Chennai is a major city for culture and music in India. If you are planning a visit to the south of India, chances are that you will drop in on the fourth-largest city in India, in which case you will likely be looking at some of the Chennai hotels. Chennai accommodations range from guesthouses to budget hotels to the most elegant of lodging options. In addition, this historic city offers a host of things to do in the heart of town as well as along the beaches on Bay of Bengal, including Marina Beach. If you're choosing when to go, a great time to visit Chennai is during the Pongal festival in mid-January, when the entire city is aglow with lights and colorful flowers.

Many times your hotel accommodations can make or break your experience during your vacation, so it is vital to plan where you will stay well in advance. Since Chennai has a multitude of options available to the traveler with a wide range of prices, it is important to research what you will be getting for your money. If you are like many tourists, you are most likely trying to save some of your spending money for attractions, dining, and activities, in which case, you will be looking for either budget hotels or good deals at some of the more luxurious Chennai India hotels.

Five-star Chennai hotels include the Coromandel and Fisherman’s Cove from the Taj Group, and the Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers located three miles from the city center. Often visitors can find off-season deals at the luxury hotels in India, but during peak season, budget Chennai hotels might be the best option. At these budget hotels, visitors may find the best cultural experience, especially during the renowned Pongal festival. One reliable budget hotel in Chennai is the MGM Grand, which is run according to the standards of the same hotel found in Las Vegas. Another economically friendly hotel in Chennai is the Beverly Hotel; this hotel is an experience in itself with grass-hut inspired décor, and service and accommodations that remains as close to tradition as possible.

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While in Chennai, visitors should be sure to visit the Fort St. George, constructed in 1653, and around which the entire city was built. It is also the oldest church in the world east of the Suez Canal. If you're interested in other churches, be sure to visit St. Thomas Basilica. Legend has it that one of Jesus’ apostles, the famously doubting Thomas, died in Chennai on the St. Thomas Mount and was buried here; this church is said to have been built atop his tomb. Other popular things to see in Chennai are the Birla Planetarium, the quiet picnic Breezy Beach, the Valluvar Kottam auditorium built in honor of the poet Thiruvalluvar, and the Vandalur Zoo.

Whether you are looking for a lavish luxury vacation or a more economical cultural experience, Chennai India hotels have something for every traveler. From the lively Marina Beach to historic Fort St. George, there are surely accommodations and packages to suit you. Chennai India hotels have a lot to offer travelers from luxury to economy, and you should have no trouble finding something within your means. Whatever hotel in Chennai you may be considering, you'll have no trouble getting to the city, even if you fly into a different airport, as India is well-connected by an affordable transportation system.