Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the biggest cultural, economic and educational centres in South India. The rich heritage and tradition of the city are the reasons for it being referred to as the cultural capital of India. There are many places to visit in Chennai, for business, holidays, entertainment, recreation, shopping, temples, etc. The best season or months to visit places in Chennai are February, March, September, October, November, and December.

With temples, beaches and centres of historical and cultural significance, including the UNESCO Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram, Chennai is one of the most visited cities in India. The city serves as the gateway to the southern part of India with tourists landing in the city and starting their trip to the rest of the region.

Cricket is the most popular sport in Chennai. The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is among the oldest cricket stadium in India and is the home to the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Chennai Super Kings. Chennai was the venue of the 1995 South Asian Games. Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium is associated with hockey. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is associated with hosting Football and athletic competitions, it also houses a multi-purpose indoor complex for competition in volleyball, basketball and table tennis. Water sports are played in the Velachery Aquatic Complex. Tennis sport is popularising among the city youths since 1997 Chennai has been host to the only ATP World Tour event held in India, the Chennai Open. Madras Boat Club (founded in 1846) and the Royal Madras Yacht Club (founded by Sir Francis Spring in 1911) promote the sailing sports in Chennai and organise national and international sailing events. Automobile racing in India has been closely connected with Chennai since its beginnings shortly after independence. Motor racing events are held on a special purpose track in Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur. Horse racing is held at the Guindy Race Course, while rowing competitions are hosted at the Madras Boat Club. The city has two 18–hole golf courses, the Cosmopolitan Club and the Gymkhana Club, both established in the late nineteenth century. There are many Hotels near Stadium for visitors to Chennai.

Chennai has an international airport, the Chennai International Airport which is the fourth busiest in India in terms of passenger traffic. There are many good hotels near Chennai Airport. Chennai hosts the headquarters of the Southern Railway. The city has two main railway terminals. Chennai Central station, the city’s largest, provides access to other major cities as well as many other smaller towns across India, whereas Chennai Egmore provides access to destinations primarily within Tamil Nadu. There are a lot of hotels near railway station. The Chennai suburban railway network, one of the oldest in the country, facilitates transportation within the city. Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city. The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), Koyambedu is the largest bus station in Asia. It is the main intercity bus station of Chennai. The city is served by two major ports, Chennai Port, one of the largest artificial ports in India, and Ennore Port. Hotels in Chennai come across ranges, with Five Star Hotels, Resorts, Business Class Hotels and Boutique Hotels. Budget Hotels in Chennai also comes in the Business Class Segment, offering value.

Chennai Trade Centre is a permanent exhibition complex in Nandambakkam, Chennai, hosting several trade fairs and conventions around the year. Hotels near Chennai Trade Centre can also be found in Guindy. Best hotels near St.Thomas Mount are also close to the Trade Centre.

Guindy is one of the important neighbourhoods of Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, where some of the Best Hotels in Chennai can be found. It is the entry point or the gateway to Chennai city from the southern parts of Tamil Nadu and the southwestern suburbs of Chennai. The Kathipara junction where Anna Salai, Mount-Poonamallee Road, Inner Ring Road, 100 Feet Road or Jawaharlal Nehru Road, and GST Road meet here. It is surrounded by Saidapet in the north, Kotturpuram and Adyar towards the east, Velachery in the south and Adambakkam and St. Thomas Mount in the west. Guindy is home to many important landmarks in the city, the most famous amongst them being the Guindy National Park, IIT Madras, Anna University, Chennai Trade Centre. It also serves as the main hub for several small and medium scale industries (Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Estate), IT Parks, Hotels. Prominent IT Parks near Guindy are Olympia Tech Park, DLF, Thamarai Tech Park, etc. Guindy is well connected to the city via the Airport, Train, Metro, MRTS and Bus. Hotels near Guindy are the closest to the Airport. Hotels near Trade Centre can also be found here. Best Hotels Near Airport are also in the Guindy area.

Chennai is also a modern health care city with Apollo Hospitals, MIOT Hospital, Ramachandra Hospital, Global Hospital, Chettinad Health City and Chettinad Hospital, SRM Hospital, etc being present. There are many good Hotels near Hospitals.