Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Marina Beach - 14 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 46 min drive
Chennai Egmore Station - 3 min walk
Egmore Metro Station - 7 min walk
Chennai Chintadripet Station - 18 min walk
LIC Metro Station - 25 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Vasantha Bhavan - 4 min walk
Sangeetha Veg Restaurant - 4 min walk
Board Walk - 4 min walk
70mm Bar - 3 min walk
Saravana Bhavan - 4 min walk
About this property
Fortel
When you stay at Fortel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Marina Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in massages, facials or manicures and pedicures. A fitness centre and a bar/lounge are other highlights.
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
At a glance
Hotel size
96 rooms
Arranged over 12 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
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 over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured on-site self-parking
Free secured on-site valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2009
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchairs available on site
Wheelchair-width doorways
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hydromassage shower head
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Chef
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 450 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1300 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 33AABCH1893A1Z2
Also known as
FORTEL Hotel
FORTEL Chennai
FORTEL Hotel Chennai
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Fortel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fortel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fortel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1300 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fortel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Fortel and nearby?
Fortel has a fitness centre and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Fortel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Fortel like?
Fortel is in Central Chennai, a short 3-minute walk from Chennai Egmore Station and 18 minutes' walk from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Fortel Reviews
Reviews
4.4
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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 Good
4 Dec 2023
Derry
Derry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2023
V R
V R, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
16 Oct 2023
THE ROOMS WERE REALLY STINKY AND THE TOWELS WERE DIRTY
Nikhil Bharat
Nikhil Bharat, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Nov 2021
Staff are friendly and helpful. The property itself is run down and needs investment in upkeep.