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About this property
Originally built to serve as the mayor’s residence, this 5-star heritage property is surrounded by a garden and is a 5-minute walk from Pondicherry Beach. It offers free Wi-Fi access throughout its premises. Street parking is available. Le Dupleix is a 10-minute walk from Raj Nivas and a 15-minute drive from Pondicherry Railway Station. Villupuram Town is 36 km away. Fitted with tiled or wooden flooring, air-conditioned rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and a writing desk. Coffee/tea making facilities and a minibar are included. Private bathrooms come with hot and cold running water, as well as free toiletries. Courtyard Restaurant serves a selection of Indian, European and French cuisines. 24-hour room service is provided. The Governor's Lounge Bar offers a relaxing ambience to catch up with friends over drinks. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide assistance with luggage storage, airport shuttle or fax/photocopying services. Property does not have elevator, to access all the rooms guest can use only staircase.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Penelope
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel with a genuine heritage ambience. Very good food. Good breakfast. Lovely open seating places under exotic trees and arches.” - Sheji
United Kingdom
“The staff were outstanding and responsive. They put service front and centre. Call out to Padmini the housekeeper who went above and beyond to make our stay better. The hotel is in a great location with easy access to the sights in French...” - Avijit
India
“The breakfast was good, not great. Would have preferred a larger menu” - Bridget
United Kingdom
“Beautiful sympathetically restored property in a great location. Exemplary welcome and attention to guests needs.” - Devarajan
India
“Beautiful ambience inside out! Awesome hospitality right from reception to the housekeeping staff. Prabhu was of such a great help in guiding us thru in picking right and safe places to hang out. Through our stay he made sure everything was of...” - Rajesh
India
“Great location, large spacious rooms with a vintage touch. Great staff. You could use Pool and enjoy buffet breakfast at The Promenade, which is just a short walk.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“This was a repeat visit as the standard has always been good. Some confusion why breakfast was notincluded this time- seems to down to booking.com as it was when we booked direct before. Otherwise very happy with room and service, friendly,...” - Aniket
India
“Really awesome. Rooms were great. Food was awesome but the big kudos goes to the staff. Right from reception to restaurant people to room service, never seen so humble, friendly and always helping with smoke folks. Just 200 meters from beach” - Jayaram
India
“The staff were easily the best aspect of our stay. Very courteous, competent and cheerful. The rooms are spacious and well maintained.” - Susmita
United Arab Emirates
“Perfect Location, very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful rooms”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Courtyard
- CuisineFrench • Indian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note that access to the hotel is partially restricted for 4 wheelers after 17:00. The hotel does not accept any responsibility for the theft/damage/loss of the vehicle or its contents.
Christmas & New Year Eve dinner are mandatory. 24th Dec INR 3999 per person & INR 1999 for Kid between 6 -12 Years. 31st Dec INR 5499 per person & INR 2599 for Kid between 6 -12 Years. To be paid directly at the hotel.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Le Dupleix in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.