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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 22 mi 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 mini-bar 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 ambiance 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Pondicherry, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Pondicherry
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Captain
    India India
    Great place. Clean. Spacious. Happy and cheerful staff. Parking on road. Complimentary breakfast good.
  • Geetha
    United States of America United States of America
    Very tasty food, courteous and friendly staff, routinely enquiring about the food, stay and anything else that they could help us with. Need to specially mention Sunita at the front desk, Padmini, Aswathi, Ana and all the others whose names I...
  • Andrea
    India India
    Very friendly staff, prompt laundry service and food and drink service, attentive details. Staff met my special requests and went out of their way to help me and keep me happy. The bed was gorgeous and such a delight to sleep in! Perfect...
  • Konrad
    Poland Poland
    Tremendous staff. They even helped us secure a parking spot when they saw us struggling on a busy day.
  • Shalini
    India India
    Excellent breakfast. We also had dinner there and found the food very tasty. Loved the antique look and feel of the property and they had some quaint seating options in the common area.
  • Pradipta
    United States of America United States of America
    rooms are big, air conditioning was good. food was excellent
  • Lingwal
    India India
    Beautiful property and staff was very warm hearted. Loved it!
  • A
    Anonymous
    India India
    Beautiful property, restored lovingly. Staying at this heritage property with its vintage furniture and airy rooms is a one of a kind experience. Great staff who were very helpful.
  • Premdeep
    Kenya Kenya
    Loved the attitude of the staff, very friendly, very helpful, especially Prabhu, Diki, Padmini and Gopal who went out of their way to make my husband and I comfortable. We celebrated my husband’s birthday at the property and the staff out did...
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful sympathetically restored property in a great location. Exemplary welcome and attention to guests needs.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • is there parking inside the hotel

    Not available
    Answered on 12 January 2021
  • Do you provide baby cot and have high chair available at the property?

    Yes Its available
    Answered on 4 March 2022
  • What’s the charge for airport shuttle from Chennai airport for 2 people?

    3750 Net each way
    Answered on 7 January 2021
  • Unmarried couples allowed

    we are couple friendly hotel
    Answered on 4 May 2022
  • Is this couple friendly hotel

    Yes
    Answered on 3 February 2020
  • Is there a restaurant?

    Yes, we do have restaurant.
    Answered on 23 October 2019
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Courtyard
    • Cuisine
      French • Indian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Le Dupleix

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Bengali
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Le Dupleix

  • Le Dupleix offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Le Dupleix may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Le Dupleix is 2,450 feet from the center of Pondicherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Le Dupleix include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite
    • Guests staying at Le Dupleix can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte
    • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Le Dupleix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Le Dupleix is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Le Dupleix has 1 restaurant:

      • The Courtyard