Le Dupleix Hotel - Pondicherry

$$$$||View on mapPondicherry, India5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry, India, 605001|
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Le Dupleix Hotel - Pondicherry
5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry, India, 605001·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.5
Location9.5
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples27%
Groups16%
Solo12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.5
Location9.5
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.9
Value for money7.8
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples27%
Groups16%
Solo12%

5-star heritage hotel set in the former mayor's residence in Pondicherry's French Quarter

Heritage & Architecture

Le Dupleix occupies the historic building that once served as the mayor's residence during French colonial rule. The 13-room property preserves original teak woodwork, high ceilings, and Indo-French archways that date to the 18th century. As a protected heritage building, the hotel has no elevator and all rooms are accessible only by staircase.

Dining & Culinary

The Courtyard Restaurant at Le Dupleix in Pondicherry sits under a 200-year-old mango tree and serves Indian, European, and French cuisines. The Governor's Lounge Bar is the first bar in Pondicherry with a design inspired by the colonial era. The hotel offers customizable dining events such as Lobster Nights with live music, using organic and fresh ingredients in all dishes.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is located in the heart of French Pondicherry, a 5-minute walk from Promenade Beach and close to the Pondicherry Museum and Joan of Arc Park. Le Dupleix is within walking distance of tech parks, making it suitable for business travelers. The property is on a quiet street lined with antique shops and cafes, yet a short distance from the seafront promenade.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers Deluxe Rooms and Luxury Suites, each with original antique furniture and high ceilings. Some rooms feature four-poster beds and balconies overlooking the courtyard. The bathrooms include natural toiletries and teak wood fixtures, reflecting the colonial character of Dupleix Pondicherry.

Services & Business Amenities

Le Dupleix Hotel Pondicherry provides 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, and airport shuttle arrangements. Business travelers can use express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and tour desk assistance for local travel. The property offers private check-in/check-out and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside the property.

  • Heritage: 18th-century former mayor's residence with original architecture
  • Dining: Courtyard restaurant under 200-year-old mango tree
  • Bar: First bar in Pondicherry with colonial-era design
  • Events: Customizable Lobster Nights with live music
  • Location: 5-minute walk to Promenade Beach and French Quarter
  • Rooms: 13 rooms with original teak wood and antiques
  • Target: Leisure travelers and business professionals near tech parks
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs INR 806.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

Penthouse
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Essential information about Le Dupleix Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 102 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.9 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Pondicherry, PNY

Location

5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry, India, 605001
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5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry, India, 605001
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5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry, India, 605001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
Rock Beach
100 yd
Parks
Bharati Government Park
100 yd
Museums
Puducherry Museum
100 yd
Goubert Avenue
French War Memorial
100 yd
Church
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
100 yd
Goubert Avenue White Town
Mahatma Gandhi Statue
100 yd
Church
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
100 yd
Goubert Avenue On Beach Road
Statue of Dupleix
100 yd
Goubert Avenue
Kargil War Memorial
100 yd
Seaside Promenade
100 yd
Church
Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges
100 yd
Public Building
Raj Niwas
100 yd
Gallery
Kalinka Art Gallery
100 yd
16 Goubert Avenue Beach Road
Aura
100 yd
Duppuypet
Promenade Beach
100 yd
Lighthouse
Old Light House
100 yd
Restaurant
The Courtyard
0 yd
Restaurant
Cafe des Arts
100 yd
Restaurant
Coromandel Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Villa Krish
100 yd
Restaurant
1 Rue Suffren
100 yd
Restaurant
Qualithe Hotel
100 yd

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