Originally Posted by
d3vski
With the final of the IPL 2012 season looking like its heading to Chennai, i am wondering what is there to actually do in the city?
A little background info: I have won a competition in the UK and got complimentary 5 night trip to see the IPL final. I usually visit Bombay and going to Chennai is well outside of my normal india visit destinations. I already know that i am going to be sweating like a pig at the end of May!!!!
I would like to make it clear from the outset that i am NOT interested in seeing temples and 'cultural' sites (I have had enough of that from my childhood and quite frankly, i find it very dull and boring!).
My wife and I, like luxury, fine food and good bars.
Any suggestions?
For fine dining, I suggest either Taj Vivanta (at Binny Road) (raintree restaurant); or the Taj Coromandel Chennai; Or the Courtyard Marriott chennai; Or the Sheraton Chola;
I have not yet checked out restaurants at the new Grand Hyatt Chennai or the Hilton Chennai.
The Grand Hyatt property looks really nice (in pictures..its very new).
The Taj Coromandel is the classic luxury Chennai location since many many years.....
Strongly suggest that you AVOID staying at Fisherman's Cove (Taj Vivanta). The property is like a two-star charging Taj rates....we stayed there last month and were totally disappointed.
I dont know anything about bars in chennai as I never frequented them.
"THe Park" hotel seems to be the biggest night-time attraction on friday/saturday evenings..
Have fun!
yes, there are quite a few nice temples in MAA. However, you clearly said you dont want to see them or similar cultural stuff.