The Grand Ballroom
2,000 guests max14,720 sq.ft.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India
Chess is a thoughtfully designed meeting venue at The Leela Palace Chennai, offering a focused and professional environment for a range of corporate functions. With a footprint of 1,320 square feet, this space is strategically sized to serve as an ideal breakout room for larger conferences taking place in the main ballrooms, or as a standalone venue for mid-sized workshops, training programs, and seminars. The name 'Chess' aptly suggests a space for strategic thinking and focused discussion. The room's design reflects this purpose, with elegant yet understated decor that minimizes distractions and promotes productivity. It offers excellent flexibility in terms of seating arrangements, capable of being configured in a theatre style for up to 80 participants, a classroom setup for training sessions, or a U-shape for collaborative workshops. This adaptability makes it a valuable asset for event planners who need a reliable and functional space for the more detailed, content-driven parts of their corporate events. The room is also well-suited for press conferences or media briefings, providing a controlled and professional setting.
While designed for business, Chess does not compromise on the luxury and comfort expected of The Leela brand. The ambiance is quiet and refined, ensuring that attendees can concentrate without interruption. The room is equipped with all the necessary modern audiovisual technology to facilitate effective presentations and communication, including high-quality projection and sound systems. High-speed internet access ensures that participants remain connected, which is crucial for today's hybrid meetings and interactive sessions. The hotel's events team can arrange for any specific technical requirements, from video conferencing setups to simultaneous interpretation equipment, ensuring a seamless technological experience. The space is fully air-conditioned and features adjustable lighting to create a comfortable environment for long sessions. Its location within the hotel's main event complex allows for easy flow of delegates between a main conference and breakout sessions held in Chess, enhancing the overall logistical efficiency of the event.
An event held in Chess is complemented by the hotel's exceptional food and beverage services. Planners can arrange for coffee and tea breaks to be set up just outside the room, or for a full catered lunch to be served in an adjacent area or one of the hotel's restaurants. This integration of services ensures that attendees are well-catered for throughout the day, without disrupting the flow of the meeting. The hotel's culinary team can provide a range of options, from light and healthy refreshments to more substantial meals, all tailored to the event's schedule and dietary preferences. The support of a dedicated events coordinator ensures that every aspect of the meeting, from the room setup and AV checks to the catering and signage, is meticulously managed. This comprehensive support allows the event host to focus entirely on their agenda and their attendees, confident that the logistics are in expert hands. For planners seeking a sophisticated, flexible, and fully-supported mid-sized meeting room, Chess provides an impeccable solution.
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Chess is primarily designed for corporate functions such as workshops, training sessions, seminars, and as a breakout room for larger conferences. It offers a professional and focused environment.
The room can accommodate up to 100 guests in a standing reception style. For seated configurations, it can host around 80 guests in theatre style or 40 in a classroom setup.
Yes, the room is fitted with modern audiovisual equipment, including a projector and screen, making it fully prepared for corporate presentations and training modules.
While coffee breaks can be set up nearby, full meals are typically served in a separate designated area to maintain a clean meeting environment. The hotel's event team can arrange this seamlessly.
While its primary design is for corporate meetings, Chess can also be used for small, intimate social events or as a private dining room for up to 60 guests with a round table setup.
As an internal meeting room, Chess typically does not have natural light, which helps in controlling the lighting for presentations and maintaining focus. It has excellent artificial lighting.
Yes, a U-shape configuration is one of the standard setups for Chess, ideal for interactive workshops and discussions. It can accommodate approximately 30 people in this style.
Yes, reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi is available within the Chess meeting room, ensuring connectivity for all participants and presenters.
Chess is larger than the hotel's dedicated boardrooms, offering more flexibility for various seating arrangements beyond a fixed boardroom table. It's better for training and workshops, while boardrooms are for high-level executive meetings.
The room is located within the hotel's conference area, which has shared lobby space that can be used for registration or coffee breaks, subject to coordination with the hotel.
Yes, the hotel typically offers flexible booking options, including half-day and full-day packages for their meeting rooms. You can request a quote based on your specific duration.
Yes, the hotel provides on-site technical support to assist with setting up AV equipment and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during your event.
Yes, the professional and private setting of Chess makes it an excellent choice for conducting multiple rounds of interviews or as a base for a recruitment drive.
To book the room, you should contact the hotel's banquet sales team with your event details. They will provide you with availability, a customized quote, and a contract to confirm the booking.
The meeting rooms at The Leela Palace are designed to be soundproof to ensure privacy and prevent disruptions from outside noise, creating an ideal environment for confidential discussions.
