Happy Planet

No. 17/4 Abiramapuram 3rd Street, Shanthi Villa Apartments, 1st Floor, Apartment No.2, 600018 Chennai, India – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>99</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with a stove and a microwave on a counter at Happy Planet in Chennai
a bedroom with a bed and a tv at Happy Planet in Chennai
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Happy Planet

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
99 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Chennai, Happy Planet is a recently renovated bed and breakfast, which features free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. It is situated 3.5 km from Pondy Bazaar and provides full-day security. The accommodation offers a lift, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. Some units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. A balcony with quiet street view, a satellite flat-screen TV and air conditioning are available in some units. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a private bathroom. An à la carte, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Spencer Plaza Mall is 5 km from Happy Planet, while Ma Chidambaram Stadium is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Chennai
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stanislaus
    India India
    “Visited chennai several times , stayed at various locations, and this place was the best, My kids suggested me to book this same place again on our next visit to chennai, they had the same feeling of our home at this place. The Bengal Babu...”
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was freshly cooked and well presented. It was delicious.”
  • Nuria
    Spain Spain
    “Buddha was great, always available and helpful, and cooked a really nice Indian breakfast. The neighbour is peaceful and nice. We'll be back!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 99 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

HAPPY PLANET service apartments offer guests a combination of excellent Location, Safety and Value for Money. Our 12 bedroom property offers guests a range of single bedrooms and two and three bedroom private apartments with their private entrances. Complimentary breakfast. Free hi speed wifi. Private air-conditioned bedrooms fitted with personal satellite channel televisions. Private western bathrooms. Spacious common lounge areas. Free private parking for private cars. Fully equipped kitchen on request on additional charge. Truly a home away from home. Available for short and long stays. Whether you are travelling on business or leisure, Happy Planet is the perfect base for your stay in Chennai. Well connected by local transportation. Ideally located for shopping, sightseeing and dining. IT and business hubs (Tidel Park, Guindy, Mount Road and Nungambakkam) are a short drive away. We are 3.5kms from T.Nagar. US Embassy is just a 10 minute drive from the apartment. Happy Planet is 12kms from Chennai International Airport, 8kms from Central Railway Station, 12kms from Koyembedu Bus Station. We speak your language We look forward to welcoming you

Neighbourhood information

Happy Planet, located in an exclusive South Chennai residential neighbourhood, is the perfect base for your stay in Chennai. Popular cafes (Chamiers, Ox and Tomato, Sandys and Starbucks) and international cuisine restaurants(Benjarong, Mainland China) within walking distance from apartment. Popular art and cultural centres like Music Academy, Narada Gana Sabha, Sivagami Pethachi Hall and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan are a 5 minute drive from apartment. World renowned yoga institute Krishnamachari Yoga Mandiram and major hospitals such as Apollo Cancer Hospital, Madras ENT Foundation(P) Ltd, Kauvery Hospital and Balaji Dental and Cranofacial Hospital are a 5 minute drive. Close to Spencer's Plaza, EA Mall, Citi Centre, Isphani Centre and T.Nagar(shopping neighbourhood). Anna University, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Central Leather Research Institute(CLRI) and Institute of Mathematical Science(IIMSC) just a 10 minute drive. Tidel Park and IIT Research Park are a short drive. The Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica and Kapaleeshwar Temple are all within a 10 minute drive.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Facilities of Happy Planet
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Car hire
  • Currency exchange
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Happy Planet takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 2,500 is required on arrival. That's about £22. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 200 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 500 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that we accept cash and bank transfer.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Happy Planet in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of Rs. 2,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Happy Planet

  • Happy Planet offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Happy Planet is 1.7 miles from the centre of Chennai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Happy Planet is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Happy Planet may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Happy Planet can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Asian
      • À la carte

    • Room options at Happy Planet include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Family