The Checkers Hotel, Chennai

The Checkers Hotel Hotel Description

The Checkers Hotel is one of India's brand new four star hotels offering the finest in the hospitality business. The hotel is ideal for business as well as leisure travellers.

Room Amenities
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation in 120 rooms that are opulently done up, promising comfort in the lap of luxury. Amenities include plasma screen television with satellite connection, direct dial telephone, cushy sofas, Wi-Fi connectivity, tea/coffee maker, individual temperature control, ironing board and hair dryer. Eight non smoking rooms are also available for the convenience of guests.

Dining
The hotel features three speciality restaurants including an all day dining restaurant and cafe. A variety of cuisines are served in the restaurants as well as through room service.

Services & Facilities
Conference/banquet facilities include 5 well equipped venues besides a business centre that is equipped to offer facilities like hi-speed internet access, fax, photo copier, scanner, international dialling and secretarial service.

Recreational facilities include a swimming pool and state of the art gymnasium. Other facilities available at the hotel include doctor on call and valet parking.

Location
Just 7 kilometres away from the airport, the hotel is located in the center of Chennai's emerging shopping area.

Area Attractions

Chennai International Airport (6 Km)

This airport basically comprises the Anna International Airport and the Kamaraj Domestic Airport. It is the third busiest airport in India and serves as the premier international gateway in South India.

Central Railway Station (10 Km)

One of the two main railway terminals in Chennai apart from the Egmore Railway Station, it is the city’s largest railway station with trains to all major cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad and to other towns in India.

Egmore Railway Station (9 Km)

One of the two main railway terminals in Chennai apart from the Chennai Central Station, Egmore Railway Station has trains primarily for destinations within Tamil Nadu apart from a few interstate trains.

Marina Beach (4.5 Km)

Marina Beach is situated along a 12 kilometre shoreline in the city of Chennai. It is primarily sandy without short rocky formations. It is also one of the longest beaches in the world and the longest in India - a beach always buzzing with activity.

U S Consulate (6 Km)

Situated in Anna Salai, the US Consulate at Chennai offers US Citizen services as well as information on US Policies and issues, besides, of course, proffering visas to the US.

City Center Mall (5 Km)

Located on Dr.Radhakrishna Salai, the City Center Mall is a well planned shopping mall of international standards, with all modern amenities in 1,50,000 sq ft of shopping area. It has a French architecture-inspired facade, with tall arches and pilasters.

Koyambedu Bus Stand (7 Km)

The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminal at Koyambedu, is the biggest bus terminus in Asia. It recently qualified for the ISO 9001:2000 certification for quality management and maintenance. It conforms to international standards.

Elliots Beach - Besant Nagar (4.5 Km)

Also known as Besant Nagar Beach - or just Bessie - by the natives, ElliotÂ’s Beach is one of the cleanest in Chennai. Though extremely vibrant and crowded, the beach is still great for long leisurely walks. The Schmidt Memorial is a must see.

SIPCOT - Sriperambudur (28 Km)

The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu was founded in 1972. This industrial park is 40 km from the main city on the Bangalore highway, and it provides what the international firms want for their businesses – infrastructure.

Chennai Trade Center - Nandambakkam (3 Km)

Also known as the CTC, this trade center is approximately 25 acres big. It is architecturally and technically designed to be a “state-of-the-art” Exhibition Complex. There are many modern facilities available in a fail-safe infrastructure.