Hotels

Situated in the heart of the old “Ville Blanche” (white town) of French Pondicherry, it is one of India’s most striking designer hotels. The original building (the old townhall) has been expanded, and the hotel has been modernised to create a delicate mix of modernity and tradition.

Courtyard dining under stars, hip lounge bar... Let you cursed by its unique charm.

This luxurious 5 star property has 35 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites. Most of them overlook the shimmering waters of the Bay of Bengal. While the neoclassical façade blends in with the surrounding French architecture, the interiors are sleek and modern.

Try the multi-cuisine restaurant "the Blue Lines" or the barbecue & Grill Rooftop restaurant "The Lighthouse" and spend time in the "Risqué" Bar.

The Richmond Hotel offers 14 well-appointed centrally air conditioned rooms. A haven of comfort and style, the rooms offer a welcome respite of tranquil relaxation and coziness in its environment.

The Richmond Hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant called "The Bistro" and an amply stocked bar called "S3".

Neemrana's time machine now takes you down south to another Indian time warp. When a comptoir of les Indes caught the imagination of the whole Occident. When the Orientalists painted picturesque landscapes and portraits of a colourful people as yet uncaptured by the camera.

Some marvellous architecture arose on the French coastline of Pondichéry. Today, one such mansion reopens, restored with furniture, art and comforts unknown to the 18th century. Sail the river of time. Flow back to a graceful era when Punkhawallas gently fanned the air and Tamil spices mixed with French restraint to give you the renowned Creole cuisine.

Result of a Indo-French architectural combination building made in 1916, the important building combines the colonial French style and the traditional south Indian design. Besides, the Soorya Hotel entered an international hotel concern in 1998, proves its high quality and reputation throughout the world.