Saibala Inn  

On the outskirts of Chennai in the Sriperumbudur/Chrompet area, Saibala Inn sits close to tech hubs and temple trails. Nearby highlights include Olympia Tech Park, Chennai Trade Centre, Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple and the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial. Chennai International Airport is also nearby, making this a handy budget-friendly, pet-friendly base for business or sightseeing.

This guest house delivers simple, guest-house comfort rather than a big-hotel vibe. There are 15 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs and private balconies or patios. Rooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries and wired/cable entertainment, plus elevator access and on-site parking.

Stay active in the fitness center or rent a bicycle for neighborhood rides. Relaxation options include a massage room and access to a doctor if needed. Other practical perks: concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning, car rental, safe-deposit boxes, 24-hour front desk and a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle.

Features include a business center and complimentary wired and wireless internet to keep you connected. The inn also offers airport shuttle service and 24-hour reception for late arrivals.

Grab meals at the on-site restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café, with 24-hour room service available. For a local crowd favorite, Arcot Bar serves barbecue-style dishes that draw both locals and visitors.