Nestled along the Coromandel Coast, The Leela Palace Chennai stands as the city’s only oceanfront luxury palace hotel, offering breath-taking views of the Bay of Bengal. Spanning 4.8 acres of serene landscapes, this architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends regal grandeur with world-class hospitality. Each elegantly designed room and suite is a sanctuary of indulgence, with many offerings of uninterrupted sea views. Guests can wake up to spectacular sunrises over the ocean, enjoy bespoke 24-hour room service, and unwind in a lavish setting equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player, a well-stocked mini-bar, and plush furnishings. Dining at The Leela Palace Chennai is an experience in itself. Spectra, the hotel’s all-day dining destination, features seven interactive kitchens with panoramic views of the Adyar River. Jamavar, the signature Indian restaurant, presents a royal feast of authentic flavors, while China XO elevates Chinese fine dining. Guests can also unwind at THE LIBRARY BAR, an intimate bar featuring an extensive collection of premium spirits. Beyond luxurious accommodations, the hotel offers a curated selection of bespoke experiences. Guests can rent a car to explore the city, arrange a personalized day trip, or visit the nearby golf course. The hotel also features a florist, a dedicated concierge desk, and state-of-the-art meeting venues, ensuring a seamless blend of business and leisure. Families particularly appreciate the hotel’s superb location, rating it 9.0 for a stay with kids. Designated smoking rooms are available on the 1st floor at The Leela Palace Chennai, subject to availability and allocation. The hotel also offers a designated smoking area for guests’ convenience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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The Leela
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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Sustainability

This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.
EDGE Green Building Certification
EDGE Green Building Certification
IGBC Green Existing Buildings
IGBC Green Existing Buildings
IGBC Net Zero Waste to Landfill
IGBC Net Zero Waste to Landfill

Guest reviews

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Ruth
France France
The device was incredible. The pool was very comfortable the spa was amazing
Sullivan
United States United States
The perfect finale to a three-week family trip through Tamil Nadu and Kerala. After homestays, houseboats, and long mountain drives, The Leela Palace gave us exactly the elegant, relaxing close we were hoping for. Special mention to our butler,...
Nithya
Australia Australia
loved everything about the hotel, i cannot fault it!!! would definitely stay again!
Prasad
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The best in Chennai - across all metrics! Surroundings are a bit off but that can’t be helped I guess… Special thanks to the butler service. Made us all feel very comfortable 🙏🏼
Mahesh
United States United States
Property prime location, closer to Airport and other attractions. Property was clean and well maintained.
Samuel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic staff, welcoming, helpful, everyone we spoke too was eager to go above and beyond. Everything about the hotel is wonderful. After a long journey it was the perfect place to rest and recover!
Denis
Canada Canada
The staff were very attentive. At check in, Mr. Pritam noticed a silt scarf I was wearing and after dinner I found a beautiful Chennai inspired scarf waiting in my hotel room. A nice touch!
Alok
India India
We liked everything - the room, food, service, staff, the minutest of details were taken care of... everything was bang on... Their Asian food is the BEST:))
Gorkem
Netherlands Netherlands
Incredible hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Great spa and pool. Breakfast was fantastic. Will book again!
Melinda
United States United States
Beautiful elegant hotel, pool beautiful and staff great.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

6 Restaurants On Site
Spectra
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Italian • Japanese • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Thai • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
China Xo
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Szechuan
  • Open for
    Dinner
Jamavar
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Library Blu Bar
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
The Cake shop
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
The Lobby Lounge
  • Open for
    High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of The Leela Palace Chennai

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • 6 restaurants
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,000 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and additional charges are applicable. Please note that any changes in tax structure due to government policies will result in revised taxes, which will be applicable to all reservations and will be charged additionally during check out. Please note that a total of 5 or more rooms, booked through one/several online and voice channels irrespective of the no. of room/s booked at the same hotel and/or when they are booked, either in the name of one guest and/or several individual names and for stays overlapping on at least one common date, shall be considered as group travel, and shall be treated in contravention to the hotel’s policy of distributing rates through online and voice channels for individual stays only. Such reservations, whenever identified prior to check-in, will be treated as null and void and will be canceled instantly, without any prior intimation. Alternatively, such bookings identified post check-in, will be charged additionally on check-out as per the decision of the hotel management and the additional charge will be binding on the travelers. The hotel management will not be responsible for any inconvenience or financial implications caused to any such member/s of this group and shall remain indemnified. Limited hotel facilities will be operational as per government regulations. Taxes are subject to change and taxes will be levied as prevalent during the stay of guests.

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