Hotel Maris

Hotel Maris is a budget hotel by the Music Academy flyover in CIT Colony, Mylapore, in south-central Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The location is near the Mylapore district and the Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai corridor, so the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Basilica and the Mylapore tank are within a short drive. The Music Academy is a major venue for the city's Carnatic music and dance season held each December and January, which makes the hotel popular with visitors attending performances. Marina Beach is a short ride away, and the airport is roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road. The hotel is a simple, older-style budget property with a practical atmosphere. Published rates of roughly INR 2,500-4,200 per night cover Standard and Deluxe rooms and Double and Triple rooms, all air-conditioned with wifi. A restaurant and travel desk are on site, and Mylapore itself is known for traditional South Indian eateries, filter coffee shops and street food stalls. A 24-hour front desk is listed; no pool, spa or fitness centre is present. Service is basic and friendly, and the travel desk can arrange cabs and local sightseeing. The hotel suits pilgrims, music-season visitors and budget travellers who want to stay in one of Chennai's most culturally significant neighbourhoods. Visitors should expect traffic around the flyover and should check room condition at check-in. During the December music season, demand rises, so early booking is advisable. Mylapore also offers the Luz Church Road shopping streets, the Santhome Cathedral area and the Marina Beach promenade a short distance east, so there is a good variety of walks and viewpoints. The neighbourhood is known for its Tamil Brahmin food culture, and visitors can sample traditional meals, sweets and savoury snacks at long-established tiffin houses. Rates are modest, and guests should confirm inclusions such as breakfast when booking.