EMPTYJET RecommendThe Guests' — N° 386 of 777
The Leela Palace Chennai
Chennai · India
94.9EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- City
- city breaks
- business
EMPTYJET ApprovedThe Guests' — N° 437 of 777EMPTYJET rank #5755
ITC Grand Chola
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
51,052 guest reviews analysed
No. 63, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai- 600032, Tamil Nadu, India, Chennai, 600032, India
Distinctions
- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
94.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 51,052 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- business
- wellness
- food & wine
About ITC Grand Chola
ITC Grand Chola in Chennai is a large city hotel with 600 rooms and 78 residences. The property includes Kaya Kalp - The Royal Spa, offering Ayurvedic, international and indigenous therapies, a fitness centre, EV Charging Station and concierge and butler services. Nearest airport: MAA (Chennai International Airport), 6 km away.
The hotel markets itself as a 5-star property with award-winning cuisine and premium amenities. Service offerings listed include a concierge desk and dedicated butler service alongside wellness facilities aimed at rest and relaxation.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists this property as EMPTYJET for its scale and service range: 600 rooms, 78 residences, dedicated butler service, Kaya Kalp spa and a World Travel Awards win for Tamil Nadu's Leading Hotel — 2025. The Chennai location and proximity to MAA (6 km) support its city-hotel role.
Key facts
- Keys
- 600 rooms · 78 residences
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 11:00
- Architecture
- The unique carved and textured exterior resembles the great temples of the Chola period – The Brihadeshwarar and many others in the Thanjavur district.
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Rooms
- Butler service — evidence: BUTLER SERVICES
Services
- Concierge — evidence: CONCIERGE DESK
- EV charging — evidence: EV Charging Station
Wellness
- Spa — Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa promotes health, relaxation and inner peace through a wide selection of Ayurvedic, international and indigenous therapies
- Fitness centre — evidence: FITNESS CENTER
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
13.0106, 80.2205Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAAprimary | Chennai International AirportChennai · Large | 6 km | ≈ 18 min | Fly here |
| TIR | Tirupati International AirportTirupati · Large | 101 km | ≈ 141 min | Fly here |
| PNY | Pondicherry AirportPuducherry (Pondicherry) · Medium | 124 km | ≈ 171 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official brand / collection siteBrand17 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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