We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Pondicherry, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Opened January 2023. Ideally set in the Heritage Town district of Puducherry, Casa Mel is situated 600 metres from Promenade Beach, 400 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 300 metres from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Popular points of interest near Casa Mel include Pondicherry Museum, Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Railway Station. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Super central. Cool. Superb breakfast. Situated in Puducherry, 1.4 km from Promenade Beach, The Residency Towers Puducherry features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a hairdryer and an iPad. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. You can play billiards at The Residency Towers Puducherry, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 3 km from The Residency Towers Puducherry.Show full description
I rate this as the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Pondicherry. It also has a highly rated breakfast, a central location and very cosy rooms!
Creative. Very central. Friendly staff. Located 800 metres from TNSETC Bus Station and 2 km from Pondicherry Railway Station, Maison Perumal operates a 24-hour reception. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. The Serenity Beach is 6 km from the property. The Auroville City is 16 km while the Promenade Beach is 2 km. The Pondicherry Airport is 6 km while the Villupuram Railway Station is 40 km. The Chennai International Airport is 150 km. Air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a cable TV and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Maison Perumal you will find a library. Other facilities offered include luggage storage and an ironing service. A tour desk is available where guests can rent a car or exchange currencies. Guests can enjoy local cuisines from Perumal Restaurant while alcoholic beverages are served at the Perumal Bar. Room service is provided.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Pondicherry. It also has amazing staff!
Highly elegant. Very clean. Great location.Opened January 2022. Situated in Puducherry, less than 1 km from Promenade Beach, AURA HOTEL features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is located less than 1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. At AURA HOTEL rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Bharathi Park, Pondicherry Museum and Pondicherry Railway Station. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 5 km from AURA HOTEL.Show full description
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Pondicherry.
Trendy. Central. Great restaurant. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a massage parlour, Palais De Mahe is located in Pondicherry. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The property is 2.5 km from Aurobindo Ashram and Museum is 12 km from Auroville. The Puducherry Railway Station is 2 km while Puducherry Airport is 6 km. The Chennai International Airport is 149 km. Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning, a minibar and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box and a fan. At Palais De Mahe you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other facilities offered include a tour desk, luggage storage and a laundry. Car rental and currency exchange can be arranged. Mahe De Malabar serves a selection of Indian and Continental cuisines. Mahe Café is a coffee shop that serves piping hot refreshing beverages. Room service is available.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Hip. Nice style. Great restaurant. Located in the old French town along Suffren Street, Villa Shanti is just a 3-minute walk from the famous Promenade Beach. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. Fitted with wooden furnishings which include a wardrobe and seating area, spacious air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a satellite TV and minibar. En suite bathrooms come with shower facilities. At Villa Shanti, guests can request for luggage storage, laundry and ironing services. The tour desk can assist with travel bookings, while airport transfer and shuttle services can be arranged at additional charge. Guests may also rent a car to explore the area, with the convenience of free parking nearby. The in-house restaurant serves Indian and Continental dishes, and offers outdoor dining at the patio. Local snacks, sandwiches and cocktails are served at the café bar. Villa Shanti is within 100 metres from the nearest Old Church, while the Pondicherry Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. The Alliance Francaise and Sunday Market are situated a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest central luxury hotel in Pondicherry.
Creative. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. Located in Puducherry, 1.5 km from Promenade Beach, Classio Residency features views of the city. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All units in Classio Residency are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Popular points of interest near Classio Residency include Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 4 km from the hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has exceptional cleanliness, super comfortable beds and a great location in Puducherry.
