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The Checkers

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel connected to the convention centre in Guindy with 2 restaurants
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Interior

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
30 Mount Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600015
  • Anna University
    18 min walk
  • Olympia Tech Park
    4 min drive
  • Guindy Race Course
    5 min drive
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

Le Studio Club Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Chennai

The Checkers places you in the heart of Chennai, connected to the convention centre and 10 km (6.2 mi) from Marina Beach. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include free buffet breakfast, free valet parking and a gym. .A day of pampering can include body scrubs and facials. The restaurant, CRYSTAL JADE, serves Asian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Business amenities include 4 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Guindy hotel include Chennai Trade Centre and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai.

What's nearby

  • Olympia Tech Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pondy Bazaar - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Phoenix Market City - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Little Mount Station - 3 min walk
  • Saidapet Metro Station - 18 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wangs Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Elephant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fabelle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Checkers

Art Deco hotel connected to the convention centre in Guindy with 2 restaurants
The Checkers offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a kids' pool, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A 24-hour business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly The Checkers. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3.5-star Chennai hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Checkers offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chennai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • 247
  • 360 Grill
  • CRYSTAL JADE

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Checkers Chennai
Checkers Hotel
Checkers Hotel Chennai
The Checkers Hotel
The Checkers Chennai
The Checkers Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Checkers?

The Checkers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Checkers?

Yep, The Checkers has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Checkers?

The closest beach to The Checkers is Marina Beach (8.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Checkers?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials.

Does The Checkers have a pool?

The Checkers has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Checkers?

The Checkers features a health club, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes The Checkers a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Checkers.

Is The Checkers family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and an arcade, it's no surprise that The Checkers is a hit with families.

Does The Checkers serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Checkers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Checkers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Checkers?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Checkers?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Checkers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 26 reviews" "

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location and connectivity are good. Staff are courteous and helpful. Breakfast and food are wholesome and adequate. The room was good and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is not maintained & repaired
hotel has been made Good but they have not been maintaining as it should be, Taps are leaking, lights are broken, no blankets on bed, Glasses are broken etc Room service & house keeping not attended very bad

6/10 Okay

Sneha, Kerala

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable stay
An overall good feel and affordable too. Nice, helpful staff. Comfortable rooms,. but not maintained that well.A little care and maintainence and the hotel can regain its old glory easily

2/10 Terrible

Vijaygopal, Bangalore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location bad service and worst condition
Frequent power cuts, issues with washroom, had to walk 8 floors down

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Dilip Kumar, Cuttack,

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Managable for a short stay
On checking in they denied of complementary breakfast but on submission of the confirmation voucher subsequently agreed as if doing an extra favor.Tea keattle not available in rooms & provided on request only. Service is very poor. Bathroom latch not working. Bathtub not provided. On complaint, changed to another room the next day.here also no plug in the tub to retain water. Food was of good quality. Restaurant staffs are good, well behaved & courteous.

6/10 Okay

Rakesh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
average
The hotel was booked with free breakfast but they denied.

8/10 Good

Aziz jadwet, mumbai

Disliked: Staff & service
good hotel to stay
However the service of one staff was not satisfactory. I had negotiated the auto rickshaw rate to 100 and the staff spoke to the rickshaw driver and increased price to 150. .. sad the staff was deceiving.

2/10 Terrible

Kash, Mumbai, India

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run-Down! and not worth it.... anymore.
The location is excellent, but the newer hotels in this area offer much better at the same prices. The room is as if it's never been refurbished since it was first made, 10yrs ago. Broken.... tiles, cupboard corners, false-ceilings, bath tub, etc lead to a shabby outlook. At this price, it's purely an OK hotel. But for regular travellers, I'd say, try at your own risk, I did. Oh and btw, in 2 days, I saw 6 cockroaches in and around my room, from on the bed pillows to in the bath tub. The room provided very bad and basic in-bathroom accessories and a SINGLE towel during my stay. No hand towel, etc. Quality of service people is OK, but that's because they are old hands, they may not be professional, but did seem like they wanted to assist. Overall, for 2.5K, in chennai, you can find other places which are just basic clean and nice. This one simply boasts of size, but hasnt bothered to even try to keep up with the times.

8/10 Good

Mohit, Delhi

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place to stay near airport
Can think of stay here. Food is OK. Rooms are old but manageable in this rate

2/10 Terrible

Jacob, Delhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't choose this hotel
This is one of the worst hotel in the world.

10/10 Excellent

Vikas, delhi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
old hotel but nice place to stay
check the room conditions , if it is looking old change it. Hotel managers usually offer old rooms first its their usual tactics. but food & service is good. can think to stay here again

4/10 Poor

Chenbagaraj, porur, Chennai

Disliked: Staff & service
my guest stay
Disappointing to hear as we have set back if we book through online, when ever we book through online definitely we would receive some surprise/bad experience.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its a nice hotel
The Checkers hotel is nice but we had a problem with food, after 11 PM in you won't get food and after 10 AM breakfast will not be available :(

2/10 Terrible

Sreeji, Chennai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Checkers
When we reached teh hotel, they said there is no booking for us. they made us wait for half an hour in the lobby before alloting the room. moreover as per booking we were to have complementary break fast. When we went for breakfast they said no complementary breakfast is for us . Please do not book any one in this hotel ever

2/10 Terrible

Aditya, Bangalore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms need renovation
I have so far been very satisfied with the hotels I have stayed in using hotels.com. However, Checkers was my worst experience so far. The room allotted to me was not maintained, the bedsheets smelt like they hadn't been changed for a long time, the bathroom was very badly maintained.....I actually wanted to get out of the place. It was just one night and unfortunately the other rooms did not look very different either. They actually charged me INR 120 for water - although there was no notice in the room on what the water bottles cost. Check out took 30 mins!!! I wouldn't recommend this hotel - bad service, bad upkeep, unprofessional staff!!

6/10 Okay

Senthil

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Tanya, Toronto On

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is time to remove this hotel from Expedia
This was the worst hotel I have ever seen. Nothing was clean, Staff gave me a different room after I complained about the horrible condition the room was in. The second room wasn't clean either. The washroom had dirt two inches thick, the taps were covered in rust, the ceiling looked like it was going to fall in. The worst was when the water stopped working and the toilet wouldn't flush. We were scared to drink the water bottles and eat any food at the hotel as we were afraid the food would be in the same condition as the room; disgusting. Expedia needs to do checkup on this hotel.l!!!

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
good
Stay is good but,In Bathroom Water is coming back. No coffee kettle.

6/10 Okay

Sunnsand, New York, NY, USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of potential - but not quite there yet
Stayed here for three nights. The lobby is fantastic, the layout of the hotel is wonderful, the staff are attentive and helpful, and overall, it was pretty good experience. The hotel is undergoing a renovation and it is much needed. There is water damage evident everywhere. Could be a past problem with the rooftop pool (which is really great!), but I did notice considerable condensation from the AC system. In any event, the place needs some help. Was told by a staff member the owners are building a new hotel and then will dramatically upgrade this site. Really looking forward to it as the place has charm and class, great location and HUGE potential.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muddy water in the sink and shower!
Please don't go to this hotel, you will see muddy water in sink and shower, hotel staff were rude, they were not attentive at all. It took them 5 hours to change our room and the other room had muddy water as well - do you call this 4 star hotel??

8/10 Good

KK, Gurgaon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Proffesionally managed & excellant invironment. A few things need to be upgrade ie Lift, ,Bath Tub