The Leela Palace Chennai – A Favorite for Families in Chennai
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
The Leela Palace Chennai offers rooms starting at 538 sq ft, including Grand Palace rooms with city or sea views. Royal Club rooms provide access to an exclusive floor with meal presentations and a billiards room. Suites range from Executive to Chairman level, featuring living areas, private gyms, and butler service. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and marble bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs.
Dining Experiences
Jamavar serves North and South Indian dishes like Raan-e-Jamavar and Dal Jamavar. China XO offers Cantonese cuisine with a live dim sum station and Peking duck oven. Spectra provides all-day dining with seven culinary stations and Bay of Bengal views. Library Blu bar features single malts and tapas, while The Cake Shop offers European breads and handcrafted chocolates.
Recreation Facilities
The spa offers European and Eastern therapies, a heated saltwater pool, and infrared sauna. Bay of Life surfing school provides accredited lessons. The property includes manicured gardens, an art tour featuring curated works, and live Carnatic music performances. A 24-hour fitness center has Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment.
Location Access
The hotel is 15 km from Chennai International Airport, a 10-minute drive from Egmore Station. Nearby landmarks include San Thome Cathedral (2 km), Marina Beach (3.3 km), and Kapaleeshwarar Temple (2.9 km). The concierge offers 'Bazaar Trails' itineraries to experience local culture. BMW airport transfers are available.
Guest Services
Services include 24-hour room service, express check-in, personalized concierge assistance, and laundry. Business facilities include a 12,300 sq ft Grand Ballroom and meeting rooms for up to 1,500 people. Royal Club access provides exclusive meal services and cocktail hours. The hotel offers babysitting services and child-friendly dining menus.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock