The Richmond Hotel - Pondicherry
11.928291, 79.832255Overview
Boutique hotel in Pondicherry's French colonial quarter, 2600 ft from Promenade Beach
Dining
The Richmond offers two on-site dining outlets: the Bistro Restaurant, serving local and international dishes, and the S3 Bar, providing draught beers. Room service is available for in-room dining. Breakfast includes Indian and Western selections.
Rooms
Rooms at The Richmond are inspired by French colonial architecture with wall colors and colored fabrics. Each room includes a seating area, minibar, and cable TV. Select bathrooms have a bathtub, and family rooms are available.
Location
The Richmond is located 2600 ft from Promenade Beach. It is 0.5 miles from Aurobindo Ashram and Pondicherry Railway Station. Auroville is 9 miles from the property, and the hotel is situated in a quiet lane in the French quarter, close to shopping streets.
Services
Richmond Pondicherry offers heartfelt hospitality with attentive service. A 24-hour front desk and tour desk assist with travel arrangements. Car rental is available through the tour desk, and security features include CCTV in common areas and key card access.
Family
The Richmond Hotel has family rooms suitable for groups with children. These rooms come with a seating area and minibar. The hotel's location near Promenade Beach and Aurobindo Ashram makes it convenient for family outings.
- Location: 2600 ft from Promenade Beach, 0.5 miles from Aurobindo Ashram
- Dining: Two on-site outlets - Bistro Restaurant and S3 Bar
- Rooms: French colonial decor with seating area and minibar
- Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and car rental
- Family: Family rooms available with spacious accommodations
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Non-smoking
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Non-smoking
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cribs
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Richmond Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 102 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.9 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Pondicherry, PNY |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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