Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

Q: How much does it cost to stay at The Leela Palace Chennai?

Stays at The Leela Palace Chennai start from around US$130 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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The Leela Palace Chennai

About The Leela Palace Chennai

A regal hotel overlooking the Bay of Bengal complete with plush suites and a rooftop pool.

Looking very grand from its seaside perch, The Leela Palace has 11 storeys of luxury suites and every flavour of restaurant. With the green banks of Adyar Creek on one side and the lapping waves of the Bay of Bengal on the other, The Leela comes with numerous terraces looking out over the water. Feature walls with colourful peacock feathers and a large tree studded with lapis lazuli add an ornate touch to the hotel. The Leela also offers unique facilities like The Cake Shop with inventive bakes and hand-crafted chocolates. Enjoy guided tours where you can see the Chennai's many sides, from the historic to the artsy.

Chennai , India

From $130 per person/per night

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326 Rooms

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The property

Elegant in every way, the hotel combines Indian aesthetics with a modern touch. On the rooftop terrace, you'll find a large pool decorated with floral patterns and lined with shaded loungers. For all your relaxation needs, the spa offers a range of treatments (plus, yoga sessions), and the use of steam rooms and divine vitality pools. The diversity of dining options is impressive with themed cuisine days at Spectra, dimsum brunch at China XO and Indian specialties at Jamavar - be sure to book the Maharaja Table for the royal treatment.

The rooms

Across its 11 floors, The Leela has 326 rooms and suites. In neutral shades (some more ornate than others), each comes with a king-size bed, TV, aircon, yoga mat and a marble en-suite bathroom with a deep tub. With a city or sea view, the suites have walk-in wardrobes, butler services and access to cocktail hour at the Club Lounge. The Presidential Suite is the largest in South India and is decked out with two bedrooms, a lounge, jacuzzi, kitchenette and dining area.

Activities

Although The Leela isn't in central Chennai, there are a number of city tours to enjoy with Storytails India. Share a meal at a local farm, explore Chennia's many temples or stroll through the markets of George Town. Visit the fascinating Government Museum with its collection of bronzes, take a day trip to the historic cave temples of Mamallapuram and enjoy the seaside air at Marina Beach. After a new book? Visit Higginbothams, India's oldest bookstore, which has a large collection written by Tamil authors.

Why we love it

The Library Blu bar is atmospheric and utterly cool - not a bad place to grab a cocktail!

Insiders Tip

If your legs are feeling a little travel-weary, the hotel supplies buggies to help you zip from one end of the property to the other.

Something to think about

Although the decor does have an authentic feel, the large and modern Leela has less of a personal touch than the smaller heritage hotels.

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How to book The Leela Palace Chennai

How do I book The Leela Palace Chennai?

The Leela Palace Chennai can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made India trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended India trips featuring The Leela Palace Chennai or get advice and suggestions from one of our India specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at The Leela Palace Chennai?

Stays at The Leela Palace Chennai start from around $130 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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