A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated July 2025.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Chennai, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Newly opened, May 2025. Super Townhouse Balaji Dental College Pallikarani Formerly Orchid Sankrish is set in Chennai, within 11 km of St. Thomas Mount and 13 km of Chennai Trade Centre. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.
All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units feature a desk.
Guests at Super Townhouse Balaji Dental College Pallikarani Formerly Orchid Sankrish can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast.
Anna University is 14 km from the accommodation, while Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is 14 km from the property. Chennai International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
Set in Chennai, 4.6 km from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Taj Wellington Mews Chennai offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a sauna and a concierge service.
The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. At Taj Wellington Mews Chennai, every room has a seating area.
The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Anna University is 4.7 km from Taj Wellington Mews Chennai, while Pondy Bazaar is 7.4 km away. Chennai International Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
Opened May 2022. Located within 9.3 km of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and 12 km of Anna University, Super Hotel O Thoraipakkam Chennai provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chennai. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Chennai Trade Centre is 17 km from the hotel and Ma Chidambaram Stadium is 19 km away.
Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. All units include a desk.
Guests at Super Hotel O Thoraipakkam Chennai can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Pondy Bazaar is 15 km from the accommodation, while St. Thomas Mount is 16 km away. Chennai International Airport is 17 km from the property.Show full description
Newly opened, June 2025. Set within 48 km of Chennai Central Railway Station and 49 km of Government Museum Chennai, Townhouse JFN Comfort Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chennai. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.
The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Guest rooms feature a desk.
Fort Museum is 49 km from Townhouse JFN Comfort Hotel. Chennai International Airport is 57 km away.Show full description
Located in Chennai, 10 km from St. Thomas Mount, Accord Chrome provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. All units include a wardrobe.
A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Accord Chrome offers a children's playground.
Chennai Trade Centre is 12 km from the accommodation, while Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 13 km away. Chennai International Airport is 4 km from the property.Show full description
Opened July 2024. Set in Chennai, 800 metres from Uthandi Beach, Fortune Beach Resort ECR, Chennai - Member ITC Hotels' Group offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at Fortune Beach Resort ECR, Chennai - Member ITC Hotels' Group have a TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a seating area.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At Fortune Beach Resort ECR, Chennai - Member ITC Hotels' Group you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is 18 km from the hotel, while Anna University is 19 km from the property. Chennai International Airport is 28 km away.Show full description
Lovely property. Charming. Cosy rooms. The 5-star Park Hyatt Chennai features a spa with rooftop infinity pool and fitness centre offering panoramic city views and views of the Guindy Forest Reserve. The hotel has its own restaurant and luxurious rooms.
Located next to the Governor's Residence, Park Hyatt Chennai is conveniently situated near Phoenix Marketcity Mall at 3.5 km, Chennai Trade Centre 7.2 km, IIT Madras 3.2 km, Anna University 3.9 km, OMR IT Corridor 3.6 km, DLF IT Park 7 km, US Consulate 8.3 km while Chennai International Airport is 9 km from the hotel. Leading hospitals like MIOT, Apollo, Rainbow Children’s hospital and Global Hospitals are within 7 km range of the hotel.
Spacious and indulgent guestrooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows, boasting views of the city greenery or the Guindy Forest Reserve. The hotel offers some of the city’s largest room sizes, fitted with marble flooring, exquisite décor, thoughtful amenities and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Guests can look forward to holistic wellness experiences at the award-winning Antahpura Spa, rooftop infinity pool, 24h fitness center, as well as LEAP Yoga and Pilates studio. Additionally, the hotel offers the fastest complimentary Wi-Fi access in the city.
The Flying Elephant is a highly acclaimed multi-cuisine restaurant, featuring five open kitchens that serve Italian, Asian, Indian and International styles of cooking in a vibrant atmosphere. The expansive bar offers a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails, whiskeys and wines. Park Brasserie is an all-day dining restaurant serving Indian and Western cuisine. Mr. Ong – The Flavours of Singapore is Chennai's only authentic Singaporean restaurant. Enjoy delectable Singaporean meals out of our show kitchen for dinners, located right next to the serene and laidback lily pond. Alfresco seating option offers unhindered views of the serene lily pond.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2025. Set in Chennai, 3.8 km from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Four Points by Sheraton Chennai, Velachery offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a concierge service for guests.
