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Fortel

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Overview of Fortel

Fortel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel with restaurant, near Sankara Nethralaya

1 verified Hotels.com guest review

Property highlights

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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3 Gandhi Irwin Rd, Chennai, TN, 600008
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
For families
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Central Chennai
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 2 min drive
  • Apollo Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 11 min drive
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 4 min drive
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 16 min drive
  • VGP Universal Kingdom - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 50 min drive
  • Chennai Egmore Station - 3 min walk
  • Chennai Chintadripet Station - 16 min walk
  • Moore Market Complex Train Station - 18 min walk
  • LIC Metro Station - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Saravana Bhavan - 3 min walk
  • Saravana Bhavan - 3 min walk
  • 70mm Bar - 3 min walk
  • Hotel Chennai Gate - 4 min walk
  • Chennai Rawther Thalappakattu - 1 min walk
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About this property

Fortel

Fortel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Marina Beach and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 1300 per vehicle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in massages, facials or body treatments. Other highlights include a fitness centre and a bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global) and Operational Recommendations for Hotels (FHRAI - India)

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 21 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 96 rooms
  • Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result
  • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 21 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured on-site self-parking
  • Free secured on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage shower head
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 450 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1300 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

At check-in, guests must provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test result.

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 21 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of:

  • COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)
  • Operational Recommendations for Hotels (FHRAI - India)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Property registration number 33AABCH1893A1Z2

Also known as

FORTEL Hotel
FORTEL Chennai
FORTEL Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Fortel?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Fortel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fortel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fortel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1300 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fortel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Fortel and nearby?
Fortel has a fitness centre and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Fortel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Fortel like?
Fortel is in Central Chennai, a short 3-minute walk from Chennai Egmore Station and 18 minutes' walk from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Reviews

4.0

4.0/10

Cleanliness

10.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Staff are friendly and helpful. The property itself is run down and needs investment in upkeep.
Vijay, 1-night family trip
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