We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 73 Pondicherry B&Bs / inns »

The French Villa

51 rue Suffern, Pondicherry 605 001, India
Hotel amenities
The French Villa
Ranked #33 of 73 Pondicherry B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Which Pondicherry hotels are on sale?
See hotels
Write a Review

15 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    2
    5
    4
    3
    1
Date Rating
Kawasaki, Japan
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Well its called the french villa but except the look, there is nothing french about it. However the rooms are good enough for a good night sleep and is close to the beach road. Dint eat there, thecrestaurnt is kinda tiny. Good for a low budget weekend travel. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bangalore, India
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

The location of the Hotel is quite nice. It’s a 2 minute walk from The Promanede Beach at Pondicherry. The Cafe Xo at the ground floor of the hotel, serves Pan Asia cuisines, which are all set to tingle the taste buds of food buffs. It serves right from delicious salads to steaks. The rooms are small yet nicely decorated... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
New Delhi, India
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I got the shock of my life when I reached the hotel which was very very small. Although they allowed me to check-in early as I reached at around 6, but the room that they showed me first was very small with an even smaller bed, it was only after a little persuasion I got a room which was slightly... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers are raving about these Pondicherry hotels

Villa Shanti
5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2327700?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Villa Christophe
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1600492?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hotel Coramandal Heritage
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1730279?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
The Richmond, Puducherry
4 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1081949?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hotel Atithi
4.5 of 5 stars
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1229349?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Delhi
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2011

We have booked this hotel online and we acctually regret it a little bit. Hotel itself was lovely, staff very nice and food was quite ok. Just our room was to so small (almost claustrophobic) and the money we end up paying for it ... too much. I ve noticed that some other rooms were much bigger, so it is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Warsaw, Poland
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2010

the biggest advantage of this hotel is its location, but it is not worth the price you have to pay for the room. Rooms are very small, I would actually say claustrophobic and bathrooms are not fully separated from the room itself. Servie is fine and all the meals are pretty good, but still much overpriced. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Oundle, United Kingdom
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2010

A small and friendly guesthouse with cute rooms. The villa is on a very quiet and popular street with great restuarants and kitschy shops. The guesthouse has a small cafe that served good breakfast and average snacks. Although there are alot better places nearby. We had a lovely stay here- however we got completely eaten by mosquitos in the room. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
New Delhi
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2010

Best thing about this hotel is, its location. If your budget is low, this is a very nice place to stay but for people with higher expectations, its not! The hotel service is not so great so if you are a foody you have to look for other near by places. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bangalore
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2010

We had book this hotel by just visiting their site & as they had mentioned were expecting calm & neat place, nothing more. But we were shocked to see that on the name of HERITAGE they were selling broken things in a room which can't be even called as room. it was so crumpled without any space to even spread... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Wellington
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2010

Our stay didn't begin well. When we arrived they had no record of our reservation despite us having an email confirming our reservation. We did get this sorted and secured our rooms. We had booked via the hotel's web site and maybe this is managed by an agent who in our case neglected to forward our booking. The hotel is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
UK
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We found this place on the internet as our preferred hotel in Pondicherry was full. The rooms are all different and have character. Ask to look at a few as the room we chose was much nicer than the first one shown to us. Rooms lead off an outside multi-level courtyard and most have seating outside if you want to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed The French Villa also viewed

Zest Big Beach
4 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Pondicherry, Union Territory of Pondicherry
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1231058?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Maison Perumal
4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Pondicherry, Union Territory of Pondicherry
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1453712?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Kailash Beach Resort
4 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Pondicherry, Union Territory of Pondicherry
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d669369?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 42 hotels in Pondicherry, ranked by popularity »

Been to The French Villa? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage The French Villa, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing