Patricia Guest House
28 Patricia Guest House Rue Francois Martin Street, Pondicherry 605001 India
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The Patricia Guest House is a 250 year old colonial heritage house, in a quiet, peaceful and clean area. It’s in the French quarter, near to the French institute and the consulate, next to Aurobindo ashram. I’m a French national, originally a Pondicherrian, lived 20 years in France. I speak French, English, and Tamil. I’m an antique dealer, interior decorator. I’ve decorated the guest house with antique furniture and traditional decors.
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28 Patricia Guest House Rue Francois Martin Street, Pondicherry 605001 India
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What a lovely stay in the heart of white town , with all cafes and beach hardly 5 minutes away. This place seems like a collectors den filled with unique artefacts. The room on ground floor was quite spacious & cozy. For breakfast , they give nice croissant & tea with a beautiful view ! They also gave me a map & recommended best food places to try around. Very comfortable stay .
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Date of stay: February 2020
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The rooms are large and beautifully furnished with taste and thoughtful colour schemes. We had a hot water tank which had to be switched on prior to taking a shower, but it did not take too long to heat up. The location of the hotel was good, not too far from the sea or the Ashram. Olivier provided us with a map of Pondicherry and made some good recommendations with regard to restaurants and bars. The WiFi was a bit iffy, possibly because we were near the top of the house, but otherwise could not fault it. Excellent value.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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This Guest House is an amazing place. It is located in a quiet headquarter in Pondicherry, just behind Aurobindo's Samadhi. Patricia and his son Olivier are very kind people who own a beautiful house to rent to travellers of the world.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Paticia Guest House : its a pleasant and beautiful place to stay. We stayed in "Romantique Suite". Our room was quite big with "Oonjal" nothing but a swing with wooden plank. My son enjoyed a lot. The house is decorated with plenty of antique collections, beautiful fabrics, plants,creepers and paintings, which makes you feel as u also got an oppurtunity to see the equipements used in the olden days like a museum.Patricia mam and Simon were very humble and helpful in guiding us. No doubt its located in the heart of French Colony and that made our commute easy to all the places by walk. Near by places: mission road, nehru street, all food jucntions, HD factory outlet, beach and obviously for lovely memories, selfies near all the buildings and roads in that street :-) In all and complete : We enjoyed our stay to the core. Thank you so much Simon and Patricia Mam for our memorable stay.…
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Patricia's guest house is a very pleasand place to stay. The design of the rooms is awesome and very comfortable. While it is not the cheapest place in town, it is definitely worth the money and I truely recommend it.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Patricia’s home is as beautiful as her- inside out. It is well placed within the French quarters parallel to the promenade and serves as a landmark by itself. The house decor is eclectic. The rooms are small, warm and clean.
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We had a great stay at Patricia's guesthouse. The house it beautiful, in the heard of the French colonial district of Pondicherry. The room was very nicely decorated, comfortable and clean. Patricia and her son Olivier were very nice and helpful. Olivier had great recommendations and was very interesting to talk to, Patricia arranged transportation for us. It was a very homey feeling, while having some privacy. Internet connectivity was very good compared to other places in Pondicherry. Breakfast was simple and you have to order it the day before. We had the corner room at the first floor (the Veranda I think). It is very spacious but also fairly noisy, although traffic is limited in these streets. It's incredible how loud a couple of rickshaws can really be. It can be annoying in the morning if you want to sleep in but after 8pm, it becomes very quiet. We'll definitely be back! …
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were at Patricia's the last weekend and it was a lovely place to stay. The guest house is beautifully done and the rooms (especially on the first floor) are a treat to stay in. The house is full of an eclectic mix of curios, potted plants and paintings. Location is excellent, right in the heart of the French city and a very short walk from the Promenade. Booking was easy and Olivier and Patricia were very responsive to all queries. One suggestion for the hosts would be to equip the rooms with an electric kettle and some tea/ coffee sachets. Would help in the mornings :) !
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: rooms upstairs are more airy
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Lovely colonial house in French part of Pondicherry now being used as home stay. Set in calm and lovely location just approx 300 metres from beach. The home is managed by graceful mother and caring and energetic son. The façade, interior and rooms are decorated artistically and thoughtfully keeping bygone time intact. The décor, furniture, rooms, lighting are made such that it takes you back in time. But the toilets are modern. The rooms are air-conditioned. There is total privacy for guests. But if you are willing to mingle with owners, then you will be most welcome. The food can be booked in advance and is home cooked both veg and non veg. Check prior about your budget limits. Also check the availability for your plan and dates. Conclusion : The price you pay is well worth it.…
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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I haven't met meaner hosts before. From the day we arrived the hosts were so mistrustful. They tried to squeeze every penny out of us. They were so miserly about everything: they charged 200 for a breakfast of a cold bagel, a hard baguette, and coffee that needed to be warmed again . The last thing we wanted was to be doubted by our hosts whether we paid or not. We had paid her son the night before and had the receipt with me, even then she called up her son just to check whether we had paid or not. I have never been humiliated so much. There were many more incidents, but I think this should be enough for people to know what kind of people run this place.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Olivier S, Propriétaire at Patricia Guest House
Responded 17 Mar 2016
Bonjour, Je viens de relire votre email de réservation. Il y est bien préciser que les petit déjeuner sont sur demande et proposes a 200rs. C est noter sur nos conditions dans votre chambre. On vous le rappelle verbalement a votre arrivee. Aucune surprise possible de votre part. Notre petit déjeuner comprend du pain français et une viennoiserie d excellente qualité,, un jus de fruit frais, un fruit, du café et du thé. Je n ai habituellement que des éloges quand a la qualité des produits proposes. D'autant que ce service est offert a prix coûtant... sans bénéfice. Plusieurs raisons expliquent le choix de proposer un petit déjeuner sur demande : - certains de nos Guest indiens préfèrent manger local, a l'extérieur (restaurant Surguru et Ananda Bhavan au coin de la rue) - d autres sont en cure ayurvédique et doivent être a jeun pour leur soin, - d autres partent aux aurores découvrir la ville blanche et préfèrent prendre le petit dej au "Café" sur la promenade, ouvert 24/24, et voir le soleil se lever sur le golf du Bengal. La dernière raison, c est que, pour tout les motifs précédents, certains de nos Guest oublient de nous préciser qu ils ne prendront pas le petit déjeuner, créant ainsi un gaspillage inutile. Quand au reste, la confiance n exclut pas le contrôle. Peux t on nous en tenir rigueur ? Merci de m avoir permis d avoir cette réflexion, il y a toujours moyen de s’améliorer personnellement, le travail de toute une vie. :) Cordialement. Olivier
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Frequently Asked Questions about Patricia Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Patricia Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple (0.2 km), Ma Pondy Cherie (0.4 km), and Sri Aurobindo Ashram (0.09 km).
What are some restaurants close to Patricia Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Maison Perumal Restaurant, The Smoothie Bar, and La Pasta World.
Are there any historical sites close to Patricia Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Vedapureeswarar Temple, Puducherry (1.3 km), Arikamedu Archaeological Site (4.3 km), and Church Of Our Lady Of Good Health (3.8 km).