Hotel De L'Orient by Mahoot

Situated in Pondicherry, 3 hours south of Chennai (Madras), Hotel de l’Orient is a delightful, elegant place to stay and is undoubtedly the best hotel in town. Pondicherry boasts stunning buildings, reflecting its French colonial past, and Hotel de l’Orient offers a selection of suites in one of the old mansion houses. All the rooms are beautifully decorated with colonial furniture, fascinating artefacts, traditional tiles and woodwork. They have a wonderful, airy feel and surround a pretty courtyard. A charming place which will transport you straight back to the French era.