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Fortel

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel near Sankara Nethralaya

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lounge
Property entrance
Reviews
4.4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
The price is NT$2,071
Price available on 2024/6/29

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3 Gandhi Irwin Rd, Chennai, TN, 600008
  • Popular LocationApollo Hospital3 min drive
  • Popular LocationConsulate General of the United States, Chennai4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarina Beach14 min drive
  • AirportChennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)46 min drive

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6/10 Okay

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Dec 4, 2023
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Room options

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 Ping (40 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 Ping (33 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 6 Ping (20 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 6 Ping (20 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chennai

Located in Chennai, Fortel is in the city center. Valluvar Kottam and Kapaleeswarar Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marina Beach and Neelankarai Beach. Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Chennai Trade Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Sankara Nethralaya - 3 min drive
  • Apollo Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 4 min drive
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple - 7 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • LIC Metro Station - 2 min drive
  • Chennai Egmore Station - 3 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marina Sands - 4 min walk
  • Vasantha Bhavan - 4 min walk
  • Saravana Bhavan - 4 min walk
  • Board Walk - 4 min walk
  • 70mm Bar - 3 min walk

About this property

Fortel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Sankara Nethralaya
Located close to Apollo Hospital and Marina Beach, Fortel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hydromassage showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: INR 450 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 21 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 450 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 33AABCH1893A1Z2

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

FORTEL Hotel
FORTEL Chennai
FORTEL Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fortel?

As of 2024/5/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortel on 2024/6/28 start from NT$2,072, 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.

How much is parking at Fortel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fortel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Fortel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Fortel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Fortel located?

Located in Central Chennai, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sankara Nethralaya, Apollo Hospital, and Marina Beach. Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Valluvar Kottam are also within 3 mi (5 km). Chennai Egmore Station is only a 3-minute walk and Egmore Metro Station is 7 minutes.

Fortel Reviews

Reviews

4.4
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 5 reviews" "

4.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Derry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

V R

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nikhil Bharat

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE ROOMS WERE REALLY STINKY AND THE TOWELS WERE DIRTY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Vijay

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and helpful. The property itself is run down and needs investment in upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Goutham

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024