Richmond Hotel Pondicherry - India

Boasting affordable boutique style beach rooms, the Richmond Hotel Pondicherry lies at the heart of the French Quarter. It is well located for those arriving by train, being 4 minutes from the main train station on foot. A few more minutes in the opposite direction visitors will find historical French architecture such as the Old Customs House. Meanwhile, 1km to the north, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram temple welcomes serious meditation practitioners. This cosy property has only a handful of guest rooms, each with air conditioning, wireless internet access and a digital safe. They are stylishly decorated, while evenings can be whiled away with a cocktail in the adjoining S3 bar.

Number of Rooms: 14