We essentially began our India travels in Pondicherry. After what seemed like a length journey from Chennai it was really nice to be welcomed by a smiling Anto with a cold glass of water. We found gratitude to be the perfect start to our time in India as it allowed us to adjust to change in pace while providing a... More

A true labor of Love. Impeccable style meets quiet understated elegance. Gratitude – A heritage home was the highlight of a recent trip to Pondicherry. From the moment we walked in, we were embraced by the essence of Gratitude – Love, Peace and Serenity. We chose room number six and weren’t disappointed. Loved the beautifully appointed room and bathroom. Kakoli,... More

hi travellers , i Stayed in this hotel , being a single lady traveller i was pleasantly welcome by the concierge from the check in to check out , this hotel is recommended , slightly breakfast to be shown attention. i recommend this hotel

Where do I begin.... with the website actually. Gratitude has the most beautifully designed website of any hotel I have seen so far. It details the story of the restoration of this stunning old property and goes on to gently explain why this is a special place and may not be suitable for everyone. Don't be put off by the... More

Stayed here for 3 nights in March 2013. It's an oasis of tranquility and peacefulness in India. It's also in the old Portugese quarter of Pondicherry and it's quiet and green in this area and very close to the sea. Pros : - Service. The service provided by the staff here was exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble and there... More

We had an incredible time at Gratitude. Everything was easy to arrange via email and we booked based on the photos on the site and the overall description. (One of us was worried about the "restrictions"--talking off your slippers and having to unpack if you stay longer than 3 days--but this concern turned out to be overblown.) Gratitude is a... More

We stayed at the Gratitude guest house in February this year (myself, husband and teenage son), we only had 3 days available but if felt much longer. There have been many reviews describing the rooms and location all of which are true and that in itself is quite unique, to find that what the web is offering actually 'lives up'... More

A beautifully preserved colonial house with staff that make you feel at home and do everything to make your stay as easy and hassle free as possible. The rooms are quite small, but filled with lovely furniture. The only problem we encountered was that we were 4 girlfriends travelling together and sharing 2 rooms, however despite knowing this, the hotel... More

The Gratitude guest house is situated in the French quarter of Pondicherry. Having placed our shoes in the collection of assorted footwear at the door, we were ushered into a large Gratitude reception room by a delightful, friendly Indian lady in a beautiful coral and cream sari, whom we were later to know as Anto. I of course hadn't read... More