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Fortel

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase. - Fortel (Chennai)
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, a desk, and a chair. - Fortel (Chennai)
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, featuring wooden chairs and red napkins. - Fortel (Chennai)
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are four framed paintings on the wall. - Fortel (Chennai)
A bathroom with a large white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink. - Fortel (Chennai)
Located close to Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall and Sankara Nethralaya, Fortel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a door.

Executive Twin Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Double Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a nightstand with a phone.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a nightstand with a phone.

Suite

  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden flooring, a desk, and a chair.

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Chennai, Fortel is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Marina Beach and Neelankarai Beach. Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Valluvar Kottam are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Chennai travel guide
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3 Gandhi Irwin Rd, Chennai, TN, 600008

What's nearby

  • An ornate church interior with rows of pews, a large white column, and decorative chandeliers.
    St. Andrew's Kirk
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A wall covered with peeling and crumbling posters and stickers.
    Anna Salai
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Express Avenue
    8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nehru Park Station
    2 min drive
  • Chennai Egmore Station
    3 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Board Walk
    4 min walk
  • Bell Central Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Hotel Kurunchi
    9 min walk
  • GujRaj Veg Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Sangeetha
    5 min walk

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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 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch 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 at the property

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

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

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 smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 2 mi (3 km) of Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall, Sankara Nethralaya, and Apollo Hospital. Marina Beach and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai are also within 3 mi (5 km). Chennai Egmore Station is only a 3-minute walk and Nehru Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Fortel Reviews

5.8

4.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

6.4

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Vijay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nikhil Bharat

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

6/10 Okay

KIM

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
욕실 환경을 조금만 개선한다면 좋을것 같아요
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ankush

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

THIERRY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Goutham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Derry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

V R

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