We booked the hotel through makemytrip.com. It is so called 3 star hotel, but nothing more than any other hotel usually found next door to the us stand in any city of India. While the reception staff was cordial, rest all was a disaster. Location - in city, next to bus stand. No use if you do not have a vehicle. Service, substandard. Only one towel in room, no napkins. Repeated calling to room service yields only on more towel which has leaved its life years ago. Bathroom, looks like not revamped for decade, a decent Rs 500 hotel will have better one. No double bed, only split single bed. You join, and they will never even out. Fixed sofa, which will ensure you will not sit on, as it stinks so much. No drawers in rooms. And all this for a cost of 3 star hotel. Traveling alone, with wife or kids, it is a strict no-no as I just visited from 24 Dec 2010 for 2 nights. I suggest looks for other hotels run by ashram right on beach (retreat at just 2200).
- Mass Hotel Pondicherry
