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OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Holiday Inn Express, OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai is a 3-star IHG Hotels & Resorts property in the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) area of Chennai, about 20 km from MAA airport. Typically ₹2,500–₹4,500/night, with check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00. Live availability and the exact rate for your dates are confirmed at booking.
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Check live rates & book on FlightGPTHoliday Inn Express, OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai is operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a 3-star select service property in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), one of Chennai's established hotel and business areas. As with every Holiday Inn Express property, guests can expect free breakfast, free wifi, gym as standard, alongside the brand's typical service level for its tier. Exact room count, floor plan and any recent renovation date vary by property — confirm current specifics with the hotel directly or at booking.
Holiday Inn Express is one of IHG Hotels & Resorts's recognised hotel brands in India, positioned at the select service tier. That positioning is a useful shorthand for what to expect: guests choosing a Holiday Inn Express property are choosing a consistent, brand-standard level of service and facilities over a one-off independent hotel, which is often the main reason business and repeat leisure travellers default to a known chain in an unfamiliar city like Chennai.
OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) sits within Chennai, with Chennai International Airport (MAA) the nearest airport at roughly 20 km (~40 minutes by road). Metro, auto-rickshaw and app-based cabs all cover OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) for onward travel, so getting around Chennai from this base doesn't require a private car.
Local traffic in Chennai varies a lot by time of day — build in extra time for airport transfers during the morning and evening rush.
Room categories at this Holiday Inn Express property typically follow the brand's standard tiering: Standard, Suite. Exact configurations, floor views and bedding options vary by room type — confirm what's included with your specific rate at booking. The property is built to IHG Hotels & Resorts's 3-star specification, so amenities such as free breakfast, free wifi, gym, business corner are standard across room categories, though premium categories (Suite and above) typically add extras like lounge access or upgraded toiletries.
As a general rule across the Holiday Inn Express brand, higher room categories add space, floor placement and small extras (turndown service, premium bedding, a work desk or seating area) rather than a fundamentally different room — the core amenity set (WiFi, TV, en-suite bathroom, housekeeping) is consistent across all categories. If a specific view, bed configuration or accessible room is important, it's worth confirming availability directly with the property rather than assuming it from the room name alone.
On-site food and drink at this Holiday Inn Express typically runs to free hot breakfast buffet, matching what the brand usually offers at this tier. The specific outlet names, cuisines on offer and operating hours are set property by property, so it's worth a quick check of the hotel's own listing (or a call at check-in) for what's currently running.
At this tier, on-site dining tends to be functional rather than destination-worthy — reliable for breakfast and a convenient dinner, with plenty of independent restaurant options typically available nearby in most Indian cities for guests who want more variety. Room service, where offered, also varies by property in both availability and hours — confirm at check-in if that's part of your plan.
Who tends to book this property: travellers looking for business travel, family stays, weekend leisure, drawn by the 3-star standard and the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) address. Its OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) location suits travellers whose plans are centred on that part of Chennai.
Guests at this tier are typically prioritising reliable basics — a clean, consistent room and straightforward service — over extensive on-site facilities. If you specifically want a pool, spa or multiple dining venues, an upscale or luxury-tier property nearby may be a better match.
Typically ₹2,500–₹4,500/night. Live availability and the exact confirmed rate are shown at booking — prices vary by date, room category and how far ahead you book, same as any hotel. Describe your dates, budget and preferred area in plain English on FlightGPT's HotelGPT search to see this property's live rate alongside nearby alternatives.
As with any hotel, rates typically rise around local festivals, major conferences or peak tourist season in Chennai, and drop in the off-season or on weekdays versus weekends for business-oriented cities. Booking further ahead typically means more choice of room category; last-minute rates can sometimes be cheaper when occupancy is low, but that's not reliable enough to plan around — check live rates rather than betting on either pattern.
Cancellation policies, deposit requirements and any advance-purchase discount vary by rate plan and are shown clearly before you confirm a booking — a flexible (fully refundable) rate typically costs more than a non-refundable advance-purchase rate for the same room. If your travel dates are firm, the non-refundable option is usually the better value; if there's any chance of a change, the small extra cost of a flexible rate is often worth it.
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Tidel Park | 1 km | ~12 min walk |
| ECR Beach | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
It's a 3-star select service property, operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is roughly 20 km away — about 40 minutes by road, depending on traffic.
Holiday Inn Express properties standardly offer Free Breakfast, Free WiFi, Gym, Business Corner, Parking. The property-specific list can vary and is best confirmed with the hotel or at booking.
Standard check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available on request, subject to availability.
Typically ₹2,500–₹4,500/night. This is an indicative band, not a live price — exact rates depend on date, room type and demand, and are confirmed at booking.
Holiday Inn Express's standard on-site dining offering includes free hot breakfast buffet — current outlets are best confirmed with the property at booking.
Business travel, Family stays, Weekend leisure — typical for a 3-star select service hotel in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai.
We don't publish a star or review rating unless it comes from a sourced, attributable review platform. Check the property's own listing or a review site directly for current guest ratings.
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