Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and South India's gateway on the Bay of Bengal, a hot, humid coastal city known for Dravidian temples, colonial-era buildings, the world-famous Marina Beach, Carnatic music and classical dance, and filter coffee and banana-leaf meals.
Accommodation overview
Chennai has 54 listed properties, from INR 2,000 budget rooms around Egmore, Mylapore and Vadapalani to INR 45,000 suites at the Adyar seafront and Guindy five-stars. Mid-range hotels in T. Nagar, Guindy and along the OMR IT corridor make up most of the stock at INR 3,000-13,000 a night. Rates rise 20 to 50 percent in the December-January Music Season and at Pongal in mid-January, and soften in the hot May-June months. Anna Salai and Nungambakkam suit first-time visitors, Egmore suits train arrivals, and Guindy suits airport connections.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Hotel Pandian
A budget hotel on Kenneth Lane in Egmore, a few minutes on foot from Egmore railway station.
Check rates on Booking.comHotel Ashok Egmore
A budget hotel on Pantheon Road in Egmore, close to the Government Museum, Connemara Public Library and Egmore station.
Check rates on Booking.comHotel Aruna Inn
A budget hotel on Sterling Road in Nungambakkam, reasonably central for Loyola College, the Nungambakkam offices and the railway stations.
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A small hotel on P.V. Cheriyan Road, in the Egmore and Spur Tank Road belt, near Pantheon Road and the central railway stations.
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A budget hotel in the Mylapore temple quarter on Venkatesa Agraharam Road, within walking distance of Kapaleeswarar Temple.
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A budget-to-mid hotel on Montieth Road in Egmore, with a restaurant and a short ride to Egmore and Chennai Central stations.
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A budget hotel by the Music Academy flyover in CIT Colony, near Mylapore and the Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai corridor.
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A budget hotel near the Gemini flyover on Dr. M.G.R. Salai in Nungambakkam, close to restaurants and the Anna Salai bus corridor.
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A budget hotel on 100 Feet Road in Vadapalani, a short walk from the Vadapalani Murugan Temple and metro station.
Check rates on Booking.comTreebo J's Five Two Boutique
A Treebo-branded budget hotel in Mandaveli near Adyar and Mylapore, in a residential area with easy access to the Luz and Santhome roads.
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A Treebo-branded budget hotel on Kalakshetra Road in Besant Nagar, a short walk from Elliot's Beach and the Ashtalakshmi Temple.
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The Raintree Anna Salai
An upscale Raintree hotel on Anna Salai near the Teynampet-Saidapet flyover, with a pool and several restaurants. A common choice for conferences and mid-budget business stays.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Raintree St. Mary's Road
A Raintree property on St. Mary's Road in the Alwarpet and Abhiramapuram area, in a quieter residential belt close to Mylapore and Adyar.
Check rates on Booking.comCourtyard by Marriott Chennai
A Marriott-brand hotel on Anna Salai at Teynampet, near the Gemini flyover and the Nungambakkam commercial district. Offers a pool and international-chain standards at upper mid-range prices.
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A Wyndham-brand hotel on Sardar Patel Road in Guindy, close to the Guindy metro station and the IIT Madras and Anna University belt.
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A business hotel on Anna Salai in Guindy, in the Guindy Industrial Estate area near Guindy railway station. Used mostly by corporate guests and airport-bound travellers.
Check rates on Booking.comFeathers - A Radha Hotel
A four-star hotel on the Mount-Poonamallee Road corridor in west Chennai, with a pool and banquet halls. Practical for visitors with business or events along the Porur and Guindy axis.
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A long-running four-star on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai at the Music Academy flyover in Mylapore, near Kapaleeswarar Temple and Santhome. Reliable for visitors focused on Mylapore and the Marina.
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A four-star on Sir Thyagaraya Road in the middle of T. Nagar's shopping district, a short walk from Pondy Bazaar and Ranganathan Street.
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A business hotel on G.N. Chetty Road in T. Nagar, close to the Panagal Park area and the shopping streets. Includes a pool and several restaurants.
