I need to be in T Nagar for some work and would be required to stay there for a couple of days. My accommodation would be in a hotel, and I would like to know about some of the good hotels in T Nagar Chennai where I can stay. I would like to the hotel to be in a busy area as I would be staying on my own and I would feel safe being in a crowded place.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Ravichandar, Savage, Balaji and Savage) Overview Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of the largest cities in India. It was established and ruled over by the Chola dynasty in the 2nd century. Thereafter, the British took the city and ruled over it for many years. As such, Chennai is filled with heritage sites speaking of the times gone by. In fact, you would find some of the oldest structures in India here, like the St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican church in the country, and the Royapuram Railway Station, the oldest railway station in India. In this guide, we would highlight some of the best hotels in Thyagaraya Nagar, nicknamed T. Nagar, a busy locality in Chennai. It is the major hub for shopping in the city, especially since Pondy Bazaar is located here. Hotels in T. Nagar in Chennai Luxury Hotels 1. Hyatt Regency - First up we have the luxury properties located in T. Nagar, starting with Hyatt Regency, a five-star located to the east of the locality. The Anjuman Mosque is just a nine-minute walk from the hotel. The famed Pondy Bazaar is around a 25-minute walk from the hotel. It has this contemporary facade of grey and blue from the reflective windows. The reception has this atrium-style wherein you can view the various floors just from looking up. The design is simple but elegant with neutral hues and surrounding plants that add to its airy ambiance. You can choose from a variety of rooms and suites, naming a few: the Standard Room, the Club Room and the Regency Suite. As the signature of the Hyatt Group of Hotels, the interiors are dated but sophisticated. There are marble furnishings along with wooden ones, plus a huge window overlooking the skyline of the city. Bathrooms are uniquely designed with a divider setting amidst an open area. For dining, you have plenty of options as well just within the property itself. Spice Haat is their multi-cuisine buffet restaurant which serves North Indian, South Indian and Continental delicacies to guests. The brick-laden restaurant Focaccia is another good option if you love authentic Italian cuisine dishes. Stix is their Chinese cuisine restaurant that mesmerizes through its twists on the classic dishes of the Sichuan province. Other options are Biscotti, their cafe which serves baked goods, and Lobby Lounge, which serves some North Indian snacks. If you want to unwind, their 365 AS has some cocktails and features light jazz music on the background too. For leisure, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center that guests can utilize. Other facilities such as a travel desk, conference halls, business center, parking and elevator are also available here. For internet, you can access it without any charges from any area of the hotel. But if you want a faster connection, you can avail of their payable internet instead. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 9,920/Night, Club Room at Rs. 11,776/Night and Regency Suite at Rs. 16,896/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Data Port, Safe and Spa-Inspired Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Spa, Fitness Center, Travel Desk, Conference Halls, Business Center, Parking, Elevator and Internet Address - No. 365, Anna Salai, Rostrevor Garden, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018, India Contact Number - +91 44 6100 1234 2. The Accord Metropolitan - The Accord Metropolitan is located to the northeastern side of T. Nagar, just past the Jeeva Park. The hotel is also just a four-minute walk to the AGS Cinemas. The hotel is spread across a ten-storey high building with a creamy facade. The reception is quite gorgeous with marble funishings all over and a central chandelier to boast of. You can choose from various rooms and suites options like the Superior Room, Junior Suite and Deluxe Suite. All accommodation options are spacious and have minimalist designs which can be appealing to the business travellers. The hardwood flooring, the white-washed walls and all-wooden furnishings. The windows overlook the busy streets of Chennai. The bathrooms are furnished with marble and has a separate bathtub slash shower area. The hotel also has a variety of restaurants that you can choose from. Royal Indianaa is their fine dining restaurant which offers South Indian and North Indian cuisines to guests. The restaurant also has buffet spreads daily during lunch and dinner. Sora Jima is their Japanese cuisine restaurant where you can find an assortment of sushis and tempuras. The Brick Oven is their newest restaurant which has indulgent buffet spreads for the Indian cuisine. Last is Zodiac, their bar slash lounge where you can groove to the latest hits whilst enjoying a glass of wine or two. