Palais de Mahe

I visited Palais De Mahe last week for dinner with my friend. The ambience was soothing and calm, with clean furniture and cutlery. We ordered mushroom soup and fish curry. Both of these dishes were amazing and would visit again to have these. Must try whenever you are visiting Pondicherry. To top it off, the service here is top class. Mr Johnson took care of us very politely & sweetly and was prompt with his service and even gave us a banana when he saw us finding the curry a bit spicy. Simply amazed.

Such a charming and beautiful hotel. We absolutely loved the style and architecture. We booked at the last minute, and only the Superior room (standard room) was available, but it was still good nonetheless. The Deluxe rooms are much more spacious. The staff were always friendly and cheerful especially the gentleman who sat at the reception desk. The cocktails at the rooftop restaurant are very good, and the food is rather decent as well. They have a set menu for breakfast, and we enjoyed the items. The only downside was the WiFi which was very slow (not suitable for streaming movies/work), and the absence of plug points near the bed for charging devices.

What do we expect from a great family vacation experience- spacious rooms, beautiful surroundings, exceptional service, excellent food. CGH Earth - Palais De Mahe, ticks all the boxes. I booked this for a family vacation as a matter of random choice, but the moment we checked in- the phenomenal service experience, from all touchpoints made it exceptional. It looks like a old French Villa converted to a Hotel, but whomsoever has done it- done it very well. You do get the feeling you are living right in the middle of 16th arrondissement in Paris. There are few restaurants, the one on Rooftop is a beautiful ambience and serves delicious cuisine. The hotel is very close to Promenade beach and in a walkable distance to many of Pondicherry's attractions. What stood out for us -was the exceptional service, full credit to the entire staff. And they do make their breakfast croissants' fresh- which give a run for money to any popular French bakery anywhere in Paris. The food quality was superb overall, but the croissants stood out. Highly recommended for a great Pondi excursion.

The Palais de Mahe has opened up for dining post lockdown and I visited their restaurant and was extremely satisfied to see the protocols in place to keep their guests safe. The taste of their cuisine, the hygiene and the service is excellent and I would highly recommend the Palais de Mahe for family get- togethers. Their menu is extensive covering Indian and Continental cuisine perfected by Chef Kathir while the service team led by Mr Johnson and Manager of the Property Mr Dinu Rajakrishnan is always ready to serve your needs to the greatest detail.

An excellent hotel with excellent staffs. It is a really good place to stay and have a memorable holiday with family and friends. The food in the hotel is really mouth watering and the service is good.