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5.0 out of 5

"Excellent staff. Good business centre, nice room. Well definitely stay here again. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 02 Jun 2019

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Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Colonial Room King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite (Heritage)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Heritage)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (The Connemara)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Taj Connemara. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus a full-service spa.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy pool views while dining at The Verandah
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body scrubs, body treatments or massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sankara Nethralaya and a few minutes from Consulate General of the United States, Chennai

Taj Connemara ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Taj Connemara

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Aug 2021

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5 out of 5
Excellent staff. Good business centre, nice room. Well definitely stay here again.

Posted by on 2 Jun 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Jun 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, Business centre, Swimming pool and excellent service offered by the team. 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

5 out of 5

I stay in this hotel every time I visit Chennai!

This hotel combines classic elegance of bygone days with modern facilities. This hotel is quite unique. It has character unlike more modern hotels which all look and feel the same.

Posted by on 17 Apr 2016

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Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cots/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 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.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Cots (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a 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 specialises 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 al fresco 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 aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Spa Services

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.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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 cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 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.

  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 0
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • 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
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards

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: 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.

Hotel Names

  • Connemara Chennai
  • Vivanta Taj Chennai
  • Vivanta Taj Chennai Connemara
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  • Vivanta By Taj - Connemara, Chennai Hotel Chennai (Madras)
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  • Vivanta By Taj - Connemara
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You should know

  • 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.

Awards & 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.

  • EarthCheck
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