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4-star hotels in Chennai
This shortlist covers 15 four-star hotels in Chennai, from city-centre addresses to the IT corridor along Rajiv Gandhi Salai. It is for travellers who want a reliable, well-rated base in the city, whether for a short break, a business trip or a family stay.
Staying in Chennai
Chennai is a coastal South Indian city known for its beaches, temples, and classical music and dance, and it is also a major centre for the automobile industry and information technology. A visitor's day tends to move between the historic temple streets of Mylapore, the shopping bustle of T. Nagar, the business addresses along Anna Salai, and the relaxed coastal stretch around Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar. Key attractions include Marina Beach, Fort St. George, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Government Museum.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in several different parts of that map. Several carry addresses close to the centre: Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam, The Accord Metropolitan on G N Chetty Road, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai on Anna Salai and Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road. Others are further out along the IT corridor, including Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, Turyaa Chennai, Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR, Citadines OMR Chennai, Accord Chrome and Hotel Kamar Residences and Banquets, with Green Park Hotel in Vadapalani, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre and E Hotel completing the list. The spread suits couples on a short break, families, and business travellers with meetings in either the centre or the IT corridor.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road
City Centre Near Boat Club & Anna Salai Nandanam Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet near Boat Club and Anna Salai in Nandanam, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road puts you 1.4 km from the centre, handy for anyone whose days are built around the city core. An outdoor pool and a fitness centre cover the exercise and cooling-off, while the restaurant, bar and 24-hour room service handle meals at odd hours. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 9900 reviews, and free wifi and free parking keep the practical side simple. Family rooms and pets-allowed policy make it flexible for households travelling together.
See Novotel Chennai Chamiers RoadAccord Chrome
7 Clc Works Rd, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAccord Chrome sits on 7 Clc Works Rd, 13.6 km from the centre, so it suits travellers whose plans pull them towards that side of Chennai rather than the middle. Kitchenettes with microwave and refrigerator in the rooms give families and longer-stayers the option of eating in, backed by a restaurant, bar and 24-hour room service. A garden and children's playground are the outdoor assets, and guests score it 4.7 out of 5 from 3175 reviews. Free wifi and free parking round it off for drivers.
See Accord ChromeWelcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road Chennai
10 Cathedral Street, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWelcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road is a wellness-leaning choice 2.9 km from the centre, with a spa, sauna, massage service and fitness centre on site. Dining comes from a restaurant, bar and room service, with express check-in and valet parking smoothing arrival. It suits travellers who want to slow down between city outings.
See Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road ChennaiGreen Park Hotel
183 N S K Salai, Vadapalani, Chennai, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereGreen Park Hotel on 183 N S K Salai in Vadapalani is 3.0 km from the centre and has drawn 21021 reviews, rating 4.5 out of 5 - a volume of guest feedback that speaks to a well-run house. The outdoor pool and fitness centre cover the daily routine, and massage is available for recovery afterwards. Business travellers get a business centre and banquet space, while a restaurant, bar and 24-hour room service mean meals do not require leaving. Shuttle service and free parking help with getting around.
See Green Park HotelRadisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
No 2 Ethiraj Salai Commander In Chief Rd, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereRadisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre on Ethiraj Salai is 4.3 km from the centre, a practical base with both an outdoor pool and a gymnasium for guests who like to train and swim in the same stay. The lounge and bar are the social core, with a restaurant and 24-hour room service behind them, and a beauty salon on the premises. Guests give it 4.5 out of 5 from 17853 reviews. Shuttle service and free parking make the 4.3 km to the centre easy to manage.
See Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City CentreTrident Chennai
1 24 G S T Road, Chennai, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereTrident Chennai on 1 24 G S T Road stands 6.8 km from the centre and brings an outdoor pool with a pool bar, a garden and a fitness centre, so the grounds are as much a part of the stay as the room. Families are looked after with babysitting service and family-friendly dining from the restaurant, bar and room service. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 7449 reviews, and a business centre and banquet halls cover work and events. Free wifi and free parking are included.
