Rivera Hotel, Chennai ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

943 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, India

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Chennai 1.1 km

Airports

Chennai International (MAA) 19.7 km

Tirupati (TIR) 129.6 km

Train

Egmore Railway Station700 m

Underground

Nehru Park600 m

Egmore metro900 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Rooms

“The rooms were basic yet remarkably clean and comfortable, providing a genuine sense of relaxation after a long day.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The complimentary breakfast was consistently hot and tasty, although a bit repetitive, it truly set the tone for a delightful day.” view full review

Easy Access

“The parking was well-organized and convenient, allowing for a stress-free experience when coming and going from the hotel.” view full review

Welcoming Atmosphere

“The common areas in the hotel were inviting, providing a cozy place to relax and unwind after a busy day.” view full review

General

Wi-Fi

Services

Laundry

Room features

Air conditioning

Location

943 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, India

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943 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, India

City landmarks

Museum

Egmore Government Museum

1.8 km

Stadium

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

1.7 km

Valluvar Kottam High Rd

Valluvar Kottam

3.1 km

Park

Semmozhi Poonga

3.2 km

131 Gangadeeswarar Koil Street Arulmigu Gangadeeswarar Thirukoil

Gangadeeswarar Temple

860 m

Library

Connemara Public Library

1.8 km

Gallery

National Art Gallery

1.1 km

Shopping Area

Abirami Mega Mall

2.0 km

Sydenhams Road 6 Km from Chennai

Ripon Building

1.3 km

Public Building

Fort St George

3.4 km

Shopping Area

Alsa Mall Shopping Complex

1.2 km

Monument

MGR Memorial

3.6 km

Gandhi Irwin Road

Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium

850 m

2 Kennet Lane Opp Egmore Railway Station Inside Raj Residency Hotel

Green Health Spa & Saloon

760 m

Shopping Area

Saravana Stores

1.2 km

No. 14

Sacred Heart Church

1.0 km

Bronze Gallery

930 m

Church

Emmanual Methodist Church

950 m

Church

Sacred Heart Shrine

1.0 km

No 105

Chennai filter coffee

2.7 km

Kanchipuram District

Chembarambakkam Lake

2.2 km

137/81

Sri Ram Mandir

1.1 km

Mosque

Thousand Lights Mosque

2.7 km

Museum

Children's Museum

1.1 km

Bp 141 5km from Bandjoun city centre

Musee de Bandjoun

2.0 km

Mount Rd Anna Salai Triplicane

LIC Building

2.1 km

Beach

Marina Beach

4.3 km

Padavattan Kovil St

Sri Sevan Vinagar Temple

1.4 km

Nearby

926 Poonamallee High Road Inside Hotel Abu Sarovar Portico

Green Ayurveda Spa

380 m

Church

Egmore Wesley Church

410 m

Restaurants

Sri Krishna Sweets

670 m

25e Raja Annamalai Road

Mehtaas Vada Pav

670 m

22/9

Rang Mahal

480 m

88/A

Babal Da Punjabi Dhaba

180 m

114/9 Poonamallee High Road

Hotel Blue Diamond Restaurant

180 m

934 Poonamallee High Road

Parwani's Bombay Halwa House

200 m

Shop No. 113

Udipi Hotel Sudha Restaurant

220 m

Ground Floor 111 Poonamallee High Road

Novelty Tea House

870 m

No.88/A

Sherlock's Pub

460 m

926 Poonamallee High Road Abu Sarovar Portico

Mathsya

880 m

1 Halls Road Near Egmore Railway Station

Waves Bar & Lounge

850 m

Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Hot breakfast

Limited dining options

Ineffective air conditioning

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.4

Location

8.0

Service

9.0

Dining

6.4

Tyler

United States, August 2024

7.2/10

I had a decent stay at the hotel, which is really conveniently located just off the highway, making it easy to access. The rooms were basic but clean and comfortable enough for my needs. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, especially since they remembered me from my father's visits nearly a decade ago. However, the dining options were quite limited, and while I found the breakfast to be tasty, I wish there were more choices available.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were basic but very clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff were very caring, kind, and polite, recognizing me after many years.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located on the highway, which is quite convenient but a bit far from the city center.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast was hot and delicious, but there weren't many options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had the basic amenities which were satisfactory, but nothing particularly outstanding.

Robert

United States, August 2024

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were neat and comfortable, and the staff was really friendly and accommodating, even remembering me after many years. However, the location was a bit inconvenient as it was quite far from the city center, and while the breakfast was enjoyable, I found the dining options a little limited. Overall, it provided good value for money despite these minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were neat, clean, and comfortable, which made my stay enjoyable.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, ensuring I had no difficulty accessing the different floors, and they even recognized me after almost 10 years.

Location

6.0

The hotel is located on the highway, which made it a bit far from the city center, so that was something to consider.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was complimentary and quite sumptuous, but I felt the dining options were limited, especially on the second day.

Facilities

7.0

Overall, the facilities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out as luxurious or modern.

Thomas

United States, July 2024

7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which boasts a great location on the main road and is close to the railway stations. The rooms were basic but clean, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. However, I found the dining options to be a bit limited, and the air conditioning could have been better. Overall, it offers fair value for money given its amenities and service.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were basic but clean enough.

Service

9.0

The staff were very caring, kind, and polite, ensuring we had no difficulty while staying there.

