the tenacity to rudely reply when we asked what was the price for a simple meal we ordered when we were checking out. I noticed the security guards have better manners than this Murugan when it comes to handling hotel guest. It is quite an upset to see that the hotel also charges quite high for their food, like a dhosa would set you back by Rs.250.00, the dhosa itself is served plain and simple.

Ravichandran , Malaysia

Somerset Greenways Chennai

8.6 Excellent

Based on 155 reviews

Stayed here for 2 nights in March 2013. This is the kind of quality property you'd expect to find in a modern western city at about a third of the price.

It's still on the expensive side for India, but amenity, food and service are first class. Pros: - Room. Booked a premier executive room. These have a huge balcony with comfortable seating. Well worth the extra $20. The room was huge. About 40 sq metres plus balcony. Everything you'd expect to find in a first class hotel is there. Safe. Huge TV. Room service. Nice bed linen on a huge bed. Work desk. Lounge. Kitchen with microwave and stove. Cutlery, crockery. Washing machine/dryer. Nice lighting options in the room. Quality fixtures and fittings throughout and everything worked and nothing was broken or damaged. Bathroom was big with a tub and a rainhead shower. - Service. The staff were uniformly helpful and professional. Whoever is training their staff is doing a great job because they all had the kind of customer service orientation that can be hard to find in India. - Food. Buffet dinner in the restaurant is on the expensive side but still under $20 US. Good range of Indian dishes with some nods to western palates. Delicious. - Swimming pool. Great rooftop pool with nice views and the ocean not so far away. Long pool so you can really swim in it. Lounges near the pool for chilling out. Towels provided. - Wifi. Free, fast and reliable. - Two bottles of water in the room. - It was great to be able to do my washing and hang it out on the balcony to dry. I rang reception and they brought a drying rack up to my room within a few minutes. - Breakfast. Included in the rate and a wide selection. Omelette chef, fruits, bread, roti, Indian dishes, juices. Everything you'd expect. Cons : - none really. You can find a cheaper place in Chennai and still have a decent hotel. But the comfort and service on offer here made it worthwhile for me. - Fitness centre. Very noisy. Blasting music.

david , Australia

The Leela Palace Chennai

8.9 Excellent

Based on 128 reviews

My wife and I recently had had a great stay at Leela Chennai, this is our second stay and this was much better than our first one.

This is probably becuase in our last visit the hotel was still in soft opening stages and not much facilities were open but this time it was fully open. We enjoyed our food, we had many meals during our 7 day stay and enjoyed it. The staff were good too, they were nice and always willing to go the extra step to help us out. Overall a great stay and would be our choice of hotel in Chennai if we ever have to return again.

Loganathan , India

Feathers - A Radha Hotel Chennai

9 Excellent

Based on 24 reviews

Hyatt Regency Chennai

8.5 Excellent

Based on 244 reviews

I booked the hotel for 2 nights, but I stayed for 1 night only due to embarassing moment. After I settled my family in the room, I went down in the lobby to wait my visitors (they are staying around Chennai).

I invited them in the bar to have some drinks. Another visitor of mine arrived and my nephew fetch him in the lobby. I received a call from my nephew telling me that they are not allowed to enter the bar because they are wearing "SLIPPERS". I was shocked and I went out from the bars to see and clarify with the manager, then I noticed that several guards around them. They talked about their rules that "no slippers allowed" inside the bar. But hell no, I saw other people wearing slippers too inside the bar. I was so embarrassed with my guest because on how Hyatt Chennai treated us. More argruments that time and I felt so shamed because several guards around us. My visitors stayed in Chennai area only and just meet me up there just to catched up after how many years we didnt see each other. I been in several places and I never ever been embarrassed in my life. I've frequently travel abroad (I think Agoda have my record in some of my travels) and I never kicked out from the bars because I'm wearing "slippers". I'd love to wear slippers especially if the bar is below my hotel or inside my hotel premised. Chennai is my place of birth but in my own place, people dumped me, leave some pain and give shamed on me.

Kannan , India

The Park Chennai

6.9 Good

Based on 309 reviews

Though the location was quite central, and it was pretty easy to get cabs right outside the hotel, I don't think I would stay here again due to a few unpleasant events that occurred.

When I was brought to my room, I noticed that the rooms were quite badly maintained & this was supposed to be the 'new' set of rooms but thankfully they managed to change me 2 another room within 10mins. On the 3rd day of my stay (I was booked in for 4days, fully paid in advance),I got back 2the hotel a little after 9pm & when I got 2 my room, I realized my card was not working so I went down to the reception & told them that I could not access my room. The receptionist then told me that I was due to check out that afternoon & they had been trying 2 call me the whole day & since I had prolonged my stay I will have to pay for an xtra night. After explaining 2 them that I am actually booked in for 4days & had already paid everything in advance, she was still VERY adamant that I was only booked in for 3days.I told her 2 kindly call Agoda and clarify this matter but she was adamant and told me 2 call them myself & clarify. By this time I was furious & felt that as a staff at the hotel she held no responsibility & had no initiative to ensure problems were ironed out properly but instead had asked a customer 2 'prove' 2 her that I had paid. Once I showed her my agoda receipt she acknowledged that they had done a mistake. I feel this is not how you treat a customer, especially when you don't take the initiative 2 clarify matters b4 accusing the customers of over-staying. And to make things worse,a few of my friends in the city mentioned that this hotel has a very bad reputation. As a single lady traveler, this will definitely be my last stay in this hotel.On the upside, the bellboy was very helpful (I regret that I had forgotten his name) and the bed at this hotel is very very comfortable!

