Fortel: from $44 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $44 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Fortel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Fortel is a mid-range business hotel near Chennai Egmore station in Chennai, India.

Address: 3 Gandhi Irwin Rd, Chennai. Property ID: 1198128. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chennai/fortel-1198128

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chennai/fortel-1198128/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $44 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $83 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $127 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $166 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $214 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $256 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $298 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $342 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $386 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $433 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $480 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $528 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $572 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $616 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 9 hotels in Egmore & Chennai Central by Axel's take. Egmore & Chennai Central is #4 of 10 places to stay in Chennai. The best hotels in Egmore & Chennai Central, ranked · Where to stay in Chennai

Axel's take: 6.7/10

Handy for Egmore trains, but room upkeep makes this a compromise. a mid-range business hotel near Chennai Egmore station, scored for what it is.

Fortel is a mid-range business hotel whose strongest selling point is walking-distance access to Egmore railway station and the metro. We'd consider it for a short, transport-focused stay rather than a Chennai holiday base. Recent Tripadvisor guests praise the food, and some report clean, comfortable rooms, but experiences are uneven. The hotel's restaurants, restobar and gym give it more facilities than a basic station hotel.

The trade-off is inconsistent upkeep: recent accounts describe dated bathrooms, unreliable Wi-Fi and maintenance problems, while Booking.com scores are weaker for comfort and facilities than location. Service draws both personal praise and complaints about responsiveness. We'd skip it if dependable room condition or working online matters more than station convenience.

• Best for: short Egmore rail stopovers; business travelers prioritizing transport access

• Watch out for: uneven room and bathroom upkeep; unreliable Wi-Fi; inconsistent service

• Location: Walkable to Egmore railway and metro stations; the clearest reason to choose it.

• Rooms: Functional rooms, but recent guests report dated fittings and occasional AC, lighting and plumbing faults.

• Cleanliness: Mixed rather than uniformly poor: recent clean-room reports sit alongside complaints and modest cleanliness scores.

• Service: Some staff earn individual praise; other guests describe reactive help and slow problem resolution.

• Amenities: Officially offers Indian and Pan-Asian dining, a lively restobar, gym, event spaces and 24-hour room service.

• Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion depends on the booking; airport transfers and early check-in or late checkout can cost extra.

Axel's opinion of Fortel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About Fortel

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 3 Gandhi Irwin Rd, Chennai
• Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 2,959 reviews (location 3.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Egmore Metro: 7 min walk · Chennai International Airport: 41 min by taxi · Tirupati International Airport: 185 min by taxi · Marina Beach: 10 min by taxi · Fort St. George Museum: 11 min by taxi · Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple: 14 min by taxi
• Optional charges: Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per day
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: ₹1,500 per guest per night
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (free), Valet parking (free), EV charger, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Chennai

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Standard Single room

• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Superior room

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Superior room with city view

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Superior Single room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe room

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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Executive room

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Executive Single room

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Executive Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
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Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Executive Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Executive Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Executive Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Premium room

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Premium Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Classic room

Suite

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Suite with city view

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Single Suite

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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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