The Residency Towers in Chennai

Introduction

Situated in T. Nagar, The Residency Towers is 10 km away from Meenambakkam Airport, 6 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, 8 km from Koyembedu Market Bus Stand, and in close proximity to the business and shopping centers.

Accommodation

At The Residency Towers, there are a total of 174 centrally air-conditioned rooms, including 87 standard rooms, 12 deluxe rooms and 13 luxurious suites. All rooms are bestowed with -

•    24-hour supply of hot and cold running water with attached bath
•    In-house Laundry and Dry cleaning facility
•    Round the clock Room Service
•    Telephone (ISD/STD)
•    Color television
•    Doctor on call
•    Fax, Internet access
•    Mini-bar
•    Tea/Coffee Maker

Dining

There are multiple dining facilities available at The Residency Towers. At the multi-cuisine restaurant Main Street, you can enjoy appetizing European, Oriental & Indian dishes. The specialty restaurant Southern Aromas provides tasty South Indian dishes. The rooftop restaurant The Crown serves Indian and Western preparations. The Restobar Bike & Barrel caters exotic beverages and Mexican & Oriental delicacies.

Other facilities

Other remarkable facilities furnished by The Residency Towers are -

•    Travel Desk
•    Car Rental
•    Safe Deposit Lockers
•    Currency Exchange
•    Business Center
•    Banquet & Conference facilities
•    Gift Shop
•    Hairdryer
•    Swimming Pool
•    Health Spa & Yoga
•    Gymnasium & Fitness Center
•    Bookstore - Landmark
•    Pool Table

Local tourist attractions

Following are some popular tourist hunts in Chennai -

Parthsarthy temple

Built by the Pallavas in the 8th century and rebuilt by the Vijayanagar Kings in 11th century, this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It has a vibrant gopuram and numerous shrines with exquisite carvings.

Fort St. George

Founded by Sir Day, this impressive fort has its exterior done in gray granite. This first piece of real estate owned by the British in India housed barracks for the British army, a parade ground, and St. Mary's Church - the oldest church in Chennai.

Kapaleeshwar Temple

This 13th century temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the oldest temple in Chennai. 

Big Mosque

This magnificent granite edifice is actually named the Wallajah Mosque, built by the Wallajah family in 1795 in memory of the Nawab. This well-known place of worship for Muslims is situated on Triplicane High Road. 

Marina beach

At this beautiful beach the azure waters of Bay of Bengal merges with the golden sands. The beach is said to be the longest beach in India and one of the longest in Asia, extending to a length of 13 km, from Fort St. George to Mahabalipuram.

Recommended Itineraries:

• South India Golden Triangle Tour
• South Indian Cultural Tour
• Temple Tour of South India