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Fortel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free valet parking, near Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Bathroom
Reception

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is RM376
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
3 Gandhi Irwin Rd, Chennai, TN, 600008

What's nearby

  • Sankara Nethralaya - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Apollo Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Marina Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vasantha Bhavan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sangeetha Veg Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Board Walk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hot Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪70mm Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fortel

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Sankara Nethralaya
Located close to Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall and Apollo Hospital, 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 centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hydromassage showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, a personal chef and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • 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 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 over, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

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 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortel on 15 Jul 2025 start from RM 375.7, 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?

Checkout 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 Egmore Metro Station is 7 minutes.

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Fortel Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 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

4/10

Staff are friendly and helpful. The property itself is run down and needs investment in upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10

THE ROOMS WERE REALLY STINKY AND THE TOWELS WERE DIRTY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023