Overview
Trident, Chennai is a luxury hotel located in Chennai, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is operated under the Trident brand of hotels owned and managed by EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group. The hotel caters primarily to business and leisure travellers, and is situated in proximity to Chennai International Airport.
Key facts
| Name | Trident, Chennai |
|---|---|
| Type | Luxury hotel |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Operator | EIH Limited (The Oberoi Group) |
| Brand | Trident Hotels |
Background
The Trident brand is positioned as the upscale, business-oriented chain of The Oberoi Group, distinct from the group's higher-end Oberoi Hotels & Resorts brand. Trident properties operate across several Indian cities, with hotels in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Cochin, Gurgaon and Chennai, among others.
Location and access
The hotel is located in southern Chennai, close to Chennai International Airport at Meenambakkam. The location places it within reach of business districts along the GST Road corridor and the IT zones of southern and south-western Chennai.
Facilities
As with other properties in the Trident chain, the Chennai hotel offers guest rooms and suites, multiple dining outlets, banqueting and conference facilities, a swimming pool, fitness centre and business services aimed at corporate travellers.
Significance
The hotel forms part of the organised luxury hospitality sector in Chennai, which has grown alongside the city's expansion as a hub for the automobile, information technology, healthcare and manufacturing industries. Properties such as Trident, Chennai contribute to the city's MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) capacity.
Related topics
- The Oberoi Group
- EIH Limited
- Trident Hotels
- Hotels in Chennai
- Chennai International Airport
- Tourism in Tamil Nadu
References
- Wikidata: Q7841365