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The Leela Palace Chennai

With its sea-facing location, The Leela Palace Chennai brings opulence and modern comforts to Chennai. Close to the business district in the heart of the city, here relax at the spa by ESPA, the exclusive Club Lounge or one of the six dining options.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Highlights

Part of Leela hotels, expect great service at this luxury hotel
There are 295 rooms and 31 suites at The Leela Palace Chennai
Plenty of dining options including The Leela's signature fine dining restaurant, Jamavar
Head to The Leela Spa, perfect for a post flight pampering

The Leela Palace Chennai is a modern hotel located close to the centre of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. With 326 rooms and suites, this large hotel has plenty of facilities for the modern traveller.

Like other Leela hotels, The Leela Palace Chennai offers a plethora of dining options, from Chinese to Indian fine dining at Jamavar. Eat in the hotel or head out to the central business district, a short drive away.

Choose a sea facing room or suite which offers views out to the Bay of Bengal. The hotel itself is situated just 15-minutes from the airport, making it an ideal place for a one-night stopover when travelling through Chennai. End a trip through Tamil Nadu here on your way home, or layover here before heading on to other destinations like The Andaman Islands.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

The Leela Palace Chennai is located in the heart of the central business district, on the coast of Chennai. The hotel looks out to the Bay of Bengal.

Fly into Chennai International Airport. From there the hotel is just 30-minutes away by car.

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