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find central luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Pondicherry here: White TownPondicherry BeachHeritage Town
Very stylish. Cool. Great views. Ideally set in Puducherry, Grand Hotel D'Europe offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is set 700 metres from Pondicherry Museum, less than 1 km from Pondicherry Railway Station and a 9-minute walk from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Guests can enjoy Chinese and Indian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. Speaking English, Hindi and Tamil at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Grand Hotel D'Europe include Promenade Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Bharathi Park. The nearest airport is Puducherry, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most stylish central luxury hotel in Pondicherry. It also has outstanding views and a popular rooftop bar.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre and a massage parlour, Shenbaga Hotel And Convention Centre is located in Pondicherry. Free WiFi access is available. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy city view from the room. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 500 metres from the sea shore, 1.5 km from Auroville and 4 km from the Auroville Beach. The Pondicherry Bus Station and the Pondicherry Railway Station are 2 km and the Chennai International Airport is 160 km away. Dining options include Tulip that serves Indian, Chinese and continental delight, Poppy is a 24-hour coffee shop and refreshing beverages are served at Merilyn Bar.Show full description
Located 950 metres from Pondicherry Beach, Hotel Atithi features 2 dining options and rooms with modern décor. Free WiFi and parking are provided. The air-conditioned rooms at Atithi Hotel come with dark wood furnishings and have plenty of natural light. All rooms are fitted with a minibar, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with hot shower facilities. Guests can work out at the fitness centre. The hotel provides currency exchange services while travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Le Boulevard' Restaurant serves local and international dishes. Just White bar offers refreshing beverages and fine wines. The Atithi is 1.5 km from Bharati Park and Pondicherry Bus Station. Chennai is 150 km from the hotel.Show full description
Situated in Puducherry, 1.5 km from Promenade Beach, NT Hotels and Resorts Akridha features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near NT Hotels and Resorts Akridha include Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The Promenade is a 5-minute walk from Pondicherry Beach. It offers an outdoor pool, 3 dining options and free Wi-Fi access is provided for free in the entire hotel. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a desk, a personal safe and satellite television. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries. A 24-hour laundry service is offered. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Baggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Offering nice views of the ocean, Bay of Buddha Restaurant serves Pan-Asian cuisine. Blueline Multicusine restaurant, serves oriental and Mediterranean dishes. Drinks and light snacks can be enjoyed at Risque Bar. Promenade is next to Bharti Park, and 1 km from Pondicherry Railway Station. It is within a 10-minute walk of the Pondicherry Museum, the French War Memorial and Aurobindo Ashram. The Pondicherry Bus Depot is 2 km away.Show full description
Set in Puducherry, within 2.9 km of Paradise Beach and 11 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Devaki Resort offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a city view. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Devaki Resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Devaki Resort offers an à la carte or vegetarian breakfast. Port of Pondicherry is 8.6 km from the hotel, while Botanical Garden is 8.9 km away. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 12 km from Devaki Resort.Show full description
Central. Great breakfast. Accord Puducherry is located in the historic town of Pondichery. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi. Modern air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and personal safe. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included. Accord Puducherry is 6 km from Pondichery Railway Station. Chennai International Airport is 160 km away. Guests can benefit from a 24-hour front desk which provides luggage storage facilities. Sightseeing arrangements can be done at the tour desk. Laundry services are available. A selection of Indian, European and Chinese dishes are served in the 24-hour Season Cafe. Zodiac Bar offers a selection of drinks. Legumes - Celebrating Vegetarianism is a concept restaurant that exclusively serves vegetarian delights. Alternatively, 24-hour room service is available.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Puducherry, 2.9 km from Botanical Garden, Sri Vi Ka Residency features views of the garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. Pondicherry Railway Station is 3.6 km from Sri Vi Ka Residency, while Bharathi Park is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located in Pondicherry in the Tamil Nadu Region, 800 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites boasts of an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa and wellness centre. Free WiFi is available. Each air conditioned room is well equipped with a flat-screen TV offering cable channels, minibar and a safety deposit box. An electric kettle is also available. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a meal at the A la Carte restaurant. Packed lunches and Barbeque options are also available to guests along with room service. Meeting / banquet facilities and an on-site barber / beauty shop are available. Offering a 24-hour front desk Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites also offers its guests a tour desk and concierge services for your travel needs with an ATM / Cash Machine available on-site. Sri Aurobindo Hand Made Paper Factory is 500 metres from Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites, while Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 4 km from Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites and 3 Km from Puducherry Railway Station.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Set amidst a natural landscape, The Windflower Resort & Spa is located in Pondicherry. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and standalone villas that overlook the garden. Elegant villas feature modern interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden flooring. Each well-appointed unit is equipped with a cable TV, cosy seating area and private bathroom with a shower. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are included. Windflower Resort is 8 km from Vinayaga Temple, Pondicherry Railway Station and Pondicherry Bus Station. Guests can practice yoga, or enjoy relaxing massages and body treatments at the spa. Meeting and banquet facilities are also available upon request. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas. The restaurant serves a fine selection of local and international fresh seafood dishes.Show full description
Opened August 2021. Located in Puducherry, within 6.4 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 4.3 km of Port of Pondicherry, Jeyam Residency provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Jeyam Residency each room has bed linen and towels. A vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Botanical Garden is 4.5 km from Jeyam Residency, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 4.7 km away. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened November 2022. HOTEL KING PARK is situated in Puducherry, 3.4 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 2.6 km from Botanical Garden. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Pondicherry Railway Station is 3.3 km from HOTEL KING PARK, while Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened December 2021. Located in Puducherry, 11 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Lagoon Sarovar Premiere Resort - Pondicherry provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy Chinese and Indian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. You can play billiards, darts and mini-golf at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling. Speaking English, Hindi and Tamil, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk. Port of Pondicherry is 8.3 km from Lagoon Sarovar Premiere Resort - Pondicherry, while Botanical Garden is 8.5 km away. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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