Taj, OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai — 5-star hotel in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai. Compare rates & book on FlightGPT.
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Taj, OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai is a 5-star Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) property in the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) area of Chennai. Typically ₹12,000–₹31,200/night. Live availability and exact rates are confirmed at booking.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Part of the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) portfolio, this Taj property sits in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai — a well-known area for city-centre stays. Taj properties are built around a consistent, brand-standard offering: spa, multiple restaurants, swimming pool, among other facilities typical of a 5-star luxury hotel. Property-specific details (exact opening year, precise room inventory) should be confirmed directly with the hotel.
For travellers new to Chennai, choosing a recognised brand like Taj removes some of the uncertainty of booking an unfamiliar independent property — the room standard, amenity set and service level are broadly consistent with other Taj hotels elsewhere in India, even if this specific building's finer details differ.
Getting to this hotel: the nearest airport, Chennai International Airport (MAA), is about 20 km from OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) (~40 min drive, depending on traffic). OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) itself is well served by local transport for getting around Chennai, whether that's a metro line, city buses, or ride-hailing apps.
Chennai traffic patterns mean the quoted drive time is an off-peak estimate; during rush hour (roughly 8–10am and 6–9pm on weekdays) journeys can run noticeably longer. Pre-booking an airport transfer or building in buffer time is worth doing if you have a flight to catch, especially for an early-morning departure.
Room categories at this Taj property typically follow the brand's standard tiering: Deluxe, Luxury, Suite, Presidential 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 Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)'s 5-star specification, so amenities such as spa, multiple restaurants, swimming pool, 24/7 gym 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 Taj 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.
Taj properties typically offer all-day dining restaurant and specialty indian restaurant and bar/lounge on-site, consistent with the brand's positioning. Exact restaurant names, cuisines and operating hours are property-specific — check the hotel's own listing or confirm at check-in for what's currently open, since dining options at any hotel can change between renovations or seasons.
At the 5-star tier, in-house dining is often a genuine draw in its own right, with venues sometimes rivalling standalone restaurants in the same city — worth checking the property's current outlet list even if you don't plan to eat every meal on-site. Room service availability and hours also vary by property; confirm this at check-in if it matters for your stay.
This property suits business travel, weddings & celebrations, leisure stays — a typical fit for a 5-star hotel in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road). Its OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) location suits travellers whose plans are centred on that part of Chennai.
Guests choosing a 5-star property in Chennai are typically prioritising service standard and amenities over price — if budget is the primary constraint, a midscale or select-service brand in the same area is worth comparing.
Typically ₹12,000–₹31,200/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. FlightGPT's HotelGPT search takes a plain-English description of what you're after (dates, budget, area) and returns live rates for this property plus comparable options nearby, rather than requiring a form full of filters.
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. Advance booking usually widens the room-category choice compared with a last-minute search — though occasionally a last-minute rate undercuts advance pricing when a property has low occupancy, so it's worth comparing live rather than assuming either direction holds.
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.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Deluxe | |
| Luxury | |
| Suite | |
| Presidential Suite |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
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| All-day dining restaurant | |
| Specialty Indian restaurant | |
| Bar/lounge |
It's a 5-star luxury property, operated by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is roughly 20 km away — about 40 minutes by road, depending on traffic.
Brand-standard for Taj: Spa, Multiple Restaurants, Swimming Pool, 24/7 Gym, Free WiFi. Confirm the current, property-specific list with the hotel or at booking, since amenities can be added or temporarily unavailable.
Standard check-in is 12:00 and check-out is 10:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available on request, subject to availability.
Typically ₹12,000–₹31,200/night. This is an indicative band, not a live price — exact rates depend on date, room type and demand, and are confirmed at booking.
Taj's standard on-site dining offering includes all-day dining restaurant and specialty indian restaurant — current outlets are best confirmed with the property at booking.
Business travel, Weddings & celebrations, Leisure stays — typical for a 5-star luxury hotel in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai.
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