La Villa By Villavi - Pondicherry
11.931034, 79.833405Overview
Boutique hotel in Pondicherry's French Quarter with Michelin-starred French cuisine
Rooms & Property
La Villa occupies a meticulously renovated 19th-century mansion in the historic White Town district, an arrangement that earned it the Asia's Most Inspired Design Hotel 2016 award. The hotel's six air-conditioned rooms include a top-floor 'Bridge to Heaven' suite with a wraparound terrace and complimentary minibar restocked daily. Private bathrooms come with Fragonard toiletries, and the property has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Dining
The on-site restaurant serves a 7-course tasting menu curated by Michelin-starred French chef Michel Christmann, with a limited number of seats to ensure an intimate experience. La Villa participated in the Good France culinary event, and ingredients are sourced fresh and local for seasonal menus. Guests can also dine at sister properties Villa Shanti and The Spot, each with its own menu.
Wellness & Activities
The hotel offers full body, foot, neck, and couple massages, as well as yoga classes on the premises. An outdoor swimming pool is open from 8 am to midnight, with sun loungers and umbrellas. Bike rental can be arranged through the tour desk, and the hotel provides a library and board games for quiet relaxation.
Location
La Villa By Villavi Pondicherry is 500 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 1 km from Goubert Market. Pondicherry Railway Station is 2 km away, and the Chennai International Airport is 100 km from the property. The hotel is within walking distance of the promenade and heritage streets of White Town.
Services & Recognition
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and private check-in/check-out. Car rental, currency exchange, and shuttle service to Chennai airport can be arranged. La Villa received the Asia's Most Inspired Design Hotel 2016 award and has a dedicated tour desk to help plan local visits.
- Award: Asia's Most Inspired Design Hotel 2016
- Dining: 7-course tasting menu by Michelin-starred chef Michel Christmann
- Rooms: 6 suites in a restored 19th-century mansion
- Wellness: In-room massages and yoga classes
- Location: 500 m from Sri Aurobindo Ashram in White Town
- Services: 24-hour front desk, car rental, airport shuttle
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
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Air conditioning
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed
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Garden view
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Balcony
Essential information about La Villa By Villavi
| 💵 Lowest room price | 17048 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Pondicherry, PNY |
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