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Taj Connemara

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Bar (on property)
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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, Raja Muthiah Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sankara Nethralaya
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Colonial Room King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

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

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Colonial Room King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Colonial Room King Bed

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

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Suite (Heritage) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

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

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Colonial Suite | Living room | 49-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Colonial Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Grande Room King Bed

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

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Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • ‪Blend - The High Energy Bar - ‬5 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 Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Connemara on Jun 13, 2026 start from $111, 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 6.1 mi (30-min drive) from Edward Elliot's 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 massages, facials, and body treatments.

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. 293 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 451 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kaliyuga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jigar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janardhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna Lakshmi

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Athavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ranganathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warmth and friendliness of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ella Maria

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
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10/10 Excellent

K A V S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jigar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay and nice property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sundar Sunandhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vasanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sajjan mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Heritage hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Helpful front desk , great food and a heritage property in the heart of Chennai .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yoshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ROHINI

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ujjwala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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
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10/10 Excellent

suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location, service and value
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sajjan mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great Heritage hotel with impeccable Taj standard and hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kumaresan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good experience and best place to stay in chennai.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023