Accommodation for two months in Chennai

The Count of Tuscany · Nov 6th, 2009, 22:27

Hi all,

I am going to stay in Chennai for December and January. What accomodation would you recommend for this time period? Hostel, Guest House or renting a small appartment?

My budget is 10-15.000 RS per month. If anyhow possible I would like to avoid staying in a hostel for that time, since I like having my own kitchen (but no MUST).

How big is the chance to rent a small appartment for two months? Very low, I assume?
Is there anybody in this forum who has contact to someone in Chennai who rents an appartment?
Even better would be, if somebody wants to do a flat share with me.

Thanks in advance!

Best regards
Stefan

Nick-H · Nov 6th, 2009, 23:05

I think there are short-term appartments available. I remember seeing something via Google, last time this came up. "Serviced apartments" would probably be much more than your budget.

You might get in at the lower end of New Woodlands Hotel, but a guest house would probably be a better deal. Ram Guest House, in Royapettah would be at the upper end of the budget for an AC room. Broad Lands, in Triplicane, would be at the lower end for a monk's cell with a fan.

Broad Lands is seriously good value, albeit basic. They do have a range of rooms from the cell-like to bigger rooms with bathrooms, and a couple of big rooms on the roof.

The Count of Tuscany · Nov 8th, 2009, 13:46

Hi Nick,

thanks for your input.
Broad Lands Lodge sounds really interesting, especially it is near the beach. Are there any fotos of the lodge existing. Didn't find any via Google.
I really consider to go there, if I do not find a flat share.

Thanks again,
Stefan

Nick-H · Nov 8th, 2009, 17:25

Photos... I bet there are some in our photo gallery! Can't tell you where though...

Raghu.Kumar · Nov 9th, 2009, 16:26

On Your behalf Nick, here it is......

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...ws/limit/views

Raghu

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Photos... I bet there are some in our photo gallery! Can't tell you where though...

Nick-H · Nov 9th, 2009, 22:24

Thanks.

Has it changed its name from Broad Lands to Broadlands?

I see it is a your older than I am

Nov 6th, 2009, 22:27	#1
The Count of Tuscany Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Accommodation for two months in Chennai Hi all, I am going to stay in Chennai for December and January. What accomodation would you recommend for this time period? Hostel, Guest House or renting a small appartment? My budget is 10-15.000 RS per month. If anyhow possible I would like to avoid staying in a hostel for that time, since I like having my own kitchen (but no MUST). How big is the chance to rent a small appartment for two months? Very low, I assume? Is there anybody in this forum who has contact to someone in Chennai who rents an appartment? Even better would be, if somebody wants to do a flat share with me. Thanks in advance! Best regards Stefan

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Nov 6th, 2009, 23:05	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,197	I think there are short-term appartments available. I remember seeing something via Google, last time this came up. "Serviced apartments" would probably be much more than your budget. You might get in at the lower end of New Woodlands Hotel, but a guest house would probably be a better deal. Ram Guest House, in Royapettah would be at the upper end of the budget for an AC room. Broad Lands, in Triplicane, would be at the lower end for a monk's cell with a fan. Broad Lands is seriously good value, albeit basic. They do have a range of rooms from the cell-like to bigger rooms with bathrooms, and a couple of big rooms on the roof.

Nov 8th, 2009, 13:46	#3
The Count of Tuscany Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Hi Nick, thanks for your input. Broad Lands Lodge sounds really interesting, especially it is near the beach. Are there any fotos of the lodge existing. Didn't find any via Google. I really consider to go there, if I do not find a flat share. Thanks again, Stefan

Nov 8th, 2009, 17:25	#4
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,197	Photos... I bet there are some in our photo gallery! Can't tell you where though...

Nov 9th, 2009, 22:24	#6
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,197	Thanks. Has it changed its name from Broad Lands to Broadlands? I see it is a your older than I am