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Picnic Hotel

1132/1, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600003, India
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Picnic Hotel
Ranked #208 of 323 hotels in Chennai (Madras)
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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31 reviews 31 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

excellent location, have been there couple of times in past years, they have two buildings, both have big rooms, central a.c. but needs maintainance to upkeep the property. the restaurent is at 1st building, which is just yummy for south indian meals.

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Mysore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I came to Chennai for a business trip and i selected this hotel because of the proximity to the central railway station have superb pub and bar having good snacks neat and smoooth environment rooms was ok near to station not maintained due to metro rail problem easy travellll places in chennai

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Mangalore, India
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

Had been to Valiankanni, for a couple of days stayed over at Hotel Picnic, Choose the hotel because of its loaction close to shrine, Service was not the great ,The first room that was given to us , was not at all good, but they offered to change it the second one was manageable

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011 via mobile

Very bad service and maintance.Rooms are dirty and broke.Bathroom stinks,fan works as if it is dead.Plz dont try non ac rooms.Tea is tasteless.Need to change each and everything if need d guest to stay.I wud suggest dont try non ac rooms any time.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2011

I stayed this hotel 26th and 27th of February 2011. I came to Chennai for a business trip and i selected this hotel because of the proximity to the central railway station, but actually that was the only advantage I have.Room that I got first changed because the closet was broken and the taps are leaking,and also a foul smell... More

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Trivandrum
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011

This B & B hotel is located within 2 Min walk of chennai central station.The location is good, that its is within walking distance of metro,railway station,bus stand,medical college etc..I checked into a A/C deluxe room.I was initially asked to pay the entire room rent for 2 days, of 3000 rs in advance.when i told him i would pay him... More

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Bangalore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2011

We took, Room Type: Deluxe Cost: 1200 INR/24 Hour Amenities: Pub, Old TV, Refrigerator, Restaurant Didn't like: Hotel Staff, No Hot water Facility. I stayed here with my wife. We took a deluxe room. The room was too big for us. Room was kept clean. It has Old TV, Refrigerator and centralized AC. Hotel Surroundings is clean. A Modern Pub... More

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Bangalore, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2010

The Picnic hotel is close to the railway station, that is why we chose it for our stay in Chennai.The lobby was quite impressive. We were directed to the old wing of the hotel to claim our pre-booked rooms.That building looked as if it would fall apart any moment. So we chose to shift to the rooms in the new... More

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New Delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2010

We were on our Vacations in Chennai, for a friend's Wedding. I still remember, the Beautiful Location of this Hotel. Moreover, there's a Plush Green Garden on the Backside of this Hotel. The service was good and price was quite Value for Money.

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Kochi
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2010

There are two receptions, if u have booked on phone just check out the back reception too. regarding hotel rooms the backside section is cheap with a double a/c costing only 990 Rs/day inclusive of all taxes, with 24 hrs checkout. Rooms are spacious and if u take on 1st floor room, floor is covered with carpet. Quite old construction.... More

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Address: 1132/1, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600003, India
Region: India > Tamil Nadu > Chennai (Madras)
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Ranked #208 of 323 hotels in Chennai (Madras)
Price range (per night): RM45 - 54

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