Hilton Chennai
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | February 28, 2011 |
| Headquarters | Chennai , India |
Area served | Chennai, India |
Key people | M. Narendra (Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Overseas Bank, inaugurated the hotel) |
| Products | Hotel accommodation, dining, event spaces, fitness center, executive lounge |
| Owner | Empee Hotels Limited |
| Parent | Hilton Worldwide |
| Website | www |
Hilton Chennai is a luxury five-star hotel situated on Jawaharlal Nehru Road in the Guindy area of Chennai, India. Positioned adjacent to Olympia Technology Park and close to Kathipara Junction, the hotel showcases Indo-Saracenic design elements. With an initial capital outlay of ₹4,000 million, this property represents Hilton's fourth establishment in India, following their ventures in New Delhi and at Mumbai International Airport. Managed by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Empee Hotels Limited, the hotel commenced operations on 28 February 2011, with the inauguration conducted by M. Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Overseas Bank.
The hotel
Occupying a 42-ground plot, this ten-story building houses 204 accommodations comprising 2 Executive Suites, 16 Junior Suites, 7 Hilton Deluxe Rooms, 58 Hilton Executive Rooms, and 121 Hilton King Guest Rooms. The interior design was executed by DiLeonardo from Hong Kong alongside Wilson and Associates based in Dallas. Guests can choose from five dining venues: Ayna offering pan-Indian cuisine; Vintage Bank, a wine and cheese bar; Q Bar, a rooftop grill and bar; Vasco providing all-day international dishes with live cooking stations; and Est, a contemporary café and lounge open around the clock.
On the first level, there is a flexible ballroom measuring 445 m² that can be partitioned as needed, accompanied by two meeting rooms and a boardroom outfitted with cutting-edge audiovisual equipment. The Hilton Grand Ballroom features a ceiling height of 5.9 meters and can host up to 750 attendees.
The rooftop area includes an infinity pool sized 15 by 80 feet that presents panoramic views of the city skyline. Additional facilities encompass a Precor Fitness Center available 24/7 and an Executive Lounge situated on the fourth floor.
Architecture
Originally designed with arches and cornices reflecting traditional Indian architectural motifs, the hotel’s exterior underwent a redesign by SRSS Architects. The refreshed facade integrates sleek granite finishes, metallic details, Indian Jali screens, and bespoke lighting fixtures inspired by Indian patterns. The interior spaces were developed by DiLeonardo Hospitality Design.