Broadlands Hotel
18 Vallabha Agraharam Street Triplicane, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
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If you’re looking for a charming hotel in Chennai (Madras), look no further than Broadlands Hotel.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Chennai (Madras), Broadlands Hotel is located a short distance from St. Thomas Mount National Shrine (1.3 mi) and Sri Parthasarathy Temple (1.4 mi).
In addition, while staying at Broadlands Hotel guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and baggage storage, and you can stay connected with free wifi. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Broadlands Hotel.
If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant, consider a visit to Absolute Barbecue - T-Nagar, Annalakshmi Restaurant, or Grill Box, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Broadlands Hotel.
Best of all, Broadlands Hotel makes it easy to experience many great Chennai (Madras) attractions like The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society and Semmozhi Poonga, which are some popular gardens.
The staff at Broadlands Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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As an older couple backpacking through India, we are used to staying in all sorts of different quality of places. So we booked Broadlands based on the numerous reviews saying how good it was and great value. They were right in that the price is very good and the location is nice for us, but our room as least was looking somewhat tired and in need of some work.
We were given a huge room that was in essence on the roof with 3 of the 4 walls made from wood and window/shutters. I suspect that is was much bigger than the other rooms. It was great as it was huge and certainly away from everyone else. But it was pretty grubby, particularly the bathroom. Over our years of travelling we have always found that keeping somewhere clean is a good sign of what to expect. This seems especially the case in India. The bathroom here was in dire need of some serious work.
The mattress was also made of rock, or something close to it. Great for my wife, but hard for me.
Outside was a water pump that went on and off whenever anyone wanted water anywhere in our part of the hotel. I don't have a problem with noises (Broadlands is next door to a mosque), but this one was really irritating as so intermittent and loud.
Otherwise the hotel was OK. Not sure that I would go much further than that. It does what you ask, providing somewhere cheap to stay that seems safe in a big city (they have lockers for valuables in reception with your own lock), but by standards of everywhere else we have stayed in India and around the world (at a similar level) it lacks some of the basics.
We were given a huge room that was in essence on the roof with 3 of the 4 walls made from wood and window/shutters. I suspect that is was much bigger than the other rooms. It was great as it was huge and certainly away from everyone else. But it was pretty grubby, particularly the bathroom. Over our years of travelling we have always found that keeping somewhere clean is a good sign of what to expect. This seems especially the case in India. The bathroom here was in dire need of some serious work.
The mattress was also made of rock, or something close to it. Great for my wife, but hard for me.
Outside was a water pump that went on and off whenever anyone wanted water anywhere in our part of the hotel. I don't have a problem with noises (Broadlands is next door to a mosque), but this one was really irritating as so intermittent and loud.
Otherwise the hotel was OK. Not sure that I would go much further than that. It does what you ask, providing somewhere cheap to stay that seems safe in a big city (they have lockers for valuables in reception with your own lock), but by standards of everywhere else we have stayed in India and around the world (at a similar level) it lacks some of the basics.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We (a group of around 27 people), came here because we were forced off the Andaman islands on March 23, 2020. Most hotels in Chennai were closed.
The management of Broadland took us in, gave us rooms and supported us to get food too. Lucky we also had Indian guys who where stuck with us foreigners, they helped us getting food too. We all know the Broadland is a long standing institution (I have been here before), the rooms are great, and there is something for everybody. The vinyl matrasses do not breathe well, mayeb it's time to replace them. The old building is full of surprises and has a lot of character. The rooftops and courtyards were used to meet and play and eat together. Rooms are clean and atmosphere here is so pleasant. Thank you (owner and management) again for taking us in during such challenging times for all of us. Because of the lockdown in India, we had to stay here for 50 days!