Subathra , Malaysia

Quality Inn Airport

7.4 Very good

Based on 93 reviews

I booked the hotel room for my family (2 kids below age 10) for one night stay for transit purpose. Initially they allotted lower class room than what we reserved, after asking them the same they changed to deluxe room which I was reserved.

Except this and some cleanliness issues everything is good, kids loved the room specially Jacuzzi and some grilled food items at the kitchen. Management has to think regarding free airport transfers for both sides instead of one side as this hotel is very near to airport. I can say,We will stay in this Hotel once again for transit purpose.

Ramesh , Qatar

Taz Kamar Inn

8.3 Excellent

Based on 237 reviews

My wife and I booked a suite and when we arrived at 5:30 pm on 18/03 it was not ready. We were made to wait and finally got it at 9:25 pm.

The manager did not show up despite assurance that he will meet in 15 minutes. Waited at the lobby for 35 minutes to complain to him but he did not show up. The room windows are barricaded with iron grills and posses fire hazard. No water sprinklers either. There is no safe deposit box even in the so-called suite. Unsafe hotel. Long bath is stained and water smell heavy chlorine like a swimming pool. No face towels or floor mat in the bathroom. Reception area is a small cubicle with one sofa for guests. Congested area. Breakfast is only South Indian meals and bread. No fruits, cereals etc. Bell service poor. After waiting for 45 minutes to bring down our baggages there no show and we carried our heavy baggages through the single lift. There is only one lift in this hotel. Receptionist, cashier and operator is the same person. It is a one man show. Not worth the money I paid. Very dissapointed with our stay in this so-called 3 star hotel.

Arunasalam , Malaysia

Radisson Blu Hotel GRT

8.4 Excellent

Based on 242 reviews

It was extremely disappointment with the hotel reception service. We arrived at about 9pm to the hotel.

The woman at the reception, looked at the hotel voucher, although seeing us as a couple, leaving about noon the next day. She gave us a room with 2 single bed and shower bathroom, despite in the voucher when we booked, indicate that we want a double/queen bed with a bath tub bathroom. When we said that this is not what we had booked and paid for. She said that "because you book with agoda, we can not guarantee that.." After a while, she then changed the room for us, this time, the room is at the end of the corridor, and the air conditioner was not functioned. The electrician came about 11pm, he was very tired and could not do anything to fix it. As a result, we could not sleep all night, the room was very warm at 25 degree C. The next morning, we told the reception condition of the room. The electrician came to fix it and found that the air conditioner has been broken and that he had to file a report in regards to its condition. It was a total disappointment for us to stay at Radison Blu at airport rd.

john , Australia

Ambassador Pallava Chennai Hotel

7.2 Very good

Based on 51 reviews

The Ambassador Pallava Hotel is located is the Museum area of Chennai. If you come from the airport you will have to take a taxi to reach the hotel.

The staff at the front desk is professional and services are quite well organized. The hotel is definetely very old but rooms are clean and the flooring has been redone. The bathroom would need much renovation but at least everything is working. The room service is excellent, meals are good and morning breakfast is quite enjoyable. The only problem with breakfast is that the cook fries eggs in the dining room and thus your clothing can at time smell cooking. For morning breakfast you have a wide choice of western and indian food and the coffee or tea are delicious. Rooms are quite big and quiet but the view is very ordinary. At a walking distance from the hotel you have shops and shopping centers are close by (ten minutes by taxi). The staff is very polite and very helpful. The hotel receives mostly Indian guests who enjoy the swimming pool and a good rest in the hotel. Their behavior is not always maintaining the peace of the hotel. Many airline staff are also using the hotel. If you have any problem, just ask the front-desk staff as the rest of the staff might have problems understanding your English.

Thierry , France

Benzzpark Hotel

7.2 Very good

Based on 157 reviews

We stayed on two individual days here. First in a suite and then a double room. The rooms were clean and comfortable.

The breakfast menu was good and the staff were courteous. We were disappointed with the reception staff. On our last day in India, we had to book a taxi and the taxi companies were unable to record our mobile numbers as they were international lines. When we requested the reception to book the taxi on our behalf, they refused to do so. This was on the morning of 16.10.2013. There were two ladies at the reception. We managed to finally book the taxi with a number of a colleague in Trichy. We were to leave the hotel at 8.30pm on the 16th. I informed the reception of this at 6.45pm. Despite 3 reminders our luggage had not been removed even by 8.45pm. One of us went to the reception at that time and only then did the gentleman at the reception inform the bellboy to clear our room. Still our luggage was removed only at 9.15pm. If we had been told that the hotel was too busy to move our stuff out, we would have done it ourselves! We had to forego an appointment we had to keep on our way to the airport and reached the airport only when the final call for the flight was made! We were thoroughly disgusted.

