Travelers can enjoy fine dining at 18Degree North restaurant, take refreshing dips in the outdoor pool, or step out to explore Chennai's vibrant central district.
Clarion Hotel Chennai, centrally located, offers a comfortable base for travelers. Enjoy an on-site Asian restaurant, coffee shop, and outdoor pool. Practical amenities include a gym, free WiFi, and luggage storage.
Located in Central Chennai, a neighbourhood in Chennai, Clarion Hotel Chennai is near a train station and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marina Beach and ECR Beach. Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres and Chennai Snake Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Chennai travel guide
25, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600004
What's nearby
Marina Beach
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Kapaleeswarar Temple
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Chennai Citi Center Mall
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santhome Basilica
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Express Avenue
8 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Saidapet Metro Station
8 min drive
Chennai Light House Station
10 min walk
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
40 min drive
Restaurants
Viswanathan Chettinadu Military Hotel
8 min walk
The Board Room
9 min walk
27 Culinary Street
5 min walk
KFC
12 min walk
Domino's Pizza
2 min walk
About this property
Clarion Hotel Chennai
Luxury hotel near Marina Beach
At Clarion Hotel Chennai, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site. The on-site Asian cuisine fine-dining restaurant, 18Degree North, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
Free self-parking and valet parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
Coffee/tea in reception, a banquet hall and free newspapers
Room features
All 129 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: INR 2000
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: INR 2000 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 6 AM to 7 PM
Property is also known as
Chennai Clarion Hotel
Clarion Chennai
Clarion Hotel Chennai
Clarion Hotel Chennai Hotel
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Clarion Hotel Chennai Hotel Chennai
Frequently asked questions
Does Clarion Hotel Chennai have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM to 7 PM.
Is Clarion Hotel Chennai pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Clarion Hotel Chennai?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Clarion Hotel Chennai?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of INR 2000 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Clarion Hotel Chennai?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Clarion Hotel Chennai located?
Located in Central Chennai, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chennai Citi Center Mall and Marina Beach. Music Academy and Santhome Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km). Chennai Light House Station is 10 minutes by foot and Mundakakanni Amman Koil Station is 13 minutes.
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Reviews
Clarion Hotel Chennai Reviews
6.6
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On checking into my room Jan 27th, I found no hangers in closet, no hand towels in bathroom, soiled floor and a dirty floor towel in the bath room. The breakfast area is chaotic with poor oversight or food replenishment. Untrained staff. My room was changed to club room by the hotel mgt. Moving into the room I found the closet door (one half) jammed, no toilet paper and the fridge not working. There is a basic feeling of being let down. Unhappy with my stay though staff lacking motivation. Despite my repeat request to meet the Hotel GM, the front desk ignored it. The food is good but service is below standard.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 Jan 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Location was the reason for hotel chose. Close to family.
I was recommended by 2 independent people to try this hotel. The location is great, very close to Chennai City Centre, a small shopping mall, plus close to Marina Beach.
Check-in was seamless and I was given a lovely corner room with dual aspect windows, with a view over the city and also facing the sea. There has been ample tea, coffee, and water in the room.
The breakfast buffet is fairly good, with the option of omelet or dosa being freshly cooked.
The big plus for me is the restaurant in the evening - 18 Degrees North. This, in my opinion, is underrated. The food is fantastic, especially the fish. If you stay at the hotel you can use a 50% off voucher each time. The chef - KiranKumar produces such tasty food for both the vegetarian and the non-vegetarian people. The lovely Clara was fantastic with her suggestions and recommendations.
On the times when I needed additional toiletries or towels, Mr Vijay Kumar has come to the rescue. I have had good cleaning service from both Dinesh and Thiru, who are so friendly and accommodating.
On extending my booking for an additional 3 nights, Naveen on the reception was most helpful.
Whilst this hotel may not be the most luxurious, the attitude of the staff is amazing and willing to help.
I would definitely recommend people to try this hotel, they should not be disappointed. Like everything in the world, nothing is perfect, but the willingness to improve is always there.
