Tamil Nadu, India
Hotels in Chennai (Madras), India
Chennai is a major city in Tamil Nadu, India with about 4.7 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $71 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 16 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and December, with average highs around 27–30°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $71
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- MAA · 16 km
- Chennai International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Chennai
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
★★★★★Hotels6.4 km from centre
$121 member · $133 guest
9.4
Exceptional
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
★★★★★Hotels14 km from centre
$100 member · $110 guest
8.9
Excellent
The Park Chennai
★★★★★Hotels4.9 km from centre
$72 member · $79 guest
8.6
Excellent
Courtyard by Marriott Chennai
★★★★Hotels5.7 km from centre
$78 member · $86 guest
9.4
Exceptional
Pullman Chennai Anna Salai - Premium Brand By Accor
★★★★Hotels7.1 km from centre
$82 member · $90 guest
8.8
Excellent
Hyatt Regency Chennai
★★★★★Hotels6.0 km from centre
$91 member · $99 guest
9.2
Exceptional
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
★★★★★Hotels11 km from centre
$162 member · $175 guest
9.4
Exceptional
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
★★★★★Hotels3.4 km from centre
$71 member · $78 guest
9.0
Exceptional
Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam by IHG
★★★★Hotels18 km from centre
9.2
Exceptional
Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road
★★★★★Hotels7.4 km from centre
$76 member · $84 guest
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Chennai?
| 5-star | 27 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 38 |
| 3-star | 81 |
| 2-star | 22 |
| 1-star | 3 |
| Hotels | 165 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 21 |
| Lodges | 4 |
| Villas | 3 |
| Private vacation home | 3 |
| Aparthotels | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Chennai by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Low °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Rain mm | 16 | 6 | 15 | 26 | 55 | 68 | 108 | 132 | 145 | 264 | 292 | 126 |
Things to see
Famous places in Chennai
Museum · 3 km from centre
Government Museum, Chennai
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Chennai
- MAA · Chennai International Airport16 km
- TIR · Tirupati International Airport100 km
- PNY · Pondicherry Airport134 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Chennai at a glance
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Population
- 4,681,087 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 14 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 13.088, 80.278
About
About Chennai
Chennai, also known as Madras, is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
From the Wikipedia article “Chennai”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Chennai
FAQ
Chennai hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Chennai?
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How many hotels can I book in Chennai?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Chennai (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Chennai?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and December usually offer the most comfortable weather in Chennai. May is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and November is the wettest (292 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Chennai?
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is about 16 km from the centre of Chennai. Tirupati International Airport (TIR) is 100 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Chennai?
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What are the most famous sights in Chennai?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Chennai are Marina Beach, Guindy National Park, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Chennai.
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