Safe hotel or guesthouse in Chennai

deej · Oct 31st, 2009, 01:10

I orignally thought up to 1000INR a night, would prefer to pay less, but would also consider a little more for the right place.

rsk11584 · Oct 31st, 2009, 08:59

But daily travelling to Sholinganallur??

Nick-H · Oct 31st, 2009, 14:46

This is for the week after she has finished her course in Sholinganallur.

deej · Oct 31st, 2009, 18:44

Or possibly for the whole duration of my trip, as direct buses to Chemmencheri where the Institutue is located depart from Adyar Bus Stand.

Nick-H · Oct 31st, 2009, 19:26

Have you checked out the actual location and distances on maps?

The institute is -->Here, on Google Maps.

It is a great way to get oriented.

Depending on transport options, you could stay in Chennai, but further South than Adyar. Thiruvanmiyur is something of a bottleneck: check out the places on ECR (East Coast Road) to the South of there.

Google Earth and Google Maps are great ways to get an introductory feel for a place. They are also aids to nostalgia afterwards too!

deej · Oct 31st, 2009, 21:20

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the link. I had checked out a map but this one pinpoints the location of IAS more exactly so thanks. My consideration is not just distance alone (I am used to a long commute in the UK, although I'm aware it is quite a different thing in India), but ease of travel by public transport, time spent in traffic etc, and in terms of where I'm staying; somewhere safe, where I will have a chance to have a chat with people in the evenings (local or visitors) and not feel awkward walking around, or dining alone. I suppose that's why Mamallapuram appeals with its numerous visitor facilities (also I think the dance festival is on while I'm there which would be fab to see)

Anyway, I will keep researching and thinking and hopefully eventually make a choice - each of the options suggested have things going for them!

skullbox · Nov 2nd, 2009, 14:56

go ahead with ISN that place iz a worth!

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Nick-H · Nov 2nd, 2009, 16:09

This is not a chatroom.

deej · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:11

Hi Nick,

Is there a way I can change the title of this thread? Just realised it sounds vaguely like a lonely hearts ad, and that is not the kind of attention I want to attract!

Thanks

Nick-H · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:30

Have to admit that I have giggled every time I saw it

.

If there is still an Edit button on the post then click it, then Go Advanced and then you can edit the title.

If not, click on the little red triangle, "report" your own post, and request the moderators (I'm not one) to do so for you. Just let them know what you would like the new title to be.

theyyamdancer · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:38

Deej,

What title do you want?

deej · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:40

Thanks Nick - the edit facility is no longer there so I have mailed the moderator.

I think my husband would not be happy if he thought I was going to India for dating!!

deej · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:40

Hi,

something like, 'safe hotel in Chennai' would be fine.

Thanks

theyyamdancer · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:41

Magic.

deej · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:43

Thank you!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 14:56	#22
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Oct 31st, 2009, 01:10	#16
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	I orignally thought up to 1000INR a night, would prefer to pay less, but would also consider a little more for the right place.

Oct 31st, 2009, 08:59	#17
rsk11584 CBCID ;-) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: then Aurangabad / now Chennai Posts: 265	But daily travelling to Sholinganallur??

Oct 31st, 2009, 14:46	#18
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,237	This is for the week after she has finished her course in Sholinganallur.

Oct 31st, 2009, 18:44	#19
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	Or possibly for the whole duration of my trip, as direct buses to Chemmencheri where the Institutue is located depart from Adyar Bus Stand.

Oct 31st, 2009, 19:26	#20
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,237	Have you checked out the actual location and distances on maps? The institute is -->Here, on Google Maps. It is a great way to get oriented. Depending on transport options, you could stay in Chennai, but further South than Adyar. Thiruvanmiyur is something of a bottleneck: check out the places on ECR (East Coast Road) to the South of there. Google Earth and Google Maps are great ways to get an introductory feel for a place. They are also aids to nostalgia afterwards too!

Oct 31st, 2009, 21:20	#21
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	Hi Nick, Thanks for the link. I had checked out a map but this one pinpoints the location of IAS more exactly so thanks. My consideration is not just distance alone (I am used to a long commute in the UK, although I'm aware it is quite a different thing in India), but ease of travel by public transport, time spent in traffic etc, and in terms of where I'm staying; somewhere safe, where I will have a chance to have a chat with people in the evenings (local or visitors) and not feel awkward walking around, or dining alone. I suppose that's why Mamallapuram appeals with its numerous visitor facilities (also I think the dance festival is on while I'm there which would be fab to see) Anyway, I will keep researching and thinking and hopefully eventually make a choice - each of the options suggested have things going for them!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 16:09	#23
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,237	This is not a chatroom.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:11	#24
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	Hi Nick, Is there a way I can change the title of this thread? Just realised it sounds vaguely like a lonely hearts ad, and that is not the kind of attention I want to attract! Thanks

Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:30	#25
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,237	Have to admit that I have giggled every time I saw it . If there is still an Edit button on the post then click it, then Go Advanced and then you can edit the title. If not, click on the little red triangle, "report" your own post, and request the moderators (I'm not one) to do so for you. Just let them know what you would like the new title to be.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:40	#27
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	Thanks Nick - the edit facility is no longer there so I have mailed the moderator. I think my husband would not be happy if he thought I was going to India for dating!!

Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:41	#29
theyyamdancer lost in Mechuka member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 4,426	Magic.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:43	#30
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	Thank you!