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5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry 605001, India
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Le Dupleix
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Ranked #14 of 47 hotels in Pondicherry
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013
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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The hotel represented exactly the idea I had of a colonial hotel in a former French colony. It is very well and centrally located. The room was very nice and the decor and the exquisite furniture added to the experience. There was a building being constructed next door, so it was a bit noisy and dusty. The breakfast was similar... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

le dupleix was simply the best hotel we saw,ate and lived in in pondicherry. A boutique hotel with personal attention and great service. the food was superb from breakfast,lunch,coffee,drinks to dinner. i specifically recommend the summer vegetables with couscous.everything is walking distance from the hotel. great location ...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I've always been wanting to stay at this hotel but couldnt as it was always running full. Luckily this time we booked well in advance and could secure a room. The hotel is a heritage property, the rooms are nicely done up . The service is very efficient and the food is excellent. In my opinion, the food is the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We stayed here for around 4 days with a small baby, meaning a lot of weirdly specific demands at odd hours, like a crib, getting bottles washed, separate small servings of soft-boiled food, etc. Not only did the Le Dupleix staff meet all this, they did it on time, quickly, efficiently, and never gave the impression we were requesting anything... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

stayed here last year, september 2012. we got a room in the first floor, a suite room, with an extra sleeping space upstairs. we usually travel as family, with my mom and kid accompanying us, and thought the place suited us well. loved the period feel of the rooms, and the property in general. the staff were genuine and warm,... More

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

One of the best heritage hotel experience that we have had so far. Ms. Danielle who heads operations and her team did a great job with highly personalised service that we hardly expected ! Everything is tastefully done in this place and we got the most important part of our stay here - peace and solitude. Would love to be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Such an excellent hotel. Front office did splendid job. Robert was extra ordinary. Chef prepared spaghetti carbonara which wasout of the world. Keep it up the service. Highly recommend this place for family and friends.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

rooms all very nice. interiors perfectly designed. penthouses extra ordinary rooms. Food was amazing and tastes good also with friendly and wonderful service. chef was professional. front desk staffs were very good. Robert did fantastic job. very helpful during our stay. will highly recommend this for family and my friends.

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

we came for our anniversary. this hotel gave just a wonderful service. its un memorable . staffs are well trained. manager is very friendly. thanks for such a good experience. will come soon here with other friend. keep it up good service.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This very pretty and quiet hotel in the old French quarter was a delight to stay in.We especailly enjoyed the tastefully appointed room and the decor of the corridors.On our arrival we were give complimentary fruit and nuts and every day received free water and cookies/chocolates.The room was spotless,let down only by the bathroom ,which,although not a problem for us,was... More

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Also Known As:
Le Dupleix Hotel
Le Dupleix Pondicherry
Le Dupleix Hotel Pondicherry
Address: 5, Rue De La Caserne, Pondicherry 605001, India
Region: India > Union Territory of Pondicherry > Pondicherry
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Pondicherry
#8 Family Hotels in Pondicherry
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Le Dupleix offers a fusion between the rich, colonial heritage and a contemporary flavor. The hotel beautifully complements Pondicherry. It is a 14-room luxury heritage hotel, nestling in an 18th century French colonial villa, originally built for the Maire Mayor of Pondicherry. Now restored and modernized the hotel is an architectural masterpiece showcasing the life of the 18th century French Governor Marquis Joseph-Francois Dupleix. The 14 suites are all distinct in style and furnishings and each provides a unique experience. ... more   less 
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