Ramya , Sri Lanka

Hablis Chennai Hotel

7.8 Very good

Based on 112 reviews

We arrived late in the evening and the check in staff were very friendly and helpful Our room was a large room with very large comfortable bed, the room had a mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities and a beautiful complimentary tray of Indian sweets, in the morning a complimentary news paper.

The bathroom had a glass screen and door stopping the rest of the floor from getting wet. Many of the other hotels we stayed in in India didn't making it hard on later visits to the bathroom to stop getting your feet wet. The complimentary breakfast was served in the "Skillet" restaurant with more friendly staff. The breakfast was buffet and very substantial from Indian food to all types of Western food and Tea and brewed coffee. Lunch we purchased in the Irish styled Moon and Sixpence Pub on the 2nd floor. Once again more friendly and attentative staff, here there is a very extensive menu and the food we had was excellent. The drinks of course ranged from Tea/coffee to Beer, Wines and spirits. This pub also has a bar catering for the smokers called the "Patio". The price of this hotel was good value booking through Agoda and we would definitely stay here again.

Karen , Australia

Clarion Chennai Hotel

7.8 Very good

Based on 303 reviews

I felt that this hotel wasn't worth the money. The shower drain was so slow to drain the water that there was a puddle created in the shower.

I had to stop showering and then wait for the water to drain out slowly. Ordered the Kozhi Chettinad Chicken and Steamed rice for dinner. The chicken had no flavour, no taste. Just pure chilli. Was so chilli and spicy that I couldn't eat more than a few spoons. The rooms are kind of acoustically not right, you will hear every door open and close in the lobby and all the talking that happen in the lobby. During my stay I was literally woken up by these 2 people as they were continuously talking in the lobby. I also requested them to pack my breakfast as I was leaving the hotel at 3 am in the morning to which I was told twice that it will be ready. When I went to check out, I enquired about the breakfast and I was told by the front desk guy, "You didn't inform me, no one informed me so I don't have the breakfast". I waited 15 minutes before they could arrange it. All in all, I didn't feel that I got my money's worth from this hotel. I could've spent half the money and gotten almost the same kind of experience in some other hotel.

NITIN , India

Eldoris - A Sea side boutique hotel

7 Very good

Based on 82 reviews

booked thr room via agoda and on the site could choose rooms with sea view or garden view.picked the room with garden view.

arrived at the hotel at 5am,the receptionist do not speak good english(nor hindi) which is a problem to conversate.the room is a lovely,big size and modern but there is no garden view,but the hotel is nice to stay.asked the next day for the price of a tour and the price they give and collect is different,they should keep their word if they give you a price for whatever(tour,exchange money,etc).nice pool on the rooftop,nice place to eat on the rooftop,near the beach.take their hotel phone number with you as from the airport to the hotel is not easy to find,even the taxidriver did not know his way(hard to see the rads in the dark).good hotel.a little effort in training the staff(work for the manager} and the hotel will hav better points as this is important too for tourists.

amin , Belgium

The Lotus Hotel Sameera

9 Excellent

Based on 25 reviews

We stayed at the Lotus Hotel Sameera for 4 nights and we had only positive experiences at hotel. The staff was more than accommodating and helped us get around town by ordering us taxis and tuk-tuks.

The staff was friendly, and knowledgeable about the area and things to do in Chennai. The hotel is located in downtown Chennai on a major street which is quite noisy. However, it was relatively quiet in our room and we were not bothered much by the street noise, which was the worst, at it's peak (around 7-10pm), and after that it was quiet until morning. The hotel was also easy to get to being that it was on a major road and taxi and tuk-tuk drivers knew of the hotel, so that was never a problem. There are a lot of sites near the hotel and the hotel was also fairly close to the beach. It is quite difficult to walk anywhere from the hotel (sightseeing-wise) so we needed to get a taxi or tuk-tuk. The hotel itself was new and stylish, but not overly gaudy. The bed we had was enormous and comfortable, the shower was one of the best showers I've ever had in a hotel. I didn't want to get out. The room was generally clean and we were given free bottled water and tea and coffee. The free breakfast was delicious and buffet style. Lots of delicious Indian breakfast foods such as wada and idli. Overall, we had a great experience and would happily stay there again in the future.

Dubin , United States

Ramada Chennai Egmore

7.4 Very good

Based on 115 reviews

Pleasant stay. Helpfull staff. Breakfast Buffet manager very friendly and efficient. Wifi accessing is a bit restricted, with complicated user names and passwords.

