Le Meridien Coimbatore, Race Course Road / Avinashi Road
Le Meridien Coimbatore is a 5-star Le Meridien hotel on Avinashi Road, Coimbatore, with 254 rooms, an outdoor pool, Le Spa and extensive banquet space, around 5 km from Coimbatore International Airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Le Meridien Coimbatore — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹6,000–9,000/night
- Check-in / out: 15:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 254
- Distance to CJB airport: 5 km (~15 min by car)
Overview & Setting
Le Meridien Coimbatore was the first internationally branded five-star hotel in the city and opened as the Le Meridien brand's 100th property worldwide. It sits on Avinashi Road at Neelambur, the commercial spine that links Coimbatore's airport, IT parks and exhibition grounds, which makes it a natural choice for corporate and event travellers. With 254 rooms and suites, it is one of the largest upscale hotels in western Tamil Nadu and is built to handle conferences, weddings and high-volume business traffic.
The hotel pairs the Le Meridien design language — mid-century-inspired interiors, a strong coffee and arrival ritual, and a focus on discovery — with the scale and facilities of a full convention hotel. The result is a property that works equally well for a one-night airport stop and a multi-day company offsite.
Location & Getting There
Coimbatore International Airport is only about five kilometres away, a drive of roughly 15 minutes, which is the hotel's single biggest practical advantage. The CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, the region's main exhibition venue, is around four kilometres off, and the IT corridor along Avinashi Road is on the doorstep. Coimbatore Junction Railway Station, the city's principal rail terminus, is about ten kilometres away through the centre of town.
Because the hotel sits on the airport side of the city, guests heading to the city-centre districts, Race Course and Gandhipuram should allow extra time during peak traffic. The hotel arranges airport transfers, and taxis and app cabs are readily available.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms range from Classic and Deluxe categories up to Club rooms with lounge access and suites. Interiors use floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, with a flat-screen television, minibar, personal safe, tea and coffee facilities and a rainfall shower as standard. Club rooms add access to the Le Meridien Club lounge, with breakfast and evening refreshments, while suites provide a separate living room for guests who want more space. The generous room count means a wide spread of bedding and connecting-room options for families and groups.
Dining
The flagship restaurant is Latest Recipe, the all-day international venue with live cooking stations and a wide buffet that anchors breakfast and the hotel's social dining. Alongside it the hotel runs a specialty restaurant focused on Indian and regional cuisine, plus a lobby lounge and bar for coffee, cocktails and lighter meals. The dining line-up is geared to both resident guests and the local market, and the restaurants are well known in Coimbatore in their own right.
Amenities & Facilities
Recreation is a strong point. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a tennis court and Le Spa, which offers a full range of treatments including Ayurvedic massage and therapies. A business centre supports corporate guests, and free Wi-Fi, room service and on-site parking are provided throughout. The spread of leisure facilities, unusual at this scale outside the metros, makes the hotel comfortable for trailing family and weekend stays as well as midweek business.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
This is one of Coimbatore's leading venues for large functions. The hotel offers extensive banquet halls and meeting rooms able to host conferences, exhibitions overflow from CODISSIA, product launches and large weddings. Its airport proximity, big room inventory and in-house catering make it a frequent pick for residential conferences and destination weddings drawing guests from across the region.
The Neighbourhood
Coimbatore, the textile and engineering capital of Tamil Nadu, blends industry with easy access to the Western Ghats. From the hotel, Brookefields Mall and the city's shopping districts are a short drive into town. The 1,200-year-old hilltop Marudamalai Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is around 17 kilometres away, and the Adiyogi Shiva statue at the Isha Yoga Center, one of the area's most visited sights, is roughly 35 kilometres towards the Velliangiri foothills. The hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor in the Nilgiris are within a half-day's drive, making the hotel a useful staging post for the hills.
Who It's Best For
Le Meridien Coimbatore is best suited to business and MICE travellers who value being minutes from the airport and the trade-fair complex, Marriott Bonvoy members, and anyone hosting or attending a large wedding or conference. Leisure guests using Coimbatore as a gateway to the Nilgiris or the Isha Yoga Center will also find it a comfortable, well-connected base.
Le Meridien Coimbatore — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Classic Room | Contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a flat-screen TV, minibar and rainfall shower. |
| Deluxe Room | Larger rooms, many with city views and an enhanced work and lounging area. |
| Club Room | Rooms with Le Meridien Club lounge access, including breakfast and evening refreshments. |
| Suite | Spacious suites with a separate living room, the hotel's premium accommodation tier. |
Dining at Le Meridien Coimbatore
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Latest Recipe | All-day international dining |
| Specialty restaurant | Indian and regional cuisine |
| Lobby lounge and bar | Bar, coffee and light bites |
What's near Le Meridien Coimbatore
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Coimbatore International Airport | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
| CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex | 4 km | short taxi/auto |
| Coimbatore Junction Railway Station | 10 km | short taxi/auto |
| Brookefields Mall | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
| Marudamalai Temple | 17 km | short taxi/auto |
| Adiyogi Shiva statue, Isha Yoga Center | 35 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Le Meridien Coimbatore from the airport?
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 5 km away, roughly a 15-minute drive. The hotel sits on Avinashi Road on the airport side of the city.
How many rooms does Le Meridien Coimbatore have?
The hotel has 254 rooms and suites, ranging from Classic and Deluxe rooms to Club rooms with lounge access and suites.
What restaurants are at the hotel?
Latest Recipe is the all-day international restaurant, supported by a specialty Indian restaurant and a lobby lounge and bar.
Does Le Meridien Coimbatore have a pool and spa?
Yes. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a tennis court and Le Spa, which offers a range of treatments including Ayurvedic therapies.
Is the hotel good for conferences and weddings?
Yes. It is one of Coimbatore's largest event hotels, with extensive banquet halls and meeting rooms close to the CODISSIA trade-fair complex and the airport.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is by 12:00 noon, with early check-in and late check-out subject to availability.