Madras Ball Room
1,000 guests max23,099.5 sq.ft.190.3 × 121.4 × 13.1 ft
1, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Parangi Malai, Alandur, Chennai, India
Few five-star addresses in Chennai combine an airport-adjacent location with a ballroom that comfortably scales from 100 to 1,000 guests under one roof — and Le Royal Meridien Chennai is one of them. Positioned on the GST Road corridor in Alandur, this Marriott International property has spent nearly two decades serving as the city's preferred address for large-format corporate conferences, social celebrations, and diplomatic gatherings. The hotel's 232 rooms and suites anchor a self-contained hospitality ecosystem where overnight delegates, day-use meeting attendees, and banquet guests rarely need to leave the property.
Le Royal Meridien Chennai's flagship venue is the Grand Ballroom, a pillarless hall configurable for up to 1,000 guests in a floating or cocktail setup and capable of theatre-style seating for large plenary sessions. The pre-function area adjoining the ballroom provides generous breakout circulation — a detail that matters enormously for MICE organisers managing multi-session agendas. Beyond the ballroom, the property offers several smaller meeting rooms suited to boardroom discussions, training workshops, and hollow-square formats. Each space is equipped with integrated audio-visual systems, high-speed Wi-Fi, and on-call technical support, so planners are not sourcing AV vendors independently on event day.
For wedding planners, Le Royal Meridien Chennai offers a vertically integrated experience: the Grand Ballroom accommodates large multi-function weddings, while smaller halls serve pre-wedding ceremonies, mehendi evenings, or family dinners without displacing the main event. In-house catering operates across South Indian, North Indian, and international cuisine formats, with dedicated banquet menus available for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian requirements. Corporate planners choosing this location for annual conferences or product launches benefit from the hotel's proximity to Chennai International Airport — approximately three kilometres — which directly reduces delegate travel friction. One contextual consideration worth noting: GST Road traffic during peak hours can extend transfer times from the city's northern business districts, so scheduling buffer time for outstation delegates is advisable.
Le Royal Meridien Chennai operates under Marriott International's Le Méridien brand, a globally recognised upper-upscale designation that carries practical weight for corporate event planners managing vendor approval processes. Marriott's standardised service protocols — including dedicated event coordinator assignment, pre-event catering tastings, and structured billing under MICE rate agreements — reduce the administrative overhead that planners typically absorb when working with independent properties. Brand-affiliated hotels at this tier also routinely meet the procurement compliance requirements that large enterprises and PSUs enforce during RFP evaluation, making the property a credible default for formally tendered events.
Spalba's listing for Le Royal Meridien Chennai includes verified capacity figures, floor layout references, and direct inquiry routing to the property's events team — removing the back-and-forth that typically precedes a formal site visit. Planners evaluating this location for a conference, wedding reception, or social milestone event can use the Spalba platform to compare it against comparable five-star venues in Chennai, shortlist against specific PAX requirements, and submit a consolidated RFP. The decision to visit or commit is more straightforward when the groundwork — capacity, catering model, AV infrastructure, and accommodation inventory — is already documented and accessible in one place.
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Le Royal Meridien Chennai can host up to 2,000 guests for large-scale banquet and social events across its combined indoor and outdoor venues. The property features multiple event spaces suited for luxury hotel banquets in Chennai, ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to grand receptions. Planners can explore layout combinations on Spalba to identify the right configuration.
The property offers several named venues including the Grand Ballroom, smaller breakout halls, and outdoor lawn spaces. The Grand Ballroom accommodates large delegations in theatre or banquet format, while smaller halls serve boardroom and cocktail setups. Capacity figures for each space by setup format are accessible directly on the Spalba listing for Le Royal Meridien Chennai.
The property includes outdoor lawn and poolside areas that are used for evening cocktail receptions and social gatherings. These spaces can be combined with indoor ballroom access to create a seamless indoor-outdoor event flow. Availability of outdoor venues is subject to season and prior bookings; planners can confirm dates through the Spalba enquiry panel.
Le Royal Meridien Chennai operates an in-house catering team offering multi-cuisine menus for corporate and social event dining in Chennai, covering Indian, Continental, Chinese, and live-station formats. Vegetarian, Jain, and dietary-specific menus can be arranged on request. The property follows a structured per-plate or package-based pricing model depending on the event type and scale.
The hotel provides in-built audio-visual infrastructure including projectors, LED screens, PA systems, and high-speed Wi-Fi across its event spaces. A dedicated on-site technical crew supports conference and MICE setups. Corporate planners requiring advanced hybrid or live-streaming configurations are advised to discuss specific technical requirements at the time of booking via Spalba.
Le Royal Meridien Chennai offers over 240 rooms and suites across multiple categories, providing on-site accommodation for outstation delegates and wedding guests. Group room block bookings can be coordinated through the hotel's events team. Planners booking multi-day conferences or destination weddings can request room block allotments when submitting their enquiry on Spalba.
Le Royal Meridien Chennai is located in Alandur, approximately 3 to 4 kilometres from Chennai International Airport, making it one of the most conveniently positioned full-service conference hotels near Chennai airport. The short transfer time is a key logistical advantage for MICE events with outstation and international delegates. Taxi and cab services are readily available from the airport.
The property offers valet parking services along with dedicated self-parking areas to accommodate event guests arriving by private vehicle. Parking capacity is managed on-site by the hotel's operations team. For large events with high guest volume, planners are advised to inform the hotel in advance so parking logistics can be coordinated without disruption to the guest arrival experience.
The hotel is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring ramp access, lift connectivity across floors, and ground-floor event space options that accommodate guests with mobility requirements. Planners coordinating events with differently-abled attendees are encouraged to discuss specific accessibility needs with the property's events team when making enquiries through Spalba.
For weddings and large corporate events during Chennai's peak season between October and February, booking Le Royal Meridien Chennai at least six to eight months in advance is strongly recommended given demand for premium hotel event venues in this period. Smaller corporate meetings may have shorter lead times. Submitting an availability enquiry through Spalba provides real-time confirmation of open dates.
Once an enquiry is submitted via the Spalba listing, the property's dedicated events team is notified and typically responds with a customised proposal covering space availability, catering packages, room block options, and pricing. Spalba's platform allows planners to manage communications, compare proposals, and track responses without the need for multiple follow-up calls or emails.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms at Le Royal Meridien Chennai are outlined in the event booking contract and vary based on event scale, advance notice period, and deposit amount paid. Planners are advised to review the specific terms with the hotel's events coordinator at the proposal stage. Verified policy details can be discussed directly through the Spalba enquiry channel.
Le Royal Meridien Chennai offers in-house wedding event coordination as part of its luxury wedding hotel packages in Chennai, covering venue setup, catering planning, décor briefing, and day-of coordination. The property can facilitate multi-function wedding programmes across its different halls and outdoor spaces. Bridal suite availability and pre-event accommodation arrangements can be confirmed at the enquiry stage on Spalba.
The property is equipped for multi-day MICE programmes with a combination of plenary halls, breakout rooms, business centre access, on-site accommodation for delegates, and full-day dining packages. Corporate billing with GST-compliant invoicing is available for registered companies. Planners can outline their multi-day agenda in the Spalba enquiry form to receive a tailored conference package proposal.
The hotel works with both its empanelled décor vendors and, subject to prior approval, external decorators brought in by the client. The property's events team coordinates access schedules and venue setup timelines for external vendors to ensure compliance with hotel guidelines. Planners should declare their preferred décor arrangement when submitting the initial event enquiry through the Spalba platform.