The management of Broadland took us in, gave us rooms and supported us to get food too. Lucky we also had Indian guys who where stuck with us foreigners, they helped us getting food too. We all know the Broadland is a long standing institution (I have been here before), the rooms are great, and there is something for everybody. The vinyl matrasses do not breathe well, mayeb it's time to replace them. The old building is full of surprises and has a lot of character. The rooftops and courtyards were used to meet and play and eat together. Rooms are clean and atmosphere here is so pleasant. Thank you (owner and management) again for taking us in during such challenging times for all of us. Because of the lockdown in India, we had to stay here for 50 days!
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Broadlands was the first and best hotel we had in India so far. The price is good and the rooms are the good kind of basic. The place has a special feel to it. The tree in the court and rooftop make it a calming place in the middle of Chennai's busy center.
The staff is really great. Especially Raja is a very warm and gentle person.
Now here's the catch. The owner is a woman in her fifties and is truly unfriendly towards her guests and personal. Whenever she is around (not often) the vibe changes and everybody seems stressed out.
But like I mentioned she's not around much so I would definitely choose for BroadLands whenever I'm Chennai!
The staff is really great. Especially Raja is a very warm and gentle person.
Now here's the catch. The owner is a woman in her fifties and is truly unfriendly towards her guests and personal. Whenever she is around (not often) the vibe changes and everybody seems stressed out.
But like I mentioned she's not around much so I would definitely choose for BroadLands whenever I'm Chennai!
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: In the back the rooms are beautiful but very close to the mosk that starts at 4 am.
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The way the staffs communicate is so cheap and we loved the place and have visited multiple times. But the peace and harmony which we get in that place is entirely spoiled by two aged people.Which also spoils the mood and they make us feel to never come back here! The management should be aware of how they communicate to the guest. Is this what we get when we visit such a good place?
If the management want's a personal feedback please feel free to reach me 8056094743.
If the management want's a personal feedback please feel free to reach me 8056094743.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Some people will find the Broad Lands, two words, a dump. I found it an absolute jewel, elegant in her fading glory. My room had 16 foot ceilings, two big ceiling fans, large bed, desk and chair. Beautifully shuttered doors and windows that should have been replaced 50 years ago. Explore the nooks and crannies to find a magical property.
Her real beauty lies in the other guests you'll meet and find yourself in conversations that last hours.
Her real beauty lies in the other guests you'll meet and find yourself in conversations that last hours.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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“Broadlands” remains the classic Chennai lodge for many good reasons: First of all, it is a charming, over two hundred year old building with two courtyards and a large accessible roof with a view of the Great Mosque which wakes up even the most exhausted traveler when the Muezzin calls for the first prayer of the day. Then, it is centrally located with the major sites of the city at a reasonable distance and a fabulous vegetarian restaurant just around the corner. It also has the fastest WIFI I used during two months in India. The staff is friendly and helpful, just as the ambience of the place creates interfaces with other travelers to socialize if one wishes to do so. Additionally, water for hot and cold showers is fully available which is not at all usual in India. There is also an ample choice of rooms, which are all spacious with high ceilings and there are even two cool penthouses on the roof. While it is certainly has patina, it also possesses a charm not easily to be found in other more modern places. I fully recommend it!
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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1994. 2004, and now 2012: has Broad Lands changed? Certainly Chennai has changed - so much I shudder to think of returning there, though I still love Pycrofts Rd. and A2B restaurant. Chennai has become a traffic madness, yet Broad Lands is as cool and detached as it ever was. If it weren't for Bharatanatyam and flights to South East Asia, I doubt anyone sane would now go to old Madras. But if you have to go, and you still hold a lingering love of the old days of India, when dirt was not an issue, just a fact, then stick with Broad Lands.
I have to say, the staff have gone downhill. They used to be friendly and laid-back. Now they are engrossed with their own dramas and frankly useless. Even getting the usual pleasant refreshing services has become a matter of chance or hours late. But do they care I say this? Not in the least! Just like old India, they don't give a twig what you think. They don't own a computer, let alone surf this Web site.