All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. All rooms feature a desk.
A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.
Speaking Bengali, English, Hindi and Malayalam, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception.
St. Thomas Mount is 8.1 km from Four Points by Sheraton Chennai, Velachery, while Anna University is 8.6 km away. Chennai International Airport is 6 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
The newly renovated Radisson Blu GRT Hotel is a luxury hotel which is truly the first ‘SMART’ hotel in Chennai with the latest state of art technology and is post pandemic proofed aligning to the paradigm changes in the new-normal hospitality world.
The hotel services and facilities use Artificial intelligence, NFC, Machine learning, Virtual Reality, IOT and several latest technologies to make the hotel a safe haven for the guests. It is strategically located just 3 kms from the National and International airline terminals.
The hotel has been conceived with a central theme of overall wellness of the guests in line with the present and future challenges. All experiences have been curated to add value to the wellness quotient of our guests and the team has been trained and sensitized to offer hyper personalized service in a safe and controlled environment.
The holistic wellness program at the Radisson Blu GRT has been founded on the 8- pillars of self-care and can also be customized and personalized by our Wellness Ambassadors on request.
Electric Vehicle- The Hotel has Electric Vehicles taken as a step towards driving environment sustainability and balancing the Eco-system.
The Bodhi spa in the hotel has the Chennai’s first Turkish Hammam and Chakra shower experience with trained masseurs.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. The 5-star Trident Chennai features an outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments and 24-hour room service. The hotel is located near Chennai airport and is 12 km from the railway station. The new business districts of the city of Oragadam, Mahindra World City, Maraimalai Nagar and Guindy are in vicinity to the property. Chennai Trade Centre 10 minute drive away.
Fitted with large windows and wooden furnishings, all the air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe. Suites come with a separate living area. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower.
Trident Chennai is a 10-minute drive from Chennai Domestic and International Airports. Chennai Railway Station is a 45-minute drive away. On-site parking is free.
Guests can rent a car to explore, check e-mails at the business centre, or exercise at the gym. The hotel also provides meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk.
Cinnamon, the all day dining restaurant at the Trident, Chennai, serves Asian, Continental and Indian cuisine. Samudra, the specialty dining restaurant offering Indian coastal and indigenous Chettinad cuisine.Show full description
Nice style. Unique. Lovely interior design. Situated just 3 km from Tidel Park, Ascendas and Ramanujan IT City, it offers luxurious, air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and 3 food and beverage options. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Furnished in muted colours, rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and tea/coffee maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. Select rooms also offer views of the city or pool.
Guests can relax with a swim or with a treatment at the spa. There is also a fitness centre, which overlooks the pool. Other guest facilities include a travel desk, salon and a 24-hour front desk.
International dishes can be enjoyed at Seasonal Tastes while cocktails and light refreshments can be enjoyed at Willows. 24-hour room service is available.
The Guindy National Park and Indian Institute of Technology Madras are both just 1 km away while OMR IT Corridor, Guindy Industrial estate all are at a distance of 3 km and the DLF IT SEZ is at 8 km. The Westin Chennai Velachery is 8 km from Chennai International Airport and 16 km from Chennai Central Railway Station. Hospitals like MIOT, Apollo and Global hospitals are located within the range of 10km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Unique. Superb breakfast. Located in the famous shopping area of Pondy Bazaar, Grand Chennai by GRT is located in Chennai. It features an indoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. Complimentary drop can be provided to Teynampet metro station.
Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy city view from the room. Extras include a seating area, satellite channels and cable channels.
At Grand Chennai by GRT, you will find 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and a ticket service. The property offers free parking.
Dining options include Bazaar, a 24-hour multi-cuisine restaurant offering street food from across the world, J.Hind is a contemporary Indian cuisine restaurant with interactive food experiences including molecular gastronomy while Steam and Whistles is a gastro-bar with a live Himalayan bao kitchen.
Guests can indulge in therapeutic spa treatments at the renowned Bodhi Spa, work out with a personal trainer at the fully-equipped gym, and swim laps in the privacy of the indoor pool.
