Le Dupleix

Property class: 3.5

Room options

View all photos for Penthouse

A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden flooring, and a view through a window with curtains.

Penthouse

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A room with a checkered floor, a four-poster bed, a small table with fruit, and a wall with a mural.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A traditional bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a fruit basket on a side table.

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Puducherry

Le Dupleix places you in the centre of Puducherry, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Lighthouse. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Courtyard Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class White Town hotel include Pondicherry Museum and Raj Niwas.

What's nearby

  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pondicherry Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Government Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 14 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baker Street - Rock Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Indian Kaffe Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bay Of Buddha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sri Kamatchi Mess - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Le Dupleix

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Le Dupleix.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Puducherry hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Le Dupleix offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a bath, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Puducherry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 806 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Le Dupleix

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6250
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 806 for adults and from INR 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 4500 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Le Dupleix Hotel Pondicherry
Dupleix Hotel
Dupleix Hotel Pondicherry
Dupleix Pondicherry
Le Dupleix Hotel Pondicherry
Le Dupleix Pondicherry
Le Dupleix Hotel
Le Dupleix Puducherry
Le Dupleix Hotel Puducherry

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Dupleix?

Le Dupleix offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Dupleix?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Dupleix on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$157, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Le Dupleix?

Yep, Le Dupleix is a short 4-minute walk from Pondicherry Promenade Beach.

What makes Le Dupleix a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Le Dupleix.

Does Le Dupleix serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Dupleix?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Dupleix?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Dupleix?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Le Dupleix?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Le Dupleix Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 90 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Good hot menu options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent attentive staff. Lovely building. Exceptional food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Extremely helpful and courteous staff. They made our trip! Great neighbourhood to walk in easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and well located in the heart of Pondichéry.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Somewhat expensive Average breakfast (very good coffee and juice, the rest was average) Nice staff, efficient and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovated 18th century property, walking distance to the beach and other attractions, staff was excellent. Enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge service was excellent. All the staff were considerate and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place but room was musky.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just one night. Charming very old building. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated a block from a beach and promenade, it was a very convinient location. Room sizes are very big compared to modern hotels. Staff was courteous. Food quality was good. Entrance of the property was a famous spot for social media pictures…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage mansion in a convenient location. The room was clean and well-maintained. We did have to climb two flights of stairs to get there - something to note if you are traveling with seniors! Food was average, the service excellent, especially our hostess Aswetha was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Horribly short staffed property. No lobby agent till 7am so if you check in late like I did, someone from another property has to come and check you in. Terrible service and no one answers the phones either. The folks that are here are super friendly but they are short staffed. Avoid unless fully staffed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The property is old and not maintained properly, the Ac sound can be heard whole night , not very clean.it’s near beach and area surrounding it is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food of poor quality at best, breakfast croissants like all the food over cooked. Alarming that croissants can be that poor in a French inspired hotel. Bathroom needs severe update. Cracked sink bath/shower area terrible. Lack of sleep due to glass door showing light all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I would not go back again

On the whole a very ok experience Rooms are old style not very clean, fan tas no regulator, towels outdated. Service is very slow and need regular reminders.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Very inconsiderate and non helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property needs to be refurbished. The hotel is surrounded by two other properties that are undergoing major construction - so it is dusty with no natural light in the room. The laundry came back with the white t-shirts stained in multiple colours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A well run Hotel

A hotel with a lot of history, located in the centre of White town within easy walking to most of the attractions of Pondicherry. Front desk staff are both friendly and professional with a can do attitude whenever we had a problem they were always happy to help. The room was spacious and well maintained with a comfortable bed, tea /coffee, fridge and in room safe , Mini our house keeper was always on hand if we needed anything, (much appreciated Mini) We ate dinner in the hotel several times and found everything of a high standard. Breakfast was also Excellent again the service was first rate. Good luck to the new manager you have a good team. We had a very good six days and will use again if and when we are back in Pondicherry would definitely recommend. Dave and Sally Yorks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location, designer chic, courteous and helpful staff, but below average on room maintenance and cleanliness. Especially bathrooms are poor on plumbing, fittings and overall hygiene. Evidently hasn't been deep cleaned in a while. Absolutely disappointing..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building from outside looks good, but the room are not cleaned, the water is cold no hot showers, tv do not work, poor plumbing as toilet does not flush. I was very disappointed, as the staff is friendly, but I will not go back to this property again.
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property & the Service is very good but the inside of the rooms is dingy & the choice of the colors of the walls are very poor. so much of brown that it gives a very dull environment. Not value for money at all. It is definitely steep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le Dupleix is a nice boutique hotel in the French Quarter on a quiet street. It is an old bungalow that was supposedly used by the Governor. The hotel has built an excellent team of very friendly and guest service oriented staff who went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. The kitchen team is extremely talented and all dishes were superbly cooked. The only thing that needs improvement is curbing the mosquito menace. Pondicherry is awash with mosquitoes and I was very concerned with picking up Dengue or some such infection. The team gave me Odomos & used a coil - to no avail. They could learn some protocols used in forest retreats like spraying citronella & lemongrass to keep mosquitoes away without leaving a bad odour in the premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look elsewhere, does not live up to reputation

For being one of the more expensive options in town, we expected much more. Our top floor room with frosted glass walls was dark and incredibly swampy. The mattress was uncomfortable and the sheets/pillows were moist from the humidity in the room. The shower was really gross with a dirty/moldy plastic mat, no hand towels, and almost zero water pressure. There were dead/dying bugs all over the room and an overwhelming chemical smell that gave me a headache. Breakfast was supposed to start at 7:30 but no one was around one of the mornings, and we paid extra for breakfast. Had dinner in the restaurant and it was just okay, nothing special and again, not worth the premium price compared to other restaurants in the neighborhood. Would not recommend this place to friends or family, particularly given the steep up-charge and the dismal state of maintenance. Service was well intentioned and everyone was generally friendly, but it's not enough to overcome the management issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024