Taj Connemara

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Marina Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Body treatments, body scrubs, facials, manicures and pedicures
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
Coffee shop
Lobby
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

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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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Heritage)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Colonial Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Grande Room King Bed

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Colonial Room King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chennai

City center retreat .Your stay at this Central Chennai hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sankara Nethralaya and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai. Apollo Hospital and University of Madras are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Marina Beach
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
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.

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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,298 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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 available
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: 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 each 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 exisiting 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
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Vivanta By Taj - Connemara, Chennai Hotel Chennai (Madras)
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Vivanta By Taj - Connemara
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Taj Connemara to the airport?

Taj Connemara is 10.6 mi (41-min drive) away from the Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Connemara?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Connemara on May 29, 2024 start from $90.26, excluding 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.

Does Taj Connemara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Taj Connemara.

How close is Taj Connemara to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Marina Beach and 14.3 mi (57-min drive) from ECR Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taj Connemara offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Taj Connemara, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 1298 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Taj Connemara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Taj Connemara?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Taj Connemara?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Taj Connemara have a pool?

Taj Connemara features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Taj Connemara have a restaurant?

Taj Connemara is home to The Verandah, which features pool views and brunch.

Does Taj Connemara have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Taj Connemara to downtown Chennai?

Taj Connemara is 1.5 mi away from Chennai.

Taj Connemara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 352 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

Chincholi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Narayan, Culver City

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It’s old property the recently remodeled property and the area next to our room looks abandoned and left depleted Brought to Managers notice and provided photos to fix Surprised the great Tata management let it allowed in this poor condition
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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