Taj Connemara

Property class: 5 and above
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Marina Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Coffee shop
View from room
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Binny Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600002
  • Place, Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Express Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Colonial Room King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Colonial Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Grande Room King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Heritage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (The Connemara)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Raja Muthiah Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Express Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • LIC Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Thousand Lights Station - 9 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪E Hotel India - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Geetham Veg Restaurant - Mount Road - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Writer's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hip Asia - ‬1 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

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 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 each accommodation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Taj Connemara to the airport?

Taj Connemara is 10.6 mi (44-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 Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Connemara on May 1, 2026 start from $106, 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.

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 2.2 mi (9-min drive) from Marina Beach and 14.5 mi (62-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 facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

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. 290 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 448 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lakshmi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed and pillow. Clean room with air conditioning and a ceiling fan (which I preferred). Very clean too. Good selection of breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ujjwala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaliyuga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice historical hotel,excellant value,attentive staff,location walking distance to big mall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and overall stay at the Taj Connemara. Special appreciation for our driver Amjet who was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azra

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We returned to The Connemara after 20 years. It still manages to retain its old world charm and character. Room well maintained and a good size. Staff attentive and efficient in all areas of the hotel. A most enjoyable stay.
Excellent pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

K A V S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Abhishek

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
1. A/C could have been better 2. The Verandah staff seemed racially biased towards foreigners than Indian guests, which didn’t look good. I was ignored, no napkins at the tables, no one checked in if I wanted to get any omelette or dosa, both at dinner and breakfast buffet. 3. Raintree staff and poolside staff were great. I stayed at Leela palace just before here and I can see why it’s better to stay there than here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent check in and service. Could extend the stay for some hours due to a late flight, with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan Kumar

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great food, staff and spaces incredible attention to detail - they go above and beyond in all regards
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stat.. wonderful facilities and breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amulya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shreeragh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athavan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Stayed 1 night 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

Traveled 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