FORTEL, Chennai – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Fortel offers 96 rooms with laptop-compatible safes, free WiFi, and air conditioning. Rooms include a stocked mini fridge, safety locker, tea/coffee maker, and an LCD TV with DTH connection. Executive Rooms have king-size or twin beds. Superior Rooms feature soundproof windows, a sitting area, and a shower with glass enclosure. Suite Rooms include a living room, bar table, and a bathtub. All bathrooms have bathrobes and a hairdryer.
Dining Options
Grill Wagon serves a wide range of cuisines, ideal for group lunches. Message in a Bottle is a sea-farer-themed resto lounge with rustic interiors, offering handcrafted cocktails and a varied menu. The Wok specializes in Oriental fare. A bar is available for drinks.
Leisure & Fitness
The hotel has a fitness center with Technogym equipment. Guests can use the Jacuzzi or visit the private beach area. Spa services include massages, body treatments, and manicures/pedicures. A nightclub is available for evening entertainment.
Location & Transport
Fortel is opposite Egmore Station, a 15-minute drive from Marina Beach, Fort St George, and the US Consulate. Nearby landmarks include the Government Museum (1.5 km), Ripon Building (1 km), and Sacred Heart Shrine (0.5 km). The hotel offers a shuttle service and is close to bus and metro links.
Services & Facilities
24-hour front desk, security, and limited room service are available. Business services include translation, secretarial support, and banquet halls for events. Free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning, and airport shuttle services are provided. Meeting rooms accommodate up to 200 guests in theatre-style seating.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shoe shine service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- HBO available
- Mobile phone charger
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is conveniently located on the main road near the station, offering a central spot to explore the city. While the room was comfortable with a good bed and hot water shower, cleanliness issues were noticeable. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the variety of food options. The service was pleasant with attentive staff, although improvements in some areas are needed.
The hotel is conveniently located near the station, making it easy to reach different areas. The rooms were really good, especially the bed and the hot water shower, very neat and tidy with all the amenities as per our preference; however, the dining options were below average. The service was friendly, but not that pleasant while speaking, including the manager, and the location is very near Egmore and Central railway stations.
The hotel offers spacious rooms with a very neat and clean bathroom. Although the buffet breakfast has a decent spread of south delicacies, adding more items would enhance the experience. The service is considerate, with a good discount offered for any inconvenience. The location is central, right across from Egmore station, offering easy access to various parts of Chennai. The dining experience is enjoyable with varieties of food items, and the facilities are well-managed.
The hotel offers a great location near Chennai Egmore with easy access to transportation. The rooms were a bit dusty but overall comfortable, especially the bed and hot water shower. The service was attentive and courteous, ensuring a pleasant stay. The dining experience was superb with a delightful selection of South Indian and Continental dishes.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were neat and tidy with all the amenities but lacked some basic necessities. The service was supportive but could be more courteous. The location was perfect for my business visit to Chennai, and the dining was nice but limited. The facilities were adequate.
The hotel offers compact rooms with basic amenities expected from a 5-star hotel but lacks cleanliness and appears dusty. While the rooms are considered value for money, they could benefit from a fresh coat of paint. Overall, the hotel falls short of being a good value for the price.
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