Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa

A 2-minute walk from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, this upscale hotel on a beach along the Bay of Bengal is 10 km from the DakshinaChitra heritage museum and 40 km from Chennai International Airport. Polished rooms offer balconies or terraces, free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add living rooms. Upgraded 2-bedroom suites have private pools and kitchens. Some quarters feature bay or Crocodile Bank views. There's 24-hour room service. An airy eatery and an open-air bar have bay views. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa, plus event space.