Le Royal Meridien, Chennai is a luxury hotel located in Chennai, the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Operated under the Le Méridien brand, the property caters primarily to business and leisure travellers and is one of several international-brand hotels in the city.
| Name | Le Royal Meridien, Chennai |
|---|---|
| Type | Luxury hotel |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Brand | Le Méridien |
| Country | India |
The Le Méridien brand was founded in 1972 and has since become part of the wider portfolio of Marriott International, which acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016. Properties carrying the "Royal Meridien" designation typically denote a higher-tier, full-service offering within the brand. The Chennai hotel forms part of this international network, providing accommodation, dining and conference facilities aligned with the brand's standards.
Chennai is a major commercial and cultural centre on the Coromandel Coast of southern India. The city hosts a significant hospitality sector serving the automotive, information technology, healthcare and port industries that drive the regional economy. International-brand hotels such as Le Royal Meridien support business travel linked to these sectors as well as tourism related to the city's temples, beaches and heritage sites.
As a recognised international hotel brand operating in Chennai, the property contributes to the city's inventory of upscale accommodation, supporting MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activity and inbound tourism.