This city hotel, which was renovated in 2007, is the most sought after business hotel in Chennai, the commercial hub of South India. Conceived as the ideal retreat for the leisure or business traveller, the hotel offers a personalised service and well-equipped modern amenities. There are 72 rooms in total, spread over 6 floors. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access, a number of restaurants, conference facilities and Internet access (subject to fees), as well as room and laundry services (both subject to fees). The hotel's bar, Grammy, has a musical theme that appeals to both young and old. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.

This hotel enjoys a central location, and offers easy access to many shopping and diplomatic areas of the city, as well as being close to Kapaleeswarar Temple, San Thome Basilica Catholic Cathedral and Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. MGR University and the University of Madras are both just minutes away. Chennai Airport is 13 km away from the hotel, while Chennai central railway station is about 6 km away.