Le Dupleix is situated in the heart of the old White French quarter of Pondicherry. It has 14 luxury suites and nestles in an 18th century French colonial villa; originally build for the Mayor of Pondicherry. All the rooms and suites are unique in their style and furnishings. Each suite includes contemporary features such as air-conditioning, executive writing desk, Internet connection, direct dialing telephone, bathtub, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker and color TV with satellite channels. Other facilities include a gourmet garden restaurant, a lounge bar, 24-hour room service, laundry, safe deposit lockers and a travel desk.