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Espresso 1
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India
- 20 guests
- 4.7
About Espresso 1
The Space
Espresso 1 is a dedicated meeting and event space within Novotel Chennai OMR, a contemporary business hotel situated in Sholinganallur — one of Chennai's fastest-growing IT and commercial corridors along the Old Mahabalipuram Road. The room is designed with the modern professional in mind: clean lines, controlled acoustics, and flexible configurations that can adapt to a range of gathering sizes and formats. Whether a team requires a boardroom-style setup for focused discussions or a classroom arrangement for structured training, Espresso 1 delivers an environment built for productivity without sacrificing comfort.
The interiors reflect Novotel's global standard for functional elegance — neutral tones, ergonomic seating, and professional-grade lighting that keeps attendees engaged through long sessions. Dedicated air conditioning, high-speed connectivity, and integrated audio-visual support mean that the technical groundwork is already in place, allowing organizers to focus on content rather than logistics.
Events & Occasions
Espresso 1 is ideally suited to smaller, focused corporate events: board meetings, client presentations, training workshops, interviews, and strategy sessions that benefit from a private, self-contained setting. Its compact footprint makes it a natural fit for executive-level gatherings where intimacy and discretion matter as much as facilities.
Being part of Novotel Chennai OMR means that Espresso 1 connects seamlessly to a broader ecosystem of hotel services. Catering — from working lunches and high-tea breaks to full-day delegate packages — can be arranged through the hotel's in-house food and beverage team. The hotel's additional event spaces within the property offer convenient overflow or breakout options when a multi-room event format is required, making Espresso 1 a versatile component of a larger conference day.
Location & Accessibility
Sholinganallur sits at the heart of Chennai's OMR tech belt, placing Novotel Chennai OMR within easy reach of major IT parks, corporate campuses, and business offices that line the corridor between Tidel Park and Perungudi all the way south toward Siruseri. This makes Espresso 1 a convenient choice for delegates commuting from offices along OMR without the need to travel into the congested city centre.
Chennai International Airport is accessible via the city's road network, and the wider Sholinganallur neighbourhood is well served by arterial roads connecting to key parts of the city. For guests travelling from outside Chennai, the hotel's on-site accommodation means attendees can stay, meet, and dine under one roof — a practical advantage for multi-day workshops or out-of-town delegations. Ample parking on the hotel premises further reduces the logistical friction that can affect attendance at city-centre venues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Espresso 1 is designed primarily for corporate events such as board meetings, client presentations, training workshops, interviews, and strategy sessions. Its self-contained, private format makes it particularly well-suited to smaller, focused gatherings where a quiet and professional environment is a priority. For larger multi-room events, the hotel's additional event spaces within Novotel Chennai OMR can be used alongside it.
Specific capacity figures for Espresso 1 vary depending on the seating configuration chosen — such as boardroom, classroom, or theatre style. Prospective bookers are advised to check directly with the Novotel Chennai OMR events team for precise numbers based on their preferred layout.
Espresso 1 is equipped with integrated audio-visual support to meet standard corporate meeting requirements. The specific inventory of AV equipment — such as screens, projectors, or conferencing systems — should be confirmed with the hotel's events team at the time of booking to ensure it matches the requirements of your event.
High-speed connectivity is available at Novotel Chennai OMR as part of the hotel's business facilities. Whether a dedicated wired connection or Wi-Fi is provided within Espresso 1 specifically, and any associated charges, should be confirmed with the events team when enquiring.
Yes, Novotel Chennai OMR's in-house food and beverage team can arrange catering for events in Espresso 1, including options such as working lunches, high-tea breaks, and full-day delegate packages. The exact menu options and pricing can be discussed with the hotel's events coordinator during the booking process.
Novotel Chennai OMR typically offers meeting rooms on both full-day and half-day hire arrangements to accommodate different event schedules. The availability of these options for Espresso 1 and any associated delegate packages should be confirmed directly with the hotel's events team.
The hotel is located in Sholinganallur, placing it within the heart of Chennai's OMR technology corridor, close to major IT parks and corporate campuses that stretch along Old Mahabalipuram Road. This makes Espresso 1 a convenient meeting venue for delegates working in or near the OMR belt, avoiding the need to travel into the city centre.
Novotel Chennai OMR has on-site parking available for guests, which is a practical advantage for delegates driving in from offices along the OMR corridor. Details on parking capacity, any charges, and valet availability should be confirmed with the hotel before the event.
Novotel Chennai OMR is located in Sholinganallur, and Chennai International Airport is accessible via the city's road network from this area. Travel time will vary depending on traffic conditions, so guests are advised to check live journey estimates closer to their travel date.
Yes, Novotel Chennai OMR is a full-service hotel with guest rooms on-site, which is a practical benefit for multi-day workshops or out-of-town delegations. This allows attendees to stay, meet, and dine under one roof without the need for additional transfers. Room block arrangements for event groups can be discussed with the hotel's reservations team.
Novotel Chennai OMR has multiple event spaces, and Espresso 1 can function as part of a broader multi-room event configuration — for example, as a breakout room or syndicate space alongside a larger hall. The events team can advise on the best combination of spaces to suit the overall format and size of the event.
Enquiries for Espresso 1 can be directed to the Novotel Chennai OMR events team, either through the hotel's official website on the Accor platform or by contacting the property directly. The team will typically require event date, expected number of attendees, preferred setup, and catering requirements to provide a tailored proposal.
Novotel Chennai OMR, as a branded hotel property, may have guidelines around the use of external vendors and decorators within its event spaces. Organizers planning to bring in third-party suppliers should clarify the hotel's vendor policy with the events team before confirming any arrangements.
Novotel Chennai OMR, as a modern hotel property, is expected to meet standard accessibility requirements. Whether Espresso 1 specifically is fully accessible — including step-free access and accessible restroom facilities nearby — should be confirmed with the hotel to ensure suitability for all delegates.
Espresso 1 benefits from being embedded within a full-service hotel in Sholinganallur, meaning organizers have access to on-site catering, accommodation for out-of-town guests, and additional breakout spaces — all under one roof. Its location in the OMR tech corridor also reduces travel time for delegates based in the area's many corporate campuses and IT parks, making it a more convenient option than venues requiring a journey into the city centre.
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