The Hotel de L’Orient, Pondicherry dates back to the late 1760’s. It was built during the time of French occupation in Pondicherry when the birth of most of the current Pondicherry hotels began. The house was formally acquired by the Neemrana Group of Hotels in October 1998 in a ravaged state. Restoration began in 1999 and in few years it opened its doors for guests. Most of the architecture has been preserved with minimal changes. The old-world charm has been retained with careful addition of modern luxuries.