When to use an hourly stay
Airport layover 4–8 hours — Pallavaram transit hotels.
Train arrival with late check-in at your primary hotel — Egmore/Park Town day rooms.
Day-use meeting or freshen-up between flights.
Wedding/event guests who need a rest slot without booking a full night.
Temporary accommodation Chennai — prices
3 hours: ₹500–₹900.
6 hours: ₹800–₹1,500.
12 hours: ₹1,500–₹2,800.
24 hours nightly at Family Stay T Nagar: ₹2,499 — more comfort, kitchen, private bath, WiFi.
Short term stay accommodation at Family Stay
Family Stay offers same-day early check-in from 8 AM and late check-out until 4 PM (subject to availability, ₹500 fee) — effectively a 20-hour usable stay for the price of one night. For a genuinely brief stop, book a Deluxe room and use it as a day-suite with kitchen, shower and workspace.