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"The Taj Connemara is a perfect mix of history and modern convenience. It is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are fantastic, and the pool setting is an oas
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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 center, 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-star 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.
The Taj Connemara is a perfect mix of history and modern convenience. It is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are fantastic, and the pool setting is an oasis in busy Chennai. Breakfast in The Verandah each morning was a highlight, and the staff were so friendly and approachable.
We would like to especially thank Nicola for an amazing welcome late in the night, and Varshini for her fantastic history tour and ongoing enthusiasm throughout our stay. The management and staff make this hotel extra special.
Posted by AndrewS, from Sydney on 26 May 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 May 2019
by Ahmar Siddiqui General Manager Taj Connemara
Dear Guest,
Greetings from Taj Connemara!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on us. We are very glad to know that you liked the restoration of the hotel.
It is of great importance to us when a guest takes time to let us know about our product and service which they have recently experienced.
We are delighted to know that you had a pleasant stay with us and enjoyed the room, environment, ambience, facilities, Swimming pool, Heritage Tour, Breakfast Spread and excellent service offered by the team especially Nicola and Varshini has provided.
We are happy to know that our staffs made your stay more comfortable.
Happy to note that you had a beautiful dining experience at our restaurant The Verandah.
Feedback such as yours motivates us to go the extra mile and deliver memorable customer experiences.
Your patronage to Taj Connemara is extremely important to us and I look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel on your next visit to Chennai to have another memorable experience.
Happy to have you as our prestigious guest.
Thank you for choosing Taj Connemara, Chennai!
Best Regards,
Ahmar Siddiqui
General Manager
Taj Connemara
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 center 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
Meeting rooms
Built in 1861
Poolside lounge chairs
Conference center
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Library
Terrace
Garden
Beauty salon
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Bellhop
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Family Friendly Amenities
Family property
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
, High-speed internet access
, Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Free self parking
, Free valet parking
Transport
Train station: Thousand Lights Station (1 km / 0.6 mi)
Metro station: LIC Metro Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
Parking: Free valet parking and self parking
Room Amenities
Taj Connemara offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chennai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Separate bedroom
Minibar
In-room dining (limited hours)
LED television
Satellite channels
Coffee maker
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow options
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Housekeeping (daily)
Newspapers (free)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Hair dryer
Safe
Bathrobes
Slippers
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Blackout drapes
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Ensuite bathroom
Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Verandah - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
The Raintree - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Verandah - Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
Spa Services
Body treatments
Facial treatments
Manicures and pedicures
Body scrubs
Massages
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
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.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by noon
Payment types
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 cribs (infant beds)!
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Policies
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 each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.
Children stay free
Number of children who can stay for free – 2
Debit cards
Staffed front desk
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Security system
Children stay free - maximum age 0
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wear personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available for guests
Masks are available for guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Social distancing measures are in place
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually wrapped food options are available
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Fees
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: 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.
Hotel Names
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You should know
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Taj Connemara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Yep, Taj Connemara has a free self car park and free valet parking.
The closest beach to Taj Connemara is Marina Beach (2.5 km).
Yep, there is an onsite spa at Taj Connemara. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.
Taj Connemara has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
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.
You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
No, Taj Connemara does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