See Trident ChennaiCitadines OMR Chennai
290 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCitadines OMR Chennai on 290 Rajiv Gandhi Salai is built for longer stays: kitchen and kitchenette, dishwasher and a jacuzzi in the apartment-style setup, 15.1 km from the centre. Guests who want to keep a routine get a fitness centre and gymnasium, plus a golf course for leisure hours, while babysitting service helps families. The hotel scores 4.5 out of 5 from 4135 reviews. A restaurant, bar and buffet breakfast make the first meal easy, and free wifi and parking are provided.
See Citadines OMR ChennaiSuper Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam Formerly Cine City
Plot Number 28 1St Main Road United India Colony Near Railway Station Kodambakkam, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSuper Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam, formerly Cine City, is a compact option 1.8 km from the centre on 1St Main Road in United India Colony, close to the railway station. It keeps things simple - air conditioning, free wifi, housekeeping and 24-hour front desk and security - with family rooms and pets allowed adding flexibility for those travelling with children or animals. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 2319 reviews. It suits people who want a straightforward, well-located room rather than resort facilities.
See Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam Formerly Cine CityHoliday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
110 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHoliday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG, 6.6 km from the centre on Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Thiruvanmiyur, pairs an outdoor pool with a gymnasium and fitness centre, and adds a lounge and bar for the evening. Babysitting service and family rooms make it workable for parents, and dining runs through a restaurant, bar, buffet breakfast and 24-hour room service. Guests give it 4.4 out of 5 from 12990 reviews. Free parking and free wifi cover the essentials for drivers and workers alike.
See Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHGHotel Kamar Residences and Banquets
Kamar Arcade 4 192 East Coast Road Palavakkam, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Kamar Residences and Banquets on East Coast Road in Palavakkam, 8.9 km from the centre, is a smaller property with 426 reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 rating. Rooms come with kitchen amenities - kitchen, microwave, oven and refrigerator - so self-catering is realistic, and a garden and banquet space give the place a residential feel. A restaurant, bar and 24-hour room service are on hand when cooking is not the plan. Free wifi and free parking suit guests arriving by car.
See Hotel Kamar Residences and BanquetsThe Accord Metropolitan
35 Gn Chetty Road, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Accord Metropolitan on 35 Gn Chetty Road is 1.6 km from the centre and scored 4.3 out of 5 across 11631 reviews. An outdoor pool and fitness centre handle exercise, massage covers recovery, and karaoke and a bar give the evenings some life. Business guests have a business centre and banquet facilities, while a restaurant, buffet breakfast and 24-hour room service keep the day fed. Babysitting service and family rooms make it viable for those travelling with children.
See The Accord MetropolitanCourtyard by Marriott Chennai
564 Anna Salai, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereCourtyard by Marriott Chennai on 564 Anna Salai sits 2.0 km from the centre, a location that keeps the city close at hand. The gymnasium and fitness centre serve guests who train on the road, and a jacuzzi and massage offer the counterweight; a garden adds somewhere quiet to sit. Dining comes from a restaurant, bar, buffet and 24-hour room service. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 8735 reviews, with business centre, banquet space and free parking for those mixing work with the trip.
See Courtyard by Marriott ChennaiTuryaa Chennai
144 7 Rajiv Gandi Salai, Chennai, India
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Breakfast
Why stay hereTuryaa Chennai on Rajiv Gandi Salai, 7.2 km from the centre, offers an indoor pool and an outdoor pool alongside a fitness centre and spa - an unusually full set of wellness options for a city hotel. A terrace, fireplace and lounge give the public areas warmth, while a restaurant, bar and 24-hour room service handle dining. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 8151 reviews. Shuttle service and babysitting service make it easier for families and for guests moving around without a car.
See Turyaa ChennaiVivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR
309 Old Mahabalipuram Road Omr Sholinganallur, Chennai, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereVivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR on Old Mahabalipuram Road in Sholinganallur is 14.5 km from the centre, an address that suits travellers with business along the IT corridor. An outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna cover the daily routine, with massage for afterwards, and a restaurant, bar and 24-hour room service for meals. The hotel scores 4.3 out of 5 across 8105 reviews. Pets are allowed and family rooms are available, so it works for households as well as solo corporate stays.
See Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMRE Hotel
Express Avenue Mall Gate # 1, Chennai, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereE Hotel is attached to Express Avenue Mall at Gate # 1, 4.2 km from the centre, which makes shopping and eating out a matter of walking downstairs rather than a journey. Rooms include kitchen and kitchenette facilities with microwave and refrigerator, useful for guests staying a few nights. A fitness centre, restaurant and bar cover the essentials, and guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 3277 reviews. Shuttle service and free parking help with reaching the rest of Chennai.
See E Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 9,900 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Accord Chrome | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 3,175 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 13.6 km |
| Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road Chennai | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 7,027 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.9 km |
| Green Park Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 21,021 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 3.0 km |
| Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 17,853 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 4.3 km |
| Trident Chennai | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 7,449 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 6.8 km |
| Citadines OMR Chennai | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 4,135 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15.1 km |
| Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam Formerly Cine City | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 2,319 | – | – | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 12,990 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 6.6 km |
| Hotel Kamar Residences and Banquets | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 426 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 8.9 km |
| The Accord Metropolitan | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 11,631 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.6 km |
| Courtyard by Marriott Chennai | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 8,735 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 2.0 km |
| Turyaa Chennai | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 8,151 | – | Yes | Yes | – | 7.2 km |
| Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 8,105 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14.5 km |
| E Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 3,277 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 4.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These hotels list family rooms, and several add a playground or a kids pool. Accord Chrome has a playground and kitchenette, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road and Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road both offer family rooms, and Welcomhotel adds a kids pool. Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR, Citadines OMR Chennai and The Accord Metropolitan also provide family rooms.
Accord Chrome · Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road · Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road Chennai · Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR · Citadines OMR Chennai · The Accord Metropolitan
For business trips
Business centres, copy services and meeting space run through these addresses. Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Chennai list business centres, E Hotel sits at Express Avenue Mall, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway is on the IT expressway itself, and Green Park Hotel offers a business centre and shuttle service.
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre · Courtyard by Marriott Chennai · E Hotel · Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG · Green Park Hotel
Closest to the centre
Measured by km_to_centre, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is 1.4 km out, The Accord Metropolitan 1.6 km, Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam 1.8 km, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai 2.0 km and Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road 2.9 km. Useful if you want Mylapore, Anna Salai and the museum within easy reach.
Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road · The Accord Metropolitan · Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam Formerly Cine City · Courtyard by Marriott Chennai · Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road Chennai
Pool, spa or fitness
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road offers a spa, sauna, massage and outdoor pool. Turyaa Chennai has an indoor pool, spa and swimming pool. Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR lists a sauna and massage, Green Park Hotel an outdoor pool and massage, and Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam keeps things simple.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road Chennai · Turyaa Chennai · Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR · Green Park Hotel · Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam Formerly Cine City
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
By the km_to_centre figure, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is closest at 1.4 km, followed by The Accord Metropolitan at 1.6 km and Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam at 1.8 km.
Do any of these hotels offer free parking?
Most do. Free car parking is listed at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Accord Chrome, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road, Green Park Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre, Trident Chennai, Citadines OMR Chennai, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, Hotel Kamar Residences and Banquets, The Accord Metropolitan, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai, Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR and E Hotel.
Which hotels have a pool?
An outdoor pool is listed at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road, Green Park Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre, Trident Chennai, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, The Accord Metropolitan and Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR. Turyaa Chennai lists an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at any of these hotels?
Pets are allowed at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam and Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR.
Which hotels are best for families with children?
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road has a kids pool, Accord Chrome has a playground, and family rooms are listed at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Accord Chrome, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre, Citadines OMR Chennai, Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, Hotel Kamar Residences and Banquets, The Accord Metropolitan, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai and Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR.
Which hotel is the top-rated pick?
Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road and Accord Chrome share the highest guest rating at 4.7 out of 5, from 9900 and 3175 reviews respectively. Next comes Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Cathedral Road at 4.6.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, Accord Chrome, Green Park Hotel, Trident Chennai, Citadines OMR Chennai, Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway, Hotel Kamar Residences and Banquets, The Accord Metropolitan, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai, Turyaa Chennai and Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR, and several also offer breakfast in room.
What is the local cuisine like in Chennai?
Chennai offers South Indian cuisine, including dosa, idli, vada and filter coffee. Seafood is also popular due to its coastal location, and the hotels here run their own restaurants for lunch and dinner.