They also provide 2 access passwords per room. With children and iPads and mobiles two seem insufficient. The toilet wash handles were fixed on the leftside. It's inconvenient. They should be on the rightside ideally. For non toilet paper users the toilet shower handles are important.

Vivek , India

Hotel Sea Breeze at Mahabalipuram

6.2 Good

Based on 75 reviews

It was a pleasant surprise to discover Hotel Sea Breeze. Its a stone throw from the main road, with meandering streets leading to the hotel.

Has a beautiful expansive lawns facing the beach and with beautiful view of ancient Sea-Shore Temple built by Pallavas, a heritage site. Its a great place to go with family as kids have plenty of space to run around and play..with an equally child friendly pool..and whenever you feel like just go down a few steps on the old rickety wooden stairs which lead to the beach..or you can just sit in the alfresco restaurant and sip your drink while gazing at the beautiful Bay of Bengal sea and take in the soothing sea breeze on your face...Overall friendly staff and value for money hotel..we liked it so much that we extended our trip by one day and went back to the hotel on our return leg from Pondicherry..great place to vacation with friends and family and meet people from all over the world...It will be great if hotel management will spruce up the room cleanliness, air-conditioners and kitchen.

Rajiv , India

Golden Fruits Business Suites - T Nagar

8.2 Excellent

Based on 152 reviews

A family of 4 stayed in this business suites in Feb 2015. There were not many reviews about this hotel at that time as it was pretty new.

We did not set our expectations high as it was India afterall. However, we were pleasantly surprised as the rooms were well furnished and clean. They always made sure our rooms were cleaned up and they were friendly and helpful too. We greatly enjoyed the breakfast served every morning although we felt that there was a lack of variety in food. Not many auto drivers know this hotel, so they might need alittle help in directions. Overall, satisfied and will easily recommend this hotel to anyone.

Durgai , Singapore

Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre

8.4 Excellent

Based on 85 reviews

We (my collegues and I) had a very short stay in Radisson. The hotel is up to its standard, the room is nice and comfortable, the design is contemporary and the breakfast is good.

Comparing to the prior nights we spent at the SRM University hotel (one hour from Chennai) for our conference, the stay here was a break. But to go to the marina bay and all attractions (the church and temples in the south) and shopping area (where there are lots of Sari shops - I forgot the name of the area-, you cannot walk but have to take local taxis, which take around half and hour). But you've also got shopping arcades and streets ard the hotel where you can spend half a day buying gifts back home.

Wanrug , Thailand

Confluence Banquets and Resort - Mahabalipuram

7.8 Very good

Based on 15 reviews

My Fortune Chennai Hotel

8.4 Excellent

Based on 41 reviews

Highly overrated and it doesn't earn the so called 5 stars status what so ever. Room was small and very damp even though the air con was set at 16C.

Found traces of mould in the ceiling over the bed! Had the worst fish 'n' chips ever in the bar - which resulted in food poisoning within 2 hrs later. Spend most of the night in the wash room (should be explanation enough). Checking out next day took ages - even though the room was booked and paid for via Agoda. I sincerely do not recommend this hotel to anyone!

Kasper , Denmark

Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort at Mahabalipuram

8.2 Excellent

Based on 147 reviews

this is my second stay at temple bay and it still exceeds expectations. from the no hassle check in, the staff are personable and working to make you welcome without being overly intrusive.

the main swimming pool is the warmest i have used, a crucial point for me to even want to get in! good to see the infinity pool is now up and running again after it was closed last year. the sumptuous breakfast layout covers pretty much all indian and western options. treatments in the spa are a bit pricey, but are very good. the ambience of the waiting room is spot on and you can now get discounts if you are staying on site.

Steven , United Kingdom

WelcomHotel Kences Palm Beach

9.1 Exceptional

Based on 8 reviews

Ideal Beach Resort

8 Very good

Based on 40 reviews

Probably unfortunate that I visited over a long weekend and there was an event held at the resort on my only night here - which comprised of a group of maybe 40 people.

Initially I didn't have an issue with that - this resort has a sprawling private beach with more than enough space for everyone. But as evening came and I decided to spend time at the pool instead, I found it impossible to be used as the group had also adjourned to the pool and were busy trying to dunk each other into the water. Mind you, there were families with kids nearby and I could see that they too felt very uncomfortable. As expected from India, the gender disparity among the locals is huge - as a result about 90% of this group were males. And as a female, I had brought and worn a bikini under the impression that I would be in a resort that is far from the eyes of the more conservative local population. Naturally, I didn't stay long by the pool... so definitely better human traffic control is needed. The resort is also a little further away from the main city, so you are pretty much forced to get a taxi car from the resort. It doesn't cost much (around US$3 per way to the city centre about 10 mins), but the same ride would cost maybe US$0.70 in Chennai with the Uber app. No food or drinks within walking distance too, so it's either a cab out or dine in. We had dinner (ala carte) at the restaurant here and it actually exceeded our expectations. Breakfast buffet is excellent too, so if anything you're good on food. However, I wished I was informed earlier that the resort was dry - no alcohol sold!! - so I could bring some in myself. If you're like me and appreciate a cold beer by the beach, definitely buy some before you arrive. Overall a decent hotel to stay in. The staff was tremendously welcoming and if not for the unpleasant incident of an overcrowded pool, the resort would have gotten a solid 5 stars. Sadly that was a real letdown.