The place is filthy - please all new Indian travellers, stay away ... you will be horrified at the dirt on the windowsills and mould in the bathrooms. There was a time when travelling in India was simply living with dirt - no pedestal toilets, no toilet paper, no TripAdvisor response to hold above the quivering guest house owner like a baton lest they treat you wrong, no luxurious AC rooms with Italian marble floors, no hot water, no bed sheets, no one who took the slightest interest in your complaints or suffering. But India for the tourist has changed, as we all know, and if you love the new tourist scene, give Broad Lands the swerve - it's not for you. They tell me the place next door is heaps better.
Broad Lands doesn't care, because its clients just keep coming. Maybe one day they will find themselves left behind, but for now, there are plenty of travellers who relish in this unique and fascinating place. Where else can you have a giant Neem tree growing in your courtyard?
To business: rooms 44 and 43 are the pick, as all Broad Lands old-timers know. But just keep in mind the temperature. Sure these are superb rooms, but they are on top, meaning they get the heat from the sun. Down below, it is significantly cooler. But if it's not heat peak season, these two rooms are the prize.
We stayed in 44 this time: windows on all sides (except the bathroom side is best kept closed), and all on it's own. 43 is also superb and probably better air-flow, except it takes the full brunt of the Muslims over the back. I say this because while we were there the typical short prayer session stretched from 9:30 pm to midnight, during which you had to suffer the most insane violent and extremely loud ranting I have ever heard (during which the children in the front carpet area periodically broke out in bursts of laughter - India is weird). I kid you not - I have never heard anything like it anywhere. But that was just a twelve day Mohamed's birthday special event apparently, so not to be generally expected.
Mind you, it was a relief to return to after a day trip to Kanchi - traffic noise and intensity is far worse than a few ranting Muslims just doing their purposeful prayers. I found myself quite fond of our local Muslim ranter after suffering the brunt of modern Indian commercial secular road madness. Honestly, and I know I've said this for the last 40 years and it hasn't made a spit of difference, but India can't go on just adding more people, cars, motorbikes and noise - something will rupture long before capitalist nirvana arrives.
This is why I love Broad Lands, with all it's dirt and lazy cleaning ladies. My wife, however, I think has had enough - so there you go.
I say, stick with Broad Lands and Triplicane High Road, if you do have to suffer the insanity of modern Chennai. But don't leave without seeing a quality professional performance of Bharatanatyam dance - you will never regret that!!
PS1 - don't pre-wrap parcels for the Triplicane Post, they'll just pull them apart and do it themselves all over.
PS2 - the best tailor has left Broad Lands street location, and is now in a small lane off Pycrofts Rd. I forget their name, but ask around and you'll find them.
PS3 - if you do a day trip to Kanchi, remember the temples close between 12 noon and 4pm. Best time is to leave at 5:30 am and return in the afternoon, else you won't see much and spend most of your time in traffic.
I have to say, the staff have gone downhill. They used to be friendly and laid-back. Now they are engrossed with their own dramas and frankly useless. Even getting the usual pleasant refreshing services has become a matter of chance or hours late. But do they care I say this? Not in the least! Just like old India, they don't give a twig what you think. They don't own a computer, let alone surf this Web site.
The place is filthy - please all new Indian travellers, stay away ... you will be horrified at the dirt on the windowsills and mould in the bathrooms. There was a time when travelling in India was simply living with dirt - no pedestal toilets, no toilet paper, no TripAdvisor response to hold above the quivering guest house owner like a baton lest they treat you wrong, no luxurious AC rooms with Italian marble floors, no hot water, no bed sheets, no one who took the slightest interest in your complaints or suffering. But India for the tourist has changed, as we all know, and if you love the new tourist scene, give Broad Lands the swerve - it's not for you. They tell me the place next door is heaps better.
Broad Lands doesn't care, because its clients just keep coming. Maybe one day they will find themselves left behind, but for now, there are plenty of travellers who relish in this unique and fascinating place. Where else can you have a giant Neem tree growing in your courtyard?
