Maison Perumal Pondicherry - A CGH Earth Experience

Superbe rénovation. Personnel attentif. Excellent petit déjeuner

Rien

Gorgeous place. The rooms were mindblowingly beautiful. The toiletries were just out of this world, smells like it's from heaven. The rooms smells so good I felt I was in a spa. Beautiful architecture. Feels like home. 5 star quality breakfast. Great Interior. Really felt the pondi vibes. Staff were friendly, helpful and kind. Especially the Anna who helped us find accommodation for our driver, who kept on opening and closing our doors during our stay. Thank you Anna.

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コロニアルな雰囲気が楽しめた。ココナツオイルとかコーヒーなどのアメニティは良かった

ダニにかまれた。部屋が暗い。

Le charme de l'hôtel, l'emplacement et le très bon accueil de l'ensemble du personnel . Nous le recommandons vivement ainsi que le restaurant :)

Excellent location, very intimate and boutique

Require more comfortable mattresses

Molt agradable, el personal molt atent. El llit grandiós. Flors, Fruita i galetes de benvinguda.

No he aconseguit que sortís l'aigua per la dutxa.

Authentic ethnic experience. Thoughtful top notch fixtures and in-room facilities.

Helpful staff

Cramped and very small rooms

Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and warm

Should have been more options for breakfast and food.

Breakfast - prompt service & excellent variety

Very nice Heritage Property

The cot with bed was too height and very small for 2 persons

Kind staff and great food

Le charme de la maison, la gentillesse du personnel

Un peu loin de l’océan et du quartier français

The staff were very friendly and hospitable. They made our stay very memorable. The room, facilities, food and ambience of the hotel was excellent. It is situated quite close to the beach and all the shopping centres, which was very convenient.

Charming hotel in the center of Pondicherry

The ambience, the proximity to everything

The food can be slightly better ..even the drinks ..

Authentic real charm. Amazing food. Warm and genuine approach from the staff.

The fact that the ACs face the bed directly.

Loved the property, the decor, the heritage vibe and most of all the hospitality. Lijo and hotel manager Elby took great care of me for 3 days. Must recommend the heritage walk. Breakfast was great with some really good live items like ghee podi dosa and seasonal cut mangoes. Loved the lounge where I could stop for a cold cocktail to escape from the summer heat.

Breakfast buffet variety could've been better.

The warm hospitality and attentiveness of the team, led by Mr Elby who has done a great job in managing the hotel. He also shared the history of the hotel and offered suggestions of activities that I could participate during my stay there. All the activities were seamlessly arranged and planned for the best days during my stay in pondicherry. The hotel also serve great lunch! This is truly one of the best experiences that I have with a boutique hotel!

Wifi can be spotty at times, but I think it's the same anywhere in pondicherry.

This hotel was in a great spot for beach, Sri Aurobindo ashram, Tamil & French quarters. It was a gorgeous heritage property with a green, calm, peaceful vibe. Great breakfast.

They didn’t make up the room each day.

Everything... especially the staff who organised tours for me

Gutes Essen. Sehr bequeme Betten und schön eingerichtete Zimmer. Das Personal ist angenehm. Ruhige Lage.

Maison Perumal in Pondicherry is a beautiful heritage hotel—it truly feels like stepping back in time. Worth every penny, with a calm, retreat-like atmosphere that’s both relaxing and transporting. The welcome was incredibly warm—I genuinely felt like a valued guest from the moment I arrived. The flower garland was a lovely touch, and I really appreciated them sitting down with a map to walk me through the area. Everything was explained perfectly, from breakfast timings to housekeeping, along with the complimentary activities offered during the stay. I was also told about all the experiences run by the hotel that I could take part in, which was a great touch. I was then personally shown to my room, given a full tour, and it was so thoughtful to find a handwritten note and some goodies waiting for me. Overall, the level of care, attention to detail, and hospitality really stood out—an experience that felt both personal and memorable.

If I had to note one small dislike it is that the hotel wasn’t fully occupied during my stay, so at times it felt very quiet. While the staff were attentive, it occasionally felt like there were a lot of eyes on you, which could feel a little overwhelming. That said, it clearly came from a place of genuine care and attentiveness.

Fantastisk autentisk og charmerende hotel tæt på den franske bydel og promenaden.

