
Axel’s take
A strong airport choice where attentive service outweighs slightly dated rooms.
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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a traditional five-star airport hotel with gardens and an outdoor pool
Trident, Chennai is a traditional five-star airport hotel, not simply the four-star listed in some catalogs. Its low-rise buildings, gardens and outdoor pool make it more appealing than a purely functional stopover. We'd pick it for an early flight or business visit: Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise attentive staff, clean rooms and good breakfasts, while recent Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the housekeeping team's strengths.
The trade-off is location: convenient for the airport does not mean convenient for exploring central Chennai on foot. Some guests also find the room decor dated, so expect traditional comfort rather than contemporary luxury. Airport transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on your booking. It's a strong choice for travelers prioritizing service and airport access; we'd look elsewhere for a sightseeing-first stay or cutting-edge rooms.
- Rooms
- Generally comfortable and well maintained, though some guests find the decor dated.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor reviews.
- Service
- Warm, responsive staff and attentive housekeeping are the clearest recurring positives.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, landscaped gardens, spa, gym, two restaurants and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Fees and surprises
- Airport transfers are charged; check breakfast inclusion. On-site parking is complimentary.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.
The location
1-24 G S T Road, Chennai
About 3 km from the airport; less convenient for sightseeing on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, landscaped gardens, spa, gym, two restaurants and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Outdoor pool
- Babysitting
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–8: free
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Trident, Chennai: from $173 for Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $173 total for Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults at Trident, Chennai on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Trident, Chennai is a traditional five-star airport hotel with gardens and an outdoor pool in Chennai, India.
Address: 1-24 G S T Road, Chennai. Property ID: 1286876. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chennai/trident-chennai-1286876
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chennai/trident-chennai-1286876/2026-11-17/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $193 | $249 on Booking.com | $56 less (22%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $173 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-18 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $360 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-19 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $529 USD
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4 nights
Total price: $651 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $754 USD
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6 nights
Total price: $871 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-23 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,018 USD
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8 nights
Total price: $1,169 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-25 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,325 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-26 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,461 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-27 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,550 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-28 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,635 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-29 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $1,720 USD
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14 nights
Total price: $1,861 USD
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Axel's take: 8.9/10
A strong airport choice where attentive service outweighs slightly dated rooms. a traditional five-star airport hotel with gardens and an outdoor pool, scored for what it is.
Trident, Chennai is a traditional five-star airport hotel, not simply the four-star listed in some catalogs. Its low-rise buildings, gardens and outdoor pool make it more appealing than a purely functional stopover. We'd pick it for an early flight or business visit: Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise attentive staff, clean rooms and good breakfasts, while recent Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the housekeeping team's strengths.
The trade-off is location: convenient for the airport does not mean convenient for exploring central Chennai on foot. Some guests also find the room decor dated, so expect traditional comfort rather than contemporary luxury. Airport transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on your booking. It's a strong choice for travelers prioritizing service and airport access; we'd look elsewhere for a sightseeing-first stay or cutting-edge rooms.
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Best for: early departures and late arrivals; business travelers; families wanting a comfortable stopover
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Watch out for: car journeys for central sightseeing; some dated room decor; charged airport transfers
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Location: About 3 km from the airport; less convenient for sightseeing on foot.
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Rooms: Generally comfortable and well maintained, though some guests find the decor dated.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor reviews.
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Service: Warm, responsive staff and attentive housekeeping are the clearest recurring positives.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, landscaped gardens, spa, gym, two restaurants and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Fees and surprises: Airport transfers are charged; check breakfast inclusion. On-site parking is complimentary.
Axel's opinion of Trident, Chennai, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.
About Trident, Chennai
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Trident Hotels
- 1-24 G S T Road, Chennai
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 7,677 reviews (location 4.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Chennai International Airport: 5 min by public transport · Tirupati International Airport: 198 min by taxi · Guindy National Park: 21 min by taxi · Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple: 22 min by taxi · Edward Elliot's Beach: 28 min by taxi · Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple: 30 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–8: free
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Babysitting, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Spa, Self parking (free), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, 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
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard room — room photo 1
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- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Penthouse room
- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 1
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- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 3
Standard Duplex room
Standard room with city view
- Standard room with city view — room photo 1
- Standard room with city view — room photo 2
- Standard room with city view — room photo 3
Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Club room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Club room — room photo 1
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- Standard Club room — room photo 3
Standard Club room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Club room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard Club room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard Club room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Single room
Standard Single room with sea view
- Standard Single room with sea view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with sea view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with sea view — room photo 3
Standard Single Club room
Standard Triple room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Family room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
Standard Single Club room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Standard Single Club room (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Club room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Club room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Twin Club room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin Club room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin Club room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin Club room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple Club room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Triple Club room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple Club room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple Club room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Club room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple Club room — room photo 1
Superior room
Superior Single room
Superior Family room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Superior Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Superior Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
Deluxe room with garden view
Deluxe room with pool view
- Deluxe room with pool view — room photo 1
- Deluxe room with pool view — room photo 2
- Deluxe room with pool view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Family room
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin Family room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
Premier room
- Room features: Fridge
- Premier room — room photo 1
- Premier room — room photo 2
- Premier room — room photo 3
Premier room with view
- Premier room with view — room photo 1
- Premier room with view — room photo 2
- Premier room with view — room photo 3
Premier Single room
Premier Single room with view
- Premier Single room with view — room photo 1
- Premier Single room with view — room photo 2
- Premier Single room with view — room photo 3
Premier Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Premier Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premier Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premier Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premier Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premier Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premier Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premier Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Executive room
Premium room
Premium Single room
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Luxury room
Luxury room with partial sea view
Luxury Single room
Luxury Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Luxury Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Royal room
Royal Club room
Junior Suite
Single Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Suite
- Room features: Fridge
- Suite — room photo 1
Suite seafront
Single Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Suite
Deluxe Suite
- Room features: Fridge
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Suite with pool view
- Deluxe Suite with pool view — room photo 1
- Deluxe Suite with pool view — room photo 2
- Deluxe Suite with pool view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single Suite
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Twin Family Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin Family Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin Family Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin Family Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Premier Suite
Premier Single Suite
- Premier Single Suite — room photo 1
- Premier Single Suite — room photo 2
- Premier Single Suite — room photo 3
Premier Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Premier Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premier Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premier Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premier Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Executive Suite
Executive Single Suite
Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Presidential Suite
Presidential Single Suite
Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Presidential Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Premium Suite
Premium Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Luxury Suite
Deluxe Studio
Cottage
5 Bedrooms Cottage
- Bedrooms: 5
Family Cottage
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