To business: rooms 44 and 43 are the pick, as all Broad Lands old-timers know. But just keep in mind the temperature. Sure these are superb rooms, but they are on top, meaning they get the heat from the sun. Down below, it is significantly cooler. But if it's not heat peak season, these two rooms are the prize.
We stayed in 44 this time: windows on all sides (except the bathroom side is best kept closed), and all on it's own. 43 is also superb and probably better air-flow, except it takes the full brunt of the Muslims over the back. I say this because while we were there the typical short prayer session stretched from 9:30 pm to midnight, during which you had to suffer the most insane violent and extremely loud ranting I have ever heard (during which the children in the front carpet area periodically broke out in bursts of laughter - India is weird). I kid you not - I have never heard anything like it anywhere. But that was just a twelve day Mohamed's birthday special event apparently, so not to be generally expected.
Mind you, it was a relief to return to after a day trip to Kanchi - traffic noise and intensity is far worse than a few ranting Muslims just doing their purposeful prayers. I found myself quite fond of our local Muslim ranter after suffering the brunt of modern Indian commercial secular road madness. Honestly, and I know I've said this for the last 40 years and it hasn't made a spit of difference, but India can't go on just adding more people, cars, motorbikes and noise - something will rupture long before capitalist nirvana arrives.
This is why I love Broad Lands, with all it's dirt and lazy cleaning ladies. My wife, however, I think has had enough - so there you go.
I say, stick with Broad Lands and Triplicane High Road, if you do have to suffer the insanity of modern Chennai. But don't leave without seeing a quality professional performance of Bharatanatyam dance - you will never regret that!!
PS1 - don't pre-wrap parcels for the Triplicane Post, they'll just pull them apart and do it themselves all over.
PS2 - the best tailor has left Broad Lands street location, and is now in a small lane off Pycrofts Rd. I forget their name, but ask around and you'll find them.
PS3 - if you do a day trip to Kanchi, remember the temples close between 12 noon and 4pm. Best time is to leave at 5:30 am and return in the afternoon, else you won't see much and spend most of your time in traffic.
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Date of stay: January 2012Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: 44 and 43 when it's not full summer.
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I haven't managed to know about this supposed "no indians" policy, which would definitely be a let down. However, apart from that it's a great place. Crumbling, indeed. But it still has this special feeling. We had a room on the first floor, which was absolutely worth its price. No hot water, simple but sufficient features. The place is quite sweet, with a special atmosphere and a great location. Arrival and bureaucracy was simple. If you like shiny places, new buildings etc, this isn't for you. It remains however a great deal for a city that's usually quite expensive in terms of decent accommodation as well as a place of charm. even though it was simple, you could feel they were properly taking care of that place. Staff was nice except for one -maybe the boss. Nonetheless, hard to complain when it's that cheap.
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Now, I won't pretend that Broadlands is for everybody. Indeed, it's a bit of an acquired passion. You need a bit of soul to dig it, because that's what this place is all about.. Soul. It's a great rambling grubby place; full of odd nooks crannies and secrets. Good ghosts haunt it; old ravens roost in the eves and great tree in the inner courtyard; kitties poke and wander about.. Folks come and stay weeks, months, meaning that this place is much more a boarding house than mere hotel.
First, the great practical appeal of this place is that it is cheap. Accordingly, the amenities in most of the rooms are very simple: a clean bed, fan, wicker chair, folding metal chair and writing desk. Communal Indian style shower and toilet facilities. Nothing less or more. The rooms vary in size (and hence price, starting a couple hundred rupees for the smallest and simplest rooms), some have balconies or windows facing the Wallajah (Big) Mosque, which makes the usual racket that mosques tend to make at the customary times. A few rooms have their own toilet and shower en suite, and there are two such very airy and open rooms on the roof that are especially nice; you should make advance reservations for these if you happen to covet them. There are nice patio spaces on the roof where you can sunbathe or have evening get togethers, and there are a few courtyard and lounge spaces to relax in as well.