L’équipe la nourriture et l’emplacement. L’hôtel est très joli, nous le recommandons.

Le lit

Charme et calme et un personnel bienveillant Petit déjeuner parfait

La climatisation fait trop de bruit

The food, staff and maintenance of the property is top notch

The bed was not comfortable - it sunk too much

Loved the heritage stay, christmas celebratiom was good.

expected like CGH coconut lagoon.. can have some kids activities. breakfast was definitely not a spread.

Peaceful. Nice staff. Good food. Bicycles. Swimming pool

No window to the outside

Filter coffee through the day is a brilliant touch. The cooked breakfast options were very good, but the baked goods needed to be much better. The staff are very helpful & efficient.

A few brighter lighting options in the room would have been nice.

The ambience and the old heritage look

The heat was too much. Need to do something in the lobby and breakfast counter as it is too very hot. There is no place to just sit and relax. Also the coffee and tea in the room needs some more attention. One of the rooms did not have the coffee maker another did not have coffee powder.

Breakfast was thought of really well. The menu was compact but included a healthy spread. Millet ruled our 2 days stay.

It was my first time and I liked everything about the place.

Fab ambience, amazing story and heritage. Really comfy accomodation, bathroom was great, private and quiet yet in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Really well done renovation.

All very good!

Traditional chettiar style living by travel back in timeline was awesome.Location close to ashram,kovils and Beach is perfect.Breakfast is so healthy and so much care has been put in to the menu selection.Love this palce

I am sorry-still finding the faults to report- it would be trying to find the needle in a haystack!!!

Le style colonial, la qualité du restaurant, la gentillesse du personnel. Le fait qu’on ne soit pas toujours obligé de mettre la clim à cause du ventilateur plafond que je trouve mieux, mais qui est absent de la plupart des hôtels contemporains.

Petit hôtel 10 chambres dans un vieux palais tamoul rénové . Les chambres sont spacieuses et la salle de bain très agréable . Grand confort, le personnel est charmant. Dîner et petit déjeuner très bons . Très calme même si c’est dans la partie tamoule . On peut profiter de la piscine du Palais de Mahé . Faites le tour en vélo rickshaw c’est vraiment sympa .

Tout était parfait . Un peu exentré mais facile de marcher dans la ville blanche et tuk tuk dispo

Traditional building renovated

Hospitality was great and most amazing authentic food. Rooms were clean and had a great time at the property in general

We spent six nights at Maison Perumal, booking three rooms for our group of six, and it truly was a wonderful experience. The heritage house exudes character, with its charming courtyards, quaint wooden architecture, and beautiful verandas overlooking peaceful spaces. Each room was immaculately kept, blending modern amenities with a warm, historic ambiance that radiated positive vibes. The emphasis on sustainability throughout the property was impressive and added to our enjoyment. What made our stay truly special was the outstanding hospitality of the staff. Manager Elby and Anamika were always available, greeting us with a smile and ensuring every detail was taken care of. Samy and another team member managed the breakfast, dinner, and bar area seamlessly, making sure we were always comfortable. The food, prepared by Chef Babu, was exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and health-focused, featuring cold-pressed juices and millet-based South Indian breakfasts and lunches. We also want to recognize the lady staff member who maintained the floors and rooms, keeping everything spotless. The team went above and beyond by decorating our room for my wife’s birthday and surprising us with a delicious cake—a thoughtful gesture that made our stay even more memorable. We would gladly return to Maison Perumal on our next visit to Pondicherry and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and welcoming experience.

The overall experience was so nice that there was nothing to reflect upon of what we did not like

Staff and atmosphere

Restaurant

The staff was very polite and accommodating. The food was excellent and they even made customized dishes when we asked. There were multiple sitting areas where my cousin and I could just hang out and chat and laugh. It brought back so many childhood memories!

The Air Conditioning was not enough for the size of the room. The weather being extremely hot did not help either but I think a bigger AC for the larger rooms would make it a lot more comfortable or place the AC in a spot that would reach the bed. My cousin got the room with the four poster bed but the TV was not visible from the bed - just some small adjustment with the TV placement would be good so we can lie down in bed at the end of the day and watch a movie or something.

Amazing hospitality from everyone in the staff and quiet convenient location to beaches and nearby attractions.

