I chose the ambassador following a recommendation by the rough guide. The hotel is more of a good three star than a four star, but the service is attentive and helpful. Don't expect to be overwhelmed by the room, but they practical and comfortable. I would recommend the executive rooms (cheapest) as the others (heritage and suites) are carpeted, and... more

Arrived at the hotel in the early hours of the morning. There was a doorman on duty and the reception staff were quick to check us in. Staff were very helpful and polite throughout our stay. The hotel is long past its best, and I would certainly not classify it as a four star property. Rooms were large enough but... more

It was a wonderful stay @ Ambassador Pallava,as it is centrally located in the heart of Chennai city. It is very close to musium @ Madras Central Head qtrs of south Indian Railways. It is a very good property with lot of antiques. Restaurant Other Room,Society Bar,very good coffeeshop named Salt & Pepper.food qlty & room service is very good.... more

This hotel has very high quality of food, taste, quality and very satisfactory comfort. They make you feel at ease and are very accomodative. Located in the heart of the city and close to many 'places to visit'. Staff is very assisting in local travel, arrangements for anything that you might need, ready to provide info about chennai. A good... more

It is a good place to dine. I will be there after my marriage with my wife. more

The hotel was lovely, there hospitality was very good... hope to stay in future again there, more

Read some reviews shortly before going and after we had booked and paid for 8 nights and had a bit of a panic. We had found ourselves caught up in the Ashok chain sell off, which meant that hotels booked months before, and confirmed in writing, uncontactable, avan with the help of the Indian Tourist Office in London. So had... more

I stayed at the beginning of the month with my family and was given a room . We went in , dropped our luggage and my wife walked into the bathroom and saw a nice sprint from a cockroach - we asked a change of room. This was done promptly. The problem is not just the bathroom - The whole... more

This was our last night in India, and the surliness of the staff was a real shock! The girl at the front desk was unbelievably rude, and the rest of the line staff at the reception/public areas were no better. Surly is the only word for it. We went up to our room, expecting a mediocre room, but it was... more