Chennai

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Chennai featuring a city
Ganesha Ratha which includes art
Edward Elliot\'s Beach featuring a city and a sunset
Shore Temple
Elliot\'s Beach featuring a beach and a playground

Where to stay in Chennai

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T Nagar

4/5(45 area reviews)

T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Sringeri Saradha Peetam Temple while you're in town.

T Nagar
Valluvar Kottam - Monument to remember Thiruvalluvar

Nungambakkam

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

Nungambakkam
Chennai which includes religious aspects

Guindy

4/5(42 area reviews)

An important commercial hub, Guindy boasts landmarks like Guindy National Park and Snake Park. Well-connected by road, train, and metro, it's just 10 km from the airport.

Guindy
Armenian Church featuring a city and street scenes

Central Chennai

4/5(61 area reviews)

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Raja Muthiah Hall and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

Central Chennai
Chennai featuring animals

Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Shore Temple.

Mahabalipuram Beach
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Sholinganallur

Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.

Sholinganallur
The Park Chennai
The Park Chennai
5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road, Near US Embassy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is SAR 215 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
SAR 215
SAR 240 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (617 reviews)
"Very neat & clean. Well maintained. Good dining experience. Excellent staff service. Service of Mr. Dileep in restaurant really extraordinary & appreciable."

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

The Park Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is SAR 492 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
SAR 492
SAR 581 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (650 reviews)
"Food was good breakfast had more choices .. dining was very noisy ."

Reviewed on 18 December 2024

The Leela Palace Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is SAR 413 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 413
SAR 487 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
"Great property. Cleanse needs improvement for 5 star standard."

Reviewed on 13 December 2024

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Greenways Chennai
Somerset Greenways Chennai
4.5 out of 5
No. 94 Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
"This property was a real find!! We had a two bedroom apartment that way exceeded my expectations. My grandchildren (18 & 19) were in one bedroom and I was in the other. Their bedroom had two LARGE twin beds and I had a king bed. We both had lovely bathrooms - mine with tub and shower and theirs with ..."

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Somerset Greenways Chennai
Olive Serviced Apartments
Olive Serviced Apartments
2 out of 5
No. 36, Anna Nedun Salai, Facite Road, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions ECR Beach and Thiruvanmiyur ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"The hotel is a new one! Very large space and perfect for a big family tour! This is a really nice hotel of a high quality!"

Reviewed on 4 April 2024

Olive Serviced Apartments
LUSH GARDEN RESORT
LUSH GARDEN RESORT
2.5 out of 5
East Coast Road, Thiruvidanthai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, TN
Stay at this villa in Chennai. Enjoy free valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Marundeeswarar Temple are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
"It’s completely different from the description. Waste of mine. Very far from Airport. Don’t believe the description written."

Reviewed on 15 March 2024

LUSH GARDEN RESORT
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chennai

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
53
" "5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
90
" "4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
50
" "3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
6
" "2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
3
" "1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Looks like cleaner than other cities.

5/5 - Excellent

T

Amazing food and culture. Truly a gem. Wonderful people. Just watch out for the crazy traffic!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Would be nice if the trash is maintained properly around the city and cleared regularly.

5/5 - Excellent

NMaharaj

I love Chennai. Many wonderful spiritual places of interest here such as the beautiful Ramakrishna Math and Kapaleeswarar Temple.

5/5 - Excellent

donald

This is not for golfers or the pretentious. Go and buy vegetables, dodge motorbikes and tuktuks, watch your step for cow manure, eat the food.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Autos loot the tourists and maybe the same with other citizens in Chennai

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