What to know before you go :  

— An old colonial hotel oozing with charm

— The rooms are small but are very clean

— Good restaurant with limited choices

— The hotel is very picturesque

About the property:

The mansion which houses one of the most-reputed heritage hotels in Pondicherry, the Hotel de l’Orient, dates back to the late 1760’s when the birth of most of the current Pondicherry hotels began. Recreated in high-raftered ceilings with savonnerie rugs and easy chairs to lounge away the afternoons, it is one of the best hotels in Pondy. Enjoy fine Creole eating at the Carte Blanche, the courtyard restaurant where Tamil spices mix with subtle French under-statement to titillate the palates of gourmets. Savour a French mansion full of Indian warmth at one of the most popular heritage hotels in Pondicherry ! One stay here will get you started on the discovery of one of the best hotels in Pondy, and one of the two unique Pondicherry hotels run by NeemranaLocated at just 1.1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Neemrana's Hotel De L'Orient offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. It has a 24-hour reception desk to ease check-in and check-out. Serving Creole and Continental cuisines, Carte Blanche operates between 8 hours to 10 hours, 1230 hours to 1430 hours and 20 hours to 2130 hours. Guests of Neemrana's Hotel De L'Orient can approach the tour desk for car rental and currency exchange arrangements. The property houses a games and activities centre along with a garden. Meeting and banquet space is available. The air-conditioned rooms feature tiled flooring, seating area and ironing facilities. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower.