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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
3.7/5
Good
4 reviews
100m from downtown
Hospitable service
17.85
Based on rates from 15 Sep
1/5
100m from downtown | Close to subway
27.34
Based on rates from 10 Sep
1/5
3.5/5
Good
7 reviews
500m from downtown
100+ people booked
8.98
Based on rates from 10 Sep
1/5
3.0/5
Good
2 reviews
200m from Thiruvanmiyur Beach
20.38
Based on rates from 10 Sep
1/5
11.86
Based on rates from 30 Aug
1/5
2.2/5
Below average
5 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
16.31
Based on rates from 20 Sep
1/5
3.5/5
Good
13 reviews
1.5km from downtown | Close to subway
100+ people booked
10.09
Based on rates from 7 Sep
1/5
3.5/5
Good
27 reviews
1.7km from Semmencherry
Fitness
Business center
400+ people booked
44.53
Based on rates from 30 Aug
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
829 reviews
900m from Chennai Guindy Station
Fitness
Business center
12K+ people booked
124.51
Based on rates from 31 Aug
1/5
4.1/5
Great
26 reviews
1.8km from Chennai Thirumayilai Station
300+ people booked
52.22
Based on rates from 10 Sep
1/5
4.1/5
Great
75 reviews
1.9km from downtown | Close to subway
1K+ people booked
48.09
Based on rates from 1 Sep
1/5
4.4/5
Great
142 reviews
Fitness
Business center
2K+ people booked
50.16
Based on rates from 30 Aug

Top rated hotels in Chennai

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
1.5km from downtown | Close to subway
Hospitable service
13.16
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
1.8km from Chennai Taramani Station
Hospitable service
32.76
1/5
3.0/5
Good
2 reviews
200m from Thiruvanmiyur Beach
20.38
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
200m from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
26.04
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.1km from Chennai Light House Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
19.19
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
700m from ECR Beach
246.83
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
23.76
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
1.4km from Chennai Mambalam Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
33.18
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.3km from Chennai Thirumayilai Station
21.76
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
9 reviews
500m from Chennai Mambalam Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
36.50
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
92 reviews
300m from Chennai Thiruvanmiyur Station
Fitness
Business center
126.72
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
969 reviews
1.9km from Chennai Mandavelli Station
Fitness
Business center
172.45

Luxury hotels in Chennai

1/5
4.1/5
Great
132 reviews
Fitness
Business center
48.49
1/5
4.3/5
Great
458 reviews
1.8km from Chennai Mambalam Station
Fitness
Business center
95.90
1/5
4.2/5
Great
240 reviews
1.3km from Chennai Guindy Station
Fitness
Business center
88.24
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
811 reviews
2.6km from downtown | Close to subway
Fitness
Business center
64.77
1/5
4.2/5
Great
237 reviews
1.4km from Chennai Greenways Road Station
Fitness
68.93
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
519 reviews
1.9km from Chennai Nungambakkam Station
Fitness
Business center
127.79
1/5
3.3/5
Good
828 reviews
2.2km from Chennai Kodambakkam Station
Fitness
Business center
64.29
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
969 reviews
1.9km from Chennai Mandavelli Station
Fitness
Business center
172.45
1/5
4.2/5
Great
391 reviews
2.0km from Chennai Kodambakkam Station
Fitness
Business center
82.47
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
562 reviews
1.2km from Chennai Guindy Station
Swimming pool
Fitness
93.10
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
829 reviews
900m from Chennai Guindy Station
Fitness
Business center
124.51
1/5
1.1km from Chennai Kodambakkam Station
48.54

Chennai at a glance

When are Chennai hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
$0
Avg $83 Cheapest $14 Priciest $144
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

July is the cheapest month, with typical nightly rates around USD 14 — roughly 90% below February, the priciest month, so avoid February if you want the lowest hotel costs. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Chennai hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$150
$100
$50
$0
$44
Standard
$68
Premium
$128
Luxury

Premium hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 68 per night; prices jump most sharply from premium to luxury by USD 60, with top-tier rooms roughly 2.9× the bottom tier. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
38 daysEarly

Travellers from Hong Kong typically book about 10 days ahead, which suggests reasonable flexibility rather than urgency; plan earlier for the priciest month (February) named in the price card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Chennai hotels

What staying in Chennai feels like

Staying in Chennai spans a modest price range: the top tiers run roughly three times higher than the bottom, so you can cover a lot of ground without an enormous budget leap. The best balance between cost and comfort sits in the premium tier, which tends to offer the most value for travellers who want quality without stretching to the very top.

How the hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options sit below the standard and are the most budget-friendly choice for travellers prioritising low nightly rates. Standard rooms step up in comfort and price from the economy level, serving well for travellers who want a reliable mid-range option. The premium tier is the sweet spot, offering noticeably better quality for a moderate jump and identified as the best value. The biggest price jump comes between the premium and luxury tiers, making the move to luxury a decision for travellers seeking a distinctly higher-end experience.

When travellers from Hong Kong usually book

For travellers from Hong Kong, the cheapest month for rates is July while the priciest month is February, so a budget-led trip is best planned for July when nightly rates are at their lowest. Rooms are typically booked about 10 days ahead, so short-notice plans can work but consider booking earlier in the pricier month if you want more certainty.

FAQs about Chennai hotels

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