Best Chennai Hotels

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  Vivanta by Taj Connemara

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  Hilton Chennai

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  The Park, Chennai

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  Savera Hotel

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  The Raintree Hotel, Anna Salai

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  Asiana Place

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  The Residency Towers

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  Hyatt Regency Chennai

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  The Raintree Hotel' St. Mary's

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  Vivanta by Taj Fisherman's Cove

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Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, in India and was formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam. It has a population of four point three four million people, making it the fifth most populated city in all of India. It is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. It has long been an important city for administration, economy and the military (in fact since the first century). The tropical climate means that there is hot and humid weather for most of the year, with seasonal rainfall from monsoon winds from October to December. From the best Chennai hotels, through historical monuments, to shopping centers, there is a whole world for travelers to explore.

A large proportion of visitors to the city come because of its culture. It is known for its Bharatanatyam form of classical dance and some of the best choirs in India. Moreover, Chennai is an important center for traditional Indian Carnatic music and is famous for hosting the Annual Madras Music Season. This festival has been described as one of the largest cultural events in the world. Every year, thousands of performances are held by hundreds of artists. Venues range from small, intimate locations to the largest music halls. This event is hosted every December and January over six weeks and has been held since 1927. Other cultural tourists visit the city due to it being the center for the Tamil film industry, leading to the naming of the area of the city that produces these films as Kollywood.

Tourists interested in spending their cash shopping will not be disappointed. There are plenty of malls to choose from, including Spencer Plaza, Gold Mall and the more recent addition of the City Center. All of these are the perfect opportunity for visitors to indulge themselves whilst picking up few souvenirs.

Sporty visitors can take part in water sports such as boating, banana boating, kayaking and wind surfing. Those who are more interested in watching sport than taking part will often be able to find a cricket match to attend, with the city playing host to some of the oldest and most well known cricket stadiums in India.

Those more interested in some serious relaxation can spend time on Covelong, Elliot's or Marina Beach and soak up some rays, or perhaps make the most of the weather whilst exploring some of the historical monuments and sights to be found in the Chennai area.

Chennai is a center for manufacturing, IT (it is India's second largest exporter of software and IT services) and healthcare industries and as such operates as an Indian business hub. You will therefore find business facilities to cater to the needs of the business traveler all over the city, including meeting, conference and expo facilities, especially within one of the city's massive Tech Parks.

It is worth visitors sampling the cuisine of the city. Chennai is famous for its Tamil cuisine, which includes both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes and can be sampled in many of the local restaurants. Light meals known as Tiffin are an absolute must to try. These consist primarily of rice based dishes such as dosa (a fermented pancake made from rice flour and black lentils), idli (savory cakes made from fermented, de-husked black lentils and rice, served with chutney), vadai (savory fritters made from potato, lentils and onions) and pongal (a spicy rice porridge). These are often served with hot coffee, as this is traditional.

The best Chennai hotels are amongst the best on offer in the world. There are hotels to suit every budget and every type of visitor to the area. For those seeking the very best Chennai hotels then there are a range of five star luxury hotels available. As you would expect from hotels of this class, all the top facilities are available from luxury bars and restaurants to concierge service. For those on a budget there are bed and breakfast type hotels and also hostels for travelers to stay in.

No matter the purpose of your stay, whether it be business or pleasure, for activity, sports or relaxation and recuperation, the city is sure not to disappoint!

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