Dein Aufenthalt — Sharavathi
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Das Eigentum — Sharavathi
Stepping into the lobby of Hotel Sharavathi feels like entering a reliable, no-fuss business hotel from the 1990s that has been kept clean and functional. Dark-wood reception desks, polished granite floors and a small seating area with plastic-covered sofas give it a mildly dated but honest comfort. The USP is location and value: it’s a short walk from Egmore railway station and a ten-minute auto ride from the central business district, suiting domestic business travellers and budget-conscious tourists who want a safe base rather than atmosphere. The best guess is that guests are passing through, not lingering.
Chroniken von Chennai
Chennai, formerly Madras, was founded in 1639 when the British East India Company built Fort St George on a strip of coastal land gifted by the local Nayak rulers. The city developed around the fort, with the George Town neighbourhood becoming a dense mercantile hub of warehouses and temples. The 19th century saw the addition of grand Indo-Saracenic public buildings—the High Court, the Central Station, the Senate House—that still define the city's architectural character. Today Chennai is Tamil Nadu’s cultural and economic capital, known for its deeply conservative yet vibrant film industry (Kollywood), classical Carnatic music and a distinctive Dravidian identity that sets it apart from other Indian metropolises.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Chennai-Guide →Die besten Monate
January and February are the best months: cool, dry sea breezes, daytime highs around 30°C, and the city feels calm after the December rush. March is also pleasant but starts to warm up.
Peak / Festival Surge
Peak runs from mid-December to early January, driven by the winter tourism season and the Chennai Music Season (December festival of Carnatic concerts). Hotel prices can double; Sharavathi typically sells out its limited rooms. The Margazhi festival of arts and dance is the main draw.
Budget Schulter Saison
October and November are the best shoulder months. The northeast monsoon has usually cleared by late October, skies are often clear, and room rates drop significantly as the peak season hasn't started. Crowds are low, but humidity remains high.
Wetter & Verpackung
Chennai has a tropical wet-and-dry climate with a heavy northeast monsoon from October to December that can flood low-lying roads. Pack an umbrella even in July: you may get a sudden afternoon downpour, but the city drains fast. Cotton or linen clothes are essential; avoid synthetics that trap sweat in 35°C humidity.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Chennai
- The Chennai Metro's Phase II extension towards the airport and Poonamallee is under construction, causing lane closures on the GST Road and Mount Road for the next two years; plan extra 20 minutes for airport transfers.
- A new food hall called 'The Marina Mile' opened in February 2026 on the beachfront near the lighthouse, offering local fish curry and dosa stalls in a semi-pedestrianised zone; worth an evening visit for the sea breeze.
- The city is running water rationing until August due to a weak 2025 monsoon; some areas near Egmore might experience scheduled cuts, so check with the hotel whether they have a storage tank (Sharavathi typically does).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sharavathi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4 through 6 at the front of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from the busy Chennai roads, yet low enough that the lift is reliable (assuming a standard three-star setup with lifts serving up to floor 6). The front side likely offers a view of the street, which in Chennai means a lively scene but decent daylight.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) and floor 2. Floor 1 will be closest to the lobby, dining area, and street noise. Floor 2 may still catch kitchen exhaust smells and footfall from above. Also avoid any rooms directly above the lift shaft or near the service stairs — common in three-star Indian hotels for staff movement.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 4-6 give a view of the street and nearby buildings — essentially a typical urban Chennai panorama, not scenic but open. A rear view likely looks onto neighbouring building walls or service areas, so go front.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest — furthest from street traffic and restaurant operations, yet not so high that lift waiting time becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a Chennai road — expect traffic noise (auto-rickshaws, buses, horns) from 6am to 11pm. Ask for a room on the side away from any main junction if possible. Late-night weddings or events in nearby marriage halls are common noise sources in central Chennai.
Insider tips
If arriving by car, the hotel might have limited parking; request a parking spot at booking. Check-in can be slow at peak times; try to arrive after 2pm. Ask for a room on the same floor as the lift — saves hauling bags, but also avoid a room directly opposite the lift door as it will be noisier.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Sharavathi
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and email (approx. 5 Mbps), with login via room number and surname. No premium tier.
One lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary print copies of The Hindu and Times of India at breakfast. No digital newsstand.
Check-in from 12:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed. Late check-out until 14:00 fee INR 500; after 14:00 charged half-day rate.
Free for day-of arrival/departure on request at reception.
Step-free access via ramp at front entrance; lift to all floors. No specially adapted rooms; bathroom thresholds are standard height.
On-site parking: free for guests, about 12 spaces on a first-come basis. Nearest public car park: Chennai Corporation lot on G.N. Chetty Road, INR 50 per 4 hours. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (no specific city tax; 12% GST is included in quoted rates)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking for standard rates; a refundable incidentals hold of INR 2,000 is taken at check-in (credit card or cash).
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Hindu temple: Peeliamman Temple (439 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Temple (786 m · ~10 min walk)
- Hindu temple: sri naagammal temple (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Arulmighu Shri Mahamari Bhavani Amman Aalayam (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Palladium — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Himalaya Lawns — 879 m · ~11 min walk
Heritage Centre — 333 m · ~4 min walk
Open Air Theater — 539 m · ~7 min walk
Vanavani School Playground — 928 m · ~12 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 77 m · ~1 min walk
Gandhi Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Raja Stores — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Taramani — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at the airport and tourist bureaux—they give poor rates. Authorised money changers in the city are reliable but check the day's rate online first.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at most hotels, malls, and restaurants; smaller shops and street food stalls prefer cash. Contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, PhonePe) are very common for local transactions.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge isn't added (common in higher-end places). Taxis: round up the fare. Hotel staff: 20–50 INR for small services like carrying bags.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a local 'tiffin' shop costs around 15–30 INR; strong, sweet, and satisfying.
