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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
hotel safra
hotel safra
2.5 star property
Central Chennai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
  • cleanliness
    Explore Chennai with easy access to Marina Beach from this central hotel.
The price is R207
R265 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
hotel safra
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Treebo Elite Inn
Treebo Elite Inn
2.0 star property
Porur
  • cleanliness
    Relaxation awaits in Chennai at this comfortable inn just minutes from the metro.
The price is R400
R420 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Apr - 02 Apr
Treebo Elite Inn
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
SRINIVASA RESIDENCY INN
SRINIVASA RESIDENCY INN
2.5 star property
Chennai
  • cleanliness
    Comfortable hotel near Chennai Trade Centre with convenient amenities and transit access.
The price is R203
R213 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
SRINIVASA RESIDENCY INN
Front of property
AL NOOR PALACE BUSINESS CLASS HOTEL
AL NOOR PALACE BUSINESS CLASS HOTEL
3.0 star property
Central Chennai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
The price is R354
R372 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
AL NOOR PALACE BUSINESS CLASS HOTEL
Free WiFi
Amutham Inn
Amutham Inn
2.0 star property
Maduravoyal
  • cleanliness
    Modern Chennai hotel near Forum Vijaya Mall with free WiFi and parking.
The price is R266
R279 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Amutham Inn
Free WiFi
A.R Residency
A.R Residency
3.0 star property
T Nagar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Unwind 11 minutes from Kodambakkam Station in this comfortable Chennai retreat.
The price is R376
R395 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
A.R Residency
Lobby
Trident, Chennai
Trident, Chennai
4.5 star property
Pazavanthangal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (696 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Wake up to lush gardens and a full-service spa near Chennai Airport.
The price is R1 364
R1 609 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Trident, Chennai
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
4.5 star property
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (214 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Luxurious poolside oasis near Thiruvanmiyur Station with full-service spa treatment.
The price is R957
R1 100 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Burmese cuisine
Hotel Savera
Hotel Savera
Central Chennai
7.6 out of 10, Good, (816 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Rejuvenate at this Chennai hotel with a rooftop terrace and full-service spa.
The price is R910
R955 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Hotel Savera
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Twilight Inn
Twilight Inn
2.5 star property
Central Chennai
The price is R300
R315 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Twilight Inn
Exterior
SS STAY
SS STAY
2.0 star property
Central Chennai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Welcoming Chennai hotel close to Nehru Park Station for convenient transit.
The price is R524
R550 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
SS STAY
Interior
Green Park Hotel
Green Park Hotel
4.5 star property
Vadapalani
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (419 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Perfect Chennai location, near Vadapalani Station and attractions with spa services.
The price is R1 445
R1 705 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Green Park Hotel
Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, laptop workspace
MATHI RESIDENCY
MATHI RESIDENCY
2.5 star property
Central Chennai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
The price is R588
R617 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
MATHI RESIDENCY
Bar (on property)
Park Elanza
Park Elanza
3.0 star property
Nungambakkam
7.8 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience luxury in central Chennai with spa, fitness centre, and dining options.
The price is R921
R967 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Park Elanza
Reception
UPAR Hotels T Nagar
UPAR Hotels T Nagar
3.0 star property
T Nagar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (33 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Enjoy Chennai's top attractions from a well-connected hotel with free WiFi and parking.
The price is R721
R757 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Apr - 02 Apr
UPAR Hotels T Nagar
Lounge
Raj Park Chennai
Raj Park Chennai
3.5 star property
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
7.2 out of 10, Good, (105 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Peaceful urban retreat with indoor pool and spa, just minutes from Pondy Bazaar.
The price is R795
R835 total
includes taxes & fees
03 Apr - 04 Apr
Raj Park Chennai
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
The Belstead Chennai
The Belstead Chennai
3.0 star property
Nungambakkam
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (151 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Just 19 minutes from Chetpet Station, this Chennai hotel offers a welcoming retreat.
The price is R975
R1 024 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
The Belstead Chennai
Outdoor pool
Pharos Hotels
Pharos Hotels
4.5 star property
Nungambakkam
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (141 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Easy access to Chennai's highlights with metro and airport connections.
The price is R1 084
R1 138 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Pharos Hotels
View from property
Vibrant stay
Vibrant stay
2.0 star property
Chennai
  • cleanliness
    Wake up to Chennai's coastal charm with easy access to ECR Beach.
The price is R271
R284 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Vibrant stay
Exterior
La Woods Hotel
La Woods Hotel
3.0 star property
Central Chennai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (75 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Enjoy a peaceful spa hotel near Marina Beach with convenient metro access.
The price is R732
R768 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
La Woods Hotel
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Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
5.0 star property
T Nagar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (687 reviews)
R856 off
The price is R1 392
per night
R3 342 total
includes taxes & fees
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
5.0 star property
T Nagar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (687 reviews)
R428 off
The price is R1 392
per night
R1 671 total
includes taxes & fees
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Check out hotels with a pool in Chennai

