**Novotel Chennai - Chamiers Road**
This stay was a complete waste of money and patience. We travelled for a three-night family trip due to a medical emergency, and we faced several issues. The kitchen menu, particularly the buffet, was unacceptable; the quality was comparable to street food, and the dinner and breakfast options were the same daily.
The housekeeping services were also lacking, with a shortage of staff. Front desk employees were performing multiple roles, including those of the bell desk & bell boy to deliver & collect luggags in the room and housekeeping. On one occasion, a front desk staff member even came to our room to deliver drinking water. We found ourselves having to call housekeeping every evening for cleaning after returning from the hospital. This is a very small property and badly manged.
We chose this hotel because we have generally had positive experiences with the Novotel brand, particularly in Kolkata. Unfortunately, this stay was extremely disappointing.
Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road has replied on Wed Aug 27 16:53:29 IST 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback about your recent stay with us. I am truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your visit, particularly at such a difficult time when you were here for a medical emergency with your family. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience and disappointment caused.
We regret that our buffet and dining experience did not meet your expectations, and your comments regarding the menu variety and quality have been shared with our culinary team for immediate review. I also sincerely apologize for the shortfalls you experienced with housekeeping services and staffing levels. While our team members stepped in to assist across roles in order to support our guests, I completely understand how this may have felt inconvenient and not in line with the service standards you expected.
We value your trust in the Novotel brand and hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future to restore your confidence in us.
Warm regards,
General Manager
Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road