Rivera Hotel Chennai, Chennai ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

943 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, India

Rivera Hotel is situated in the heart of Chennai, 0.5 miles from the Government Museum. This accommodation features a blend of modern amenities and a convenient location near several cultural landmarks. Its proximity to key attractions provides guests access to the city's rich history and vibrant culture. The hotel's diverse dining options and comfortable rooms cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Rivera Hotel is conveniently located just 9.5 miles from Chennai International Airport. Guests can easily explore the area, with notable attractions such as the National Art Gallery and Semmozhi Poonga within a few kilometers. Public transportation options are readily available, facilitating travel to various parts of the city. The hotel is in close proximity to major hospitals and shopping areas, enhancing its overall appeal.

Rooms

Each guest room at Rivera Hotel is equipped with a television offering satellite channels. Many rooms feature a seating area for added convenience and comfort. Private bathrooms are standard, complete with free toiletries for guests' use. The hotel ensures a peaceful environment with soundproofing in select rooms.

Eat & Drink

The on-site restaurant at Rivera Hotel offers a variety of cuisine, specializing in Indian and Chinese dishes. This allows guests to experience local flavors and international fare without leaving the property. The casual dining setting is designed to cater to various tastes and preferences. Room service is also available for those wishing to dine in privacy.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk to assist guests with their needs at any time. Additional amenities include leisure facilities to unwind after a busy day. For those traveling for business, the hotel is equipped to support their needs with suitable arrangements and services. Accessibility features ensure comfort for all guests.

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City Center

Chennai3700 ft

Airports

Chennai International (MAA) 12.2 mi

Tirupati (TIR) 80.5 mi

Train

Egmore Railway Station2300 ft

Metro stations

Nehru Park2000 ft

Egmore metro3000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Culinary Delights

The food was simply exquisite, especially the mutton Kerala fry and fish Kerala curry served with aromatic basmati rice.view full review

Spotless Rooms

My room was impeccably clean, providing a refreshing and comfortable environment for my stay.view full review

Top-notch Room Service

The room service was prompt and polite, ensuring I had everything I needed without delay.view full review

Great Value for Money

I found this hotel to offer excellent value for money compared to others, making my experience even more enjoyable.view full review

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Room features

Air conditioning

Location

943 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, India

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943 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai, India

City landmarks

Museums

Egmore Government Museum

1.1 mi

Stadiums

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

1.0 mi

Valluvar Kottam High Rd

Valluvar Kottam

1.9 mi

Parks

Semmozhi Poonga

2.0 mi

131 Gangadeeswarar Koil Street Arulmigu Gangadeeswarar Thirukoil

Gangadeeswarar Temple

2900 ft

Libraries

Connemara Public Library

1.1 mi

Gallery

National Art Gallery

3600 ft

Shopping Area

Abirami Mega Mall

1.2 mi

Sydenhams Road 6 Km from Chennai

Ripon Building

4400 ft

Public Building

Fort St. George

2.1 mi

Shopping Area

Alsa Mall Shopping Complex

4000 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

MGR Memorial

2.2 mi

Gandhi Irwin Road

Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium

2800 ft

2 Kennet Lane Opp Egmore Railway Station Inside Raj Residency Hotel

Green Health Spa & Saloon

2500 ft

Shopping Area

Saravana Stores

4100 ft

No. 14

Sacred Heart Church

3300 ft

Bronze Gallery

3100 ft

Church

Emmanual Methodist Church

3200 ft

Church

Sacred Heart Shrine

3400 ft

No 105

Chennai filter coffee

1.7 mi

Kanchipuram District

Chembarambakkam Lake

1.3 mi

137/81

Sri Ram Mandir

3500 ft

Mosque

Thousand Lights Mosque

1.7 mi

Museums

Children's Museum

3600 ft

Bp 141 5km from Bandjoun city centre

Musee de Bandjoun

1.3 mi

Mount Rd Anna Salai Triplicane

LIC Building

1.3 mi

Beach

Marina Beach

2.7 mi

Padavattan Kovil St

Sri Sevan Vinagar Temple

4700 ft

Nearby

926 Poonamallee High Road Inside Hotel Abu Sarovar Portico

Green Ayurveda Spa

1300 ft

Church

Egmore Wesley Church

1400 ft

Restaurants

Sri Krishna Sweets

2200 ft

25e Raja Annamalai Road

Mehtaas Vada Pav

2200 ft

22/9

Rang Mahal

1600 ft

88/A

Babal Da Punjabi Dhaba

600 ft

114/9 Poonamallee High Road

Hotel Blue Diamond Restaurant

600 ft

934 Poonamallee High Road

Parwani's Bombay Halwa House

700 ft

Shop No. 113

Udipi Hotel Sudha Restaurant

800 ft

Ground Floor 111 Poonamallee High Road

Novelty Tea House

2900 ft

No.88/A

Sherlock's Pub

1600 ft

926 Poonamallee High Road Abu Sarovar Portico

Mathsya

2900 ft

1 Halls Road Near Egmore Railway Station

Waves Bar & Lounge

2800 ft

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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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.