Carmen , Singapore

Grande Bay Resort at Mahabalipuram

8.9 Excellent

Based on 35 reviews

We spent few days in this hotel as weekend getaway from the rush of Delhi.Didn't have high expectations, wanted to experience something new.

The hotel is nice and clean, services corresponds to the number of stars of the hotel. Originally we planned to stay at the sea, but this was not an option, access to the sea is through public access road and beach itself is not equipped with the amenities, allowing guests to stay there for the longer time. There is nowhere to sit or lay and there is no shade on the beach. Beach itself is very nice and water seamed to be clean as well. Hotel staff confirmed, this is going to be construction focus of the year. Dining experience was excellent thanks to the helpful staff. There is a long list of the Indian and continental meals in the menu, but we didn't choose anything from the list. We were allowed to instruct chef with the own receipt for the fish cook and this made our day - the meal was exactly as as our home. Internet connection had connectivity and bandwidth problems, recommending to enhance coverage and change the provider to get better speed and lover aggregation levels. At the time of our stay, many families with the kids stayed at the hotel, making it little bit noisy, but still on acceptable level by us. Swimming pool, spa were clean and on good level of the service. There was no bar at the swimming pool, you could order the drink to the place of your sunbathing. Overall, very good experience, corresponding to the number of the stars. Want to point out one big differentiator- staff customer focus. They act the way you make them your friends and feel as at home. Nothing was impossible for them, they acted the way our requests were accommodated to our satisfaction.

Marek , India

Chariot Beach Resort- Mahabalipuram

7.1 Very good

Based on 83 reviews

after a very warm welcome from reception staff, we were quickly checked in and driven on an electric buggy to our well-furnished chalet with a vew over the ocean; the sea is not really suitable for swimming - but the hotel's pool large is superb, located in well-kept grounds.

the food in the hotel's restaurant was extremely good, with a large variety of dishes attractively presented in the buffet. one slightly irritating thing was the excessive attention from the waiting staff, who constantly came to clear away dishes which we hadn't yet finished, and to press us to order further drinks when we had only just started our first round (the reverse of the usual problem of not being able to get waiters' attention!). it was also a bit annoying to be presented with the bill before we had finished our dinner. two other minor gripes - many of the staff could not speak much english (and our hindi is inadequate); and we were made to pay to use the hotel's wifi, which ought to be free. these are very minor criticisms of what is otherwise an extremely attractive and well-run hotel. congratulations, chariot beach!

JOHN , United Kingdom

Vivanta by Taj - Fisherman's Cove

8.2 Excellent

Based on 87 reviews

Having rolled about for 6 days in mainly disappointing hotels, we really struggled with mosquitoes, despite having brought our electric racket, and therefore had very little sleep.

The price we paid was still very steep for a sleepless night, the owners need to recognise this and do more than burn a couple of Mozzie sticks when you arrive. Our main activity was to zap mosquitoes. The music in the indoor restaurant was awful, we had to ask for it to be turned off, it was electronic aggressive rubbish out of keeping with the property and not what you expect to endure after a 5 hour drive on Indian roads. There was loud music on the villa side of the property in the evening, but that didn't last long, and the hundreds of crows do eventually go to sleep after a Hitchockian hour and a half! The food was lovely, even for the children, as usually they end up with limp French fries and pizza, Vivanta really make an effort on the menu and that was greatly appreciated. The breakfast spread is excellent and fast, even in a busy wave. Staff is attentive and professional, our additional bed arrived swiftly, we were offered pineapple by the poolside and the lifeguard on the beach acknowledged our presence immediately. The pool was very pleasant, with a shallow area and a slanted side for smaller babies who can sit and splash around We loved our stay, just the mosquitoes need to be addressed. It isn't hard to use citronella oil, especially in the restaurant and as infusers on sticks on the room, out of the reach of children, or directly rubbed onto the wooden furniture, out of sight

Elsa , France

VGP Golden Beach Resort

6.3 Good

Based on 23 reviews

Missed our flight and arrived next night, and had already had problems with this lot as they wanted to cancel entire 3 day booking with no refund.

arrived in the night to a grubby, dated room with stained (dirty/used?) sheets, mouldy stained pillows, bare wires in bathroom etc. No lights on at reception which we eventually found, with a very miserable 'receptionist' asleep on the sofa. The only good thing was the view of the sea, but everything else about this place was dire - like a run down theme park. We stayed that first night as it was too late to move but left asap the next morning after a marathon hike of about half a mile for our 'breakfast included'. We will be asking - again - for a refund - DO NOT SPEND GOOD MONEY ON THIS PLACE. It is not what it appears in the pictures/description so you also wonder what Agoda does to ensure they are appropriate? I won't be using Agoda again either as they were difficult to communicate with when we had earlier problems with this booking.

