Puducherry, also called Pondicherry or Pondy, is the most populated city of India’s union territory on the southeast coast. Though Pondy shares its history and language with Tamil Nadu, the French influence is still strong. Formerly a French colony until 1954, most of its citizens speak French or have an accent. Before it’s colonization, Pondy was a third-century BC Roman marketplace or a Poduca. In 1674, it became an outpost and trading center for the French East India Corporation. Since then, Pondy has become a shopping destination with colonial-era townhouses covered in bougainvillea. While here, you are welcome to participate in yoga sessions or indulge in French classics. If you want to experience staying in old French-style buildings, check out our list of the top eight heritage hotels in Puducherry, India.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) the property's historical and cultural significance, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Villa Shanti - A Heritage Hotel (from USD 137)
This four-star hotel on Suffren Street is just 15 minutes away from Sunday Market and 100 m (328 ft) away from the Old Church. The hotel offers spacious and impeccably clean rooms with deep-cushioned beds, stylish French wooden furniture, and colorful Indian-inspired home accents. Enjoy modern comforts such as air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a personal safe, a minibar, and an ensuite bathroom. Choose from Halal, Asian, Continental, and vegetarian cuisine for your free breakfast. Dine al fresco in the courtyard as you indulge in Continental and Indian dishes prepared by the hotel restaurant. With the help of a tour desk, you can rent a car or avail yourself of shuttle services.
Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies
Address: 14, Suffren Street
674 meters (0.5 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
2. Anantha Heritage (from USD 57)
This three-star hotel is a standout with its red brick exteriors, bay windows, and a second-floor balcony overlooking the street. Inside, you will be greeted by its palatial interiors featuring high ceilings, wide corridors, tiled flooring, and huge pillars. The Oriental-themed courtyard can be found between the lobby, the reception area, and the on-site restaurant. The second-floor guest rooms have French doors and balconies with views of the garden and courtyard. Feel like royalty while sleeping in guest rooms furnished with deep-cushioned beds, antique wooden furniture, and elegant modern accents. Each room has air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and ensuite bathrooms. The property is in close proximity to the beach and airport.
Anantha Heritage
Address: No 96, Perumal Koil Street, Pondicherry, Pondicherry City Center, Pondicherry, India, 605001
739 meters (0.5 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
3. Grand Hotel D' Europe (from USD 138)
Grand Hotel D’ Europe has a stylish appeal with a resort-like vibe. It has impressive all-white interiors with high-vaulted ceilings, huge bay windows, and wide French doors. The air-conditioned suites are spacious and decorated with retro-chic wooden furniture. Aside from beds, the rooms have a seating area, desk, and open cabinet for the guests’ belongings. Most rooms here have an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, while others provide guests with a balcony or easy access to the pool in the courtyard.
Grand Hotel D'Europe
Address: NO:28 RUE SUFFREN,WHITE TOWN PONDICHERRY - 605 001
776 meters (0.5 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
4. Hotel Le Dupleix Pondicherry (from USD 134)
This stately hotel is located near shopping centers, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the beach. The hotel offers 14 elegant rooms, each with a different motif that won’t fail to impress. Some rooms offer double or king beds for couples, while other rooms offer single beds for solo travelers. Although some rooms don’t have balcony access, all are equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, a safe box, ironing facilities, cable TV, a minibar, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. You can book airport transfers, shuttle services, and taxi or car rentals to explore the neighboring areas. If you feel like staying in, enjoy the on-site restaurant, swimming pool, and room service.
Hotel Le Dupleix Pondicherry
Address: 5, Rue De La Caserne, White Town / French Colony, Pondicherry, India, 605001
544 meters (0.4 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
5. Maison Perumal (from USD 124)
This hotel offers cozy guest rooms with elegant features such as high ceilings, tiled flooring, and colorful Indian-inspired motif. Furnished with deep-cushioned beds good for two guests, the brightly lit rooms are equipped with a seating area, a desk, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. All rooms have access to a balcony overlooking a courtyard. Dine at Perumal Restaurant, the on-site diner that serves delicious local Indian cuisine. Spend the day reading at the hotel library or arrange for a rental car with the tour desk. The hotel is 2 km (1.24 miles) from Pondicherry Railway Station and Promenade Beach.
Maison Perumal Pondicherry - CGH Earth
Address: # 44, (Old no.58) Perumal Koil Street
550 meters (0.4 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
6. Dune De L'orient (from USD 85)
This beautifully restored heritage hotel offers spacious and elegant rooms with a French flair. The all-white interiors are matched with French-style furniture. The suites are slightly bigger than the standard rooms and offer a larger private bathroom with a tub, shower, and vanity dresser. All rooms are provided with deep-cushioned beds ideal for two guests, a seating area, a work desk, closets, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a coffee and tea maker, and a wake-up service. The courtyard has dining facilities serviced by the on-site restaurant. The wide corridors are furnished with several seating areas great for reading, relaxing, or socializing with other guests. It’s a great home base if you are headed to Puducherry Airport or Hemophilia Health Center that are both 4.7 km (2.92 mi) away.
Dune De L'orient
Address: No 17 Rue Romain Rolland, White Town / French Colony, Pondicherry, India, 605001
898 meters (0.6 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
7. Treebo Trip Red Lotus Heritage, Pondicherry (from USD 26)
This former Vietnamese-style merchant house was transformed into a luxurious hotel with fashionable guest suites. It’s near Beach Promenade, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Enjoy spacious and sparkly clean guest rooms with a unique motif and modern furniture. The deluxe bedroom features thick-cushioned beds that can sleep four guests, an open closet, a work desk, a seating area, flat-screen TV, and a balcony with city views. The ensuite bathrooms have rainfall showers, a sink, and a toilet. Hangout at the covered roof deck that features an open-air dining area and bar where guests can eat, drink, and read books.
Itsy By Treebo - Red Lotus Heritage Promenade Beach
Address: No. 48 to 58 Nehru Street, Puducherry, 605001
217 meters (0.2 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
8. La Villa Hotel (from USD 185)
La Villa is a five-star hotel located in Pondicherry’s White Town/French Colony, 160 km (99 mi) from the airport. It has easy access to the town’s major attractions, making it the best choice for accommodations. The interiors are updated with a fresh coat of paint and filled with modern furniture. The five capacious rooms are furnished with thick-cushioned beds that can sleep up to two guests. All rooms have French doors and bay windows with a garden or pool view. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, and wake-up services are provided. Have fun exploring the garden, solarium, and outdoor pool during your stay.
La Villa
Address: 11 Surcouf Street
528 meters (0.4 ft) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
The pride of Puducherry
These heritage hotels are the pride and glory of Puducherry. They don’t just provide a luxurious place to stay but also reflect its colorful history. The interesting mix of Asian and European cultures in these accommodations makes these heritage hotels in Puducherry, India, a must-see when traveling to this awesome city.
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