Title: Universal Residency - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=2196&destination=Chennai%2C+Tamil+Nadu%2C+India&selected=22115575&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Universal Residency Travelers enjoy express check-in at this Anna Salai property, where a hair salon awaits and Marina Beach beckons just a short distance away. ## Photo gallery for Universal Residency ![Beach nearby - Universal Residency (Chennai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22120000/22115600/22115575/e36b2151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Universal Residency (Chennai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22120000/22115600/22115575/3c3125e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Universal Residency (Chennai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22120000/22115600/22115575/2c981da3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi - Universal Residency (Chennai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22120000/22115600/22115575/fbaa1597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Universal Residency (Chennai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22120000/22115600/22115575/cb2f8148.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Universal Residency offers practical comforts with a hair salon and dry cleaning services. Guests enjoy WiFi and express check-in by multilingual staff. Nearby Marina Beach is perfect for relaxation after exploring. Visitors particularly appreciate the helpful staff. ## Reviews 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Laundry - Room service ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr. 4 - Apr. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr. 5 - Apr. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr. 10 - Apr. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 17 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChennai-Hotels-Universal-Residency.h22115575.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChennai-Hotels-Universal-Residency.h22115575.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Central Chennai, a neighborhood in Chennai, Universal Residency is near the airport and near the beach. Raja Muthiah Hall and Inox Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium or Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. [Visit our Chennai travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chennai.dx181449) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C13.06207%2C80.27295&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JXmMXa01icXCIOqD76pjK_5_b0Y=) Mayor Chittibabu Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005, Chennai, 600005 ### What's nearby - ![Anna Salai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2196/7f509588-0269-4c3a-a5b1-dfac5a0ac81c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anna Salai 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Marina Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2196/8f061a9b-97df-4d83-9352-e119afc13d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marina Beach 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - University of Madras 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Express Avenue 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall 18 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - LIC Metro Station 12 min walk - Government Estate Station 13 min walk - Chennai International Airport (MAA) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Hotel Buhari 12 min walk - Bombay Lassi 8 min walk - Hotel v chicken vizhinjam chicken fry 12 min walk - A2B Triplicane 10 min walk - Nair Mess 8 min walk ## About this property ### Universal Residency Hotel near Marina Beach A hair salon, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Universal Residency. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises - Newspapers in the lobby, wedding services, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Universal Residency feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116657400/116657349/72fc9d6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victory Stay Central Chennai - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Room service 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $24 CA $25 total includes taxes & fees Apr 15 - Apr 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=116657349&PinnedHotelID=116657349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48980000/48976400/48976346/7743d873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Aadithya Vadapalani - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=48976346&PinnedHotelID=48976346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116600000/116593500/116593416/09b3256e_edited_ed05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taara Hotel Central Chennai - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=116593416&PinnedHotelID=116593416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68031500/68031456/453c26a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Lebanon INN Kelambakkam - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - 24/7 front desk 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=68031456&PinnedHotelID=68031456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=22115575&PinnedHotelID=22115575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=22115575,116657349,48976346,116593416,68031456) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 2 buildings - 4 floors - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Free daily newspapers - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 7 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 200.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: INR 200.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### Property is also known as Universal Residency Hotel Chennai Universal Residency Chennai Universal Residency Hotel Universal Residency Chennai Universal Residency Hotel Chennai ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Universal Residency pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Universal Residency? ### What time is check-out at Universal Residency? ### Where is Universal Residency located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Universal Residency Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ### 2.0 Staff & service ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Muralitharan Jun 12, 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Muralitharan Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sivasankaran May 13, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Sivasankaran Stayed 4 nights in May 2019