Vivienne , United Kingdom

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort

8.4 Excellent

Based on 16 reviews

Green Coconut Resort-ECR

6.6 Good

Based on 10 reviews

Anora Beach Resort Mahabalipuram

7 Very good

Based on 8 reviews

Green Meadows Resort

6.7 Good

Based on 16 reviews

Jade Beach Resort

6.4 Good

Based on 25 reviews

Esthell Village Resort

7.8 Very good

Based on 23 reviews

Sathyam Grand Resorts

5.8 Review score

Based on 4 reviews

Nice place

jeetendra , India

TGI Landmark Pallavaa Beach Resort Mahabalipuram

6.8 Good

Based on 4 reviews

Blue Bay Beach Resort Mahabalipuram

6.8 Good

Based on 1 reviews

Village Retreat Resort Mahabalipuram

4.9 Review score

Based on 4 reviews

Ayur Resorts - Odiyur Lake

6.2 Good

Based on 11 reviews

Sea La Vie Covelong Beach Resort

10 Exceptional

Based on 1 reviews

Golden Bay Resorts on Ecr - Mahabalipuram

2 Review score

Based on 1 reviews

Pleasant Days Resort

7.5 Very good

Based on 4 reviews

Sulaiha hotel and resort

4.4 Review score

Based on 1 reviews

ILARA Hotel and Spa - OMR

3.6 Review score

Based on 1 reviews

Orchid Resorts ECR

8.3 Excellent

Based on 1 reviews

The Captains Holiday Resorts

2.5 Review score

Based on 1 reviews

Green Castle Resorts

2 Review score

Based on 1 reviews

4U business class hotel

8.2 Excellent

Based on 8 reviews

Mamalla Heritage Mamallapuram Hotel

7.4 Very good

Based on 214 reviews

The little Hotel Mamalla Heritage in Mamallapuram is a friendly space in what is a little resort city.

Tourists from all over India come to that little city making it a dirty and noisy place. The hotel is just in front off some of the most impressive rock sculptures of the city and the main monuments. The hotel is very clean, though rooms smell terrible, probably due to the usage of products to kill bugs. Bed sheets are very clean and the staff is really well trained to clean your room thoroughly. I recommand to ask for their best rooms. If the hotel is full, showers will not work but you can take a bath the Indian way. Toilets are clean and work very well. Rooms are made for a leisury stay so if you are planning to write or study this is not a good place for you. Because it is a small city, power cuts are very long, especially in the afternoon when it is very hot. Luckily, the generator of the hotel works well and the very noisy airconditionning will go on trying its best to cool your room. You will be provided with good soap and shampoo as well as clean towels, toilet paper everyday. If you ask something through phone such as food or drinks make sure to speak slowly and ask for confirmation; otherwise you will be quite surprised when what you have ordered arrives! The swimming pool of the hotel is not very big but bery clean and one part is reserved for children. There are two restaurants in the hotel, one for vegeterians and one for seafood. Prices are reasonable and the service excellent. Both places tend to be very noisy when the hotel is full. Finally, you will enjoy the efficiency of the front desk staff: polite and always happy when they have found a way to help you.

Thierry , France

Angson BnB - Nungambakkam - Near Apollo Hospital

7 Very good

Based on 44 reviews

Suriya International Hotel

6.2 Good

Based on 87 reviews

I enjoyed my stay here a lot. It is a good budget option in a good location close to supermarkets, shopping and lots of restaurants.

Though if you are looking for a wide selection of non-Indian food in walking distance, there does not seem to be a lot. There is a great Italian restaurant Veneto Pasta Bar about a 15-minute walk away and a couple of good ice cream shops on the next street over. Tuk-tuks are cheap though and you can easily get to other parts of the city without spending a lot. The bed and pillows were super-comfortable, the shower had hot water and the internet connection was excellent. If it is in the budget, I would recommend springing for the deluxe room, which is what we had. The standard rooms are really small. My only negative experience with the hotel was the constant presence of mosquitoes in the room. Also, it is worth noting that you have to check out of the hotel the same time you check in. So, something to keep in mind depending on your schedule. If I came to Chennai I would stay here again.

kelli , United States

Deluxe Hotel

5.9 Review score

Based on 40 reviews

No hot water. No wifi. no toilet seat. no sleep. room was a furnace despite being cold outside. and my wife, baby and I had more mosquito bites in this night than our entire 6 month travel through India.

bed was comfortable and room was clean but we could not sleep a moment. could hear everything on all 3 floors including a buzzer in the hall that went off every now and then. at 4am a member of staff entered the room next to us and blared music from the tv. when I told him to turn it off and he had woken our baby he seemed bemused but turned it down to a less invasive level when asked to fill out a feedback form in the morning I was stopped after a sentence and told just to sign as clearly I had too much to say will not ever return

Kydd , United Kingdom

Rajalakshmi Guest House

8.5 Excellent

Based on 40 reviews

Having just come from a bad hotel in Chennai, this was like stepping into a daydream. The courtyard is so colourful and bright, and our aircon room on the first floor was such a relief.

