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Taj Connemara

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel near Sankara Nethralaya

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Luxury Room, 1 Single Bed
Coffee shop
Lobby
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Binny Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600002
  • Popular LocationConsulate General of the United States, Chennai2 min drive
  • Popular LocationApollo Hospital3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarina Beach10 min drive
  • AirportChennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

Suite (The Connemara)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Single Bed

Luxury Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Heritage)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

Room, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Colonial Suite | Living room

Colonial Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Grande Room King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Colonial Room King Bed

Colonial Room King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Heritage)

Suite (Heritage)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chennai

A luxury stay in the heart of Chennai awaits you at Taj Connemara. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Sankara Nethralaya and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Verandah, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the steam room, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Central Chennai hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Apollo Hospital and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from University of Madras.

What's nearby

  • Express Avenue - 7 min walk
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 2 min drive
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 2 min drive
  • Apollo Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • LIC Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Thousand Lights Station - 9 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vivanta by Taj - Connemara - 1 min walk
  • Saravana Bhavan - 3 min walk
  • The Lady Connemara Bar and Lounge - 1 min walk
  • Hotel Sennthur - 3 min walk
  • KFC - 3 min walk

About this property

Taj Connemara

Luxury spa hotel near Sankara Nethralaya
Taj Connemara offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Taj Connemara. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Chennai hotel.

  • 147 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1861
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Taj Connemara offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chennai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,298 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Raintree
  • The Verandah
  • The Verandah

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1861
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2200.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 1298 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit.

Property is also known as

Connemara Chennai
Vivanta Taj Chennai
Vivanta Taj Chennai Connemara
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Vivanta Taj Connemara Hotel
Vivanta Taj Connemara Hotel Chennai
Hotel Taj Connemara Chennai
Vivanta By Taj - Connemara, Chennai Hotel Chennai (Madras)
Vivanta Taj Connemara Chennai Hotel
Taj Connemara Hotel Chennai
Taj Connemara Hotel
Taj Connemara Chennai
Hotel Taj Connemara Chennai
Vivanta By Taj - Connemara
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Taj Connemara Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Taj Connemara?

Taj Connemara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Connemara?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Connemara on 16 May 2024 start from AU$165.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Taj Connemara?

Yep, Taj Connemara has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Taj Connemara?

The closest beach to Taj Connemara is Marina Beach (2.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Taj Connemara?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Taj Connemara. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Taj Connemara have a pool?

Taj Connemara has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Taj Connemara family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Taj Connemara is a hit with families.

Does Taj Connemara serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taj Connemara?

No, Taj Connemara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Taj Connemara?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Taj Connemara?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Taj Connemara?

No, pets are not allowed.

Taj Connemara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 350 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 350 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of a kind heritage property. Fav place in Chennai
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anagha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basically everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel ambience and rooms are lovely. Friendly and courteous staff. Spa was fabulous as well as the hair salon. Thank you for making my stay very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, including the pool area. Delicious but pricey dining. Attentive staff. Great breakfast. Antique decorative elements and old prints incorporated in the interior design.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and excellent staff. I was allowed to check in early and the staff made me feel welcome. The service was top-notch. Dated to all the request I had. My only concern or giving four stars is that the bathroom was not up to the mark. It was very dated. Looked very very old with spots on the big mirror. There were fewer amenities available than the other Taj Hotels I have stayed in. The bathtub had faded. The lining around the bathtub was not good as as somebody had tried to patch up things. The shower was not up to the mark. Rest everything was great Full marks to the staff and to the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

NARENDRA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priyank, Plano

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time I stayed in this hotel with my family and my experience was amazing. We were treated like we belong to a royal family. For every entry and exit from the hotel, a porter will always be there to open the door for you. I stayed for 5 days and either Saravanan or Saravanan B opened the door for me and helped me loading and unloading the luggage from the taxi. We were greeted by their front desk as if we belong to a royal family. Rosa welcomed us by making us wear a spiritual garland and served a honey-lemon drink, was delicious. We were escorted to our room and our luggage was already sent in our room. They have a restaurant on the ground floor named Veranda. We had both breakfast and dinner in Veranda. Food was delicious and there were quite a few options from Indian traditional food to Western. A Prabhakaran is the magic chef and I admire his modesty and hospitality. They offer buffet in breakfast and if you had the breakfast you won't even need lunch. I am short in words for the hospitality I received from customer relationship managers S Lokanath, Rishab, and Anjali. They were with us until we were done with our breakfast or dinner asking us if we need anything. Since my family was unable to make it in-person, S Lokanath and Rishab arranged in-room dinning and sent the food as per my wife and kids liking. If I ever again visit Chennai, I will definitely stay in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taj Connemara Chennai
Wonderful old world charm. The Raintree restaurant was excellent. A sumptuous breakfast by the pool in the morning.
Dinner at the Raintree restaurant.
The deserts!
The lift lobby.
Our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jitendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
13 day stay over Xmas and New Year. Very good
At check in make sure you stay on the east side of the hotel, facing the hotel. West side requires renovating and refurbishment. We had to take my wife to hospital to demonstrate she was unwell for us to get a room with a door to let fresh air after two days of 13 day stay. Windows open partially and too stuffy and dusty. Reception try to sell you an upgrade not provide what you had requested. Staff on the ground, poolside, restaurant, house keeping are just amazing. They made our stay great. Some middle managers are amazing when they realized our issues. No need to give names, too many are just amazing. The chef, made us healthy breakfast, just first class. made my wife get better. Would I stay there again? Yes. Feedback is to overall manager to fix issues to get better.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priyank, Plano

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 2nd time I have stayed in this hotel with my family and my experience was amazing. We were treated like we belong to a royal family. For every entry and exit from the hotel, a porter will always be there to open the door for you. I stayed for 2 days and either Saravanan or Saravanan B opened the door for me and helped me loading and unloading the luggage from the taxi. We were greeted by their front desk Rosa and Azmal as if we belong to a royal family. Rosa welcomed us by making us wear a spiritual garland and served a honey-lemon drink, was delicious. We were escorted to our room and our luggage was already sent in our room. They have a restaurant on the ground floor named Veranda. We had both breakfast and dinner in Veranda. Food was delicious and there are have quite a few options from Indian traditional food to Western. They offer buffet in breakfast and if you had the breakfast you won't even need lunch. I don't have words for the hospitality I received from Rishab, Anjali and Bhaskaran. They were with me until I was done with my breakfast asking me if I need anything. Since my family was unable to make it in-person, Rishab arranged a in-room dinning and sent the food as per my wife and kids liking. If I ever again visit Chennai, I will definitely stay in this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024