There is typically touch and go Indian wifi available for 25 rupee an hour next to reception, and you can get drinks there as well. You can order lunch, dinner, beer and tea out. Raja, Mehendra, Salvo, Krishna and the rest of the staff are super - they will do whatever they can to make your stay in Chennai great.
Tell your tuk tuk guy to take you to Triplicane (Trip la khan - like Cannes, on the Cote d'Azure) High Road, next to the mosque. The Paradise hotel is right next door, so if you show up without reservations and there's no room (not unusual circumstances) there is your backup, with a lot less soul but hot water. Decent Indian food - with Chicken etc, because the places are owned by Muslims - is on the street. Sealord and Firdous Hotels are on Triplicane HR- the Saravan Bhavan pure veg chain has a couple locations about ten minutes toward the trainstation by foot; and there are a load of cheap eats on Veeraghava (Big) Street, one block to the east toward the Bay of Bengal across Triplicane HR from Broadlands.
Like I say, Broadlands is the sort of place that can get in your bones. It has mine. I've got a home in Chennai now, a place where everybody knows my name. That's beautiful.
One last thing, as a closing comment, in response to those who criticize Broadlands for being dirty (etc.) - if you must have sterility you might want to reconsider coming to India at all. It's definitely not your type of place. Stay in Cleveland at the Holiday Inn by the airport or somesuch, you'll be happier there. Cheers.
First, the great practical appeal of this place is that it is cheap. Accordingly, the amenities in most of the rooms are very simple: a clean bed, fan, wicker chair, folding metal chair and writing desk. Communal Indian style shower and toilet facilities. Nothing less or more. The rooms vary in size (and hence price, starting a couple hundred rupees for the smallest and simplest rooms), some have balconies or windows facing the Wallajah (Big) Mosque, which makes the usual racket that mosques tend to make at the customary times. A few rooms have their own toilet and shower en suite, and there are two such very airy and open rooms on the roof that are especially nice; you should make advance reservations for these if you happen to covet them. There are nice patio spaces on the roof where you can sunbathe or have evening get togethers, and there are a few courtyard and lounge spaces to relax in as well.
There is typically touch and go Indian wifi available for 25 rupee an hour next to reception, and you can get drinks there as well. You can order lunch, dinner, beer and tea out. Raja, Mehendra, Salvo, Krishna and the rest of the staff are super - they will do whatever they can to make your stay in Chennai great.
Tell your tuk tuk guy to take you to Triplicane (Trip la khan - like Cannes, on the Cote d'Azure) High Road, next to the mosque. The Paradise hotel is right next door, so if you show up without reservations and there's no room (not unusual circumstances) there is your backup, with a lot less soul but hot water. Decent Indian food - with Chicken etc, because the places are owned by Muslims - is on the street. Sealord and Firdous Hotels are on Triplicane HR- the Saravan Bhavan pure veg chain has a couple locations about ten minutes toward the trainstation by foot; and there are a load of cheap eats on Veeraghava (Big) Street, one block to the east toward the Bay of Bengal across Triplicane HR from Broadlands.
Like I say, Broadlands is the sort of place that can get in your bones. It has mine. I've got a home in Chennai now, a place where everybody knows my name. That's beautiful.
One last thing, as a closing comment, in response to those who criticize Broadlands for being dirty (etc.) - if you must have sterility you might want to reconsider coming to India at all. It's definitely not your type of place. Stay in Cleveland at the Holiday Inn by the airport or somesuch, you'll be happier there. Cheers.
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Date of stay: April 2014Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Rooms on the roof will make you feel like the Raj in residence, room 25 has shower and toilet en...
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Shocking experience here. If you've got no other options it's good for a one night stop.
