Chennai's five-star hotels cater to business travellers and luxury seekers alike, with most properties concentrated in districts like T Nagar, Nungambakkam, and along the OMR corridor. Rates typically range from ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 per night ($95-$300). Expect amenities such as outdoor and indoor pools, full-service spas, multiple restaurants, and 24-hour business centres. Many hotels offer free Wi-Fi, airport shuttles, and free parking, with distances to Chennai International Airport between 8 and 14 km.
Standout properties include ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, which holds the title of the world's largest LEED Platinum Green Hotel and features 11 restaurants plus five swimming pools. The Leela Palace Chennai is the city's only oceanfront palace hotel, offering sea-view rooms and a 4.8-acre landscaped setting. For business access, Hyatt Regency Chennai sits on Anna Salai with a 24-hour business centre and on-site VFS Global visa services. Park Hyatt Chennai offers a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Guindy Forest Reserve and a highly acclaimed restaurant, The Flying Elephant. Taj Connemara, a heritage property near Spencer Plaza, provides Jiva Spa and traditional Chettinad cuisine. Feathers - A Radha Hotel is a modern choice with a 9,000 sq ft ballroom and a rooftop bar near Chennai Trade Centre. Citadines OMR Chennai is an aparthotel option with kitchenettes, hot tub, and sauna, ideal for extended stays along the IT corridor.