Taj Connemara

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

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Colonial Room King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Suite (The Connemara)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Heritage)

  • 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

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Colonial Room King Bed

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chennai

Located in Central Chennai, Taj Connemara is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Sankara Nethralaya and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai. This 147-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Apollo Hospital - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Marina Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

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
  • ‪Hip Asia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sree Mithai Sweets - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Taj Connemara

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking
Guests of Taj Connemara enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. If you drive, take advantage of free valet parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a steam room, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
49-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
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.

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

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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 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

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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2200.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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
Vivanta Taj Connemara
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Vivanta Taj Connemara Hotel
Vivanta Taj Connemara Hotel Chennai
Hotel Taj Connemara Chennai
Vivanta By Taj - Connemara, Chennai Hotel Chennai (Madras)
Vivanta Taj Connemara Chennai Hotel
Taj Connemara Hotel Chennai
Taj Connemara Hotel
Taj Connemara Chennai
Hotel Taj Connemara Chennai
Vivanta By Taj - Connemara
Vivanta by Taj Connemara Chennai
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Taj Connemara Chennai
Taj Connemara Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Taj Connemara?

Taj Connemara offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Connemara?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Connemara on Jun 1, 2025 start from $101.65, 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.

What's there to see around Taj Connemara?

This hotel is situated in Central Chennai, just steps from Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall and Raja Muthiah Hall, and within a short walk of Express Avenue. You'll also find Anna Salai and Government Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Taj Connemara?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Taj Connemara?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body scrubs, facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Taj Connemara include a casino at the property?

No, Taj Connemara doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Taj Connemara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Taj Connemara a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at Taj Connemara?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Taj Connemara feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Taj Connemara serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Verandah.

Will Taj Connemara allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Taj Connemara.

Are there connecting rooms at Taj Connemara?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Taj Connemara?

The closest major airport to Taj Connemara is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which is 10.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Taj Connemara?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Taj Connemara.

Taj Connemara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 403 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mini

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
#Pleasant Stay at Taj Connemara - A Solid Choice I recently stayed at Taj Connemara and had a very good experience overall. The hotel met my expectations in several areas and provided a comfortable base for my trip. ## Highlights: 1. **Staff**: The staff were friendly and professional. They were helpful when I had questions or requests. Attentive towards our 9 month old baby. Special mention to Hari & Nithu at morning breakfast 'Verandah'. 2. **Room**: My room was clean and well-maintained. The bed was comfortable, which allowed for restful nights. Chong at housing keeping did a marvelous job. 3. **Amenities**: The hotel offers useful amenities. I particularly appreciated the spa and the pool. 4. **Location**: The hotel's location was convenient, making it easy to access various parts of the city. Overall, I had a positive experience at Taj Connemara. It provided good value for the price and met most of my needs. I would consider staying here again on future visits to the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasanth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good but not great .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Varsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very comfortable, with excellent service. Bed was so comfortable. Would surely recommend Taj Connemara. Their spa massage was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Varsha

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

8/10 Good

Deepak

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
F&B staff were great, especially Bhaskar and Shaji
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sajjan mohan, MONTEGO BAY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Heritage hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sanjay, Jamshedpur

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The checkin was horrible and not a pleasant one as expected from a Taj property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DREW

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sajjan mohan, MONTEGO BAY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great Heritage hotel with impeccable Taj standard and hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024