The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway Chennai

The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway Chennai is a Taj-group hotel on Rajiv Gandhi Salai, better known as the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) or IT Expressway, at Sholinganallur in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Sholinganallur sits within the city's IT corridor, close to the technology parks, offices and residential developments that line OMR, and the hotel is mainly aimed at business travellers working in the area. The East Coast Road (ECR) and the beaches of the Bay of Bengal are within reach, as are Mahabalipuram's temples to the south. Chennai International Airport is roughly 25 to 30 km away, and the drive can take well over an hour at peak times, so visitors should plan arrivals and departures with a buffer. The hotel is a contemporary mid-range to upscale property in the Gateway brand of the Taj group, offering a more modest tier than the flagship Taj hotels. Rooms are offered as Superior and Deluxe Rooms, Club Rooms and an Executive Suite, and the listed amenities include a pool, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness center, a concierge, a business center and airport transfers. Dining generally covers Indian and international menus, with a buffet breakfast that includes South Indian dishes. The pool and spa provide a place to relax after meetings, and the business center supports corporate stays. Service is business-oriented, but the hotel also suits families and groups visiting the OMR and ECR areas. Rates generally range from around INR 6,000 to INR 10,000 per night. Because it is far from the city centre, visitors planning sightseeing in central Chennai should factor in long transfers, while those working along OMR benefit from the short commute. The surrounding corridor also has malls, restaurants and cinemas, and weekend visitors can reach the ECR beaches and the Muttukadu boat house without entering the central city.