Our host, Jothi, was caring and attentive every step of the way, and was keen to help with anything we needed. Our room was a good size, sunny and very clean. The bed was very comfy (but had no covers - not a problem for us as we carry sleeping bag liners). Even the bathroom was immaculate, and had a very good toilet and hot shower. Nothing in the bathroom leaked. Aircon was very efficient and WiFi was a little portable router with a SIM card in it, just for us. The location is lovely, as its only a short walk to the beach, temples and down a lovely, quiet, colourful, clean street full of shops and restaurants. The only improvement I could think of would be to name or number the rooms, as we kept forgetting which door was ours, haha! Otherwise though, I whole heartedly recommend this hotel, and am sad we only stayed here for 3 nights. Thanks so much Jothi! (Whether you stay here or somewhere else, you have to come and eat at Jothi's restaurant one evening, the New Cafe Restaurant. The food is incredible, and homemade with love!)

Richard , United Kingdom

Just Guest House

8 Very good

Based on 23 reviews

ITS South East Residency - Kelambakkam

9 Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

Lloyds Guest House - US Consulate Royapettah

7.9 Very good

Based on 12 reviews

S4 Residency

8.5 Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

Hotel Emerald Manor Chennai

6.6 Good

Based on 27 reviews

This was the 3rd hotel I have stayed in,in Chennai. It was significantly cheaper & by far the best. Excellent rooms comfortable & large double bed, good aircon & super clean.

Staff could not have been more attentive or friendly & I would have no hesitation in staying here again. Until the metro rail is completed, it is about an hour on the bus from many attractions but travel is cheap and an hour in Chennai is not unusual by any means. About a 15 minute walk to a major bus station (CMBT) but many buses to most major areas pass by in the very near main road. There is some traffic noise in front rooms but it is not unbearable - (except for the crazy & loud horns at times). Wifi is available although not always reliable & requires some patience! By far the best hotel I have found in this price range

Robert , Australia

Sri Krishna Residency

8.8 Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

Mallika Residency

5.4 Review score

Based on 212 reviews

I had booked a Family Suite with A/C for 3 persons for 2 Nights but I never got a the above specification room even after making advanced reservations.

First on my arrival I was told to wait for some time as my room is not yet available. Then they told me to adjust in a non A/C 2 bed room for some time. I was there for about 4-5 hours and then they told that my family suite is available now. So I shifted there. Although the room was for 3 persons, the A/C was not working and we had to bear the Chennai Humid weather for that night. The pillow covers and bed sheets were dirty and had red marks on it. The next day we shifted to a 2 person room with working A/C as sleeping in the other room was really difficult for us. 3 of us somehow crammed ourselves in that room for that night but they didn't even provided a bed for the extra person. Instead they just gave a bedding which we were supposed to put on the floor and sleep there which is out of questions as there are many bugs in that room. Anyways we adjusted somehow for 2 nights there. This room which we were staying had a calling bell nearby for the hotel boys which was really disturbing as it was constantly being rung for calling them. How can they place it so close to a room. We were not given the towels and toiletries which was being given to other guests which I found out later. We got the news paper only on the first day thereafter never but was given to some other rooms. The Hotel rooms and lobbies were not well maintained. The reception guys were rude about all the inconvenience i reported them. You have to call them multiple times to get something sorted out. I agree it's a cheap hotel but it doesn't mean that they can't be hospitable and take care of some basic things like cleanliness and minimum comfort. All in all, go there only if you are ready to compromise on basic comfort, cleanliness and hospitality and don't want to spend much on accommodation and want to be near the Chennai central area.

ARNAB , India

Hotel Mars Classic

5.1 Review score

Based on 43 reviews

Stayed only 1 night for transit. Check-in 6pm. Room was old. Construction/refurbishing work in progress in the hotel.

At 8pm, found AC tripped again and refused to work. Change to a new room. In the new room, the bedsheets were stained with "short-time" activities and not changed but the bed remade. At 11pm, was about to go to bed. On turning the pillow, found a big bed bug crawling on it. On examining the mattress, found a squashed bed bug on it. At midnight, change to another old room. However did not sleep in the bed for fear of bed bugs. Half way through the night, the bed headboard fell off the wall (velcro not holding). Good thing I refused to sleep on the bed. The staff was accommodating to change the rooms but the hotel needs serious re-construction and refurbishing and fumigation.

KIM , Singapore

Hotel Raj Residency

4.1 Review score

Based on 62 reviews

We arrived at 5pm, were given keys to our room which was.....disgusting. Dirty used unwashed linen on bed which when complained about was promised to be remedied.

