🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Ammu Palace
📍 2, Boodha Perumal Street, Chennai, 600002
Your stay — Ammu Palace
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Triplicane Big Wallajah Mosque (291 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Christ Church (549 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Thiruveteeswarar Koil (625 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid d Qudusia (637 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
எக்ஸ்பிரஸ் அவென்யூ மால் — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Napier Park — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
India Post Philatelic Bureau — 636 m · ~8 min walk
University of Madras Auditorium — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 103 m · ~1 min walk
Shree Devi Medicals — 746 m · ~9 min walk
அரசினர் தோட்டம் — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs (widely available in 600002) for better rates than airport or tourist bureaux; major banks and money changers on Anna Salai offer reasonable rates.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; cash essential for street food, local shops, and auto-rickshaws; contactless/UPI mobile payments increasingly common among younger vendors.
10-15% optional in restaurants with table service; small change rounding-up for auto-rickshaws and taxis; hotel staff appreciate 20-50 INR per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Eat where locals eat—neighborhood eateries are cheaper than Anna Salai restaurants; use public transport (metro/buses) instead of auto-rickshaws for longer distances; shop at wet markets and neighborhood grocers rather than branded supermarkets.
Good to know — Chennai
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.44 · INR
Emergency Contacts
ChennaiAll three numbers are toll-free and can be dialed from any phone in India. For medical emergencies, major hospitals in Chennai include Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Malar, and Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. Tourist helpline: 1363 (toll-free). Police control room (non-emergency): 044-2819 9000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chennai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ammu Palace
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 103 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Shree Devi Medicals — 746 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Station / Egmore Station → Chennai Metro Stations nearby
💡 Post-airport transfer use for exploring suburbs (Guindy, Triplicane). Avoid during rush hours. Connects well to Anna Salai area via metro interchange.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Pullman Chennai Anna Salai
💡 Pre-book through hotel or use Ola app for fixed fares. Avoid peak hours (8-10 AM, 5-7 PM) when traffic is heavy on GST Road.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Pullman Chennai Anna Salai / City Center
💡 Catch Airport Express bus from Terminal 2/4. Budget-friendly but slower with multiple stops. Best for light luggage travelers.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Central Station / Teynampet
💡 Most economical option. Airport Express connects to Anna Salai area via Blue Line. Change at Central Station for local exploration. Card purchase saves time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ammu Palace?
Check-in at Ammu Palace is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Chennai
💡 Go to the stretch near the lighthouse for fewer crowds. Avoid swimming—currents are dangerous. Try the sundal (spiced chickpeas) sold by vendors.
💡 Free entry. The crypt is open 9am-6pm—descend to see the original tomb. The church museum nearby has artefacts (free). Visit during a weekday mass (6am or 6pm) for live chanting.
💡 Free entry but remove shoes outside. The best time is during the morning puja (around 6-7am) when rituals happen. Avoid lunch hours (12-4pm) when it shuts for cleaning.
💡 Entry is 15 INR for adults. Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. Don't skip the natural history section with taxidermy specimens.
💡 Entry is 50 INR for adults, 30 for kids. Take the battery-operated bus (40 INR) to cover the large area. Bring water and a hat. Best on weekdays for fewer crowds.