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A GRT Hotels property in T. Nagar near Sir Thyagaraya Road, within walking distance of the district's textile and jewellery shops.
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A mid-range hotel off Cathedral Road near Poes Garden, between Nungambakkam and Mylapore, well placed for the Cathedral Road restaurant and gallery strip.
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A four-star on Arcot Road in Vadapalani, next to the Vadapalani metro station and the Forum Vijaya Mall. Useful for visitors with film-industry or western-suburb business.
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A mid-range hotel on Montieth Road in Egmore, a few minutes from Egmore railway station and Pantheon Road's museums.
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A business hotel near the Gemini flyover in Nungambakkam, within reach of Khader Nawaz Khan Road and Nungambakkam's offices and cafes.
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A budget-chain ibis on Anna Salai at Thousand Lights, close to the Thousand Lights metro station and the Nungambakkam commercial belt.
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An ibis hotel on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (Rajiv Gandhi Salai) at the SIPCOT IT Park, next to the Novotel. Serves the far southern IT corridor.
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An Accor Novotel on the OMR at the SIPCOT IT Park, with a pool and restaurants. Designed for guests working in the southern technology parks.
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An IHG hotel on the OMR IT Expressway at Perungudi, a short drive from Thiruvanmiyur and the Perungudi tech offices.
Check rates on Booking.comHoliday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam
An IHG Express-brand hotel on the OMR at Thoraipakkam, aimed at business guests wanting a simple chain room.
Check rates on Booking.comAloft Chennai OMR IT Expressway
A Marriott-brand Aloft on the OMR at Sholinganallur, with a modern design, pool and bar, serving IT-park visitors.
Check rates on Booking.comFour Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR
A Sheraton-brand Four Points on the OMR at Panaiyur, sharing a site with Fairfield by Marriott. Offers a pool and restaurants for the southern OMR stretch.
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A Marriott value-brand hotel on the OMR at Panaiyur, next to Four Points by Sheraton.
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A Taj-group Gateway hotel on the OMR at Sholinganallur, offering a pool and restaurants for the IT-corridor traveller.
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A serviced-apartment style hotel on the OMR at Sholinganallur, suited to longer stays with kitchenette-equipped rooms.
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A mid-range hotel on the OMR in the Panaiyur and Navalur stretch, with restaurant and banquet facilities.
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A mid-range hotel on the OMR service road near Metukuppam, between Perungudi and Thoraipakkam.
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A business hotel on the OMR at Metukuppam near Thoraipakkam, used by IT-park visitors.
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A beach-side hotel in Neelankarai off the East Coast Road, a short walk from the shoreline and south of Besant Nagar.
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A beach resort at Muttukadu on the East Coast Road, with a pool and sea access, popular with families on weekend breaks and near the MGM Dizzee World park.
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A Taj-group Ginger budget-chain hotel at the IITM Research Park in Taramani, near the OMR and Taramani metro area.
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Taj Coromandel
A long-established Taj five-star on Nungambakkam's Uttamar Gandhi Salai (Nungambakkam High Road), close to the Khader Nawaz Khan Road boutiques and the Gemini flyover. Known for South Indian dining at Southern Spice and for the Jiva Spa.
Check rates on Booking.comTaj Connemara
A heritage-listed Taj property on Binny Road off Anna Salai, with colonial-era architecture and a central location near Spencer Plaza and Egmore. Often chosen by travellers who prefer a historic building over a tower hotel.
Check rates on Booking.comTaj Club House
A Taj five-star on Club House Road just off Anna Salai, in the commercial core between Thousand Lights and Chennai Central. Suits business travellers who want a central address with a pool and several restaurants.
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A very large luxury hotel on Anna Salai at Guindy, designed with Chola-dynasty architectural motifs and housing restaurants such as Avartana and Peshawri. About 10 to 20 minutes from Chennai airport depending on traffic.
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A palace-style seafront hotel at MRC Nagar overlooking the Bay of Bengal near the Adyar estuary. Its restaurants include Jamavar, and it is among the quieter luxury addresses away from Anna Salai traffic.
