Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, an IHG Hotel

Set in Chennai's upscale Alwarpet neighbourhood, this high-end hotel in an imposing modern building with a pillared portico is 2.4 km from Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple and 5 km from Marina Beach.

Refined rooms and suites have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add rainfall showerheads, while club rooms offer access to a private lounge with free breakfast and an airport shuttle. Suites add living rooms, massage chairs and/or butlers. Room service is available.

There are 3 restaurants, a 24-hour eatery and a wood-panelled bar/lounge, as well as an outdoor pool and a fitness room. Parking is complimentary.