Annamalai International Hotel
479 Kamaraj Salai Saram, Pondicherry 605013 India
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- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
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#20 of 272 hotels in Pondicherry
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Hotel Annamalai International Pondicherry was established in 2001. Located in the heart of the city. It’s a centralized air conditioned hotel with 70 well-appointed rooms, multi-cuisine restaurant and vegetarian restaurant with exclusive vegetarian kitchen. The Court of Bacchus (BAR). 4 conference halls and business centre. Swimming pool in terrace Open to sky is exclusively for resident guests. We are number one in Pondicherry, India’s key industrial & commercial city. Wide range of accommodation with 3 Annamalai Suites, 3 King suites, 6 Executives Rooms and 58 Standard Rooms with all modern amenities and comfort to match with international standards. All the rooms are provided with Safety Locker & Bath tubs. The Swimming Pool amidst of Rock garden with Paddling Pool promises sheer exhilaration. Moonshine dinners and Pool Side Parties at Roof Top make your evening come live and crackle with excitement.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Kids pool
Car hire
Business Centre with Internet Access
Valet parking
Wifi
Rooftop pool
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Doorperson
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Bath / shower
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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Before you start reading my review kindly check my credentials. I have 100+ reviews and writing since 2009. I have wide experience of travelling all with my family (no solo/ group tours). In my blogging, never ever I wrote anything bad about ant hotel, restaurant as I find the people are good in India in travel industry. May be some are very warm some are less but it is OK. I never feel humiliated.Never ever I encountered this type of rude arrogant & disrespectful hotel staff and policy towards customers. I booked a premium room in this hotel as we are travelling as couple and 14 yrs child and the room photo and description showed as 1 big double bed and 1 single bed and room capacity 2 adults + 2 kids which was more than sufficient for us as were three only. There were 2 options as EP, CP. We booked with breakfast. As we reached there, while checking in the hotel staff asked for Rs 2000/- per night with all taxes for an extra person. We were shocked and told we booked premium room (2+1 bed) because we are 3 and anyway the room capacity is of 4. He talked and insisted very rudely. We requested then to shift us to Standard room and adjust the rent as we are exceeding our budget, He did not listen, Then we requested that give us 'only room' we do not need breakfast then also it will not burden us financially. They did not accommodate that also. After arriving a beautiful place like Puducherry our mood totally spoilt. They made us to pay Rs 4000/- for 2 nights. In our 2 days stay we found 2 more families with same experience. So please choose this hotel carefully and fill number of people correctly. They will squeeze your money like anything and not at all cooperative. The hotel is very good infrastructure wise but as the saying goes" It is the people who makes your stay memorable not the house/ hotel". In that front they failed miserably. Now it is up to you whether you will choose this place. Keep on reading my other reviews. Thanks for your time…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Hotel is centrally located from all major tourist spots. This is an old hotel as was evident from the room we stayed in but was well maintained. All basic amenities were available in the room. The hotel has nice interior decor with rooms on all four sides and good space in the center. There is a multi cuisine restaurant at the ground floor where you can have a-la-carte options for lunch/ dinner but veg options are very limited. Breakfast buffet was also served in this restaurant only and the variety and taste was good but could have been better. Overall a good place to stay. PS: They also help you with the contact no. of a 2 wheeler on rent service provider who delivers it at the hotel only.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room was clean and you have pool at terrace. There is a restaurant in the ground floor and on the first floor you have a bar, which was pretty decent. Break fast spread was too good and delicious. Keep up the good work and continue with service. One thing to improve is to keep the refrigerator filled. Dinner service at room was excellent
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Every think is available so go absolutely at peace
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We stayed at the Hotel in Dec'21. Central located (~3 km from Promonade beach), very good ambience, great rooms and amble dining options at in-house restaurant ticked all the check mark for me. The staff is very courteous and accomodated for an early check-in. Recommend the city side view rooms.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Suggest city side rooms, do check ahead of time for early check-in options.
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Hotel is centrally located. Amenities are as advertised. Comfortable Rooms. Check in and Check out procedures are absolutely simple and fast. Staff at the Reception are polite and efficient. On the whole a good experience.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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The hotel was clean and the staff was prompt in housekeeping. The location is not great and in a congested area. Breakfast menu remained the same throughout 3 days of my stay. Overall bad experience for me as my booking with easemytrip was goofed up. The child ages were showing incorrectly and despite following up with the hotel and easemytrip they asked me to pay. I found this to be very inconsiderate of the hotel considering I booked 2 rooms for 3 adults and 2 children.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Value for money, the structure is a bit old and heavy but properly maintained,well cleaned and furnished. Employees are supportive but not very proactive. Only south indian options are available in complimentary breakfast without any daily variation although the food tastes good. Had lunch and dinner also, the food is tasty, fresh and offers a wide range of variety.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Complimentary dental kits are provided only when asked.
No slipper provided in the room.
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We have stayed in Suite room at Annamalai International, Pondy. From the check in to check out we had a pleasant experience during our stay. It’s been my baby’s first birthday and the support rendered by the front desk desk people(Mr. Anbu), especially the house keeping team headed by Mr. Gajendiran & his team members (Mr. Praveen Kumar, Mr. Dinesh, Mr. Karunanidhi, Mr. Kalaiarasan) for the birthday party arrangements are really commendable. I thank the entire team for gathering as family members in that august occasion and wishing them all a great future ahead. Dr. Sivakumar & family.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed only for a day, everything was literally good. Your friendly staff and personal service made me feel like I was staying in a home-away-from-home. Thank you for your hospitality and for making me feel so welcome
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Good rooms, nice facilities like parking and swimming pool. However we were incentivised to purchase dinner coupons for 600 Rs per adult. For five of us that was Rs 3,000. The Waiter/FB manager accepted our coupons but did not serve all five of us. He insisted only two non-veg dishes for five of us despite us being told we we could have any dinner dishes. They sell the dinner coupon online and then we are given some other advice apparently. Else all was good - rooms are great, wonderful ambience. Loved it
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Date of stay: September 2021
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PRICE RANGE
$41 - $57 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaUnion Territory of PondicherryPondicherry
NUMBER OF ROOMS
72
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Which popular attractions are close to Annamalai International Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Paradise Beach (0.5 km), Varadaraja Perumal Temple (0.8 km), and Sandunes (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Annamalai International Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Annamalai International Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Annamalai International Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Annamalai International Hotel?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Annamalai International Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Finz, Hotel Jayaram - Akshaya, and Hotel Karai Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Annamalai International Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Annamalai International Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Pondicherry.
Are any cleaning services offered at Annamalai International Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Annamalai International Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Annamalai International Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Vedapureeswarar Temple, Puducherry (2.1 km), Arikamedu Archaeological Site (4.4 km), and Church Of Our Lady Of Good Health (1.5 km).