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A Hyatt five-star on Anna Salai at Teynampet, within a short ride of T. Nagar shopping and the Teynampet area metro stations. Popular with business travellers for its location on the main Mount Road corridor.
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A Park Hyatt luxury hotel on Velachery Road near Guindy, a few minutes from ITC Grand Chola. Positioned for visitors to the Guindy business district, Chennai airport and the southern suburbs.
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A Hilton five-star on Jawaharlal Nehru Road (100 Feet Road) close to Guindy and the airport corridor. A practical choice for short stays tied to flights or Guindy-area business.
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A Westin hotel on Velachery Main Road, attached to the Phoenix MarketCity retail district. Convenient for Velachery and OMR offices as well as for shopping and dining under one roof.
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A five-star on GST Road in the airport zone, set around landscaped gardens and a pool. Among the nearest luxury options to Chennai International Airport.
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A Radisson Blu on Ethiraj Salai in Egmore, a short drive from Egmore and Chennai Central railway stations and the Government Museum. Suits rail arrivals and central sightseeing.
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An airport-zone Radisson Blu on GST Road near St. Thomas Mount, suited to early or late flights. Offers a pool, restaurants and quick access to the airport and Guindy.
Check rates on Booking.comTaj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa
A beachfront Taj resort built around an old Dutch fort site on the Covelong coastline, roughly 40 km south of central Chennai on the East Coast Road. Chosen for a beach break outside the city.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Chennai with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Taj Coromandel
A long-established Taj five-star on Nungambakkam's Uttamar Gandhi Salai (Nungambakkam High Road), close to the Khader Nawaz Khan Road boutiques and the Gemini flyover. Known for South Indian dining at Southern Spice and for the Jiva Spa.
Check rates on Booking.comTaj Connemara
A heritage-listed Taj property on Binny Road off Anna Salai, with colonial-era architecture and a central location near Spencer Plaza and Egmore. Often chosen by travellers who prefer a historic building over a tower hotel.
Check rates on Booking.comTaj Club House
A Taj five-star on Club House Road just off Anna Salai, in the commercial core between Thousand Lights and Chennai Central. Suits business travellers who want a central address with a pool and several restaurants.
Check rates on Booking.comITC Grand Chola
A very large luxury hotel on Anna Salai at Guindy, designed with Chola-dynasty architectural motifs and housing restaurants such as Avartana and Peshawri. About 10 to 20 minutes from Chennai airport depending on traffic.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Leela Palace Chennai
A palace-style seafront hotel at MRC Nagar overlooking the Bay of Bengal near the Adyar estuary. Its restaurants include Jamavar, and it is among the quieter luxury addresses away from Anna Salai traffic.
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A Hyatt five-star on Anna Salai at Teynampet, within a short ride of T. Nagar shopping and the Teynampet area metro stations. Popular with business travellers for its location on the main Mount Road corridor.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book the November-February peak season and the Pongal (mid-January) period early; the Chennai Music Season in December and January fills mid-range hotels in Mylapore, T. Nagar and Alwarpet.
Chennai traffic is heavy on Anna Salai and on the OMR; choose a hotel on the same corridor as the day's activities, or near a metro station, instead of relying on a cross-city taxi.
Most mid-range and budget hotels quote rates excluding GST (typically 12 percent on rooms priced INR 1,001-7,500 and 18 percent above INR 7,500); confirm the final tax-inclusive price before paying.
For flights before 7AM or after 11PM, the airport-zone hotels (Trident, Radisson Blu Airport, Hilton and Guindy hotels) cut the early-morning drive; the metro runs on a fixed daytime schedule, so confirm the first and last train times on the Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) website or app.
Rail travellers arriving at Egmore or Chennai Central (MGR Chennai Central) can find budget hotels within a 10-minute drive; use the Ola or Uber apps or the prepaid taxi counter at the station for a fixed fare.
Monsoon rain peaks October to December; ask whether a hotel on low-lying roads has experienced flooding, and prefer upper-floor rooms.
Carry a passport and visa copy for check-in: Indian hotels are legally required to record foreign guests' identity documents and to complete a Form C filing.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.