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Shelter Hotel

3.0 of 5
19,20 & 21 Venkatesa Agraharam Street | Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) 600004, India
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Shelter Hotel
Ranked #77 of 305 hotels in Chennai (Madras)
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Singapore
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Good location, its just one street away from the main street, very close to one of the main attractions of Chennai, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Hence there are many shops and eateries that are near the temple. This was very convenient. Had the deluxe room, which was smaller than expected. Cable TV wiring was not connected, and although maintenance came up... More

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Chennai (Madras), India
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Good maintenance, Lobby looks pretty ok and wide spacious, but needs to improve a lot on service concerned. With friends, had few unforgettable moments.

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Bangalore, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Stayed for 1 night with friends at Shelter Hotel in Mylapore. Positives - Central location. Easy Access to Mylapore and surrounding areas - Neat Rooms - Great lobby. Best i would say - Decent Food - Easy access to public transport - Auto, MRTS, Bus Negatives - Lot of noise from outside as it is located in a busy area... More

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Malaysia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Initially, I was a bit sceptical of staying here. But I must say I was surprised that the room was quite good. The room and bathroom were clean. The staff were courteous and helpful. So, for those who are looking for a three star hotel in Chennai that does not cost a bomb, try Shelter!

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Bangalore
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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I expect a budget hotel to get the basics right - clean rooms, clean sheets, bed & towels. This place falls a notch short of being s perfect budget hotel/lodge. To me it seems that this place was designed and set-up with the right intentions, but the execution is poor.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Though I was sceptical about this hotel from the previous reviews, my experience at the hotel disproved my anxiety. It is a decent business hotel with gracious and helpful staff. We had done a bulk booking and none of the occupants were dissatisfied with the facilities. We couldn't have dinner at the hotel, hence no comments about that but the... More

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Vijayawada, India
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Well to begin with I was apprehensive reading the reviews here. The check in was quite fast even though i went at 4 am.Breakfast was okay affair with a pasta, 3 varieties of south Indian and one north Indian along with boiled eggs and bread. Other than the breakfast, which was average, the other food at the restaurant or room... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

I stayed in this hotel for one night. Everything was good. Check in service was swift and smooth. However, restaurant and room service is bad. The waiters at the restaurant doesnt seem to know what they are doing. They came back a few times to ask about what we have ordered. Dispite that, wrong dishes is served. Service was slow.... More

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bangalore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2010
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I would suggest you stay here as a last resort. There will be power cuts for 20 to 30 mins without the generator being switched on. You will not get hot water to take a bath. You have try each number to find out which is the recetion number, room service number etc. I will be gladly checking out today,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2010

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19,20 & 21 Venkatesa Agraharam Street | Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) 600004, India
Price range (per night):* S$78 - 109

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