The place was amazing and the staff was also very friendly and helped us a lot during the stay. Special mention to the Manager Elby who was a great support and provided help during our stay there

Authentic French-Tamil property. Staff very attentive and nice breakfast.

Some loud fans/ventilation noise external to the room which made it difficult to sleep.

Elby, in charge at the property is very helpful and friendly. Individuals like him make the stay / overall experience memorable.

Lovely heritage hotel with fabulous lush garden restaurant where food was delicious. Super helpful staff, and lots of activities suggested (in usual fab CGH Earth way). Excellent value for money given some of the Pondy alternatives, but you’re a little outside the French Quarter as a result.

My bathroom was very tiny (I was in room 1), but otherwise everything was good. My room had a four poster bed which would be a challenge for anyone over 5’9” (I’m just about that, and was hitting my feet on the end board). Talk people avoid 4poster bed rooms!

I can't rate Maison Perumal highly enough! The building is beautiful, and our room was wonderful, large, very comfortable, with black-out curtains, and facing into a quiet courtyard filled with plants. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and helped us to organise activities and trips. We participated in a cooking demonstration which was fantastic - and breakfast and dinner in the restaurant were delicious. Thank you!

Un dépaysement total! C'était une expérience formidable dans une maison où il fait bon vivre avec un personnel à votre écoute et disposition. Je recommande vivement, vous ne serez pas déçu.

Old infrastructure, well maintained. Courteous & attentive staff Exceptional food

En soi, le séjour était parfait : hôtel charmant et personnel absolument adorable. Malheureusement, mes informations de client semblent avoir été compromises : j’ai reçu des messages suspects se faisant passer pour la Maison Perumal, avec mon identifiant Booking, me demandant mes coordonnées de carte bancaire. J’ai signalé ce problème par e-mail mais n’ai reçu aucune réponse. Dommage, car l’expérience sur place était excellente.

Vol des données de client. Hôtel non réactif à ce sujet.

Boutique hotel molto carino e confortevole, con un'atmosfera davvero rilassante. Personale cordiale e sempre disponibile. Ottimo cibo, anche a cena. Possibilità di utilizzare la piscina del Palais Mahe, struttura che fa parte della stessa catena (CGH Earth). Consigliatissimo!

The property is beautiful, the staff and warm and helpful, the food is out of the world.

Everything in particular the lovely big windows to the interior terrace - made the room extra light and airy

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The staff were very helpful and perhaps due to the whole of staff tipping box did not over service. The food was excellent. Beautiful architecture and interior design.

It was all good.

Le charme de l’ancien, les patios végétalités, la chambre spacieuse et son lit à baldaquin. Démarche écologique remarquable. L’accès à la piscine du palais de Mahé et la possibilité de s’y faire masser.

Les chambres sont au prix de celles d’un palace sans en offrir les prestations. Petit déjeuner quelconque, service sans raffinement. Salle de bain sommaire. Il est évident que l’on paye pour la réputation du lieu, pas pour la qualité de l’établissement.

Everything! So beautiful and calm. Nice, helpful staff and good breakfast.

Excellent immersion en region tamil et ses valeurs promues par un personnel d'exception! Merci a eux

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The property is a renovated French-style villa with multiple courtyards. Beautiful architecture, the wind flows through and keeps rooms cool - they have good AC also. The restaurant serves great food in the evenings, and they have great arranged tours etc.

It’s old world charm; the cleanliness, the hospitality overall.

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Nous avons passé un séjour de rêve dans cet hôtel, petite enclave de sérénité et de calme dans une ville trépidante. L'architecture de l'hôtel est magnifique, portes en bois, clés massives, jeux de lumières à travers les vitres colorées. Le personnel est d'une grande gentillesse, toujours prêt à faire tout ce qu'il faut pour rendre idéal le séjour de leurs hôtes. Ils donnent de très bons conseils pour découvrir la ville. Petit déjeuner excellent. .

Rien

If you want to experience life in an original house this is an ideal place. Loved the courtyard and all the original features of the house. The staff are all so friendly and very obliging you get the feeling of living in a home. I have watched Indian movies and I was able to experience life in one of the traditional homes. Loved it

Nothing loved everything about the place

Very quaint and old style. All well set out.

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A very awesome experience of a traditional house. Very impressed. The staff are very polite and helpful. The food in the hotel was excellent.

There was nothing not to like about the place.