Le Colonial 1506

What a spectacular time spent at Le Colonial. If you are looking for somewhere extra special then this is it - the rooms , the service and the stunning food - so delighted we went back twice ! Book this one for your next trip you wont be dissapointed ..!

My husband and I stayed here for 5 or so nights just a few weeks back - while it was a good experience I have given it only 4 stars and have provided the following comments: - This was a very expensive hotel to stay in and not sure it was worth the price. Not because it wasn’t good but it wasn’t exceptional like some hotels I’ve stayed in with similar pricing in India. - It is a very small charming boutique hotel and the history within this hotel is undeniably incredible. It has been maintained well with beautiful decor and photographs on the walls. - We actually booked a smaller room but were given a free upgrade to a larger, better room with a generous private outdoor verandah looking over the pool. We were grateful for this. - The service was good; we really enjoyed the conversations we shared with one of the staff members, Sumesh. He is a real character but lovely man. I also had come down with food poisoning on the car drive from the airport to the hotel, my husband phoned the hotel ahead to arrange for a doctor. The staff were very accommodating and got me to the room straight away so I could rest while I waited for the doctor. They also checked on me the next day. - The breakfasts were really great however we were not informed of any breakfast options as there is no menu. For the first breakfast we were served fruit first and then the wait staff proceeded to ask us how we would like our eggs (as if this was the only option), because of my stomach I just requested toast with jam and no eggs. For the subsequent days we continued to have fruit and then eggs on toast. It wasn’t until a few days later that we saw other guests have different meals and we queried this, the staff then apologetically advised there were other options such as local meals that we would have to request the day before so the chef could prepare. On the last day I tried a local dish for breakfast called Appam which was so delicious, highly recommend! I wish we were informed of the options earlier. A small menu would go a long way in ensuring all guests had the correct info from the beginning of their stay! - We had a hotel dinner one night during our stay and thoroughly enjoyed it. The chef catered to my dietary requirements. While the dinner is somewhat expensive for India, the quality and quantity ensures you absolutely get your moneys worth. It was so delicious and fresh. Very impressed and wish I could eat this food again! - There were a lot of mosquitoes and I think more measures could be in place to ensure the rooms were free of mosquitoes like nets around the bed, covering the gaps below the balcony doors with a cushion etc. The staff do perform a turn down service which involves using some sprays etc to remove the bugs as best they can before sleeping however we continuously found ourselves tossing and waving about at night to shoo the bugs away -we got bitten a few times on the face. These mosquitos are no joke. It does detract from the experience! I also noticed in the inside communal areas of the hotel, you can’t really sit down on the couch as there are insane amounts of mosquitoes hiding behind the cushions and when you go to sit down, they fly all around you 😅 Overall, good experience but not exceptional given the hefty price!