We had a great time at this hotel; the people were warm and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the non-veg Renaissance Room multicuisine restaurant, and there was a vegetarian restaurant as well, both quite reasonably priced. The rooftop pool did not have many loungers and was a little subpar but provided a nice viewing spot for Diwali fireworks in... more

A home away from home Review: Sanjay Singh Thakur We just concluded our maiden trip to South India.Our first stay after crossing Chennai (the cultural capital of India) was at The Annamalai International, Puducherry.Our booking was done by a regular patron and same was promptly confirmed by the front desk staff of the hotel. The approach to the hotel was... more

Usually our travel agent does a good job. This time, apart from the cab from Chennai Rly. Stn. and the Hotel at Mahabalipuram/ Muttukadu (See the review), all were fine. The reception was courteous and the room was very spacious. We really liked it so much that we just went out for the Beach & the Asharama. It was very... more

18 feb 2008 : nice clean, good looking pleasant to stay. Non veg and veg tasty food. Clean room and bathroom. Pool on the roof. not so far from shopping center. 10 mn with a tuck tuck. Efficient and kind staff. Good service. You can go there safely, A nice place to stay, you'll enjoy your stay in Pondichery. more

With its glass and steel front, windowed elevators, turbanned doorman and marble-and-chandelier foyer, Hotel Annamalai appears to be a luxurious escape. While its prices are at 5 star levels (we paid 3300INR per night) its facilities and services are definitely only 3 star. Our room was fairly grotty, with stained and ripped sheets, dirty floors, a leaky air conditioner and... more

Excellent food!But I never stayed in the hotel.I was originally from Pondicherry.My best advice for things to do in Pondicherry is relax in sunny weather and great sunbath!Most of star hotels are located in mid-city where there are lots of traffic.I guess Hotel Asoka or some mini Hotels situated right across the beach.If you like to stay in nice beach... more

the most unprofessional hotel i have ever stayed...water in bathroom is always simi hot...only two or three staffs speak english. staff in biz center always over charge and the food not nearly as nice as the food in Anandha inn...also location is not central, no shopping place around. will not stay here again...btw, dont believe those heavely lovely comments. i... more

We arranged a 6-night stay at the Hotel Annamalai International, Pondicherry where we had planned to meet our son for his 25th birthday - something he was totally unaware of, as we'd arranged it with the help of his girlfriend and her brother with whom he was travelling throughout India. The booking was made direct after finding the hotel on... more

If you are a european or north american foreigner, I strongly advise booking your stay in this hotel. As a canadian expatriate myself, who has been travelling and living throughout various parts of india, I can tell you I felt the most at home here. The rooftop pool, the exquisite rooftop restuarant, and the location in the heart of the... more