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool where you can unwind after a busy day of touring the city. There's a spa as well where you can indulge in massages, a fitness center where you can complete your health regimen and a salon where you can pamper yourself. Other facilities such as parking, travel desk, business center, banquet hall, airport shuttle and elevator are also available here. Internet can be accessed complimentary by staying guests and each room has its own router for WiFi so signal is quite good. Room Rates - Superior Room at Rs. 4,920/Night, Junior Suite at Rs. 6,765/Night and Deluxe Suite at Rs. 7,980/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa, Fitness Center, Salon, Parking, Travel Desk, Business Center, Banquet Hall, Airport Shuttle, Elevator and Internet Address - Plot No. 35, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 2816 1001 The Accord Metropolitan (Image from Booking) 3. Grand Chennai By GRT Hotels - Last on this section is the Grand Chennai By GRT Hotels, which is just a five-minute walk from the Teynampet Metro Station. It is also just a walking distance from the Pondy Bazaar. The property has an old-fashioned facade mainly of the creamy pink motif. The reception is set upon a central atrium area, with posh interiors made from marble furnishings. Room and suite options are varied but the most affordable one is the Business Class Room. As compared to the exteriors, the interiors of the rooms are very much contemporary especially with the addition of framed paintings on the walls and trendy furnitures. You can look out from your windows to enjoy the view of the city life. The bathrooms are simple but has a glass-enclosed shower area. The hotel also has a number of world-class restaurants starting with J.Hind, which stands for Jugalbandi Hindustani meaning Indian fusion cuisine. The interiors are quite stunning, from the overhanging chandelier inspired from tribal earrings, to the arched wall designs, carved pillars and bright sitting areas. Here, you can sample delicious Indian cuisine dishes from the north and south that were given twists for a unique dining experience. Bazaar is their all-day dining restaurant which serves a myriad of dishes from the Indian, Continental and Asian cuisines. Other dining options are the Art Bistro, Steam & Whistles and The Code, where you can enjoy mainly snacks along with some cocktails or wines. The GRT Convention Centre has an assortment of conference halls and banquet halls which guests can rent for special events or meetings, it stands adjacent to the hotel proper. Other facilities such as a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, travel desk, business center, travel desk, airport shuttle and elevator are also available in the property. Internet is widely available in the property, free of charge for all staying guests. Room Rates - Business Class Room at Rs. 5,308/Night, Serene Room at Rs. 8,028/Night, Grand Club Room at Rs. 9,263/Night and Deluxe Suite at Rs. 12,350/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Conference Halls, Banquet Halls, Swimming Pool, Spa, Fitness Centre, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Travel Desk, Airport Shuttle, Elevator and Internet Address - No. 120, Sir Thyagaraya Road, Drivers Colony, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 2815 0500 Mid-Range Hotels 4. The Iris Hotel - The Iris Hotel is located just a kilometre away from the Pondy Bazaar in T. Nagar. The MGR Memorial House is also just a seven-minute walk from the property. The hotel is housed in this four-storey white building which has blue accents because of the reflective windows. The reception is spacious and has elegance to it due to the use of marble materials. You can choose from their rooms and suites but if you're on a budget, their Deluxe Room is a suitable option. It has modern interiors, with marble flooring and white-washed walls. Amenities such as television, work desk and tea/coffee maker are also not missing. Bathroom is just small but still has a separate shower area. For dining, their on-site restaurant Ali's BBQ & Grill is known around the city for its scrumptious buffet spreads of grilled dishes from North Indian and Mediterranean cuisines. Within walking distance from the hotel is the popular food chain known as KFC. There are many more dining options outside of the hotel that you can opt to dine in. Facilities offered in the hotel are a travel desk, parking, banquet hall and business centre. Internet can be accessed free of charge for staying guests from any area of the hotel though signal can be weak in some rooms. