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Annai Residence

3.0 of 5
138, Anna Salai, Pondicherry 605001, India
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Annai Residence
Ranked #34 of 94 Pondicherry B&B and Inns
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Bolton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

For British people eating in this part of India will be a problem, no question.Knives and forks are apparently unknown and fingers are used instead.When I asked for a fork at breakfast I was given a tablespoon.That was the only cutlery the Hotel owned.But eating with fingers is the way the people have always done it so if you go... More

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Bangalore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We spent 4 nights with our children in Annai Residence and enjoyed the central location in Pondicherry. Room (executive) was nice, clean and AC and water heater worked well. But it seems the hotel lacks somebody with basic skills for fixing / repair items in the bathroom. Bath tub tap, toilet seat, shower tap, toilet paper holder where broken or... More

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mumbai
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

we selected this hotel for its proximity to beach and market .we made the booking more than a month in advance ,it was paid booking .on the day of arrival our flight was lit delayed and on the way to pondi from chennai we stopped at mahabalipuram. when we reached hotel in the evening , they blankly told us that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

At rs850/day, we expected a mediocre hotel, but it turned out to better. also we had booked for non-ac rooms through Makemytrip.com but due to non-availability, we got ac rooms at no extra charge. Cheers to MakeMyTrip!! The staff was helpful. Only one thing, food is way to costly. But good only for ppl with less budget.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

I would say this is a good hotel. The hotel is about 1 km away from the rock beach and is a 15-20 minutes’ walk. They allowed an early check-in at no extra cost. The reception looks OK and the people at the reception are helpful. I didn't see a travel desk in the hotel .And the hotel guys didn't... More

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Bangalore, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Went along with my family for a weekend trip. Rooms were stuffy with one window open to a wall facing.Not at all airy.Restaurant food is not good. Thought of ordering food thru room service so they gave us the menu.They don't go by Govt Rules...Instead of 5 % they take 10% room service charge.Then when we went to their restaurant... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

stayed in the 2nd week of january 2013 found the room on 3rd floor very clean , lift is their so no problem .heavy breakfast is included , value for money. staff is helpful . it is sugested that tea may be supplied in tea pot i.e tea - milk - sugar sepratly .

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Mumbai
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Makes a change to stay on the other side of Pondy from the French quarter. Close to top of Nehru street so good for shopping. Room was clean and comfortable. The free South Indian Breakfast was terrific and highly recommended. Only problem was that the fan had 2 speeds - so fast that it blew everything around and so slow... More

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Bangalore, India
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

It was a worst experience of my life. I booked 3 executive rooms of Annai Residence Pondichery for 2 nights after looking a room picture on Travel guru website. The rooms which were allocated to us were Deluxe. When I confront with the hotel manager he lied saying its Executive rooms. I have to spend first night in those small... More

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Bangalore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

The place is okay if you are in pondi on business. Never stay here with family, and dont even think about it if you have a car. Me and my brothers family stayed over in suite rooms during the year end. The place doesn't have a car park. Forget a car park.. It doesn't even have a place to get... More

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Address: 138, Anna Salai, Pondicherry 605001, India
Region: India > Union Territory of Pondicherry > Pondicherry
Amenities:
Business Centre Restaurant
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Ranked #34 of 94 B&Bs / Inns in Pondicherry
Price range (per night): RM33 - 102
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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