Ambica Empire

3.5 star property
Chennai hotel with spa and restaurant

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Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Elevator
Lounge

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $71
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
79,100ft. Road Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 026

What's nearby

  • Apollo Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Marina Beach - 37 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 33 min drive
  • Koyambedu Station - 3 min drive
  • Vadapalani Station - 7 min walk
  • Arumbakkam Station - 9 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Banquet Hall Maple Tree Hotels - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vasantha Bhavan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Million Dollars Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bhimaas - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ambica Empire

Ambica Empire puts you within a 10-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States, Chennai. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with body treatments or Ayurvedic treatments. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a steam room.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 86 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 5 km*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1999
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 15
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 18 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Area shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay.
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

Ambica Empire
Ambica Empire Chennai
Ambica Empire Hotel
Ambica Empire Hotel Chennai
Ambica Empire Hotel Chennai (Madras)
Ambica Empire Hotel
Ambica Empire Chennai
Ambica Empire Hotel Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Ambica Empire?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ambica Empire?
Yes, there's free self, valet, and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Ambica Empire?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ambica Empire?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Ambica Empire and nearby?
Ambica Empire has a spa and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Ambica Empire?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ambica Empire like?
Ambica Empire is in Vadapalani, a short 7-minute walk from Vadapalani Station and 7 minutes' walk from Vadapalani Murugan Temple.

Reviews

5.8

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Deepali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay.
Delightful stay. Staff very friendly. Lobby was great and rooms clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet featured Indian dishes but there were omlettes cooked to order too.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

stay was good
Check in experience is very disappointing as only one staff at the reception and customers are kept waiting for the check in / payment and check out
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very very bad room and stinking rooms
Horrible experience - I booked the club room - the room was stinking. Beds and linen was in horrible condition full of stains. The front desk staffs are lousy and non-responsive, they are not professionally managed. The cost is too high for the quality and standard maintained by the hotel. We are asked to wait for an hour in the corridor while the housekeeping crew was cleaning the room - entirely washing the room with water !!! the dampness in the room made me sick and I have to pay a hefty bill for the doctor.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Please don't suggest to anybody.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

ambica empire review
it wasn't too bad. but they have annoying wifi daily pass. Hot water wasn't available after 12am till morning.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

wifi was not working. Food qlty is not so good. i have become sick after eating it.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not worth staying
Air Conditioner not working, inspite of complaining about it staff did nothing to ensure I had a comfortable sleep at night. Pathetic service.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

overall it was ok
Overall it was good. The reception staff could be more accomodating
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Ambiga Empire Reception left a bad taste
The stay would have been much better if the hotel reception personell weren't in a hurry to get rid of us. we extended our stay and they showed no patience. Insted they kept calling us to see if we can come down and pay immedietely. Breakfast closed early. no wakeup call was given when asked. When Do not Disturb was on they still call you. Laundry and Car are too expensive here.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor choice for the price
Fresh paint stink on the floor and in the room. Poorly made bed. No exhaust in the toilet. Toilet door did not close well and had a big gap which let the stink come into the room.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

good comfort
satisfied
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok for short stay
Stayed 1 night at hotel as we were in transition. Would not stay longer. Breakfast staff could be a little friendlier and accommodating.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Location is good for airport but traffic area
well, room service staffs are really goods, management who was at front counter they r not care about customer. if you ask somethink they not lisn what u asking, they doing somethink else. its bad think for that hotel rest of all fine.say example i was ask to arrange taxi in the morning but they not arrange or even they not tel me anythink i am waiting nearly 3 hours at the counter.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A.W.E.F.U.L
can i give less than 1..may be -1 . it was as horrible as it can get. my worst stay ever. there was some foul smell in the hotel which made it horrible even to brush. i bought a bottle of mineral water to brush. the bed was also bad. this is the least i can expect from expedia. i booked this hotel on the recommendation of the call center executivbe. he said that the hotel was awesome..but it was simply aweful. i would like that this hotel should be ticked out of the list of hotels in expedia
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Pathetic
Communication barrier Availability of TV channels (only Tamil channels available) Incorrect bill presentation Quality of food is way below basic standards.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

mostly as advertised
The breakfast is good Indian fare. Pretty much everything was good except two things: -- I couldn't get wireless to work on my Mac, and neither could their IT staff -- I had to book an airport cab and was told I could not do it on the phone even though while talking to them on the phone they confirmed my reservation. I had to do it over email.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My stay is great. The hotel just had a renovation. Restaurants have new look. My bath room is new beds are new. Slightly under furniture but proofs no issue. My unit faces the road and a little noise but I'm used to it. Foreign traveller and the food is amazing and clean. Love to come back again.
ivan, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Noisy location
In front of hote is a very noisy road which is now under constraction (this is almost in all town the case). Web presentation locks impressiv but it is only cheap kitsch. Housekeeping staff always closes the curtains and switch on the light - simple reason for this: windows are increadible dirty!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Dejlig roligt hotel midt i det hektiske Chennai
Alt i alt var det et rart sted at opholde sig. Der var rent og pænt, og personalet var meget flinke og hjælpsomme, og var kun interesseret i at hjælpe os, så vi kunne have nogle perpekte dage, hvad vi også havde. Eneste minus var, at hotellet ikke havde helt styr på deres bogholderi. De påstod, at de ikke havde modtaget penge fra Hotel.com, og ville have os til at afregne med dem. Trådene blev udredet efter et opkald til Hotel.com, som dog kostede os 217 kr.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

思ったほど満足できないホテル
バスルームにゴキブリがいた、換気がない。 アメニティーグッズはあまりない。 バスタオルしかない。ハンドタオルを頼んだら洗濯をしているから ないと言われた。 場所は汚い、近くには買い物する所はない。 朝食はまあまあ、夜のルームサービスの食事はおいしかった。
Verified Expedia guest review