The Westin Chennai Velachery

154, Velachery Main Rd, TN Police Housing Colony, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042

Welcome to the capital city of Tamil Nadu! Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is also known as the “Gateway to South India”. Enjoy this culturally vibrant city, and network, learn, and grow with the brightest minds in the SaaS industry.

When in Chennai…

Make the best of your stay in the city by checking out our tips on food, local attractions, shopping hotspots and more.

Food

Visit A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan) and enjoy a Ghee Dosa or a plate of idlis along with the famous filter coffee. Try the biriyani at Dindigul Thalapakatti. Also visit the Murugan Idli Shop to try some awesome idlis.

Hotspots

Visit Marina or Elliot's beach, Kapaleeswarar temple (7th century) and Santhome Basilica (16th century). Shop at Phoenix Marketcity, Express Avenue, The Forum Vijaya, and VR Mall or Ranganathan Street for a local shopping experience

Apps to download

Download Google maps to find your way around the city. Use Ola/Uber to book cabs easily at reasonable rates. Keep Zomato and Swiggy apps handy on your phone to find dining options in the city and order in food.

Explore India

Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or planning an extensive trip, we've got you covered. Check out our suggestions below.

Stay the weekend!

Planning to spend a few more days in Chennai? Plan a road trip to any of the following destinations.

Pondicherry

99 miles from Chennai Main attractions Seaside promenade, Paradise or Rock beach, Shri Aurobindo Ashram

Bengaluru

185 miles from Chennai Main attractions Pleasant weather, cafes and pubs

Mahabalipuram

34 miles from Chennai Main attractions Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas

Extend your trip…

India has a lot to offer and if you’re looking to spend a few more weeks in the country, these are the cities you can put on your list of must-visits.

Delhi

1200 miles from Chennai Travel by air Main attractions Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple

Agra

120 miles from Delhi Travel by road Main attractions Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri

Jaipur

180 miles from Delhi Travel by air Main attractions Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple

Udaipur

240 miles from Jaipur Travel by road Main attractions Lakes, forts, temples, and palaces

Varanasi

1100 miles from Chennai Travel by air Main attractions Temples on the bank of the Ganges

Mumbai

800 miles from Chennai Travel by air Main attractions The Gateway of India

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