Restaurant
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
4.5 star property
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (214)
The price is R957
R1 100 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
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The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai
5.0 star property
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (910)
The price is R2 800
R3 304 total
includes taxes & fees
03 Apr - 04 Apr
The Leela Palace Chennai
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When is the best time to visit Chennai?

Our prices for hotels in Chennai are cheapest in February
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Top neighbourhoods in Chennai

Chennai, South India - October 27, 2018: Interior of Ashtalakshmi Temple against dramatic sunset. Indian devotee worship or doing prayer inside a hindu temple

T Nagar

Chennai's urban T Nagar neighbourhood is loved for its restaurants and spas, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam.

Photo by Mike Belson
Open Photo by Mike Belson

Nungambakkam

Chennai's Nungambakkam neighbourhood has lots of places to visit, such as Valluvar Kottam and SDAT Tennis Stadium.

Egmore

Chennai's Egmore neighbourhood is home to attractions, such as St. Andrew's Kirk and Raja Muthiah Hall.

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Open Photo by Sonal Bhardwaj

Besant Nagar

Chennai's Besant Nagar neighbourhood is home to attractions, such as Edward Elliot's Beach and Ashtalakshmi Kovil.

Herd of Indian spotted deer, Chital, grazing in an open ground at Guindy National Park, India

Guindy

Chennai's Guindy neighbourhood is known for its spas and offers lots of things to see, such as Phoenix Market City and Guindy Race Course.

Top landmarks in Chennai

I was sitting on the beach looking out at the Bay of Bengal. It was gorgeous; wide, open ocean. Suddenly, ever so quietly, these pilgrims adorned in red, passed by me one by one, heading towards the same water I was just looking out at. IT WAS AMAZING.
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Open Photo by Tracey Heppner

Marina Beach

4.0/5 (182 reviews)
Stretching 13 kilometres along the Bay of Bengal, Marina Beach offers the perfect backdrop for sunrise strolls and sunset photos. Grab a plate of spicy sundal from local vendors while watching kite flyers dot the sky.
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flower market in pondicherry

Pondy Bazaar

Dive into Chennai's retail paradise where traditional silk sarees meet modern fashion in the bustling lanes of Pondy Bazaar. Evening visits offer the best experience with cooler temps and lively bargaining.
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Chennai and related destinations

Savour fragrant curries and crispy dosas at bustling street stalls in the shadow of colourful temples. Escape the heat with a stroll along Marina Beach, watching fishermen haul in their catch.

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Check out reviews of Chennai hotels guests love

The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

10/10 Excellent
"The staff went above and beyond and took care of our family. Leela's customer service is the reason that we prefer this hotel amongst all other 5-star hotels. Our Chennai experience meant that when we went to Udaipur 2 weeks later, we booked Leela Udaipur too, and as always has an amazing experience. Thank you Leela Chennai team for a great stay!!"
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The Leela Palace Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Chennai?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Chennai, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can see this accommodation by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Chennai if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 77 holiday homes. You can also book one of 98 apartments or 32 villas.
What will the weather in Chennai be like during my visit?
With an average temperature of 26°C during the coldest months, Chennai is a great place to visit at any time of year.
Why should I book my Chennai hotel with Hotels.com?
There are lots of reasons to book your Chennai trip with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels* gives you flexibility, our Price Guarantee ensures that you always get the lowest price, and you can earn rewards on every booking.