L'établissement est sale et il n'y a pas de services digne d'un quatre étoiles, en particulier lors du petit-déjeuner
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
12 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Would stay again, but only on special
They did not put us in the rooms we had booked and paid for. We book four rooms with twin beds instead they put some of our group in rooms with double beds, when we asked for this to be changed (and showed what we had booked) they said they where full even though they where clearly not. However the restaurants had great service and the pool was nice.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Herbert
18 Nov 2019
OK , location and good value .
For thè relatively low room price , I would say the hotel is a good deal , all things considered. Sure it has seen better days , but the low price makes up for that issue .
Herbert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel from outside but our room wasn't so great.
Not very enthusiastic front desc service.
Spacious room. Shower basic but good size. Helpful staff. Hotel Taxi bit expensive. Had to use it for airport transfer as the local cabs needed a local mobile number for booking. City centre location with a mall close by.
There is no way this property has 4 stars. This us at best a 2 star hostel privare room.
The shower floor and the blinds were disgusting. Full if mold and rust.
Had i now been in an urgent trip i would have cancelled and not check in.
Very disappointed that Expedia allows the pictures of such clean and elegant rooms to be displayed and then property deliver completely different.
I relay on expedia to check. Very disappointed.
Rooms were not allotted on time and had to wait until 7.30 pm despite calling n informing on the day of arrival. Water clogging @ bathroom, supplies (towels essentials)were missing n it took them quite a few follow ups to provide it.
The property is old and indeed has all needed for a short stay. Air conditioning worked well which was wonderful for a visitor in chennai in June. But I stayed for almost 10 days and this is not the property for a longer stay. The food was just bad (except for the deserts for dinner), always cold and with little variety. Indian generally warm hospitality aside, staff is not trained well and not particularly accommodating or mindful. Unless reminded, cleaning service would forget to provide basic necessities such as toilet paper for example. Something needs to be done about the rings elevators make which are heard in the rooms from every floor. The music in the lobby is so repetitive and constant, after a while it becomes a torture to hear it. So I would describe Clarion as a good place to stay for the night where one has to manage things on their own. Perhaps this is what the price point reflects.
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
30 Jun 2019
Disliked: Amenities
while booking it was mentioned swimming pool facilities but in actual it was not. when asked i was told it is closed due to maintenance. I stayed on 7th floor at corner room. outside my room was very dirty.
However, staff was courteous but seems like typically slow .
overall experience not so good
The bathroom wasn’t very clean. There were viable stains. The quality of the breakfast buffet was average.
Location is great.
If you’re looking to just stay the night this hotel works.
The property is good, looks beautiful from inside and outside, plus the outside are is also good, you can find everything nearby.
Hotel staff is just fine, not too good, a bit slow while doing work. Plus dress code is a major problem there, which I didn’t like at all. Other than that everything is fine.
They didn’t give the room they have promised. They check about charges on everything ( we wer having breakfast- someone came in the middle and said let me check if it’s complimentary or not) , they keep on talk about the extra charges( don’t know why they crib so much about money). Website says extended checkout is available but they charged me 1500+ taxes for two hours with a small baby, staffs are not all friendly they are very harsh and keep on talking about the charges. Very unprofessional.
Above all they don’t have a taxi service n the reception. I am not from India and was stucked without a cab for 20 min.
Very nice and helpful staff. Very good room service. House keep excellent. Very good free breakfast. Restaurant manager and staff very friendly very nice and helpful. Front desk personnel very helpful, polite and answered my questions to my satisfaction. Very comfortable stay. Enjoyed the pool.
They didn't clean our rooms 1 St day and we had to complain and get it done under after we came back, on 2 nd day also they were cleaning around 6 pm after we arrived the room which was a poor service
Breakfast spread is limited and they charge for any items that we ask for which is not in the spread. I think its intentional as breakfast is offered complimentary and they want
to encourage people to order so they can charge. Its a cheap trick.