Binny Road
Chennai, 600002 Nightly Rates(175.00 - 350.00)4 Star
Property Description
Colonially elegant and infused with design touches hinting to its imperial past, the Taj Connemara, is Chennai's only heritage hotels. Located in down-town Chennai adjacent to Spencer's Plaza, the hotel is five km (three miles) from Marina Beach. Hotel amenities include: outdoor swimming pool, fitness equipment, and laundry facilities. Wining and dining choices include a newly renovated 24hour cafe, a semi-formal South Indian cuisine restaurant, a Pan Asian Specialty restaurant and a semi-formal bar with a fine selection of beverages and wines. Taj Connemara has 141 guest rooms and nine suites, all of which offer high speed wireless Internet access and cable TV. The rooms are spacious - the largest rooms in the city - with an old world, colonial feel, and still equipped with modern conveniences. Airport transportation is provided by the hotel (subject to a charge).
Amenities
120 AC
220 AC
Air Conditioned
Bar/Lounge
Porters
Business Center
Car Rental Desk
Conference Facilities
Coffee Shop
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Doctor on Call
Florist
Hairdryers Available
Exercise Gym
Guest Laundromat
Lounge
Mini Bar
Mini Bar
In Room Movies
Multilingual
Free Newspaper
News Stand
Bus Parking
Parking
Radio
Restaurant
24 Hour Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Secretarial Service
Smoke Detectors
Telephone
Temperature Control
Turndown Service
TV
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
Rate Disclaimer
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Miscellaneous Information
American Dollars is the native currency.
148 rooms.
0 suites.
0 floors.
Directions
Located in down-town Chennai adjacent to Spencer's Plaza, this hotel is five km (three miles) from Marina Beach. Airport (32kms) transportation is provided by the hotel (subject to a charge).
Guarantee Policy
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Cancellation Policy
Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guest fails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear after selecting rate rules.
Restaurant Information
Restaurants
From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks. Distil Distil brings back the magic of a classic bar in a contemporary setting, offering creative bar concoctions, exotic snacks, and a variety of entertainment. Attire: Semi-formal. Hip Asia A stylish and innovative Pan Asian restaurant offering varied yet sophisticated dining experiences. Attire: Semi-formal. The Raintree The Raintree features authentic Southern Indian cuisine in a refreshing, open-air setting. Attire: Semi-formal / Casual. The Verandah The contemporary all-day dining restaurant serves a medley of Anglo-Indian, Italian, and Indian cuisine, together with a wide variety of fine beverages. Attire: Casual.
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