Hotel Aruna Inn

Hotel Aruna Inn is a budget hotel on Sterling Road in Nungambakkam, a central and well-established Chennai neighbourhood in Tamil Nadu, India. The location is reasonably central for Loyola College, the Nungambakkam offices and shops, and both Egmore and Chennai Central railway stations are a short ride away. Nungambakkam is known for its tree-lined streets, restaurants, consulates and the Valluvar Kottam monument, which are all within a short drive. The airport is roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road in normal traffic. The hotel is a simple budget property with a basic atmosphere, aimed at value-conscious travellers. Published rates of roughly INR 2,200-3,800 per night cover Standard and Deluxe rooms and Double and Triple rooms, all with air conditioning. The amenity list includes wifi, a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and a travel desk. The restaurant offers simple South Indian and multi-cuisine meals, and the many eateries of Nungambakkam provide further choice nearby. No pool, spa or fitness centre is listed. Service is helpful and informal, with the travel desk able to arrange cabs and local sightseeing. The hotel suits students, visa and consulate visitors, and budget travellers who want a central base without paying for a chain hotel. Visitors should check the room before accepting it, as budget properties can vary between floors, and should expect some street noise. Nungambakkam's position makes it easy to reach Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Government Museum by cab. Nungambakkam also contains the Nungambakkam railway station, the Museum of Possibilities and several art galleries, and the busy Khader Nawaz Khan Road with its cafes and boutiques is a short ride away. Guests relying on public transport can use autos and app cabs, which are plentiful in the neighbourhood, while the Nungambakkam metro area makes onward travel straightforward. Rates are modest, and guests should confirm inclusions such as breakfast and parking when booking.