THE RESIDENCY TOWERS PUDUCHERRY, Pondicherry
About the Hotel
The Residency Towers Puducherry - A 5-star hotel with automated rooms, an indoor pool, spa, and three dining options
Earning an 8.7/10 on Booking.com, The Residency Towers Puducherry operates as a 5-star property on Anna Salai, within walking distance of attractions like White Town and Promenade Beach. The hotel's fully automated rooms feature iPad-controlled lights, curtains, and temperature, along with minibars, soundproofing, and city views from private bathrooms with bathrobes. Guests have three dining options: the Pavilion restaurant serving continental, American, buffet, vegetarian, and halal breakfasts with local specialities, plus brunch and dinner; the rooftop Abov restaurant offering Indo-Chinese cuisine; and the in-house English pub Bike & Barrel. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool open all year, a well-equipped fitness centre, and a spa offering Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and yoga classes. The hotel also provides a games room with billiards and foosball, and arranges bicycle rental, cooking classes, and walking tours. Located 3 km from Puducherry Airport, the hotel is a 14-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Business amenities include meeting/banquet facilities with fax/photocopying, express check-in/check-out, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge services. Family services include family rooms, board games, and special diet menus, along with laundry, luggage storage, and airport shuttle. A continental breakfast is available each morning at The Residency Towers Puducherry.
Pros
Rooms with iPad-controlled automation for lights, curtains, and temperature enhance convenience.
Location near White Town, Promenade Beach, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram within walking distance.
Three dining venues including a rooftop restaurant (Abov) and an English pub (Bike & Barrel).
Large indoor pool open year-round and a full-service spa with Ayurvedic treatments and yoga.
Free on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi.
Cons
Some guests report noise from the adjacent mosque on certain room sides.
No dedicated kids' pool or children's play area within the property.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through the quaint streets of French Quarter for colonial charm.
- Savor a bowl of authentic Tamil-style bisibelabath at Villa Shanti.
- Visit Auroville's Matrimandir for a unique spiritual experience.
- Check out the daily Goubert Market for fresh local produce and spices.
- Explore the Pondicherry Museum for insights into the region's history.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Mini golf
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- iPad
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor