Sunday, April 14, 2013

A 101 Guide of Hotel De Lorient in Pondicherry


Overview

One of the well-known heritage hotels in Pondicherry, the Hotel De Lorient wonderfully exhibits the French aura and the rich heritage of this quaint little town. The mansion turned hotel was built in the 18th century when most of the Pondicherry hotels began  to shape up. The hotel is currently run by the famous Neemrana Group of Hotels. 

Hotel De L'orient Pondicherry

Hotel De L'orient Pondicherry

Guest Rooms

10 in number, the tastefully refurbished rooms of this Pondicherry hotel exhibits a fascinating blend of hybrid colonial furniture and state of the art amenities. Each room in this hotel is named after an erstwhile  French colony in India- Balassore, Calicut, Chandernagore, Karikal and Surate. Take a look at the description of these hotel rooms.

Balassore - It is a spacious and well furnished room fitted with antique furnitures such as golden arch, 2 single beds, 1 planter’s chair and a large bathroom with tub.

Calicut- It is a nice and spacious room featuring 2 single beds and a large bathroom with tub. The décor of this room draws inspiration from three different religions- Hindu, Muslim and Christian.

Chandernagore- Named after an erstwhile French colony in Bengal, Chandernagore is a large and spacious suite featuring 2 queen size beds and a sitting area at the end of the upper level of the gallery  and artwork depicting French rule in Chandernagore.

Karikal-This room is named after a French colony in Tamil Nadu- Karikal. With its own terrace, this room enables guests with some private moments accompanied with fabulous views of the courtyard.   The room features a king size bed, a planter’s chair and a bathroom.

Surate- Located near the reception of the hotel, this room is best for those who don’t want to take a toll on their legs after a full day of sightseeing. It features a charming double 4 poster bed, furniture built in typical Kerala architecture and a spacious bathroom.

Dining

On the dining front, the hotel features an in-house restaurant ‘Creole’ where expert chefs prepare the tasteful Creole cuisine.

Conference Facilities

The Hotel De Lorient has a unique setting where guests can enjoy private intercommunication. With state of the art facilities such as LCD projector, OHP, laptop, music system, DVD player and Public Address System, the corporate endeavors of our executives are perfectly met.

Weddings 

The hotel De Lorient offers a perfect setting to tie knot in a romantic manner. The secluded setting of this French mansion, rose petals showered by the guests and fire sacrifice to take lifetime vows, isn’t that sounds interesting. The hotel can perfectly accommodate 40 people for a traditional wedding.

Hotel De L'orient

Hotel De L'orient

The Hotel De Lorient is a fine example of a rational, historical restoration which still exudes the French colonial charm.