Le Dupleix

Hotels
8.2 (308 reviews)
5, Rue de la Caserne , Puducherry , IN
+91 413 222 6001

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Beautiful building
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size smaller than expected
Inconsistency in service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Several complaints regarding room cleanliness and issues with damp odors.
Service
8.63
Staff were friendly and accommodating, but some were inexperienced.
Location
9.17
Excellent location, praised by multiple guests as a highlight.
Room Quality
7.62
Rooms mentioned to be small and poorly decorated in some cases.
Amenities
8.15
Some amenities well received, while others were lacking in maintenance.
Value for Money
7.61
Some guests felt the price did not reflect the quality of the rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Mixed reviews on the breakfast quality, with some reports of burnt items.
Overall Experience
8.63
Guests enjoyed their stay overall, with many aspects appreciated.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:18

Property Description

Historic 5-Star Heritage Property: Originally the mayor's residence, this luxurious hotel near Pondicherry Beach offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities: The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, writing desk, coffee/tea facilities, and a minibar. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Fine Dining and Lounge Bar: Indulge in a variety of Indian, European, and French cuisines at Courtyard Restaurant, or unwind with friends at the Governor's Lounge Bar.

Experience luxury and history come together at Le Dupleix. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable experience by the beach.

Important information:

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.Please inform 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 308 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.61
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Tasha • extended_group • au
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Quality of bathroom and room is very dated

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Manish • couple • in
9
Pros:

I loved the service at Le Dupleix. The hospitality was exceptional; the staff was polite and took great care of us. They surprised us with a cake for our special day and made it memorable.

The room was clean and well-maintained. The property was located wonderfully, we didn't have to travel very far to all the spots we wanted to visit. I highly recommend Le Dupleix if you're considering staying at Pondy.

Cons:

Nothing at all!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Srinivasan • extended_group • in
8
Good and comfortable stay. room for improvement for cleanliness
Pros:

cosy beds, comfortable stay, good breakfast, courteous and helpful staff

Cons:

the cot (wooden) were filled with dirt.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mahesh • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ananya • solo_traveller • in
8
Pros:

The location and the building

Cons:

Could have been a bit cleaner

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • us
9
I’ve stayed various times and will stay again as I think it’s important to stay at historic places
Pros:

Place is lovely. A real historic building. Gorgeous rooms and beds to sleep in. Food is excellent.

Cons:

There was music at night that ended very late and kept us awake! Like, till very late!

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Aakash • solo_traveller • in
5
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Toilet cleanliness

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Amitava • family_with_children • in
10
We loved our stay. Felt at home
Pros:

Olde worlde charm n excellent staff

Cons:

Mosquitoes could be handled better

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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vikas • couple • in
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Sankarananthan • couple • in
1
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Priyadarshini • couple • in
7
Cons:

The bathroom needs sprucing up & also feels very claustrophobic to use with the bath tub that needs replacement.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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GAURAV • extended_group • in
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Aldrin • family_with_children • ca
8
Excellent stay in a heritage property in a central location
Pros:

Caring staff. Clean place. Centrally located.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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karthick • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

Clean , comfortable bed 🛏️ compliment things totally super

Cons:

Bedroom

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Ambience is great, but a lot of small things to be fixed, need more attention.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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S • family_with_children • in
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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regis • family_with_children • fr
9
Hôtel de charme très bien placé
Pros:

L'emplacement dans le quartier français, le confort, la décoration dans le style colonial, cour intérieure, le calme et la gentillesse du personnel avec une mention spéciale pour réception tenu avec gentillesse et efficacité Mme UPASANA
Nous avons été surclassés dans une suite.

Cons:

Oreiller Trop gros et trop dur
Réglage de la climatisation

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Sourav • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

Extremely well located heritage property, well maintained and comfortable, with helpful and friendly staff

Cons:

The food prices are on the higher side

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Samir • couple • in
9
Wonderful stay !
Pros:

Small size, warm interior colours and great location

Cons:

Housekeeping services were slow
Breakfast offering could have been more extensive

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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gogini • family_with_children • my
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee