Puducherry, previously known as Pondicherry, is a union territory in South India that includes the four enclaves or districts of Puducherry (Pondicherry), Karaikal and Yanam on the east coast and Mahe on the west coast. Tourism in Puducherry is mainly centered around the city of Puducherry which has a number of tourist attractions.Tourism is thriving here as it is a very convenient weekend getaway from many nearby cities. The Puducherry hotels provide a wide range of accommodation to the tourists and ensure a steady footfall every year.

There are a large number of hotels in Puducherry which offer a wide variety of accommodation one of the tourists with equally varied budgets and preferences. Tourists can choose from luxury Hotels as well as budget Hotels to suit their specific requirements. The luxury hotels and resorts are the obvious choice for those looking for maximum comfort and the best services. The scenic city of Puducherry has some excellent luxury hotels that include some of the best known names in the hospitality industry in this part of the world. Many of these hotels have been converted from old colonial structures. The luxury Puducherry hotels include the 5 star hotels like The Promenade which is a luxury boutique hotel, and luxury resorts like the St James court resort. These hotels provide world class facilities to the guests including impeccable services and excellent recreational facilities like swimming pools, fitness center, shopping arcades, and games facilities. The business facilities provided by these hotels are also at par with the best in the industry as are the delicious cuisines served in their multi-cuisine restaurants. The other hotels of this category include Hotel De L'Orient and Bungalow on the Beach, both of which are well known luxury accommodation options in Puducherry.

For those preferring to limit their expenses, there is a wide range of budget hotels offering affordable accommodation in Puducherry. These hotels can be found all over the city and the city center, and provide excellent access to all the major tourist spots of Puducherry city. These hotels often provide excellent services that include dining and sometimes business facilities too. As they are widely spread out all over the city and its outskirts, these hotels offer great deal of flexibility in terms of location. As a large percentage of tourists travel on a budget, these hotels contribute significantly towards growth of tourism in Puducherry. Some of the well known budget hotels in Puducherry are � Anandha Inn, Hotel Pondicherry Ashok, Hotel Mass, and Hotel Shakti Guru.

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3 Star Hotels in Pondicherry

• Hotel Ashok
  
  

Government Approved Hotels

• Hotel Annamalai International
  
  

Other Hotels

• Hotel De L'Orient