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Taj Connemara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hallway
Interior
Lobby
Colonial Suite | Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Binny Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600002
  • Place, Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Apollo Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Colonial Room King Bed

Colonial Room King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

Room, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Grande Room King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Heritage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite (The Connemara)

Highlights

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

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 Wi-Fi 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Apollo Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Marina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geetham Veg Restaurant - Mount Road - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lady Connemara Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Writer's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fruit Shop on Greams Road - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taj Connemara

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking
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 bathrobes, 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.

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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
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

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 at the property
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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.

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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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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Connemara on 15 Nov 2025 start from NZ$242.24, 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 such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that 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.

Reviews

Taj Connemara Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Athavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mukarram

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mohit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel, early checkin issues

A great place to stay in Chennai, couple of good points and one downer. Overall it felt slightly a business hotel but with alot of colonial heritage. It had a nice (though hot pool) to relax at, more importantly it had an amazing restaurant called Rivertree tucked away that has delicious tasting menus and not too pricey. Go there. The downer wa a the check in. Knowing we’d land at 05:30 we advised them of this and booked an early checkin (by 10:00), we arrived at 06:30 and did checkin formalities and they kindly let us take breakfast and hang around. Sadly at 10 no room was ready and they tried to deny confirmation of early checkin. After frantic activity a room was found (slightly better than booked) by 11:00. When you tired from a flight you don’t need this, and if we’d been advised it wasn’t going to happen we wouldn’t have hung around and would have gone out to the beach and waited. On top of this they still charged us full whack for the early check. A bit of a sour note on what could have been a lovely stay with v friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

FNU

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gautam, jersey city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are giving a best hospitality front office Manager the lady is Best I can’t remember her name And the Bar Staff Stephen and Chandra Look after us very well and restaurant staff I can’t remember all the staff name they are brilliant I will visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arunvivekanand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

First time staying in Taj properties were not a disappointment. Service was impeccable, the restaurant verandha was amazing for breakfast. We did spend some time at the bar in the ground floor, the lady who was singing that evening just killed it!!! Good bar food and decent cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shivashankar

Disliked: Staff & service
Painful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

RAMDAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility but quite a bit of mosquitoes inside the room inspite of air conditioning. That is something management needs to look at. For the charges being levied that should be addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family

Taj Connemara -good mix of the old and the new

Very efficient and friendly service
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bedrooms needed an upgrade, the flooring in my room had certainly seen better days. The breakfast provided for an early departure was extremely low quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD R

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and the building was beautiful and clean, the food was delicious.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast area was reduced due to renovation works. Blinking led bulbs in the corridor which didn't get replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Great hotel with excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Taj. Travelling down from Sydney, we had a convenient pick up from the airport. The staff were very friendly and the service was amazing. Sakshi at the front desk and Yuvraj at the Verandah were amazing to deal with and we were looked after really well. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROHINI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception and the restaurants were extremely helpful and kind
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at Taj Connemara! The staff were all super friendly and soooo accommodating. It seemed like nothing was too much of an ask. The property had a grand British colonial feel about it. I’d say it’s historic but not dated. Really nice pool. Gym could be bigger but it was adequate (and better than most hotels). I lift regularly and was able to get a decent workout in. Good choice of eateries inside the hotel walls. Breakfast buffet was great - special call out to Shaji who always kept the coffee coming & made our stay special! Highly recommended - I’d happily stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024