Cockroaches scurrying across bathroom floor. No seat on toilet. We refused to take this room and were then shown another which we refused also then another which we refused because the shower was not even connected (hello!) although room was cleaner. Shown another room which had a shower that had water that washed the ceiling instead of the body under. Finally shown a room that was clean , had a working shower, a toilet seat, a television that was tuned and after requesting an extra sheet and pillows which was granted, was very acceptable. Management didn't seem to understand our concerns re cleanliness of room and linen, and need for working shower, but complied after a strongly worded loud insistent demand. We requested a wake up call for 5am which never happened, yet they target business travelers!!! This is a great hotel if you are prepared to fight for what is acceptable to you. Price is brilliant, great restaurant next door which serves fantastic food for a minimal price. Good sports bar over the road, beer fairly expensive but great atmosphere, good to watch sport like the IPL, and great free bar snacks!

Lindsay , New Zealand

BKR Convention Centre

5.5 Review score

Based on 44 reviews

We arrived at the hotel around 9pm at night and was told that there were no rooms available even though we have a booking.

The guy in the reception wanted to transfer us to another hotel. After saying that we would complain to agoda, they managed to find us a room. The room was not very clean and the bedsheets stained. The toilet also had a foul smell to it. Thankfully we only had to stay a night and we used the room as a base for shopping. The location is excellent with many textile shops within a 5 mins walk.

Yagaprakash , Singapore

Value Hotel

5.8 Review score

Based on 49 reviews

I arrived to the hotel the day before my flight from Chennai airport. The hotel is only about 5 minutes walk from Pallavaram train station.

Total trip time from Mallapuram (bus tu Tambaram and then 5 stops by train) took only about 2 hours. The room was quite big and better than average clean. It had also inside windows so it was noisy when I went to bed(quite early) but with earplugs I had not problems with sleep. There is not much to see around but it is worth to get to the hotel rooftop for a view (there is no restaurant there). Not Taj Mahal but good sunset point and with no high buildings around you can see quite far away in all directions and also busy streets and vegetable market just below. Also airport and the way how to get to it (or what could be fair rikshaw price). I had only one not very big bag so decided to walk to the airport next morning, it took me about 20 minutes. By train it is 1 stop.

Zidrunas , Lithuania

Hotel Ramakrishna at Mahabalipuram

6.8 Good

Based on 49 reviews

It has been a wonderful experience staying here, the staff and management were very friendly and helpful.

The room was nicely designed with a very modern look and very very clean, with a large flatscreen TV with satellite channels. Location is fantastic, about 5-10 mins walk to the main attractions, and even the beach to see the sunrise. And there are a lot of restaurants around. WIFI in the lobby is really fast. And there is a plan to extend the WIFI to all rooms. Was just happy staying at this place and would come back to stay here if I ever visited Mahabalipuram again.

Yew , Malaysia

Hotel Ammu Palace

5.4 Review score

Based on 40 reviews

As a last minute decision I had to stay one night here. Because I really didnt care were I chose one of the cheapest on the list.

The reception seems to be wondering :"why are you here?". The room itself was relatively clean, the bathroom not, and seemed to almost breakdown. The AC didn't work. Just outside my roomdoor was a giant water leakage. When I walked down the stairs towards the lobby I also saw a black rat running to hide somewhere. And there is a mosque almost next to it, which broadcasts this chanting music twice at night with huge speakers out over the city. Basically if you have even the slightest possibility, stay somewhere else.

Sven , Netherlands

Season 4 Guest House

7 Very good

Based on 85 reviews

I stayed there for two days, first day itself i have pointed out the following problems, which were not rectified till i departed and i am sure that they will not be addressed ever.

i stayed in room no 307. 1. Room lock was not working properly (It was not getting locked and the main door will open as soon as you open the door of bathroom which is horrible) 2. The water vessel was rusted and drinking water was salty (you have to use mineral water) 3. Room walls are not painted from ages. 4. TV in the room shows only tamil channels that too not with digital quality (although digitalization is mandetory in metroes). 5. Room was not cleaned, neither the bedsheets were changed. 6. Toilet before first use was saying "sanatized", but found uncleaned when opened. 7. Telephone was not working for two days, so for everything i have to go myself to the reception. 8. They also dont have basic medicine, nietheir they know where to find them as they are not staying in that area, so you are on your own. 9. Only two boys (age 19 - 22) are working there as manager, and they dont have any idea of Wi-Fi and how it works, they can only give you a login and password, which will work for 3 hours and then you have to take it again from them and you can use that only when wi-fi is on from the main server and if you are not able to connect, it is your headache as they are techno-illetrate. 10. room service is charged haviely and the hotel below is not able to provide even good south indian food. 11. You have to use taxi or auto as connectivity is poor and both auto and taxi drivers are looters. 12. AC in the room is not able to keep the room warm, although it can do cooling. 13. two small CFLs are given, no tubelight so if you want to read something, it is impossible. 14. Outside area is so bad that you can not roam around after 9 pm, it is unsafe(locality is full of auto drivels and other lowly workers).

RITESH , India