About George Town, Chennai 

Located near the iconic Fort St George, George Town is known to be the primary neighbourhood of the erstwhile city of Madras. The area marks the birthplace of the city’s economy and served as its chief commercial hub until the 1960s. Presently, the area is home to many prominent government and commercial establishments like Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Reserve Bank of India, Secretariat, GPO, State Bank of Mysore, New Collectorate Office and BSNL Office. In addition, the commercial banking and trading hub of Parry’s Corner also falls in this area.
A culturally rich neighbourhood, George Town has shrines of different faiths within its boundaries, including Hindu and Jain temples, mosques, synagogues and churches. The popular Burma Bazaar can also be found here along with several heritage and modern buildings, dotted along the Rajaji Salai and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road. Other major landmarks in the neighbourhood include higher education institutions like Dr Ambedkar Law College and Stanley Medical College.
Extending from Park Town towards the west to the Bay of Bengal in the east, George Town is home to some of the best hotels in Chennai. Owing to its location and strategic importance, the area is a suitable accommodation option for all travellers, including tourists and businesspersons. 

Shopping and Dining in and around George Town, Chennai 

Shopping scene in George Town is limited to local stores and shops selling all things essential. But, it is a must for visitors staying in the area to explore the very attractive Burma Bazaar where imported foreign goods are available at cheap rates. Express Avenue and Spencer Plaza Mall, located around 5 km away, are the nearest shopping destinations for those who wish to splurge on brands.
Popular dining options near George Town hotels include Hotel Zum Zum, Hatimy’s, Al Reef, Kalyana Biryani, Mashawi, Majit, Al Arz, Le Parrys, Bismi Hotel, Hot Touch and Grand Biryani House.

Places to Visit in and around George Town, Chennai 

There are many interesting attractions within a short drive of hotels in George Town, Chennai, such as Sri Kaalikambal Temple (550 m), Kandhakottam Temple (1.8 km) and Fort St George (3.6 km). Top places to visit in Chennai like Perarignar Anna Memorial, Dr MGR Memorial, Marina Beach, Chetpet Ecopark, Vivekananda House, Government Museum Chennai, Thousand Lights Mosque, Semmozhi Poonga, Sri Parthasarathy Temple and Santhome Cathedral Basilica are within 7 km radius. 

How to Reach George Town, Chennai 

Reaching hotels in George Town from across the city is quite easy as all the arterial roads of the city meet here. Among the main thoroughfares radiating from the neighbourhood are Beach Road, Anna Salai, Poonamallee High Road, Grand Northern Trunk Road and Ennore High Road. Further, the area has the Broadway Bus Stand near Parry's Corner, which is a major hub for intra-city buses.
Major railway stations in the city, namely Chennai Central and Chennai Beach, border George Town and thus offer direct access for train travellers. Many suburban and MRTS stations are also situated around the neighbourhood, including Chennai Fort, Basin Bridge Junction and Royapuram. The area further enjoys metro connectivity via Mannadi, High Court and Central stations (Blue Line).
Chennai International Airport is 20 km away and the commute takes around half an hour.