The Leela Palace ChennaivsThe Raintree Hotel Anna Salai
Both The Leela Palace Chennai and The Raintree Hotel - Anna Salai are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Raintree Hotel - Anna Salai is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Leela Palace Chennai. The Raintree Hotel - Anna Salai scores 86 with accolades from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine.
The Leela Palace Chennai
 Travel + Leisure
Adyar Seaface 175, M.R.C Nagar, R.A.Puram, Chennai 600028, India
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "In the guest rooms, many of which overlook the Bay of Bengal, there are mahogany wood panels, mother-of-pearl-inlaid writing tables, and all-marble bathrooms with large tubs." Full review
The Raintree Hotel Anna Salai
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600035, India
From $48/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
Top choice
 "At this ‘ecosensitive’ hotel, floors are bamboo or rubber, water and electricity conservation hold pride of place, and the AC-generated heat warms the bathroom water." Full review
Upscale
 "Lots of backlighting and fresh furnishings fill its 16 stories and city views are spectacular from a rooftop bar, restaurant, and pool. The 230 spacious rooms have a sophisticated albeit generic, look" Full review