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Ambassador Pallava

4.0 star property
Central hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention centre, near Marina Beach

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Reception
Coffee shop
Dining
Bar (on property)
Front of property – evening/night
In the heart of Egmore, Ambassador Pallava offers an upscale retreat with a coffee shop and a bar. Enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning services, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or work up a sweat at the gym.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Heritage Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Heritage Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
30 Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600008

What's nearby

  • Sankara Nethralaya - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Apollo Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Express Avenue - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marina Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 42 min drive
  • Chennai Egmore Station - 17 min walk
  • Thousand Lights Station - 19 min walk
  • Nehru Park Station - 25 min walk
  • LIC Metro Station - 16 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ajnabi Mithai Ghar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Annalakshmi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fountain Fruit Centre - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmshore Multi Cuisine BBQ Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Pallava

Ambassador Pallava puts you within a 10-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Marina Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Chennai Trade Centre.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1974
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 500 for adults and INR 299 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1000 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Ambassador Pallava
Ambassador Pallava Chennai
Ambassador Pallava Hotel
Ambassador Pallava Hotel Chennai
Ambassador Pallava Chennai Hotel Chennai (Madras)
Ambassador Pallava Hotel
Ambassador Pallava Chennai
Ambassador Pallava Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ambassador Pallava?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ambassador Pallava?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ambassador Pallava?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ambassador Pallava?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1000 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ambassador Pallava?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Ambassador Pallava and nearby?

Ambassador Pallava has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Ambassador Pallava?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Ambassador Pallava like?

Ambassador Pallava is in Central Chennai, a short 13-minute walk from Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall and 16 minutes' walk from Express Avenue.

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Ambassador Pallava Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was sumptuous and pleasing with tasty filter coffee. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clean
GENSHU, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

A great property and excellent location too Used to be one of the best in the 80s Need some renovation for sure. But fantastic furniture spacious rooms (heritage) all rooms overlooking the pool nice gym good bar and restaurant with good food and staff. I heard that the furniture mirrors etc used to be owned by the Mysore maharaja
The Maharajas chariot
Nice Ornate mirrors
Excellent paintings and pics
The exquisite furniture
Joy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stay at Ambassador

Excellent
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff
Prerit, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very helpful staff at the property. I had forgotten my ID card at the hotel. The staff promptly sent it to my residence.
Jaideep, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Front office and breakfast buffet staff were very nice and helpful. Breakfast buffet area should have proper ventilation because after our breakfast ours clothes smelled off oil fumes. Shout out to bell boy RAVIKUMAR.
SHAKTHIMOHAN, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great value for money, a hidden gem
Padmaja, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent reception staff, especially Ms. Ponni and the sumptuous breakfast topped by tasty filter coffee by Madhu
Radhakrishnan, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Old hotel. 3*

Not so good. Old hotel
Sandeep, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

STAY AT AMBASSADOR PALLAVA, EGMORE

I expect some extended hours of free stay and change the time at least upto 2 pm since the job I have come may go few hours extra and then to return to Airport. So many hotels nearby are offering this and to prefer this Hotel for my future stay.
Divakaran, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good staff and service; Nice breakfast In bathroom, dry area becomes wet owing to inefficient partitioning; insufficient mats
Radhakrishnan, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Not so good. It’s an old space!
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stay at hotel ambassador pallava

I was little late for my arrival due to delay in flight. When i had called up the hotel. The staff were so polite to take the message and confirmed. Upon my arrival all docs were ready and just need to sign. Room was nice and comfortable. Only issue the view area from window was to the aircon unit. No view to anything else
Sunil, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff extremely hospitable and courteous. Complimentary morning breakfast was pleasing. WiFi was choppy and not reliable. Out of 12 day stay, internet was out for a full day, and quite disappointing and inconvenient.
Padmini, 14-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Extremely Unprofessional Staff, No Accountability from Management – A Disgrace to the Hotel Industry I had one of the worst hotel experiences at Ambassador Pallava, Chennai on April 15. During my visit to the bar, a man (appeared to be a supervisor) was aggressively yelling at staff in a manner that was completely unfit for any professional environment. The atmosphere was hostile and uncomfortable for every guest present. When I politely asked him to calm down, he became even more aggressive. Shockingly, a staff member pleaded with me not to interfere, clearly out of fear. I immediately sent a detailed complaint to the official email addresses listed on their website . I received no response. I then submitted the same complaint through their online contact form. Still no response. This level of apathy from hotel management is disgraceful and unacceptable. Either the hotel does not care about guest safety and dignity, or the person involved is a known rowdy whom even the management is afraid to confront. For a place that calls itself a 4-star hotel with historical significance, this behavior is shameful. I now understand why guests quietly stop coming back—this place lacks basic hospitality standards and accountability. If you value your peace, dignity, and customer service, avoid this hotel at all costs. There are far better hotels in Chennai where respect and professionalism still exist.
rahuman, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

As everyone says, it is an older hotel, which has its plusses and minuses. They have nice art around the hotel and in the rooms. Lots of real wood items unlike in newer hotels. On the other hand, the maintenance needs much improvement. More cleaning is needed of some of the art items which are showing signs of mold. The management and staff are not at the level of top hotels. Looks like they havent really had any hospitality training. This one guy managing the reception desk was abrasive and had no place being in that position. Breakfast was good. If they put some money into refurbishment and improved cleaning, this could be a top hotel once again.
Ramesh, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Andreas, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Abin krishnan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

srirama, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I stayed 7 days on and off for couple of weeks. If you are planning to dine out every day for dinner then there are only couple of places around to dine. You need to use uber for any transportation. 5 minutes walk to museum and art gallery, entrance fee is 250 rupees for foreigners.Juice place, Dominoes and medical store is around the corner of the hotel.
SHAKTHIMOHAN, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Fukt

Entren var fin. Personalen var tillmötesgående. Poolen och solstolarna bar fint. Sängarna bekväma. Frukosten bra. Hotellet har problem med vatten. Balkongen var fotbad och vattnet tränger in i rummet. När man hoppar på golvet närmast balkongen så skvätter det upp vatten och golvet är fuktskadat. Allt i resväskan blev fuktigt. Handukar torkade inte.
Kristine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Sunil, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

SWAMI, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The food was great. The rooms were spacious. Staff was very friendly.
YUGARSI, 2-night trip