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Ambica Empire

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Apollo Hospital

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Lobby
Exterior
Banquet hall
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Room service
The current price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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79,100ft. Road Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 026
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Apollo Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chennai Trade Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Chennai

Ambica Empire puts you in the centre of Chennai, 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Apollo Hospital and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Consulate General of the United States, Chennai. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include body treatments and Ayurvedic treatments. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and steam room. Meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Vadapalani hotel include Chennai Trade Centre and Sankara Nethralaya.

What's nearby

  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sankara Nethralaya - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Apollo Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • MIOT International Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Vadapalani Station - 7 min walk
  • Saidapet Metro Station - 8 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thalapakattu Biriyani - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Under The Tree Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burmeese Fastfood - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ambica Empire

Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Apollo Hospital
Ambica Empire offers its guests a full-service spa, a steam room, 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. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Ambica Empire. An area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Ambica Empire was completed in September 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Chennai hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ambica Empire offers 86 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chennai hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 18 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (38 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 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 Ambica Empire

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

Is parking available at Ambica Empire?

Yep, Ambica Empire has a free self car park, free valet parking and free extended parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Ambica Empire?

As of 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambica Empire on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$106.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ambica Empire?

The closest beach to Ambica Empire is Marina Beach (8.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Ambica Empire?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Ambica Empire. You'll enjoy services like body treatments.

Does Ambica Empire serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ambica Empire?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ambica Empire?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ambica Empire?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ambica Empire?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Ambica Empire Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

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 Excellent

Deepali

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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

2/10 Terrible

vivek, Madurai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

2/10 Terrible

Zumrut Arol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please don't suggest to anybody.

6/10 Okay

ketharanathan, chennai

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

ambica empire review

it wasn't too bad. but they have annoying wifi daily pass. Hot water wasn't available after 12am till morning.

4/10 Poor

venu, hyderabad

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
wifi was not working. Food qlty is not so good. i have become sick after eating it.

4/10 Poor

Shareef Ahmad, Faridabad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

overall it was ok

Overall it was good. The reception staff could be more accomodating

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

good comfort

satisfied

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.

4/10 Poor

Gajan

Disliked: Staff & service

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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pathetic

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

John, Portland, OR

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

8/10 Good

Inge H.H.

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

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.

4/10 Poor

shinobu, 静岡県富士宮市

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

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。