Located in Alwarpet neighbourhood, The Raintree, Anna Salai is connected to a shopping centre. Kapaleeswarar Temple and Fort St. George are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pondy Bazaar and Express Avenue. Chennai Snake Park and VGP Universal Kingdom are also worth visiting. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 5 min drive
Anna University - 6 min drive
Getting around
Chennai Mandavelli Station - 4 min drive
LIC Metro Station - 5 min drive
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Bread and Chocolate - 8 min walk
Up North - 1 min walk
Nippon Japanese Resturant - 7 min walk
Samco New - 6 min walk
Café De Paris - 6 min walk
About this property
The Raintree, Anna Salai
4.5-star luxury hotel located in Alwarpet
Located close to Pondy Bazaar and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai, The Raintree, Anna Salai provides a return airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace and a cafe. Enjoy Indian cuisine and brunch at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
Swimming pool
Free self-parking and valet parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and 3 meeting rooms
A porter/bellboy, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 230 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Languages
English, Hindi
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Check-in
Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: INR 750-900 for adults and INR 500-750 for children
1 bar
2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
24-hour room service
Restaurants on site
High
Madras
The Kitchen
Up North
Things to do
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Ballroom
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Lift
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference space (3500 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 3
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The extra-person fee includes a mattress on the floor (extra beds are not available).
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 19 2021 to June 12 2024 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 13 June 2022 to 12 June 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Bar/lounge
Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1475 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 750 to 900 for adults and from INR 500 to 750 for children
Airport shuttle fee: INR 1750 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: INR 1475 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within the same city as the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Hotel reserves the right of admission.
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Raintree, Anna Salai have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from November 19 2021 until June 12 2024 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the swimming pool from June 13 2022 until June 12 2024 (completion date subject to change).
How much does it cost to stay at ?
As of 27 Mar 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 30 Mar 2023 start from ₹6,199.0, 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.
Is The Raintree, Anna Salai pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Raintree, Anna Salai?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Raintree, Anna Salai?
Check-in is from noon - noon.
What time is check-out at The Raintree, Anna Salai?
Checkout is at noon.
Does The Raintree, Anna Salai provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1750 per vehicle applies.
Where is The Raintree, Anna Salai located?
Located in Alwarpet, this luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pondy Bazaar, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Kapaleeswarar Temple. Express Avenue and Apollo Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km). Chennai Mambalam Station is 29 minutes by foot.
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sam
Travelled with partner
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel. Good service. However the linen is worn out & doesn’t appear very clean. The towels are discolored & probably need to be replaced or washed better.
Overall good stay
I had a fantastic experience staying at Raintree Anna Salai.The hotel rooms are immaculate and well maintained. Buffet Breakfast was awesome and the staffs are very attentive in taking care of the customers. I would like to appreciate all the staffs especially Jonathan, Lomo and Karthick for their customer service, it was top notch.
Definetely recommend this hotel.
SOLOMON
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
parianen
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
The staff at reception and concierge were very polite and respectful. Kamal was very helpful and sincere in helping us during our stay. In the breakfast area, Lamo was an absolute superstar. She was so helpful and her coffee were the best. I will definately recommend friends and family. Christine
Christine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
RAJESHKUMAR
Travelled with partner
7 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great service, great staff, very helpful but, property not worth the Money, dinner was very expensive
Positive: staffs are good and welcoming. Reasonably good breakfast;
Commendable: Kamal on luggages & Lomo in the Kitchen;
Negative: dirty carpets/furnitures/cushions;
Limited facilities (can’t be a 5 * hotel); require modernisation; too expensive for the limited facilities;
The hotel is conveniently located, rooms are spacious and clean. Comfortable bed, good wifi connection. The staff is very friendly, professional, and accommodating. The quality of food is ok. Overall it's good choice.