Le Royal Meridien Chennai

We wanted a one night stay near the airport and this was ideal. It’s just three stops on the Metro plus a ten minute walk. It is some distance from the city centre and there aren’t many restaurants nearby. The hotel is quite a grand place with a pleasant garden and lovely pool. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Breakfast was very good with a lot of choice. We had an Executive King Room, which was huge and well equipped. Unfortunately, it was beginning to show its age and needed a bit of refurbishing here and there. Having said that, we had a very enjoyable stay.

I was not feeling well when I arrived so I had two meals in my room, the staff were very flexible when I asked for something that was not on the menu - they allowed me to have it. Also, I told them I was not feeling well and a young woman said she would check on me which she did, that day and the next. I felt the service was very caring.

I only had Dal Khichadi for all 3 days which was good. Dinner is very expensive should be at least 30% cheaper probably it would have more footfalls.

The lobby was very majestic, the employees at the reception were very welcoming and assisting. The rooms were very classy with solid furniture and the bathroom was well-lit with huge mirrors, a huge plus. The inclusive south-Indian and continental breakfast was very delicious. The room service was quick, clean and effective.

Check in staff were good. The Spa connected to the hotel was good value. I enjoyed the buffet restaurant for dinner, but most dishes were too spicy for me.