A full meal at a vegetarian 'mess' (rice, sambar, rasam, poriyal) costs about 80–150 INR.
A main dish like dosa or biryani at a no-frills restaurant runs from 50–120 INR.
Marina Beach and T Nagar roadside stalls are cheap for dosa, vada, and bhajji; expect crowds, not hygiene certificates.
Marginalised: Reliance Fresh, More, and Spencer's are common budget supermarket chains in Chennai.
T Nagar's Ranganathan Street is the dense, chaotic hub for very cheap clothing; Pondy Bazaar also has budget options.
Local buses cost 5–25 INR per ride; for the airport, take a prepaid auto (around 300–400 INR to central areas) or the suburban train from Tirusulam station if arriving at domestic.
Eat at 'mess'-style restaurants for filling, cheap meals; use the Chennai Metro for quick, fixed-price travel inside the city; bargain hard in T Nagar markets and start at half the quoted price.
Gut zu wissen — Chennai
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not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.41 · INR
Emergency Contacts
ChennaiAll three numbers are toll-free and can be dialed from any phone in India. For medical emergencies, major hospitals in Chennai include Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Malar, and Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. Tourist helpline: 1363 (toll-free). Police control room (non-emergency): 044-2819 9000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chennai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sharavathi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 77 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Gandhi Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Central Station / Egmore Station → Chennai Metro Stations nearby
💡 Post-airport transfer use for exploring suburbs (Guindy, Triplicane). Avoid during rush hours. Connects well to Anna Salai area via metro interchange.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Pullman Chennai Anna Salai
💡 Pre-book through hotel or use Ola app for fixed fares. Avoid peak hours (8-10 AM, 5-7 PM) when traffic is heavy on GST Road.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Pullman Chennai Anna Salai / City Center
💡 Catch Airport Express bus from Terminal 2/4. Budget-friendly but slower with multiple stops. Best for light luggage travelers.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Central Station / Teynampet
💡 Most economical option. Airport Express connects to Anna Salai area via Blue Line. Change at Central Station for local exploration. Card purchase saves time.
Über Chennai
Wikipedia ↗
Chennai, also known as Madras, is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. As per the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the fourth-most-populous urban agglomer...
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Sharavathi?
Request rooms on floors 4 through 6 at the front of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from the busy Chennai roads, yet low enough that the lift is reliable (assuming a standard three-star setup with lifts serving up to floor 6). The front side likely offers a view of the street, which in Chennai means a lively scene but decent daylight.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sharavathi?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) and floor 2. Floor 1 will be closest to the lobby, dining area, and street noise. Floor 2 may still catch kitchen exhaust smells and footfall from above. Also avoid any rooms directly above the lift shaft or near the service stairs — common in three-star Indian hotels for staff movement.
Is Sharavathi noisy?
The hotel is on a Chennai road — expect traffic noise (auto-rickshaws, buses, horns) from 6am to 11pm. Ask for a room on the side away from any main junction if possible. Late-night weddings or events in nearby marriage halls are common noise sources in central Chennai.
Which rooms have the best views at Sharavathi?
Front-facing rooms on floors 4-6 give a view of the street and nearby buildings — essentially a typical urban Chennai panorama, not scenic but open. A rear view likely looks onto neighbouring building walls or service areas, so go front.
What are insider tips for staying at Sharavathi?
If arriving by car, the hotel might have limited parking; request a parking spot at booking. Check-in can be slow at peak times; try to arrive after 2pm. Ask for a room on the same floor as the lift — saves hauling bags, but also avoid a room directly opposite the lift door as it will be noisier.
What time is check-in at Sharavathi?
Check-in at Sharavathi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sharavathi have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and email (approx. 5 Mbps), with login via room number and surname. No premium tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sharavathi?
None (no specific city tax; 12% GST is included in quoted rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Sharavathi?
A full meal at a vegetarian 'mess' (rice, sambar, rasam, poriyal) costs about 80–150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sharavathi?
Local buses cost 5–25 INR per ride; for the airport, take a prepaid auto (around 300–400 INR to central areas) or the suburban train from Tirusulam station if arriving at domestic.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
January and February are the best months: cool, dry sea breezes, daytime highs around 30°C, and the city feels calm after the December rush. March is also pleasant but starts to warm up.
Top-Attraktionen in Chennai
💡 Go to the stretch near the lighthouse for fewer crowds. Avoid swimming—currents are dangerous. Try the sundal (spiced chickpeas) sold by vendors.
💡 Free entry. The crypt is open 9am-6pm—descend to see the original tomb. The church museum nearby has artefacts (free). Visit during a weekday mass (6am or 6pm) for live chanting.
💡 Free entry but remove shoes outside. The best time is during the morning puja (around 6-7am) when rituals happen. Avoid lunch hours (12-4pm) when it shuts for cleaning.
💡 Entry is 15 INR for adults. Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. Don't skip the natural history section with taxidermy specimens.
💡 Entry is 50 INR for adults, 30 for kids. Take the battery-operated bus (40 INR) to cover the large area. Bring water and a hat. Best on weekdays for fewer crowds.