Full of character, the Ambassador Pallava is warm, welcoming and the perfect place to stay on a trip to Chennai. Located close to the business district, we are a 25-minute drive (18 kms) from Chennai International Airport and just 10 minutes from the Railway Station. As a guest at our hotel, you t only enjoy excellent facilities but you share a slice of history. High ceilings, teak wood furniture and handpicked art and antiques add to the old-world charm of the Pallava. The hotel has one of the biggest Antique collection. Combined with the friendly, personalised service and the excellent food, we ensure our guests keep returning. Each of our rooms are tastefully done, keeping your comfort and convenience in mind. You can choose from 100 well-appointed, full-service rooms, of which we have one Presidential Suite, a Duplex Suite, 6 Executive Suites, 23 Heritage Rooms and 69 Executive Rooms. Heritage rooms provide you with a special cultural flavor of the hotel and the city. Society Restaurant serves delicious Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine and our 24-hour coffee Shop, Salt 'N' Pepper will always have a welcome seat waiting for you. If you wish to take a slice of Chennai back with you, you can drop in at our shopping arcade for a piece of jewellery, a carpet or just simply, a bouquet of flowers. Dynasty hall for meetings and conferecnes has one of the largest capacity in city of more than 500 people. Since our inception in 1974, we've played host to personalities from the film industry, politics, business and royality alike. But its t just who stays with us that makes the Pallava what it is, its what you get when you stay with us that counts.