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Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre
4 stars

Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

432, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Pondicherry, India
Pondicherry, India
See location+91 413 223 3991
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$44
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rate per night

8.0
Great
based on 1029 reviews
1,029 reviews

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About Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre and a massage parlour, Shenbaga Hotel And Convention Centre is located in Pondicherry. Free WiFi access is available. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 500 metres from the sea shore, 1.5 km from Auroville and 4 km from the Auroville Beach. The Pondicherry Bus Station and the Pondicherry Railway Station are 2 km and the Chennai International Airport is 160 km away. Dining options include Tulip that serves Indian, Chinese and continental delight, Poppy is a 24-hour coffee shop and refreshing beverages are served at Merilyn Bar.

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Amenities at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Free parking
  • Business center

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

General

  • Family rooms
  • Slippers
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lockers
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pants press

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Valet parking

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Indoor pool

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beach access

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Child pool

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

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What are the pros of staying at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre?

The hotel offers excellent service, delicious food, and helpful staff. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the location provides easy access to various attractions.

What are the cons of staying at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre?

Some guests have mentioned stained bed sheets, slow service in the restaurant, and the need for more complimentary water bottles as areas for improvement.

What can I expect from the food at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre?

The hotel provides delicious food with a wide variety, and the restaurant offers good options, although some guests have mentioned slow service and expensive prices.

How is the cleanliness at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre?

The hotel maintains clean and spacious rooms, but some guests have mentioned the need for better maintenance in the bathrooms and a slight odor in the rooms.

What are the best times to visit Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre?

The high season is in November, and the low season is in February, providing different experiences based on the time of year.

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They offer insights and recommendations from previous guests and hotel information to help future visitors enhance their stay at the hotel.

Opt for a Room Without Breakfast

Some guests suggested opting for a room without breakfast, as they found the food quality to be subpar and recommended exploring nearby food options instead.

Consider Without Breakfast Room

Some guests recommended booking a room without breakfast, as they found the live counter dosa and omelette to be the only good options at the hotel's breakfast.

Check Room Interiors

Some guests mentioned that the room interiors were basic and the hotel is quite old, suggesting that the hotel may not be worth the expense for some guests.

Request a Room Upgrade

Several guests reported being upgraded to a higher room category, such as from a Counte suite to a Duke suite, so it may be worth requesting an upgrade upon arrival.

Explore Nearby Attractions

The hotel's central location makes it easy to visit many nearby attractions, including Aurobindo Ashram, the French Colony, and other viewpoints, which guests found convenient and enjoyable.

Be Mindful of Noise

Some guests noted that the hotel can get noisy, especially during busy times, due to large groups and limited elevators, so it's something to consider when booking.

Consider Room Without View

While the hotel is centrally located, some guests mentioned that the rooms lack a view, so it may be worth considering this aspect when choosing a room.

Check Jacuzzi Maintenance

A few guests mentioned that the jacuzzi could have been better maintained, as it appeared old, which is something to keep in mind for those interested in using this facility.

Be Prepared for Slow Service

Some guests experienced slow service, particularly in the restaurant, and had to call reception multiple times for basic items like towels, so it's worth being prepared for potential delays.

Consider Nearby Dining Options

Some guests recommended exploring nearby food options or ordering online, as they found the hotel's food to be expensive and of average quality.

Location

432, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Pondicherry

What's nearby

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram0.5 mi
  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple0.5 mi
  • Raj Niwas0.6 mi
  • Government Place0.7 mi
  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral Puducherry0.7 mi
  • Pondicherry Museum0.7 mi
  • Pondicherry Lighthouse0.8 mi
  • Botanical Gardens1.1 mi
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus1.2 mi
  • Arikamedu3.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

Low season

October

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

$50

Average price (weekend night)

$59
Cheapest month to stay with an average 14% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 34% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

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Top tips for your stay at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre, plan to stay on a Saturday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $44, while the most expensive was $49.
  • How long should you stay at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

  • Where is Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre located?

    Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre is located at 432, Mahatma Gandhi Road, 2.3 miles from the center of Pondicherry. Sri Aurobindo Ashram is the closest landmark to Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre.

  • Does Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre offer free parking?

    Yes, Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre offers free parking.

  • How far is Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre from the airport?

    Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre is 2.2 miles from Pondicherry. Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre is 75.7 miles from Chennai.

  • Does Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre have a pool?

    Yes, Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre in Pondicherry and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre.

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