The Raintree

Set on a tree-lined street in a residential neighbourhood, this upscale hotel is 5 km from Marina Beach, India's longest beach, and 9 km from Chennai Central railway station.

Fashionable rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add complimentary breakfast, and suites provide lounges and whirlpool baths. Room service is available 24/7.

Valet parking is included. There's an international restaurant, a Thai/Chinese eatery, and a rooftop restaurant/bar by an outdoor pool that has city views. Other amenities consist of a gym, a business centre and meeting space.