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Ambassador Pallava

4.0 star property
Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Chennai with free valet parking

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Reception
Bar (on property)
Dining
Coffee shop
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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30 Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600008
  • Place, Sankara Nethralaya
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Heritage Room

Heritage Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Chennai

Ambassador Pallava puts you in the heart of Chennai, connected to the convention centre and within just a 10-minute stroll of Raja Muthiah Hall and Government Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free valet parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Central Chennai hotel include Consulate General of the United States, Chennai and Marina Beach.

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

  • LIC Metro Station - 16 min walk
  • Chennai Egmore Station - 17 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Radisson Blu Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Writer's Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪I Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪North East Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Pallava

Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Chennai with free valet parking
Ambassador Pallava offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly Ambassador Pallava also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Chennai hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ambassador Pallava offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chennai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 500 for adults and INR 299 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ambassador Pallava

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 500 for adults and from INR 299 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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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 parking available at Ambassador Pallava?

Yep, Ambassador Pallava has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Ambassador Pallava?

The closest beach to Ambassador Pallava is Marina Beach (3 km).

Does Ambassador Pallava have a pool?

Ambassador Pallava has an outdoor pool.

What makes Ambassador Pallava a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ambassador Pallava.

Does Ambassador Pallava serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ambassador Pallava?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ambassador Pallava?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ambassador Pallava?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ambassador Pallava?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Ambassador Pallava Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay in Suite

It was an amazing stay. Clean and neat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Devi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

rahuman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Ambassador

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abin krishnan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prerit

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

srirama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAKTHIMOHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAKTHIMOHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaideep

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff at the property. I had forgotten my ID card at the hotel. The staff promptly sent it to my residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SWAMI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUGARSI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was great. The rooms were spacious. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and well maintained property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not so good. It’s an old space!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Liked: Staff & service

Old hotel. 3*

Not so good. Old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Magara Jothi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Divakaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024