Madras Inn - Alwarpet

Hotels
8.3 (45 reviews)
38, Maharaja Surya Rao Road , Chennai , in

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking throughout
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Courteous staff
Good location
Well-maintained rooms
Cons:
Bed bugs
No hot water
Untidy sheets
Lack of extra pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
Clean rooms mentioned, but bed bugs and untidy sheets affect the overall sentiment.
Service
9.6
Courteous staff mentioned, with specific praise for Mathaiah and staff's helpfulness.
Location
9.64
Located in a convenient and central area, easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
8.09
Rooms are clean and well-maintained according to several reviews.
Amenities
7.62
Basic amenities available, but issues such as no hot water were noted.
Value for Money
8.08
Standard facilities for the price, with some complaints about services.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Homely breakfast appreciated, but requests for additional coffee not fulfilled.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall experience positive, although improvements are needed in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 14:25

Property Description

Central Location
Madras Inn - Alwarpet is conveniently located near popular attractions like Spencer Plaza Mall and Ma Chidambaram Stadium.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy a relaxing stay in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities and private bathrooms.

Easy Accessibility
With Chennai Central Railway Station and Chennai International Airport in close proximity, traveling to and from Madras Inn - Alwarpet is a breeze.

To experience comfort and convenience during your stay in Chennai, book now at Madras Inn - Alwarpet.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 45 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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ARUN BAID solo_traveller in
8
Pros:

Nice and clean

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Vivekntu solo_traveller in
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Eleonora extended_group it
9
Pros:

Really nice stay, it’s my second time there. I stayed with a group of friends and we like our stay. The staff is nice and the place clean, the neighbourhood also is quiet

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Sundar solo_traveller in
9
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Zriek solo_traveller jo
10
Pros:

Best for convinious, great staff, clean rooms, excelleny location, if you need anything just ask Mathaiyan

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Venkatesh family_with_children in
7
Pros:

Location, cleanliness of the room

Cons:

Bathroom wash basin was leaking and water all over the floor. TV remote didn’t work in one of the rooms. Rooms were not given together and were in different floors.

Check out timing were strict and didn’t allow even an hour extension even though I checked in an hour or so late.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Harris couple in
5
Pros:

Location...

Cons:

No staff available... No security, No staff at reception.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Rosine family_with_children fr
4
Très décevant, ne correspond pas du tout à une note 8,3
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

La chambre est petite certes mais avec une fenêtre qui ne s ouvre pas est oppressante.
Traces de moisissures sur le mur au dessus du lit . Ménage qui laisse à désirer ( sous le lit ).

La clé peut ouvrir toutes les chambres , pas prudent.
Aucun équipement de toilettes uniquement le gel douche qui est un savon main.
Le petit déjeuner est quasi inexistant: 3 plats Indiens , pain de mie et confiture , kfe. Pas de thé, ni d œuf et aucun fruit , un comble ici. Le personnel de service très peu aimable ,sans sourire rien .

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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deepikagsr solo_traveller in
5
Cons:

Room service was worst

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Mauro couple it
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

In a three-star hotel, the rooms should be cleaned and towels changed every day

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Julia couple in
5
Would not recommend
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

At the time of the booking, I had specifically emailed the property to inform them that my parents are in their late 70s, one severely vision impaired and the other with mobility issues , and to allocate a room that is accessible by an elevator and close to the restaurant. At no point did they inform me that the elevator was not functioning. I would have never have booked this for my parents had I known. They allocated a room on the third floor which my mother struggled to access with her mobility issues. They promised them the elevator would be fixed but by the second day I had enough and booked my parents in another property. Following checkout, my parents had left the hotel when my mother noticed her gold earring was missing. They promptly returned but was prevented from checking the room they had just vacated. Such a shady thing to do. The gold ornament is as good as gone as no one called from the hotel to return it. Cleanliness was very poor - bathroom wasn't cleaned and a top sheet was not provided. Blanket used by heaven knows how many people was given. They had to ask for a top sheet and for the bathroom to be cleaned. Overall a disappointing stay.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Döpp couple de
7
Pros:

On booking.com it says that Madras Inn has a 24/7 reception. We booked quite short term just an hour before getting there in the middle of the night. So understandably no one was expecting us. Still the staff woke up when we called just to check us in and give us our room. That was very kind.

Cons:

It is a basic place and has everything needed but nothing more. The fan is quite loud. Other than that it's good for the price. Breakfast is typical south Indian and tasty.
Unfortunately the room did not have a window with a view outside.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Hendrikus couple nl
5
Kan beter
Pros:

Rustige locatie. Lift.

Cons:

Bij aankomst geen lakens en te weinig handdoeken. Ontbijt heel onhandig opgezet (1 tafel voor 6 personen voor 10 kamers?), en heel beperkt (zowel zuid Indiaas als continentaal). Sloom en ongeïnteresseerd personeel.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Satish couple in
10
Pleasant and comfortable stay
Pros:

Clean, neat and centrally located

Cons:

None

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Jini family_with_children in
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Jean-Jacques couple fr
9
Agréable séjour dans un petit hôtel bien placé et à un tarif raisonnable.
Pros:

Excellent emplacement dans un quartier résidentiel proche de Mylapore. Excellent restaurant à 400 m (the Canton) et très bon petit déjeuner-buffet. Très bon accueil du gérant, personne fort sympathique et aidante. Petit hôtel agréable.

Cons:

Il faudrait deux serviettes de bain au lieu d’une. La salle de petit déjeuner pourrait être équipée de plus de tables et chaises voire prendre celui-ci sur la terrasse attenante.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Yves couple fr
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Neha solo_traveller in
8
Budget friendly good stay option
Pros:

The breakfast was good and the staff was very welcoming. The location was good as it is in the centre of the city everything is a quick ride away.

Cons:

They can improve on cleanliness department as the white bedsheet had turmeric stains.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Sree family_with_children in
9
Pros:

Madras Inn in Alwarpet offers a comfortable stay with clean rooms and courteous staff. The homely breakfast adds a warm touch, and its central location makes it convenient for nearby dining and travel.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Amarnath family_with_children in
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel if you are on business trip or with family. Visited the 3rd time to this property. Thanks to Mathaiah and Team. Very helpful staff..

2025-09-20 via Nuitee