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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Puducherry, 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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

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 Puducherry
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Devarajan
    India 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 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.
  • Agnes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, comfortable stylish bedrooms. Good breakfast.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom 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,...
  • Manmohan
    India India
    Good location, value for money, good customer service
  • Aniket
    India 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
  • Jimita
    India India
    Fantastic location and property. The service is also great!
  • Jayaram
    India India
    The staff were easily the best aspect of our stay. Very courteous, competent and cheerful. The rooms are spacious and well maintained.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Le Dupleix

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Bath
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • 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
Le Dupleix takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

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.

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
Need-to-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 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.

FAQs about Le Dupleix

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

    • 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

    • Check-in at Le Dupleix is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Le Dupleix has 1 restaurant:

      • The Courtyard

    • The prices at Le Dupleix may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Le Dupleix is 800 yards from the centre of Puducherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Le Dupleix include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Le Dupleix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.