The Dolphin Park Hotel, Virugambakkam

Hotels
6.3 (153 reviews)
NO.4/18, Vembuli Amman koil Street, , Chennai , in

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Car hire
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Good location
Pleasant stay
Cons:
Cleanliness of the washroom
Night staff responsiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
3.19
Washroom was not clean.
Service
7.66
Staff were courteous and professional; reception team was helpful.
Location
7.7
Convenient location with nearby restaurants and shops.
Room Quality
7.15
Rooms are clean, air-conditioned, and well-kept.
Amenities
6.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.14
Good option for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
6.19
Breakfast was good.
Overall Experience
5.66
Overall pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 14:35

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Virugambakkam, Chennai, The Dolphin Park Hotel is strategically positioned near major attractions like Chennai Trade Centre and Pondy Bazaar, offering easy access to the city's key destinations.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel provides well-equipped rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy city views and a cozy ambiance during their stay, ensuring a comfortable experience.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a variety of dining options at the hotel's restaurant, serving Chinese, Indian, and Seafood cuisine. With options for Asian, vegetarian, and halal preferences, guests can savor a diverse range of flavors during their visit.

Book your stay at The Dolphin Park Hotel, Virugambakkam for a memorable and convenient experience in Chennai.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for Rs. 500 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for Rs. 500 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 153 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.19
Service: 7.66
Location: 7.7
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 6.68
Value for Money: 6.14
Food and Beverage: 6.19
Overall Experience: 5.66
H
Harisankar family_with_children in
2
Pros:

Location and parking space is good.

Cons:

Room is not clean. sticky and dirty floor, Window AC is too noisy and couldn't control with remote or buttons. buttons were broken. There were cockroaches in room. Door lock fitment had a hole and was see through.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
M
Mani couple in
8
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
S
S couple in
9
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
R
Ram extended_group in
10
2025-12-11 via Nuitee
M
ms family_with_children in
10
Pros:

“This hotel is a great option for budget travelers. The rooms are clean, air-conditioned, and well-kept. Check-in was smooth, and the staff were courteous and professional. The location is convenient, with nearby restaurants and shops. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a comfortable stay without spending too much.”

2025-10-25 via Nuitee
J
Jana solo_traveller in
10
Perfect sta for solo travellers
Pros:

Booked this stay for my interview in virugambakkam. Stay was very pleasent. Thanks to the reception team helping us arranging auto. Breakfast was good and location is close to chandra mall.

Cons:

Nothing bad

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
P
Pradeep couple gb
3
Pros:

Location was prime

Cons:

Washroom was not clean and staff who worked at night were not at all responsive

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
K
kumar solo_traveller in
3
2025-08-01 via Nuitee
K
Konda Venkata solo_traveller in
6
2025-07-18 via Nuitee
S
Selva young couple in
9
Superb
2025-04-05 via Nuitee
C
Cd review category business travellers in
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Nice

2025-03-13 via Nuitee
V
Vino review category business travellers in
7
Good
2024-12-26 via Nuitee
R
Raajesh family with young children in
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Staff behaviour

Cons:

Sticky floors, crampling room size, mosquito menance

2024-12-26 via Nuitee
D
Deepika young couple in
7
Good
2024-12-14 via Nuitee
S
Sathish review category business travellers in
3
Poor
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not clean and stinking rooms

2024-11-19 via Nuitee
A
Adi family with young children se
1
Management needs to improve massively
Pros:

Only the location, airport is just 45min ride.

Cons:

Significantly lacks basic cleaniness. Sheets were torn and dirty, toilet was smelling. Floor was not cleaned at all. The conditions of the room was extremely poor.

2024-10-03 via Nuitee
A
Aditya review category business travellers in
5
Passable
2024-08-09 via Nuitee
D
Doraboyana solo traveller in
5
Passable
2024-08-09 via Nuitee
R
Riaz young couple in
7
Good
2024-07-24 via Nuitee
R
Rajan solo traveller gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location and staffs

Cons:

It was very dirty. Everything was very average. If u need a quick place to nap, then ok otherwise need lots of improvement. I would say repaint the rooms and keep them clean. Follow some standards for cleaning.

2024-05-01 via Nuitee