Location

9.0

The location is prime, right on Ponnamalle High Road, making it convenient to access the US consulate and nearby railway stations.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was complimentary and quite sumptuous, but I noticed it lacked variety.

Facilities

6.0

The overall facilities were decent, but nothing too extravagant.

Steve

United States, June 2024

7.6/10

I had a decent stay at this hotel, with clean basic rooms that provided good value for money. The service I received was generally good, but the air conditioning could have been better. The location was pretty convenient, just off the highway and close to key railway stations. Dining options were limited, but the complimentary breakfast was tasty.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were basic but clean enough, which I appreciated.

Service

8.0

Service was good overall; they were kind and remembered me from previous visits.

Location

9.0

The location was convenient, right near the highway and close to central and Egmore railway stations.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was complimentary and quite nice, though there weren't many options.

Facilities

7.0

I didn't use many facilities, but everything seemed adequate for my needs.

Paul

United States, June 2024

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which is conveniently located on Ponnamalle High Road. The rooms were pretty good, clean, and well-maintained, and I was impressed with the friendly and caring staff who made me feel welcomed. On the downside, the dining options were limited, but the complimentary breakfast was decent. Overall, I found it to be good value for money considering its central location and clean accommodations.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were basic but very clean and offered good air conditioning.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely kind and helpful, even recognizing me after many years.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located on the highway, which is a prime spot near the US consulate and central railway stations, though it feels a bit far from the city center.

Dining

6.0

The complimentary breakfast was quite good, but the overall dining options were limited.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities met my expectations, and everything was well-maintained.

Leroy

United States, June 2024

7.8/10

The hotel has a great central location near major railway stations and the US consulate, making it convenient if you're in Chennai for business. The rooms were clean and decent but lacked some options, and the service was friendly and accommodating. While the dining options were good overall, there wasn't much variety available. It's a fair value for money, but the air conditioning could use some improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were neat and clean, which made my stay quite pleasant, even if the options were a bit limited.

Service

9.0

The staff was very kind and recognized me after almost a decade, ensuring our stay was comfortable, especially when coming down from the fourth floor.

Location

10.0

I loved the central location right on Ponnamalle High Road, making it easy to reach Central and Egmore railway stations along with the US consulate.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast was good but lacked variety. It was delicious but a bit limited in options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent facilities, though I didn't find any standout amenities.

Tim

United States, June 2024

8.2/10

I had a nice stay overall at this hotel. The rooms were neat and clean, plus they were centrally air-conditioned, making it comfortable. The service was exceptional, everyone was kind and recognized me after nearly a decade. The location was convenient, close to major rail stations, but it can be a bit tricky to access on busy mornings. The dining options were decent, but I found them to be somewhat limited in variety.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were neat and clean, which I really appreciated. The central air-conditioning kept the room comfortable.

Service

10.0

The service was amazing! The staff were very caring, kind, and polite, ensuring we had no difficulties, even with navigating the building.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, right on the highway and close to the central and Egmore railway stations, which was a big plus.

Dining

7.0

Dining was good, with a nice buffet, but I felt there weren't many options to choose from. The breakfast was hot and delicious, though.

Facilities

Lee

United States, May 2024

5.4/10

I had a comfortable stay at this hotel, with clean rooms that met my expectations. The location is very convenient, situated on the main road and close to major train stations. However, I found the dining options to be somewhat limited, which was a bit of a letdown. On the upside, the staff provided excellent service, making my experience enjoyable.

Rooms

The rooms were clean and basic, which was fine for my needs. They were neat and comfortable, providing a good atmosphere for resting. Rating: 7/10.

Service

I received good service from the staff, who were really helpful and attentive. I appreciated the kind recognition from the reception team after almost 10 years since my last visit. Rating: 9/10.

Location

The hotel is in a prime location on the main road, which made it easy to access both Central and Egmore railway stations. However, it's quite far from the city center, so keep that in mind. Rating: 8/10.

Dining

The dining options were decent, but I found the breakfast to be a bit limited. Overall, it was hot and delicious, but I wished for more variety. Rating: 6/10.

Facilities

The overall facilities were satisfactory, although they could use some enhancements. Rating: 7/10.

Jesse

United States, May 2024

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. The location was convenient for my trip to Chennai for a family wedding, and I really appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The staff were incredibly kind and even remembered me from my father’s visits nearly ten years ago, which added a personal touch. However, the dining options felt a bit limited, especially for breakfast, and it would have been nice to have a clearer schedule for when dining was available.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were neat, clean, and quite nice for the price.

Service

10.0

The staff were caring, kind, and very helpful throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the highway, making it easy to reach Chennai for family functions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was good, but I found the breakfast options to be somewhat limited.

Facilities

7.0

While I wouldn't call the amenities luxurious, the hotel had everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

James

United States, May 2024

7.0/10

I stayed at this hotel during my official trip to Chennai, and I found the location to be quite convenient, especially with its proximity to the US consulate. The rooms were overall nice and comfortable, but I felt the air conditioning could have been more effective. The service was good, with the staff being caring and polite. On the downside, the dining options were somewhat limited, but the complimentary breakfast was hot and delicious. Overall, it’s a decent value for money stay, but a few improvements would make it even better.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were pretty good and nice, but the air conditioning was not that effective.

Service

8.0

The service was good, and the staff were very caring, kind, and polite.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located on the highway, which is quite far from the city center but near the US consulate.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited, but the complimentary breakfast was hot and delicious.