Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway

Worth a 5-star stay - but not with the facilities

Sabarish Narain

So my fiance and I stayed in the twin-bed suite for a night. It was longer a night, since we checked in early afternoon. First thing I was worried, that my fiance was also asked to provide an ID, which I suppose they generally shouldnt if you are family. I couldnt make this a serious point, but this should not have happened in a top class Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway, somewhat embarrassing my better half. The air conditioner couldnt go lower than 24C. Trust me I have set it on a 19C since I am from freezing US weather, but it hadnt went any lower. Great food and there is a luxurious energy bar with nice dining and drinks. Swimming pool was a fabulous thing inside the Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway. Wifi - How does one feel when you are in a Tajs property and you pay 7000 bucks for one night, and they ask you pay for internet. I suppose none of the travelers like me can hold a night without getting connected, but still I dont call this as a 5-star amenity. Bottom line is this is a really luxurious place to stay, but not for party lovers and couples.

The best on OMR

Atul Gaikwad

Excellent property on OMR road, Very close to major IT companies. Issue I should have rated 5 out 5 but the only issue was and that was the major - was the ongoing small maintenance and renovation work, which disturbed my sleep / rest during day time. No issues of maintenance or renovation, but management / staff should have a courtesy to inform us about the inconvenience. I feel the duty manager and staff needs more training on this. I can't comment here what happened next when I complained twice... But it was not at all an professional approach. I would like to specially mention here the excellent and prompt work by house keeping! Kudos! The group was brilliant - I think they were trainee / internship from a college. Breakfast was great, on going biryani festival was OK. Gym and pool was very satisfactory. Highly recommend for all, but with a caution on the on going work of maintenance.

Very helpful staff with a "Can do" attitude.

Sangeeta Bhatia

Room was very well equipped. Ironing board, safe locker, etc. Were provided in the closet. Hygiene standards were outstanding. Toiletries and cosmetics of high quality were provided. A concave mirror, weighing scales, bathrobe, wereavailabke for use of the guests. Wi-fi facility worked uninterrupted throughout our stay. Power cuts for brief periods, but alternate power was provided within seconds. Elevators by Mitsubishi were operating very smoothly. The coffee shop-cum-restaurant was very appropriately named "Buzz" - it was buzzing with activity! The restaurant manager, head waiter, assistant waiters and waitresses catered to the clientele promptly and very courteously. Buffet breakfast was lavish, with two live counters. Large selection of bakery items was available. Parking attendants were courteous and attentive, as also the Bell Captain and his crew.

No Taj factor effect

AJIT WAGH

I was stunned to enter the first Taj Experience when I was about to have my first stay at any Taj Gr Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway. But when I got down from a taxi the location on the busy, flowing, dusty main road ruined it all. The rooms were just like any 3 star good Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway. Only thing to be highlighted is the cleanliness was super & too good. WiFi same problem as we face in general on all India Vivanta Chennai IT Expressways. Reluctant to connect initially and then after connecting getting it interrupted. If you are not told it is Taj then it is absolutely good Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway but if you are thinking it is Taj then you do not get that special feel. Overall OK. Food was good but exorbitantly pricey. Except pool, Gym, Spa there was no place to hang on. Just rooms and no open space to kill the time except Lobby.

A convenient business hotel

Dhiraj Sinha

If your office is nearby on OMR, then this is a very convenient location. Only drawback is lack of a proper restaurant at walking distance from this Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway - so you will end up having breakfast here. Recommend opting for a rate with breakfast option. Their standard rooms are little smaller as compared to some other similar 5 star properties. Good fitness center, spa and swimming pool (just in case you can find some time to use them). Nice, friendly staff. Overall a good business Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway.
Nice, clean rooms. Bathroom lighting particularly near the mirror should be little brighter. Blanket was bit thinner for my confort in case you keep Airconditioning at 22 deg C. Rest was all good. Also used fitness center, which is pretty decent.

Disappointed stay

Kaur Mounisha

They checked me into a Twin room (it was an early check-in) when my booking was for a King bedroom. As we were in a hurry in the morning, I did accept but later none bothered to change the room too and as we came back exhausted we never had time to take this up with them. But why do they have to do it to a repeating guest? Didn't expect this from the gateway. Disappointed.

Great Taj service, average rooms.

Aaron George

The room especially the bathroom was quiet congested. But when you stay at the Taj, you forget all minor problems because of their smile. And that happened with us too. We left ge place happy. And that's what matters. Dinner at the restaurant was average. We took the buffet. Buffet breakfast was great! Great location on OMR opposite to Novotel/Ibis. Near Infosys.

Very good stay and good breakfast

chandrasekaran ramasamy

We booked for 3 adult and 1 child, we felt bed was small and they gave an additional bed. Staffs were very friendly and providing good service. Breakfast is very delicious but buffet dinner we didn't like that much. The guy, who helped during breakfast time, he is very good to us and that shows as the quality of Taj group Vivanta Chennai IT Expressways.

