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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Taj Coromandel	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 471 reviews	View
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 161 reviews	View
Woodlands Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 16 reviews	View
Star City Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels	5.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 680 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Chennai

Find the best Central Chennai areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.

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Valluvar Kottam - Monument to remember Thiruvalluvar

Nungambakkam

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.

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Guindy

Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Guindy Race Course or Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the area.

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The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, India. It was built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the village was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty. As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 and it is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.

Mahabalipuram Beach

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

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Anna Nagar

While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.

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Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

10/10 Excellent

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Frequently asked questions

What is Central Chennai like?

Central Chennai is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its temples, cathedral and monuments. Make sure that you visit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court as part of your Central Chennai travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Central Chennai?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Taj Coromandel is the highest ranked property in Central Chennai. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Taj Connemara and E Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Central Chennai?

If you're searching for places to stay in Chennai, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 343 Central Chennai hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Chennai, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Central Chennai.

What is there to do around this Chennai neighbourhood?

Explore Central Chennai's landmarks such as Anna Salai, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Fort St. George and learn about the local history. You could also plan a visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium or Madras High Court while you're in the neighbourhood. World Golf Counil, St. Andrew's Kirk and Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Chennai. When you're sightseeing in Chennai, Ripon Building and National Art Gallery are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Central Chennai and the greater Chennai area?

If you want to see more of the city, Washermanpet Metro Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Mannadi Metro Station and LIC Metro Station. If you're considering venturing out of town, train travel is a great option. Chennai Perambur Station is the closest train station, but Chennai Vyasarpadi Jiva Station and Chennai Perambur Carriage Works Station are also close by. Learn about your options for water transport at the marina.

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Where to stay in Central Chennai

T Nagar

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