Villa Shanti - Puducherry

This is a heritage home, renovated from a approx 100 year old mansion by a French architect recently. This stay is for people who like to escape excessive mordern technology and appreciate the old architecture. Hospitality is best here. The place is over priced, which is simple rectangle with a lavatory and bathroom. The lavatory is both wet and dry. The bathroom has a hand-shower, wash-basin with hot and cold water. The bathroom has no curtains between the shower area and wash-basin, because of this, the wash area is wet after the bath and slippery. The knob to change the flow of water to shower and hand shower is hidden and hard to operate. The natural light is through the windows that open to the restaurant. The TV is mounted on wall with adjustable mount, but still watching it from the bed is not the best. The window latches are not smooth and they didn't align properly. They have amenities like spa and bicycle rental. When requested spa, they asked us to take an appointment a day before. Also for bicycle rental they don't have bicycles with them, they will link us with some local shop. For a 4 star rated place, there are more room for improvements that can be made to make the place worth the money.

Had an amazing experience planning a date night with my wife. Everything was exceptional. Special highlight was their Patiala Chicken Curry with Ajwain Paratha, have never had anything like this before. Drinks were fairly priced and amazing in taste.

Best place to eat in Pondicherry. Hands down. Portion size is decent so eat first then order otherwise won't be able to finish. Had the mocktails. Ambience, smoking room etc. Next level. Has 15 rooms also..

The ambience was great… Bit sultry, May be that’s coz of the climate… standing fan options can be provided…. The food was amazing… they had very few options, as there was kitchen renovations going on… Chicken kebab was awesome… Alfredo pasta was too good… kids loved it…. Fish kebab was slightly spicy… mock tails and cocktails were good….

Beautiful and elegant ambience. A very helpful bunch of staff, always with a smile. The food here is good. You can sit here with your friends for a long time enjoying your moments!!!