Thousand Lights
Chennai
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Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Pondy Bazaar
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pondy Bazaar during your stay in Chennai. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Thousand Lights Hotel Deals
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
I stayed at this hotel recently and felt there is good potential, especially given its convenient and central location. The overall cleanliness and maintenance, particularly in the bathroom, could be improved, as issues like water seeping onto the floor and limited hand towels affected comfort during ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/5
Grand One Tower
The hotel was everything that we expected. There were few facilities but we didn’t expect any. Staff helpful and friendly. Room comfortable and well appointed. Area around the hotel felt safe . There were restaurants , takeaways and shops nearby so good location but no attractions to walk to that ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
Hotel Royal Inn
Clear modus operandi of this hotel is to be a front for other lesser known and far off hotels in the city. I was denied my reservation despite it being a pre-paid from expedia. They will give any frivolous reason which obviously you would not want to contest in night. I was told a short circuit in ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/25
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
The staff were all very friendly. My room was comfortable and clean, with strong wifi and air conditioning. An excellent budget choice - I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 2026/2/24
The Leela Palace Chennai
I recently stayed at The Leela Palace Chennai, and while we faced several challenges during our stay, I would especially like to appreciate Duty Manager Arghya Sarkar. We had issues with the room, AC, and food service, which left us quite disappointed initially. However, when we met Mr. Arghya Sarkar, ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Lovely room and friendly staff. I wish I could have stayed for longer. Suvendu, my server at Breakfast, could not have been more welcoming and hospitable.
Reviewed on 2026/2/14
Other neighborhoods around Thousand Lights
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Egmore
Important residential area with a rich cultural scene, Egmore boasts institutions like the Government Museum and National Art Gallery. Well-connected by MTC buses and trains, it offers various hotel options and shopping plazas.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
Teynampet
When in Teynampet, you can plan a visit to Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
T Nagar
T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
Mylapore
Mylapore is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall or Inox Theatre.
