We wanted to spend 3 nights in Pondicherry and we were suggested to look at one of the 2 Hidesign owned hotels. I went with Le Dupleix against the wishes of my wife who was undecided between Promenade and Le Dupleix. The first impressions of Le Dupleix were exceptional. It is a lovely heritage hotel. The staircase is beautiful and... More

My husband and I booked a luxury penthouse room to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, we left within 24 hours of check-in. While resting in our room after a morning trek around the french quarter, I heard noises in the ceiling. I looked up and saw shifting light and movement from the other side of the recessed light fixture... More

If you're looking for a quiet relaxing holiday in Pondi then you can't do better than Le Dupleix. This is a charming hotel that captures vintage Pondicherry. It's located right in the heart of french town, a stones throw away from the main promenade by the beach (everything seems to be walking distance when you're in french town). We had... More

We were unfortunately not staying at this hotel but chanced upon it as somwhere to have dinner. The open air restaurant with its 200 year old mango tree and water feature was incredibly romantic. We found the meal one of the best we have had in Tamil Nadu and the service was excellent. The only fault we found was that... More

Le Dupleix bills itself as a boutique hotel, but it does not live up to its apperance. It is in a nice old building which has been interestingly restored but unfortunately they seem to have run out of money and have not done the bathrooms. Our deluxe room, and we believe it to be typical, had no hot water in... More

We stayed her In Nov 2011. This is a very nice boutique hotel in a great location close to the waterfront, great for an evening stroll. Nice friendly staff and service was just excellent. This is a restored 18th century place. Our large room had been converted with a bathroom booth installed in the corner complete with sink, shower and... More

The place was originally the residence of French Mayor in India, Le Dupleix. The place has been restored and now runs as the hotel. That you have entered a French villa is evident with the first strep; the large wooden gate open into a courtyard which has an old Mango tree to welcome. Right next to this is the reception... More

Selected this hotel over their more plush looking sister hotel "The Promenade" because it promised a heritage experience. The building is quite quaint beautifully whitewashed and generous use of Burma Teak, giving it a very nice colonial touch. We chose the Penthouse room on the top floor which was brilliantly appointed with a lot of wood work and a beautiful... More

We stayed in Le Dupleix in Oct 2011 for a couple of nights. We were given a room was nice & cozy but opened up straight in the restaurant area. I thought it was a big let down given that although we had taken the most economical room in the hotel but still it was more expensive than other places... More