When we plan for a trip, one of the important ‘to do’ after deciding the place is looking for the accommodation. It was not different for me too during my latest trip [which completed this morning:)]. It took some time for me to decide what kind of accommodation I should opt for, as my parents also joined. By the time I approached the selected beach resorts, they all were booked. I took a chance and headed for Pondicherry oops Pudhuchery without reserving the lodging option. I had been to Pondicherry a couple of times before & stayed over night only once. My grey matter indicated I had stayed in a place called Ananda or Anadha Inn.
After getting down from bus, took an auto and asked to take us to Anandha Inn. Half melt we reached Anadha Inn. Oh, missed to mention checked a place on the way called Hotel Mass – looked like one of those famed English movies:D
I just loved this place the moment I had a look around. They have a clean pool, a gym [both are free for guests], a spa, WiFi connectivity, pool side restaurant and it is very near to the Asharam & the beach. All the rooms have interesting amenities like flat screen television, mini bar etc. I didn’t wait for a second thought and took two rooms. Noticed they have three bistros: Tantra - the poolside lounge, L’Heritage – multi cuisine restaurant & Surabi – 24hrs café. Ate something light as it was already 5 PM & did not want to spoil dinner, also was in hurry to splash on pool.
As I continued staying, I liked the place more. I must appreciate their care for guests. I got up a couple of times in the night as the AC was not cool enough. On complain they provided a deluxe suite at 5 in the morning, as executive deluxe room was not available that moment.
Rooms: are big enough and clean. Initially we opted for executive deluxe & then moved to Deluxe suite [credit goes to AC system]. I won’t rate low for the AC issue, as system might give problem any time. But the best part is how well one is able to handle it. Overall ambience is great.
Food @ Anandha Inn is something I can keep talking about. All cuisines taste amazing. Breakfast was complimentary and consisted good variety. Food at all the three places is sumptuous. Main attraction at Tantra-the poolside lounge is live cooking. One can see stuff getting cooked in the glass room at corner. Blue water in pool, the music and the statues on the wall make this place a magic world. [I have uploaded few poolside snaps https://mouthshut.com/Gallery/myphoto.php?user=Kweldebs]. Biriyani and the non-veg platter is great incredible at L’Heritage. They do arrange weekend buffet lunch at Surabi. Trust me, all of us just hopped on it & explored the sea cuisine like prawn, squid and fish. Who would let the opportunity to go to explore such yummy food unlimited https://m.mouthshut.com/just rel="nofollow" target="_blank" >@just INR 295?
Service: House keeping & room service are very prompt. You name it, either the front desk folks or any other facilities – each crew speaks fluent English. One of the reasons could be - most of their guests are foreigners. Their travel desk is reasonably priced. We checked the car price from car rental shop for comparison purpose & didn’t find any margin. At cases it was lower at travel desk.
Amenities: Gym is well equipped and having a trainer also. Pool is clean & they are very much strict on the rules part. Saw a spa there but didn’t get time to visit. There is a shop near reception selling ethnic stuff and jewelry - is over priced. But one will get a good deal with polished negotiation. There is an ATM [Axis Bank] at the entrance of the hotel. Travel desk is efficient getting a cab in short notice; also auto is easily available as the hotel is on the main road.
Cons: Construction work is on as the hotel is coming up with another 70 rooms in the adjacent plot. The breaking & drilling noise [rare though] during day time is bit irritating.
Let JOY be part of our DNA!
Edited on 06-May-08:
url for Anadha Inn https://anandhainn.com/ I have not mentioned the tariff etc for the room, but got queries on comments section, so adding the url:)