Hotel De L'Orient, 18th Century, Puducherry

Housed in a mansion dating from 1760, this refined hotel is a 7-minute walk from the rocky Promenade Beach and an 8-minute walk from Bharathi Park. \n \nFeaturing tile floors and dark wood furnishings, the relaxed rooms and suites provide Wi-Fi, minibars and safes. Some have daybeds, terraces, sitting areas and/or 4-poster beds. \n \nThere's a restaurant, and breakfast is available.