FabExpress Crescent Inn

In Chennai: pick a downtown hotel steps from Marundeeswarar Temple, Ashtalakshmi Kovil, Elliot's Beach and the IIT Madras campus, or opt for a quieter property about 12 km from the city center. Both put you close to cultural highlights and easy city access.

Rooms range from warmly decorated basics with shower and TV to 49 individually styled guestrooms with memory-foam beds, private balconies and full kitchens (full-size fridge and dishwasher). Room features vary by category.

Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected. On-site perks include a restaurant, coffee shop, parking, tour desk and transfers, plus laundry, dry cleaning, car rental and a safe-deposit box. Nightlife and an area shuttle are available for a surcharge—choose the beach-side option to wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Business-ready with complimentary high-speed wired internet, a computer station, a conference center and meeting rooms, plus express check-in and airport/train shuttles for a surcharge.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and there's a coffee shop/café for snacks. One property also hosts a daily complimentary guest reception.