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 3,700/Night and Executive Room at Rs. 4,000/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Parking, Banquet Hall, Business Centre and Internet Address - No. 2, Dr Thomas Road, Opposite to GRT Grand Hotel, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 4930 0300 5. The Residency - The Residency is just a 15-minute walk to the Pondy Bazaar. It is also just five minutes of walking to the Jeeva Park. The property is housed in this cream-hued, contemporary-looking building. The reception has glass-panelled entrances, plus interiors with mixed marble and wooden furnishings. The property has a variety of rooms and suites options but the best affordable option is the Superior Room. The bright interiors are sure to rejuvenate the weary traveller and the complete amenities won't leave him wanting more. Fitted with modern furnishings such as wooden flooring and funky lightings, this room type is every bit modern as it is comfortable. Bathrooms are good enough with a separate shower area though not glass enclosed. With a variety of dining options, you won't even need to venture outside for dining. The Right Place is their all-day dining multi-cuisine restaurant which serves North Indian, South Indian, Continental and Italian dishes to guests. Chin Chin is their highly rated Chinese cuisine restaurant which has this oriental vibe due to its red sitting areas and bamboo decors. Spice Jar is perfect for those with unlimited appetites as it has buffet spreads including Indian and Continental cuisines dishes. For unwinding, head on to Black & White, where you can enjoy cocktails and wines whilst listening to live music. Facilities such as a fitness centre, banquet hall, travel desk, elevator, parking and shuttle are also available in the property. Internet is available all throughout the hotel without any charges but signal isn't assured in all rooms. Room Rates - Superior Room at Rs. 4,410/Night and Executive Room at Rs. 5,376/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Fitness Centre, Banquet Hall, Travel Desk, Elevator, Parking, Shuttle and Internet Address - No. 49, GN Chetty Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 2825 3434 The Residency (Image from Booking) 6. Quality Inn Sabari - Quality Inn Sabari is located just a four-minute walk from the International Maritime Academy in T. Nagar. It is close to commercial areas yet away from the chaos and noise so a good option for those looking for serenity. The hotel has this colonial-era facade, with the combination of its pink-hued upper storeys and bricked lower storeys. The reception is a bit more modern, with eccentric lighting features and a wooden lobby table. You can choose from two room types, the Executive Room and the Deluxe Room, the former being more affrodable. Rooms are old-fashioned, with hardwood flooring and dated-looking furnitures. They are well-maintained though and you can enjoy the city view from the windows. Rendezvous is their on-site buffet restaurant where you can enjoy North Indian and South Indian dishes at very affordable prices. They have recently opened up a new restaurant named The Cascade where you can gorge on lip-smacking Chinese dishes. For those who love to party and drink, their Zero Bar is open for you. There's a nearby Cafe Coffee Day too where you can get your daily fill of caffeine. Other facilities offered by the hotel are a travel desk, elevator, banquet hall, business centre and airport shuttle. Internet is free of charge in the hotel and signal is quite good in pretty much all areas. Room Rates - Executive Room at Rs. 4,050/Night and Deluxe Room at Rs. 5,500/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Travel Desk, Elevator, Banquet Hall, Business Centre, Airport Shuttle and Internet Address - No. 29, Thirumalai Pillai Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 4904 3030 Budget Hotels 7. Taz Kamar Inn - The Taz Kamar Inn is just a nine-minute walk to the Panagal Park in T. Nagar. It is close to commercial shops such as GRT Jewellers and The Chennai Silk. The property has a lovely white facade and exteriors reminiscent of the British era. The reception is just simple with all-wooden interiors. You can choose from two room types, namely: the Standard Room and the Executive Room. Though not as spacious, they are tastefully designed with classic interiors and fully furnished with amenities. You can opt for their suites but the rates are on the higher side and might not be suitable for those in a budget. There's an on-site restaurant named Shallots, located just beside the main hotel. Cuisines served here are mainly of the South Indian and North Indian variety, they also arrange for breakfast buffet spreads for guests. Facilities are more limited since this is a budget property but they do have a travel desk, business centre, parking and elevator. Internet is complimentary for staying guests and speed isn't that bad. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 2,788/Night and Executive Room at Rs. 3,272/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Sitting Area, Minibar, Television, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Parking, Elevator and Internet Address - No .36, Rangan Street, Postal Colony, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 2434 2290 8. Krishna International - Krishna International is a budget property located just 400 metres away from the Pondy Bazaar. It is also just a four-minute walk to the Pondy Bazaar Police Station so your safety is quite assured here. Now this is a basic property, no frills nor fancies but located at a prime area close to shopping hubs and commercial areas. They only have on type of room, the Standard Room, which is very affordable. The room has a simple design, just white-washed walls and tiled flooring. It does have basic amenities such as a television, clothes rack and sitting area. There's an on-site restaurant that serves mainly Indian cuisine dishes. There are also many restaurants within walking distance from the property like Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Arun and Ozaan. Facilities such as parking, travel desk and elevator are all available in the property. Internet is also available free of charge from the hotel for staying guests. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 2,109/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Sitting Area, Desk, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Parking, Travel Desk, Elevator and Internet Address - No. 27, Gopalakrishna Road, Pondy Bazaar, Parthasarathi Puram, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 44 2815 0211 9. FabHotel Innside Serviced Apartment - Next we have the FabHotel Innside Serviced Apartment which is located to the north of T. Nagar. It is further from the centre of the locality, close to the Lalithaa Jewelry. From the Pondy Bazaar, it is around 1.5 kilometres away. With the modern world, serviced apartments are great alternatives to normal hotels. They provide for the basic facilities or needs of guests without the hefty price tag. The rooms or apartments here have minimalist designs, hardwood flooring and bright yellow accents in the bed sheets which add some vibrancy to them. Bathrooms are spacious though they don't have dividers separating the shower area from the toilet area. There is no on-site restaurant though they can offer meals via room service. You can also opt to dine outside as one of the highest rated restaurants in the region, Basil With A Twist, is just a minute of walking away from the hotel. Other facilities such as parking and airport shuttle are also available here. Internet is widely available in the property without any charges for staying guests. Room Rates - Apartment at Rs. 1,691/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Desk, Closet, Television and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Kitchen, Parking, Airport Shuttle and Internet Address - No. 65, Habibullah Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India Contact Number - +91 70 4242 4242 FabHotel Innside Serviced Apartment (Image from Booking) 10. Jamal Palace - Last on this guide is the Jamal Palace, located to the south of T. Nagar, close to the Raju Hospital. As a part of Oyo Rooms, Jamal Palace has very basic facilities and services. They do provide for clean and well-mainitained rooms suitable for short stays though. The interiors are not particularly interesting or remarkable, almost homely in vibe. In the hot city of Chennai, they do provide air-conditioned rooms which is an advantage despite their affordable room tariff. There is no on-site restaurant but they have complimentary breakfast served via room service. Within walking distance from the property, you would find other dining options such as the Murugan Idli Shop to the north and the Pasta Bar Veneto to the east. Facilities such as parking, elevator and power back-up are also available in the hotel. Internet can be accessed from any area of the hotel without additional charges. Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 1,387/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Desk, Television and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Parking, Elevator, Power Back-up and Internet Address - No. 17/34, Sivaji Street, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India. Contact Number - +91 44 2433 5501 Conclusion Generally, Chennai is a safe city to stay in and you won't encounter security issues as much here. Thyagaraya Nagar or T. Nagar though is a good option for staying since it is a very busy area and you won't be without companions at most times of the day. The properties mentioned above are all located within or around T. Nagar. They range from luxury ones, to mid-range ones and to budget ones. So you can take your pick according to your budget and preferences, whether you want to have that opulent or basic stay. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
