Chennai hotels
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Low season | April | Cheapest month to stay with an average 77% drop in price. |
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High season | July | Most expensive month to stay with an average 49% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | ₹ 4,980 | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | ₹ 5,121 | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Chennai
Top tips for finding perfect Chennai hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Chennai, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Chennai in April and May.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Chennai if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 40 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Chennai accommodation.
- The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₹ 256, while the most expensive was ₹ 7,597.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Chennai for 2 days.
- If you’re travelling to Chennai on business, there are several hotels near the Central Business District. WelcomHotel Chennai is located 3.7 km from Olympia Tech Park and has a business and conference centre, as well as several meeting rooms to suit your taste. The Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels is a short walk to the business district and has an on-site business centre and special events facilities.
- If you’re simply passing through Chennai, there are various accommodations close to Chennai Anna International Airport. Quality Inn Airport is conveniently located 1 km from the airport. It has a rooftop restaurant, café, airport transportation and postal service among other amenities. Alternatively, Mahala Residency by Harriott is about 1.7 km from Chennai International and 0.5 km from Pallavaram Railway Station. It offers comfortable rooms, travel assistance, a bar and restaurant.
- A stay in Central Chennai is perfect to take advantage of the city’s cultural landmarks and other tourist attractions. The Ramada Chennai Egmore lies within 1 km of Chandra Park, Chennai Museum and Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. The 38-room King’s Hotel on Halls Road, Egmore is a 15-minute walk to Government Museum, Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium and St. Andrew’s Kirk.
- For visitors who desire more lavish accommodations, there is the majestic ITC Grand Chola, A Luxury Collection Hotel situated in the posh Guindy neighbourhood. This 5-star hotel features 11 restaurants, 5 restaurants and 4 bar/lounge areas in addition to world class spa facilities. Closer to Olympia Tech Park there is the 204 guestroom Hilton Chennai with on-site nightclub, rooftop terrace and 24-hour health club. It also has 5 restaurants and 2 bars to choose from.
- For the budget-conscious traveller to Chennai there is a myriad of options for consideration. One such choice is Hotel Pandian on Kenneth Lane, Egmore. This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, included breakfast, free parking and self-service laundry facilities. Another is New Woodlands Hotel on Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore where guests can enjoy free parking, included breakfast and airport transportation.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Chennai
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Chennai. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
The Leela Palace Chennai, ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai and The Park Chennai are very popular with users who want to stay within walking distance of Anna Salai.
The Taj Club House in Royapettah is a deluxe hotel ideal for family accommodations. Up to 2 children (12 years or younger) can stay for free when occupying a room with parents or guardians. Pets are also allowed if notified in advance and childcare services are on offer. The Raintree, St. Mary’s Road in Alwarpet allows 1 child (9 years or younger) to stay for free when occupying the same room as the parents and features a free airport shuttle and childcare services.
No visit to Chennai would be complete without a day spent among the city’s various shopping centres and bazaars. Pondi Bazaar in T. Nagar is one of the most famous where you can find everything from clothing to electronics. At the end of the day, you can get a good night’s rest at The Accord Metropolitan in Thiyagara Nagar, or if you want to explore the wonders of the Express Avenue Mall, put your feet up at The Residency Towers on Sir Thiyagara Road.
The Westin Chennai Velachery on Velachery Main Road offers Heavenly Spa by Westin where singles or couples can enjoy Swedish or Thai massages as well as hot stone massages in one of their various treatment rooms. Alternatively, The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway Chennai on Old Mahabalipuram Road offers aromatherapy in addition to body wraps and body scrubs.
Harrisons Hotel in Nungambakkam has three restaurants where guests can choose between Chinese, Indian and vegetarian cuisine while the Park Hyatt Chennai in Raj Bhavan hosts two outdoor restaurants: the Flying Elephant which is well-regarded for its Indian dishes, and The Dining Room which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A special menu for children is also available.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Chennai districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Chennai city centre
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