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財産 — Hotel Masa
Hotel Masa is a straightforward, business-focused 3-star near Chennai's central Egmore station. Think functional, clean rooms, a basic rooftop pool and a South Indian restaurant that's better than the lobby's tired decor suggests. It suits the solo traveller or small family who want a safe, no-nonsense base near the museums and markets, not pampering or character.
Chennaiの歴史
Chennai began in 1639 as a fortified trading post for the British East India Company around Fort St George. The city grew through the 18th and 19th centuries as a colonial administrative and port centre, developing a distinct Dravidian architectural style seen in the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the neoclassical High Court. Today, it's a cultural powerhouse — the capital of Tamil cinema, a hub of classical Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance, and the economic engine of South India. Its identity fuses a deep, conservative Tamil heritage with the bustle of a modern IT and manufacturing city.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Chennai完全ガイド →最高の月
January and February. The northeast monsoon has finished, humidity drops, and daytime temperatures stay around 28-30°C. Crowds are low, and the Chennai Music Season overlaps into early January.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
December is peak. The massive Margazhi music and dance festival fills the city with performers and audiences. Hotel prices can double from the off-season. Pongal in mid-January also drives domestic tourism.
予算肩の季節
March and October. March is still hot but before the punishing April-May peak; October sees the tail of the monsoon with quieter streets and occasional room discounts. Both avoid the worst of the heat and the December rush.
天気&パッケージ
Chennai's climate is brutally humid year-round, with July being the middle of the dry but sultry pre-monsoon season — expect 32°C and 70% humidity. Pack only lightweight, loose-fitting cotton and linen; a compact umbrella for sudden coastal showers, and always carry a hand towel or scarf for wiping sweat.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Chennai
- The Chennai Metro's phase 2 extension to the airport and along Poonamallee High Road is entering trial runs; expect intermittent lane closures and noise near the hotel on Egmore stretch.
- New food safety enforcement has closed several street-side stalls around the Central and Egmore junctions — verified booths on Ranganathan Street are a reliable alternative.
- July is the tail of the hot season; local advisories suggest limiting outdoor sightseeing between 11am and 3pm due to extreme heat index readings (feels like 40°C+).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Masa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 to 5, facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise and low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter and may catch a breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 near the lift lobby or staircase — foot traffic and lift machinery noise are constant. Also skip rooms facing the main road on any floor, as Chennai's arterial roads are busy with honking and auto-rickshaws from early morning until late evening.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 4-5: you'll see the hotel's inner courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings — not scenic, but calm and with some natural light. Front rooms just see a chaotic Chennai road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, 5 are the quietest — mid-rise, buffered from street and roof noise, and usually away from service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Chennai traffic is relentless — horns, buses, construction. The hotel is on or near a main road, so front-facing rooms are loud even at night. Lift noise is noticeable on floors 1-2. The restaurant/kitchen might generate clatter in the early morning (7–9 am) on floor 1.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, call ahead and request a 'rear-facing room on floor 3 or 4' — they'll often honour it. 2. The lift can be slow during check-out rush (8–10 am); use the stairs for floors 1-4.
- 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
ホテル施設 — Hotel Masa
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, about 5 Mbps, decent for browsing and messaging; no password, just accept terms on portal.
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Free morning newspaper at reception (The Hindu); no digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1950s residence with original terracotta tile roof preserved in the lobby.
Standard check-in 12:00, check-out 10:00. Early bag drop available free of charge. Late check-out until 14:00 costs INR 800, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free entry via a ramp to reception. Lift serves all floors. No specialised wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow bathroom doorways.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Corporation Parking Lot on North Usman Road, 5-minute walk, INR 200 per night. No EV charging.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; INR 1000 incidentals hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Hindu temple: Om Sakthi Muneeswarar Temple (600 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple (915 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sri Lankan Maha Bodhi Society (925 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: St Anthony's Church (937 m · ~12 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Cisons Complex — 910 m · ~11 min walk
Mayor Sundar Rao Naidu Park — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Chennai Government Museum — 586 m · ~7 min walk
Alliance Francais — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 774 m · ~10 min walk
Chennai Egmore — 833 m · ~10 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs or authorised exchange counters in the city; avoid airport and hotel counters as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most malls, restaurants and hotels; small shops and street vendors prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included; taxis: round up fare or ₹20-50; hotels: ₹50-100 to bellboy/housekeeping.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local 'tiffin' joint for ₹10-20.
A thali meal at a modest eatery for ₹80-120.
A dosa or rice dish at a basic restaurant for ₹50-100.
Mylapore and Triplicane have lanes with stalls selling dosa, idli, vada, and bhaji for ₹10-30.
Reliance Fresh or Nilgiris are common budget supermarket chains.
T. Nagar's Ranganathan Street for affordable fabrics and readymade garments; Pondy Bazaar for budget fashion.
City bus (₹10-20 per ride) or share-auto; from airport: most budget option is the suburban train from Tirusulam station (₹5-10).
Eat at local 'tiffin' shops, not tourist cafes; use shared auto-rickshaws (share auto) for short trips; negotiate fares for auto-rickshaws, never pay the meter fare.
知るのがいい — Chennai
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.72 · 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 Hotel Masa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 774 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
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.
Chennaiについて
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...
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Hotel Masa?
Request rooms on floors 3 to 5, facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise and low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter and may catch a breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Masa?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 near the lift lobby or staircase — foot traffic and lift machinery noise are constant. Also skip rooms facing the main road on any floor, as Chennai's arterial roads are busy with honking and auto-rickshaws from early morning until late evening.
Is Hotel Masa noisy?
Chennai traffic is relentless — horns, buses, construction. The hotel is on or near a main road, so front-facing rooms are loud even at night. Lift noise is noticeable on floors 1-2. The restaurant/kitchen might generate clatter in the early morning (7–9 am) on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Masa?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 4-5: you'll see the hotel's inner courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings — not scenic, but calm and with some natural light. Front rooms just see a chaotic Chennai road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Masa?
1. If you're a light sleeper, call ahead and request a 'rear-facing room on floor 3 or 4' — they'll often honour it. 2. The lift can be slow during check-out rush (8–10 am); use the stairs for floors 1-4.
What time is check-in at Hotel Masa?
Check-in at Hotel Masa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Masa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, about 5 Mbps, decent for browsing and messaging; no password, just accept terms on portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Masa?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Masa?
A thali meal at a modest eatery for ₹80-120.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Masa?
City bus (₹10-20 per ride) or share-auto; from airport: most budget option is the suburban train from Tirusulam station (₹5-10).
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
January and February. The northeast monsoon has finished, humidity drops, and daytime temperatures stay around 28-30°C. Crowds are low, and the Chennai Music Season overlaps into early January.
Chennaiのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.