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Palmgrove Hotel

5, Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600034, India
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Palmgrove Hotel
Ranked #70 of 305 hotels in Chennai (Madras)
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Bangalore, India
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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A decent resident to stay. A Middle class budget hotel serving an authentic veg cuisine with a lip smacking buffet break fast. Mind you1 it will force you to take a quick nap before you leave. it also offers fulsome lunch that can give you a sucker punch to your hunger pains. Enjoy and give that wonderful experience to your... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

The hotel at the first sight takes you back to 1960's or 70's, nice large location, airy rooms, common balcony/verandah, close by to city centre. There are actually rules and regulations for guests framed and put up inside the wardrobe which probably was written about 25 years back. Nice rooms, prompt service, courteous staff, good vegetarian food. The hotel can... More

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Bangalore, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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The place was strictly average, nothing to write home about. My friend and I visited this place in August for US Visa interview. This hotel is located a stone's throw away from the Visa consulate, so there are no worries since the consulate can be reached by walk in 5 minutes. We travelled by air, so this place was quite... More

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Doha, Qatar
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

We had to go to Chennai, for the US Visa interview. We had made enquiries from frienda and family, who hadpreviously been to Chennai. Most of them recommended Palmgrove Hotel, mainly because of its location to the US Embassy. One can walk the distance, hence doesn't lose time in reaching the venue. (when you look at the traffic and road... More

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Bangalore, India
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2011

A south india treat with a comfort of the ambience and centrally located. Food is awesome esp the morning breakfast. So to say the pongal delicacies. Lunch is the most happening event with elaborate preparation and sumptuous food.. You can never forget the mouth-watering dishes. On top of it, it is very affordable and does not picnh your purse !

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Syosset, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2011
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On our way to USA, we stayed at Palmgrove Hotel in Chennai. Though it is a favourite of the cine-stars of yester-years, it still has charm for the younger ones. It is neat and the rooms (we stayed in a AC double room) are clean. If I were you, I would avoid staying on the ground floor (first floor as... More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

The service provided at the front desk was horrible. They were too busy to be helpful and friendly to a tourist visiting the town.

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2010

I stayed here from 9th until 11th Sep. What can I say about the Service - which term does not seem to exist here. Two incidents - A bill came to Rs 460.50 and promptly rounded off to Rs 461.00 (I dont know why, perhaps the Paises are abolished now!!). When questioned, I was informed by the Front office Manager... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2010

Inside, the Palmgrove is reminiscent of a run-down Soviet-era hotel, with the furniture and walls telling of a former era as a business nightstay. Yet it is extremely clean, offers a full range of services up to a hair dresser, and has an extremely competent and helpful front desk. The restaurant serves cheap and good vegetarian food (and breakfast) that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2010

We booked this hotel for our weeklong stay in Ooty mainly based on its #1 rating on TripAdvisor. And it is a unique gem, really and also hotel staffs are very caring.And as many people have written before. Chennai is a place you would definitely come back to and recommend to your friends. Thank you very much for making our... More

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5, Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600034, India
Price range (per night):* 20 AUD - 46 AUD

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