First of all 2 WHOLE DAYS after checking in i was asked if i had paid my deposit. I had paid a deposit of 450 rupees, which i was flat out told by one of the staff he was 'DAMN SURE' i hadn't and proceeded to call me a liar and act in the most unprofessional manner i have ever experienced in my whole time in India. i had to REpay my deposit. and when i did there was alot of laughing and private conversation going on between staff which was making me feel very uncomfortable.
No WiFi is available in the rooms so was forced to use it in the common area and fend off one of the staff members (man with mustache) constant inappropriate comments, questions and attempts at touching me. After speaking to other female guests here i came to learn it was not uncommon for this particular man to act in this manner. absolutely appalling, the same man also proceeded to call the hotel's caretaker, a 60 year old grandfather, 'boy' at any chance he got.
Best part of all when it came to check out the staff (all 3) went up into my room and brought down everything that had been left in the room, (everything except what the actually wanted to keep) and slammed it down on the table.
And every single staff member hit me up for money once i was leaving, the cleaning ladies, the caretaker, even one of the desk staff asked me to pay the cleaning ladies extra for their hard work.Once I refused to tip any of the staff they proceeded to blame me for the disgusting state of the bathroom and room, which i left nicer than I found!
Paint is not sealed and falls off the walls, the windows have gaps and mosquitoes are a constant problem at night, The bathrooms are pretty rank in general.
The only positive thing i can say about Broad lands is that the building is absolutely beautiful, but let down by the terrible staff.I really haven't had a more horrible and stressful checkout experience as i did at Broad lands.
i was also charged 60 rupees a bag for the hotel to hold them for me. After asking other guests i came to find that they either hadn't been charged anything or had been charged a lesser rate.
Broad lands was a truly terrible experience
First of all 2 WHOLE DAYS after checking in i was asked if i had paid my deposit. I had paid a deposit of 450 rupees, which i was flat out told by one of the staff he was 'DAMN SURE' i hadn't and proceeded to call me a liar and act in the most unprofessional manner i have ever experienced in my whole time in India. i had to REpay my deposit. and when i did there was alot of laughing and private conversation going on between staff which was making me feel very uncomfortable.
No WiFi is available in the rooms so was forced to use it in the common area and fend off one of the staff members (man with mustache) constant inappropriate comments, questions and attempts at touching me. After speaking to other female guests here i came to learn it was not uncommon for this particular man to act in this manner. absolutely appalling, the same man also proceeded to call the hotel's caretaker, a 60 year old grandfather, 'boy' at any chance he got.
Best part of all when it came to check out the staff (all 3) went up into my room and brought down everything that had been left in the room, (everything except what the actually wanted to keep) and slammed it down on the table.
And every single staff member hit me up for money once i was leaving, the cleaning ladies, the caretaker, even one of the desk staff asked me to pay the cleaning ladies extra for their hard work.Once I refused to tip any of the staff they proceeded to blame me for the disgusting state of the bathroom and room, which i left nicer than I found!
Paint is not sealed and falls off the walls, the windows have gaps and mosquitoes are a constant problem at night, The bathrooms are pretty rank in general.
The only positive thing i can say about Broad lands is that the building is absolutely beautiful, but let down by the terrible staff.I really haven't had a more horrible and stressful checkout experience as i did at Broad lands.
i was also charged 60 rupees a bag for the hotel to hold them for me. After asking other guests i came to find that they either hadn't been charged anything or had been charged a lesser rate.
Broad lands was a truly terrible experience
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The rooms that are above the common area have WiFi access (poor signal)
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₱614 - ₱614 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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IndiaTamil NaduChennai DistrictChennai (Madras)
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Conveniently located restaurants include Hotel Saravana Bhavan Restaurant, Board Walk Restaurant, and Symphony.
Does Broadlands Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Broadlands Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Broadlands Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Broadlands Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Broadlands Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Vivekananda House (7.1 km), MGR Memorial (1.9 km), and Pigeon House & Whitefield House (0.7 km).