Find out more about Chennai

Chennai: A Tapestry of Time-Honoured Temples and Coastal Serenity

Discover the vibrant city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modernity. Explore the majestic temples, such as the iconic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and marvel at the stunning architecture of St. Thomas Cathedral. Stroll along the serene Marina Beach, indulge in delectable South Indian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of this coastal metropolis. With its bustling markets, historic monuments, and thriving arts scene, Chennai offers a unique experience that captivates the heart and soul of every traveller. Embrace the essence of India in this enchanting city by the sea.

Things to do in Chennai

Chennai enchants travellers with its stunning coastal scenery, lush parks, and vibrant urban life. Enjoy leisurely strolls along sun-kissed beaches, indulge in exciting water sports, or embrace the thrill of hiking in nearby hills. With bustling markets and lively entertainment options, there’s something for everyone to savour.

  • Anna SalaiOpens in a new window – Stroll along Anna Salai, one of Chennai's bustling streets, where the vibrant energy of the city comes alive. Lined with shops, eateries, and historical landmarks, this thoroughfare offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore nearby temples and monuments that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Tamil Nadu.
  • Thiruvanmiyur BeachOpens in a new window – Escape to Thiruvanmiyur Beach for a refreshing coastal experience. This serene beach invites you to unwind by the shoreline, where the gentle waves beckon you to relax. As you take a leisurely walk, absorb the beauty of the sunset painting the sky in vibrant hues. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy the local atmosphere, perhaps with a snack from one of the nearby vendors.

4 tips for savvy savings when booking a hotel in Chennai

  1. Book for the cheapest times: The most budget-friendly time to visit Chennai is in May, September, and October, when hotel prices are typically lower. For those looking to explore the city's rich history and culture, a stay of at least 2 to 3 days is recommended. This duration allows visitors to appreciate key landmarks and attractions, such as temples, churches, and the notable cathedral, as well as indulge in shopping at local markets and enjoying the vibrant café scene. With its affordable options, Chennai offers great value for money for those eager to experience its cultural heritage and entertainment.
  2. Look for last-minute deals on Hotels.com: To discover last-minute deals to Chennai, begin by exploring the DealsOpens in a new window or Last-Minute Deals sections on Hotels.com, where you may find discounted rates on hotels as your travel date approaches. Consider enabling email alerts or push notifications to stay updated on flash sales and special last-minute promotions, helping you seize savings opportunities. With Smart Shopping, accessible via the app, you can compare hotel prices and amenities, ensuring you make informed choices. This way, if rooms become available or prices drop, you're more likely to be the first to know and secure your last-minute escape.
  3. Be flexible with dates: Prices may fluctuate depending on factors such as the hotel's location, star rating, and the time of year. Therefore, being flexible with your travel dates could enable you to save on your stay at a hotel in Chennai. For those seeking a distinctive experience, boutique hotels often provide a more personalised touch and potentially better value. When you book through Hotels.com, we will inform you whether the price for your chosen dates is above or below the average. If the price is on the higher side, we will suggest alternative dates that could offer better affordability, helping you to potentially secure a more advantageous deal.
  4. Consider your location: Hotels situated near the city centre generally tend to be more expensive; however, due to Chennai's excellent public transport links, you may discover a more affordable independent hotel located further afield that remains well connected. For those keen to explore alternative, less crowded neighbourhoods or even lesser-known nearby towns, there is often excellent value for money to be found. Opting for these alternative destinations could provide a more authentic and budget-friendly experience.

Best time to go to Chennai

Chennai experiences its lowest average temperature in January, at 77.4°F (25.2°C), while May is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 88.7°F (31.5°C). November is typically the wettest month. If you’re looking to soak up the lively atmosphere in Chennai, April, July, and September are the peak months to visit, bustling with fellow travelers. During this peak period, the weather is sunny to mostly sunny, with little to no rainfall. However, if you prefer a more relaxed experience, February, August, and October are perfect for a quieter getaway, marked by no to light rainfall and sunny to mostly sunny conditions.

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