Rooms & serviced apartments in Nungambakkam
Nungambakkam sits in the middle of Chennai — close to the consulates, the hospitals on Greams Road, the offices along Anna Salai and the cafés of Khader Nawaz Khan Road, yet quiet once you turn off the main roads. The Roost is on one of those turnings: Old Wallace Garden 3rd Street, a leafy residential lane where you can actually sleep.
This page is the short version of what it is like to stay here — the rooms, the street and what is within walking distance. If you are here for a specific reason, the hospital stays and long and corporate stays pages go into more detail.
Why guests choose Nungambakkam
Most people book a central Chennai address to cut down on travel. Nungambakkam does that better than almost anywhere in the city: it is close to the things people actually come for, without putting you on a noisy arterial road. From Wallace Garden you can walk to coffee, a chemist, a bookshop and Apollo's Greams Road complex, and reach the US Consulate or the Anna Salai business district in minutes.
Our rooms
Three room types, all with breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and daily housekeeping included. Check-in is 12 PM and check-out 11 AM.
| Room | Sleeps | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Double | 2 | ₹3,976 / night | Couples, a single traveller, short stays |
| Deluxe Triple | 3 | ₹4,476 / night | Small families — a queen bed plus a separate single |
| Studio (with kitchenette) | 3 | ₹5,976 / night | Longer stays, self-catering, working from the room |
The Studio is our serviced apartment: a kitchenette with fridge and kettle, a work desk and a wardrobe with proper hanging space. It is the room people book when a stay in Nungambakkam runs into weeks rather than nights.
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The neighbourhood, on foot and by car
Distances are from Wallace Garden 3rd Street. Walking times assume the shaded footpaths Nungambakkam is known for; driving times are typical off-peak.
| Place | Distance |
|---|---|
| Khader Nawaz Khan Road, KNK Road (cafés, shops) | ≈ 0.7 km · 9 min walk |
| Thousand Lights & Nungambakkam High Road | walkable |
| Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road / Greams Lane | ≈ 200 m · 3-min walk |
| US Consulate General Chennai | ≈ 1.6 km · 9 min |
| Sankara Nethralaya, College Road | ≈ 1.5 km · 6 min |
| Express Avenue Mall | ≈ 3 km |
| Chennai Central railway station | ≈ 4 km |
| Chennai International Airport (MAA) | ≈ 16 km · 30 min |
The metro at Thousand Lights connects to the wider network, and Nungambakkam railway station is close for suburban trains. For most guests, though, the point of Nungambakkam is that the things you need are near enough to walk to.
Who stays with us
- Visitors to the hospitals on and around Greams Road — patients and the family who travel with them. See stays near the hospitals.
- Consulate and visa applicants, and business travellers working along Anna Salai — the long & corporate stays page covers monthly rates and GST invoicing.
- Couples and weekend visitors who want a central, walkable base rather than a highway hotel.
- Families, for whom the Deluxe Triple keeps everyone in one room.
Common questions
Where exactly is The Roost in Nungambakkam?
Door No.4, No.26, Old Wallace Garden 3rd Street, Thousand Lights West, Chennai 600006. It's a residential lane, not a main road, which is why the rooms stay quiet. Apollo Hospital is 200 metres away.
Do you have studio apartments in Nungambakkam?
Yes — twelve of our twenty-one rooms. Each has a kitchenette with a fridge and kettle, a desk and a wardrobe, from Rs 5,976. They work just as well for one night as for a month.
What room types are available?
Three. Deluxe Double from Rs 3,976, Deluxe Triple from Rs 4,476 (sleeps three, in real beds), and the Studio with a kitchenette from Rs 5,976. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, AC and housekeeping come with all of them.
Is The Roost suitable for a short stay in Nungambakkam?
Yes, from a single night. No minimum stay, no booking fee. If your dates run to several weeks, call us instead of booking online — longer stays get a reduced nightly rate.
Is it a good base for business travellers?
It's a common reason people book. Anna Salai and the consulates are close, and the Studios have a proper desk. We can raise a GST invoice to your company and settle directly, so you're not claiming it back.
How do I book a room at The Roost?
On the rooms page, which shows live availability, or by calling +91 93609 25184. Direct only — no booking fee, and no commission baked into the rate.
How far is The Roost from Chennai Central and the airport?
Chennai Central is about 4 km, the airport about 16 km and roughly 30 minutes. Khader Nawaz Khan Road — KNK Road — is about 700 metres, and Apollo Hospital on Greams Road is a three-minute walk.
Where we are
The Roost, Door No. 4, No. 26, Old Wallace Garden 3rd Street, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006. Open in Google Maps · +91 93609 25184