Governments and leaders have come and gone but Ripon Building still stands proud. Visit to experience some of the region's interesting political history.

To explore this historic government building, head to Central Chennai. There are lots of other things to see in the area, like Marina Beach, Consulate General of the United States, Chennai, and Kapaleeswarar Temple.

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Treebo Flora Embassy

Central Chennai

$793

per person

Apr 20 - Apr 23

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Tokyo (NRT) to Chennai (MAA)

7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)

No hot water. Breakfast was not good. Parking was tough. It’s not as it was advertised.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Taj Wellington Mews

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

$946

per person

Apr 20 - Apr 23

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Tokyo (NRT) to Chennai (MAA)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)

Excellent location, clean and well-kept. Rooms are luxurious. Only downside price varies and at times is really high.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

$995

per person

Apr 20 - Apr 23

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Tokyo (NRT) to Chennai (MAA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (903 reviews)

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, everything changed in terms of how we felt as guests. He was extremely polite, patient, and genuinely attentive. He took the time to listen carefully to our concerns without interruption and handled the situation with professionalism and empathy. In hospitality, problems can happen — but what truly matters is how they are handled. Mr. Sarkar’s calm demeanor, respectful communication, and sincere effort to make things right made a real difference to us. Because of people like him, we would still consider coming back to The Leela. Thank you, sir, for restoring our faith and for showing what true hospitality looks like🙏

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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