Name: Happy Planet
Address: No. 17/4 Abiramapuram 3rd Street, Shanthi Villa Apartments, 1st Floor, Apartment No.2, 600018 Chennai, India, No. 17/4 Abiramapuram 3rd Street, Shanthi Villa Apartments, 1st Floor, Apartment No.2, Tamil Nadu, 600018, India
Rating: 8.3

Happy Planet

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Happy Planet in Chennai offers recently renovated bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features air-conditioning, a balcony with quiet street views, and a work desk. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, lift, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, family rooms, full-day security, and car hire. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including à la carte, vegetarian, and Asian. Warm dishes are available, highly appreciated by guests. Convenient Location: Located 11 km from Chennai International Airport, Happy Planet is near Pondy Bazaar (3 km), Spencer Plaza Mall (5 km), and Chennai Central Railway Station (7 km). Highly rated for its breakfast and host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
- Breakfast info
- Vegetarian, Asian
- Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed
Superior Double Room 2 single beds
Superior Family Room 3 single beds
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kattula
India
“Pleasant stay..felt like home with a small cute balcony Location is superb ..it’s just a few steps away from all shops and restaurants Caretaker Buddha made delicious breakfast and was very caring”
Marketa
United Kingdom
“We really enjoyed our stay at Happy Planet. The room was clean, of good size and had a small and practical balcony. Buddha was very polite and cooked tasty meals for breakfast. Savita, the owner, was very helpful and resourceful, she gave us many...”
Sriram
India
“Value for money, Location, Cleanliness, Service with a personal touch”
Stephen
Switzerland
“A very warmth flat with a nice room. The bed was comfy.”
Patricia
Switzerland
“I was here during a storm, and the streets were flooded - so not a great time to do sightseeing, but i did work on my laptop - and my room was perfect for this. It's calm, huge with a lot of space and a small balcony. The bed is big and very...”
Marie
Czech Republic
“clean, large room, good breakfast, calm location but still you can walk to the city and feel like at home 😊 .”
Aw
South Africa
“Had a lovely stay here for a month with my wife and parents. The place was clean, the breakfast was great and the neighbourhood was safe. The host Savita was very friendly and helpful. We had a few additional requests that she sorted out with no...”
Deepa
India
“With a fantastic location, this accommodation ticked all the boxes for a wonderful stay! Super large, comfortable bed, spacious room, clean bathroom, a cute little balcony, daily delicious breakfast and the ever helpful and smiling Buddha (the...”
Stanislaus
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
“Breakfast was freshly cooked and well presented. It was delicious.”

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 118 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

House rules

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

Check-in

From 13:00 to 14:00

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 US$28. 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

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.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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.