Palais de Pondichery

Pros: 1. This hotel is located in White town. All the major attractions like Promenade, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Cafe Coromandel etc are at a walkable distance (within 1 km). 2. We stayed in King Suite which was like a 1BHK flat. Rooms were neat and spacious. A big hall with sofa which can be converted to double bed, TV and centre table. Dining table was placed at one end of the hall attached to Kitchen. Kitchen had basic things like Kettle, fridge etc. Bedroom was spacious with cupboard, kig sized bed, table, chair and TV. Bathroom was neat with a geyser fitted inside. Breakfast options were either Continental or South Indian in which all the stuffs were served in a plate like a platter. They used to get it in the room. We tried both and it was tasty and served on time. They don't have a restaurant. Hotel Staffs and Manager were very polite and were always there to help with our requests. Cons: There were few mosquitoes in the room. Mosquito Repellents were provided but we couldn't use it as we were travelling with our six month old baby. Hotel is placed by the roadside and so there could be vehicle sounds coming inside the bedroom but as the windows were closed we were not disturbed much by it and were able to get peaceful sleep at night. Overall it was a very good stay at Palais de Pondicherry.

Stayed here in a Kings Suite for 3 nights. 1. Kings Suite is nothing but a 1BHK. Lot of space in the suite.2. Rooms are very neat and clean. Washrooms are spotlessly clean.3. Staff is very good and cooperative. 4. Location is good. Lot of eateries nearby. Rock beach is 10 min walk. Shopping places are close by and walkable.Cons:1. Hotel doesnt have a restaurant which is a big negative. They allow outside food and also provide plates and spoons. Breakfast is limited and has two options - South Indian and Continental. While the taste is decent, you will be bored to have the same thing for 3 days. On request, the staff arranged for dosa and poori but again everything is served in a room; so if you dont like the taste, you dont have much option. Given the good location, an in house breakfast will be a value add; even if at terrace or something.2. Our king suite had a common door with another room. While it was always locked, you could hear voices from across. This was little disturbing.3. TV never connected to the internet wi-fi. The same wi fi worked with phone but not with TV. Hotel staff also didnt care much about it (probably they already knew it wont work).Overall a decent place to stay for 1-2 nights with some limitations on the breakfast.

Palais De Pondicherry is a cosy, classy, comfortable stay in HM Cassim Salai. It’s a comfortable walking distance from the railway station, as well as the beach and a lot of other attractions and eating destinations. The property is beautiful, clean, well maintained, encapsulating all the old Puducherry charm within a contemporary accommodation. The staff is efficient, very courteous and will go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Mr. Murugesan is very friendly, polite and a great host and will be more than happy to accommodate client requests, within reason. They don’t have a buffet system for breakfast, so it’s served in the room. Both the South Indian as well as the Continental menus are sumptuous and filling. All in all, a highly recommendable option for a hassle free, pleasant and convenient stay in Puducherry. Will definitely give it a repeat visit the next time we're in Puducherry. Property maintenance, cleanliness. Staff attitude. Room service. Breakfast menu, especially the South Indian platter.

Absolutely loved my stay here. The location is excellent and close to the beach and surrounded by all the great cafes. The highlight of the experience was the behaviour of the staff, especially the owner. He was exceptionally kind and respectful, almost like a father figure in the way he interacted - calm, composed, and genuinely attentive. He mentioned that he personally manages everything and shares his direct contact number to ensure guests have the best possible experience. We arrived at 4 AM, and despite the hour, he promptly answered our call and arranged an early check-in without hesitation. The stay was smooth in every way the property was very clean, peaceful, and well-maintained. Breakfast was great too, they have options of South Indian and continental, both veg and non-veg. The taste was really good. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for best stay in Pondicherry.