Staying Near Egmore Station: Hotel Royal Park on Anna Salai

Is Hotel Royal Park close to Egmore station?

Yes. The hotel lists Egmore about 10 minutes away. Egmore is one of Chennai's two major railway terminals in the city centre, alongside Chennai Central (MGR Central), which is about 10 to 15 minutes from the hotel.

If you travel by rail in Tamil Nadu, particularly on routes to the south, you may well find yourself at Egmore. Having a hotel within a short ride makes both arrival and departure far easier.

Staying near both stations also helps when plans change. Trains get cancelled, rescheduled or replaced, and sometimes the replacement leaves from the other terminal. When both are within a short ride, you can adjust without a scramble. Keep the hotel's number saved so that a change of plan is a quick call rather than a worry.

How do you know which station you need?

Check your ticket. It names the boarding or arrival station, and it is common for Chennai visitors to confuse the two. Do not rely on a friend's memory or an old booking. Read the station name and code on your current ticket, and tell the desk and your driver clearly.

The railway's official channels will also confirm station and platform details closer to departure. Details can change, so look again on the day.

One more practical point: station names get confusing when you are tired. Write the station you need on your phone note along with the hotel's address, and show both to your driver if there is any doubt. A line of text is easier to follow than a half-heard instruction in a noisy station forecourt, and it saves you repeating yourself at the end of a long journey.

What is the best way to get from Egmore to the hotel?

A cab is the easy choice. Ask the hotel to arrange one before you arrive, or agree a pickup when you book. Cabs and airport taxis can be arranged at the desk. If you are travelling light and fancy the metro, Chennai's metro has an Egmore station and stations along Anna Salai, but timings and routes change, so look at the current official information first.

Whatever you choose, give the full hotel address: 23, Perumal Mudali Street, EB Link Road, off Anna Salai (Mount Road).

What can you do near the hotel?

Anna Salai is a working city road, with shops, offices and eateries along it. I will not list specific places, because things open and close, but a short walk is usually enough to find tea, a quick meal or a pharmacy. The hotel also lists 24-hour room service if you would rather stay in.

If you have a few spare hours before a late train, the rooftop garden terrace is a calm alternative to a crowded platform. Ask the desk about access.

Which room should a rail traveller pick?

For one or two people on a short layover or overnight, the Double Deluxe Room is from Rs 1,600 per night, per room. If you want more space, the Super Deluxe Room, with an armchair, is from Rs 1,800. Colleagues travelling together might prefer the Twin Bed Room, also from Rs 1,800. Families of three can look at the Triple Bed Room from Rs 2,500.

All rates are per room, per night; reconfirm taxes at booking. Check-in is at 1:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

How does a stay near Egmore fit different journeys?

Egmore tends to suit people coming from or heading to the south of Tamil Nadu, though the exact trains change, so always rely on your ticket and the railway's information rather than my summary. The point of staying on Anna Salai is that both big stations are a short ride away, so a change of train, or a change of plan, does not strand you.

If you are arriving at night and leaving the next day from the other station, a cab handles the switch easily. The hotel can arrange cabs and private cars, and the free parking helps if someone is driving you.

For a business traveller combining a train with meetings on Mount Road, the location saves effort at both ends of the day.

What if your timings do not match a full night?

Hourly booking is available on request. Call and describe your train times. The desk will advise on what they can offer and quote the best available rate.

For Egmore arrivals, send your train details to +91 73059 49923 or +91 89391 49923, and let the desk plan around you.