Grand Chennai by GRT is located at a distance of 1.5 km from Pondy Bazaar and has Consulates of multiple countries in its proximity of 2 km like US Consulate, Royal Thai Consulate General, Consulate General of Malaysia and Japan. The hotel is closely located at the distance of 200 metres from Teynampet metro Station and 400 metres from the Globus Shopping Mall, also 7 km from Marina Beach. Apollo Speciality Hospital is 1.5 km from the hotel. The T Nagar bus Station is 2 km away, Chennai Central Railway Station is 7 km while the Chennai International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
Located in Chennai, The Accord Metropolitan features interiors with marble and gold leaf furnishings. Offering modern rooms, the hotel has 3 dining options, an indoor pool, and a spa.
Accord Metropolitan’s rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, DVD player, and safety deposit box. Each room comes with tea/coffee making facilities and free newspapers. En suite bathrooms offer separate bathtub and shower facilities.
The hotel’s Fitness Zone includes a gym, hot tub and sauna. Sun loungers are provided by the pool, while the spa also features a beauty salon. Guests enjoy the convenience of a concierge and front desk that operate 24 hours daily.
Specialising in Indian and grilled food, Pergola restaurant boasts city views from the 15th floor. Rooftop lounge bar serves Pan-Asian flavours and premium international collections of beverages.
Pondy bazaar is 2 km, Consulate General of the United States and Apollo Cancer Institutes are 3 km and AG-DMS metro Station is 1 km away. The Accord Metropolitan is 6 km from the local railway station. Chennai International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Located in the city centre and surrounded by lush greenery, The Raintree, St. Mary's Road, features 4 dining options, a rooftop swimming pool and rooms with a flat-screen TV. Mary’s Road are luxuriously appointed with modern décor and wooden flooring. Free parking is provided. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
The elegant rooms at The Raintree, St. Each room is well-equipped with an electric kettle and minibar.
The hotel also provides currency exchange and airport shuttle services. Day trips can also be arranged at the tour desk. The lobby and public spaces are have been renovated.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at Colony, the hotel's homely all-day eatery. At the Above Sea Level rooftop restaurant, guests can sample grilled food while enjoying sweeping views of Chennai’s skyline. Chap Chay is an innovative do-it-yourself fry station.
The Raintree, St. Mary’s Road is located in a quiet residential area of Alwarpet, about 2.8 km from Kapalashewar Temple and 12.6 km from Chennai International Airport. It takes 30 minutes by car from the hotel to the IT Park OMR.Show full description
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and outstanding views!
Good breakfast. Great value. Located in Central Chennai, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre is 1 km from Express Avenue and Spencer Mall. It offers stylish air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests can indulge in spa treatments or relax by the pool.
Oasis offers an all-day-dining menu while The Great Kabab Factory serves a great variety of kababs and bread. Guests can enjoy seafood specialities at Coast to Coast. A finest selection of local and foreign liquors is served at Winchester Bar. Around-the-clock room service is available on request. Raku Raku is the first IZAKAYA style restaurant in Chennai, serving Japanese comfort foods, well complemented by a wide variety of beverages including Japanese Beer, Sake and Sochu.
The property is 2 km from Egmore Railway Station. Chennai International Airport is 18 km away.
Furnished with contemporary decor, each comfortable room at Blu Hotel Chennai comes with a seating area, a minibar and a safety deposit box. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in an en suite bathroom.
The hotel features a gym, a business centre and a beauty salon. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with car rental, laundry and luggage storage. For guests’ convenience, the hotel also has a tour desk where sightseeing trips can be organised.Show full description
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. At Feathers, the best the Radha group of hotels has to offer, discover stunning views of the city while being pampered by our associates that cater to your every need. The hotel is located five minutes away from DLF and Chennai Trade Center and just 8 kilometers from Chennai International Airport. It is easily accessible from Sriperumbudur, Oragadam, Guindy Industrial area and SriCity.
This luxurious five-star hotel accommodates a sophisticated 9,000 square feet ballroom for large events and a meeting room and boardroom for smaller events adding up to a grand total of 22,000 square feet in events space.
Start your day with the lavish buffet breakfast at Waterside - our all-day dining multi-cuisine restaurant which also serves buffet lunch and dinner that will tickle your taste buds. Our specialty restaurant, Sangamitirai, provides a Thamizh Cusine journey through various parts of the Thamizh Nadu.