Good experience

Mohomed asifa

Had Booked this Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway on 16th July. It was good and neat. Location was great near to Sholinganallur junction. Had a complimentary breakfast. With had many varieties to choose from it was good. Housekeeping service was responsive and they accepted our special requests. Stayed just one night. Overall, experience was very good.

Bhaskaran's service at breakfast was excellent.

Satyen Hingorani

The room and facilities were extremely clean, and the service at the Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway was excellent. The included continental breakfast was fantastic, and it was made extra special by Bhaskaran, whose service and attention were wonderful. I would definitely stay at this Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway again!

Very special stay and enjoyment

SREEPADA

Very special stay and enjoyment on a very Special Christmas celebration on 25/12/2017. It will be a memorable stay with my family members. Interior decoration is also wonderful. Food quality is also very good in all respect as well as varieties of food. Very comfortable bathroom and toiletries also really appreciable.

Good Stay

Ajay Kumar

The Gateway Hotel located at OMR road, Chennai is value for money. The room is spacious, good hospitality and good food. Breakfast is excellent with many varieties. Only thing which I did not like was its approach road which is through a service road. The approach road with two way traffic gets jammed very easily.

WOW

Seshu Babu

It's good to stay, location and cost is good.

Hospitality

Praveen Tripahi

Beautiful management considering hospitality, well trained and co-operative staffs. Nice stay.

Superb and good

Prashant Dave

One of the best thing what I liked the most is that their staff will never say NO for to anything you ask Very friendly, courteous drag.

The fountain pool

Shifana

The trip with our family was awesome. Good staff and ambience. The pool was great. Buffet was great

Awesome

mayank kumar

Everything in the Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway is awesome.

Excellent business hotel

Ravi

Very functional and well located Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway. Good food and good service. The rooms are quite large and comfortable. A beautiful pool to relax in the evening. The spa also provides good service. I wish them every success.

Courteous staff, good food and comfortable stay.

Akhil George Austin

Overall it was a good stay! The staff was courteous, attended quite promptly to all requests. Th choice of food can be better but whatever was served was delicious! No complaints. Would definitely stay again.

By far the best on OMR

Rajesh Malhotra

The Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway is conveniently located on the I. T Highway and lives up-to the reputation of Taj Hotels. Right from check-in to the attention we got in both the restaurants and service was impeccable. The food was good and I recommend you try their specialty 'Madurai Dosa'.

Excellent Stay

PRIYADARSHAN T

Very good services and very good experience.

Excellent service by staff

Sujit Piri

Room was spacious enough and maintained spic and span. The gym was big with TVs on the treadmills. The swimming pool was cosy and cool. The best was the restaurant - 'buzz' simple yet bountiful. Good value for money.

Nice hotel. It will be

Sumit Punia

Very nice Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway and it contain good rooms and nice room service, if we another come I will definitely stay in this Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway

Overall good stay

Kumaresan Mohan

Overall it was very good and relax stay. People are very warm and smiley. They greeted very well and organized aptly. Rooms were very spacious and neat. Morning breakfast was not much convincing/tastes, expect 2 or 3 items. Swimming pool and other amenities is good.

Perfect stay at expressway

Koustubh Sambhare

Regular Taj Gateway experience as expected. Only problem is very few food joints nearby. Especially for Chennai style food. Good hospitality & cleanliness. Good spread for the breakfast. Gym facility is good. Good ambience maintained in restaurant which relax you after working hours

Decent business

Shantanu

Was a pretty decent Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway for the area. Kattu paratha in their menu is fabulous. The rooms were decent sized and clean. I got a one facing the street which made it a little noisy . .

Awesome place to stay with family

Puneet Shukla

Great place to relax with family and friends. Delicious spread of food items in buffet. Quick service. Spacious and clean rooms. Nice gym and spa. Close to Mahabalipuram and has good restaurants some 1-2 km away, in case someone is looking for more options. All in all a recommended place to stay.

Excellent Stay

Craig Waldon

I stayed for two weeks on my first visit to Chennai. I was looked after very well by Management and all staff. The Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway and facilities are new but kept very clean and everything is very well maintained. The variety of food is good with an International and Chinese restaurant.

Wow Taj

Sivakumar Jeyarajperumal

The experience was good. It was in the heart of the IT corridor gateway as the Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway name. The room is good with excellent service and comfort. Food was awesome. We loved the stay at Taj and will suggest all to get good experience.

Good Stay

Milin Chhanechhara

Excellent stay at this Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway. Delicious food and great service by everyone in the restaurant and also by the staff in the Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway. This place turned out to be an excellent choice that I made and I would certainly recommend to anyone visiting Chennai.