Beautifully designed property and rooms near the rock beach. Amazing staff who’s always checking in on you. The food, the cocktails and the overall quality was very refreshing to see. The GM Mr Dino was also gracious enough to spend time with us which was very pleasant. Would be visiting them again including some of the many other CGH properties they have in India

Just that somehow we continued to have mosquitos in our room even after it being closed. I know sometimes we can’t control every single mosquito getting into the room but we had a few more than expected and it was bit irritating at night.

The hotel is very clean, as well as the swimming pool. The hotel is located very close to the beach (not possible to swim in the sea, not really a sand beach) in the French area. The restaurant was excellent, offering dishes of superb quality that were both delicious and beautifully presented. Congratulations to the chefs Aarun and Vellepandi and entire team for the great dishes prepared. We had the opportunity to see the kitchen and I can confirm it was a very clean kitchen. The staff was extremely kind and helpful.

Numerous mosquitoes are present in the room because the doors and windows are not sealed hermetically.

I stayed at this hotel with my 7-year-old daughter and we truly enjoyed the warm hospitality. It felt like a home away from home — very comfortable and welcoming. The hotel has a child-friendly atmosphere, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The chefs here are highly trained and experienced — the food was simply excellent. The location is another big plus, right in the posh heritage French Quarter (White Town), which added charm to our vacation. We really had a great time here in Pondicherry and would definitely love to return.

The property is extremely well maintained and has an excellent staff that attends to each and every guess with attention to detail. The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable in a place that was new to us . Impeccable service . The morning breakfast has an amazing spread for all kinds of palates .

Lunch and dinner options at the property are limited . Although the food was tasty they run short of options . Since there are many options of food outside at a walkable distance this is just a minor set back compared to the pros.

Huge spacious room - love the architecture, colours, poolside room and overall relaxing environment. Love CGH's commitment to reducing plastic waste and sustainable practice (like refillable glass bottles with filtered water). Breakfast choices (included) are extensive and you can try a range of Indian breakfast items and Western options too up on the top floor with a view over the pool. Location wise - the hotel is super convenient and right in the heart of the French quarter for walking around and exploring. Pondicherry is a fascinating place, a melting pot architecturally and culturally, full of life and colour. MASSIVE shout out and thank you to Shyam who went above and beyond to help us with some travel dilemmas. Our India rail train tickets fell through despite being booked/paid for. Shyam found us alternate travel arrangements, was so calm and supportive through all the last minute changes and even took us all the way (even after his shift!) to where we needed to board our bus. Thank you SO much for taking care of us, very much appreciated.

Absolutely incredible! Right from the help provided by Jyotsna and Adrien to arrange the activities and transport to the delicious breakfast and the fantastic spa, it truly exceeded our expectations. The vibe is excellent for Pondy, the room was spotlessly clean and the housekeeping and maintenance were also great. I particularly enjoyed the made to order breakfast and excellent coffee!

The light on the air con was too bright and the pasta at dinner was a bit overcooked.

Palais de Mahe is a stunning blend of colonial charm and modern comfort in the heart of Pondicherry’s French Quarter. Beautiful architecture, serene courtyards, and elegant rooms create a truly relaxing stay. The staff are warm, attentive, and make every guest feel special.Rooftop breakfasts was great. Perfect location makes it greater for families — just minutes from the Promenade and local cafes. A peaceful, heritage-filled escape you’ll want to return to.

Palais de Mahé is one of the best hotel you can asked for. YOU WILL NOT REGRET STAYING THERE. HOTEL : Eco and budget friendly , beautiful with great interior design, clean and well located. The hotel is similar as per the pictures on Booking.com. This hotel is famous as it has been displayed in movies. Lots of people always taking pictures outside the hotel. STAFFS : Special thanks to Mr Adrien, Mr Kalay , Ms Yoshita , the GM Mr Dino, the restaurant staffs . You all made our stay amazing and made us felt at home. ❤️ From day 1, all the staffs were so kind, always smiling and willing to go extra miles. ROOM : The room was spacious, clean and had all the required amneties ( TV with local and international channels ,mini bar , hair dryer, water , fruits , fan , AC , Shampoo , Moisturiser, dental kit , hot water, Iron on request etc..) BED : One of the most comfortable bed we had. We slept so well . If we had more days, we would extend our stay just to spend our day in bed . POOL : Clean, beautiful and so relaxing. FOOD : Fresh and tasty food. We still talked about that " mushroom sandwich " during our breakfast time at home. LOCATION : Lively street close to the beach, walking distance to restaurants and tourist places. You can easily find rickshaw and there is a starbucks next to the hotel . We will consider the other CGH hotels for our other vacays !!

That we had to leave 🙁

Everyone on the staff was super attentive. My daughter had broker her foot and everyone on the staff was already aware that she would be in a wheelchair. They had arranged for one that we could take out with us - and everyone went out of their way to make sure she was taken care of. From the font desk to the restaurant staff - everyone seemed to be in sync with the individual needs of the guests.

amazing staff from reception to the lovely breakfast and dinner team all very friendly and helpful. great pool and breakfast also does great evening meal. the only downside was the noise from the building work next door but hopefully that is nearly finished. I would definitely recommend a visit

building work next door quite noisy