Break a sweat at our state-of-the-art fitness center and unwind at Vapor, our Lounge Bar or at Skyloft, our rooftop bar and kitchen showcasing the city's breathtaking skyline.
Treat yourself to a massage at our Sohum spa and take a dip in our swimming pool and enjoy a steam bath in our spa floor which also features Barefoot, our pool bar serving unique and refreshing cocktails.
Discover the Feathers experience and let your desires no longer be only in your dreams.
Chennai Trade Centre is 1.5 km from Feathers- A Radha Hotel, Chennai, while Anna University is 7.5 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 8.1 km from Feathers- A Radha Hotel, Chennai.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a popular rooftop bar. It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Chennai, among couples.
Opened March 2024. Situated within 20 km of Arignar Anna Zoological Park and 21 km of Madras Medical College, Super Hotel O Sriperambadhur formerly Radha Residency features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chennai. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The rooms have a desk.
A continental breakfast is available at Super Hotel O Sriperambadhur formerly Radha Residency.
Chennai Trade Centre is 22 km from the accommodation, while St. Thomas Mount is 25 km from the property. Chennai International Airport is 18 km away.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Welcomhotel Chennai erstwhile "Chola Sheraton" is a luxurious hotel located within 5 minutes drive from US Consulate, 2 Km from SDAT tennis stadium numgambakam, 4 km from Chepauk stadium and T Nagar Shopping District and 3.2 km from the Marina Beach. It features 3 dining options, 1 bar, 1 chocolate Kiosk, an outdoor pool and free parking on site.
Hotel has 90 rooms including suites. Each air-conditioned guest room is fitted with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer.
Guests can work out at the fitness center or unwind in the sauna rooms. There is also a shopping arcade on site.
"Welcomcafe Marina" offers Multi Cuisine varieties all over the day, Delight your senses with flavour Chinese from Mahjong Room, An Array of cakes, pastries, light snacks and beverages at "Sunbeam Cafe" and Enjoy a carefully curated collection of spirits at "Durrants Bar". "Fabelle - The chocolate Boutique" is an ultimate experience of handcrafted chocolate creations.
The Welcomhotel Chennai is 8 km from the central train station and 14.5 km from Chennai International Airport.
The hotel has a boardroom and two Banquet halls, namely Mandapam and Sagari with the size of 5500 Sq.mt.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Chennai.
Delightful property. Charming. Superb interior design. Featuring a fitness centre, Taj Connemara, Chennai is situated in Chennai and is 200 metres from Spencer Plaza Mall. A 13-minute walk from Government Museum Chennai, the hotel provides a garden and a shared lounge.
At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Taj Connemara, Chennai also have a seating area.
Enjoy traditional Chettinad cuisine at Raintree Restaurant. Verandah is a contemporary all-day dining restaurant, where you can relish Anglo-Indian, Italian, Indian and South Indian cuisine. The tradition of relishing afternoon tea can be enjoyed at The Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge, and the experience can be extended with signature cocktails.
Additional offerings at the hotel include a Jiva Spa, where guests can indulge in a variety of signature wellness treatments. Taj Connemara, Chennai offers an outdoor pool.
Speaking English and Hindi, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk.
Apollo Hospital is 1.1 km from the hotel, while US Embassy is a 19-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 14 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most beautiful, charming and well designed luxury hotels in Chennai! WOW!
Popular among couples. Green Park – Chennai is a modern property in NSK Salai, Vadapalani, just 3 km from the commercial areas of Chennai. It has an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Free daily housekeeping is also available.
The well-furnished rooms at Green Park feature a free minibar and bottled water to ensure a comfortable stay. Popular satellite channels can be enjoyed from the sofa seat. A personal safe and hairdryer are included.
Guests may exercise at the fitness centre or enjoy a relaxing massage at the Orchid Thai Beauty Salon. Providing warm hospitality, the hotel has a 24-hour front desk and room service.
A daily buffet breakfast is served at the 24-hour Tulips Coffee Shop. International dishes can be enjoyed at Once Upon A Time Restaurant, while pool side barbecue is available at Roast & Grills. Refreshing cocktails are served at Mustang Bar and Escape Nightclub.
Green Park Hotel is 12 km from Chennai International Airport. Chennai Railway Station is 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
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