Hotel New Leaf

About Hotel New Leaf

Hotel New Leaf suits travellers who need a straightforward base in East Pune, close to the airport and the commercial centres of Viman Nagar and Koregaon Park. The area is busy with shops and offices, making it practical for short business trips or stopovers. Guests can walk to the Aga Khan Palace and find several dining options within a few minutes.

It provides the essentials for a comfortable night: air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and bar, free wifi and free car parking. The score reflects a decent standard for the category, suitable for guests who prioritise location and convenience over luxury.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel lists air conditioning, a minibar and a safe in the rooms. Free wifi and a daily newspaper are included. For families, the listed facilities do not specify extra beds or interconnecting rooms, so confirm arrangements directly with the property. Business travellers will find the concierge and luggage storage useful. Late arrivals can use the 24-hour room service and the bar-lounge.

The setting

Hotel New Leaf is on a side street in Viman Nagar, about 2.4 km in a straight line from Pune International Airport. Koregaon Park's North Main Road is 3.3 km from the hotel. Pune Junction railway station is about 5.2 km away, and the old city centre at Shaniwar Wada is 7.4 km away.

Location and neighbourhood

This is a practical base for travellers who value short transfers. The streets are wide and modern, laid out in a grid. The area grew rapidly in the 2000s, so the buildings are recent. You can walk to the airport terminal in under half an hour, though the road traffic is heavy at peak times. The neighbourhood is well connected to the rest of Pune by road, and the metro is gradually extending this way. For a traveller who wants a calm, convenient base, it works well. The malls and restaurants nearby mean you rarely need to go far for daily needs.

The history of Viman Nagar is short, but the land around it is not. The old Pune–Mumbai road passed through this side of the city, and the hills beyond were part of the Maratha heartland. The Aga Khan Palace, a short drive away, holds the memory of the freedom movement. The area itself has little of the old city's character, but it sits close to places where that history is visible. Walking here is easy on the wide footpaths, though the summer heat makes early morning or evening the sensible time. The airport's presence gives the neighbourhood a transient, purposeful air.

Getting there and around

Getting to Viman Nagar is straightforward. The airport is around 2.4 km from Hotel New Leaf, a short drive that can stretch in peak traffic. Pune Junction is around 5.2 km away, with taxis and app-based rides available outside the station. The metro's Aqua Line passes through nearby Kalyani Nagar, so you can reach the city centre without a car. Local buses stop along the main roads, and auto-rickshaws are plentiful. For walking, the footpaths are broad and mostly shaded. Keep your phone charged for ride-hailing apps, and allow extra time for the airport road during rush hours. The area is easy to navigate, with clear signboards and a grid-like layout.

Nearby sights and food

The Aga Khan Palace is the most significant sight near Viman Nagar. Built in 1892, it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and his associates during the 1940s. The memorials to Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai stand in the grounds. The palace is about a 20-minute walk or a short ride from Hotel New Leaf. Osho Teerth park, near Koregaon Park, offers a green escape with a lake and walking paths. It is a quiet spot for an afternoon stroll. The city's core, with Shaniwar Wada and the Pataleshwar caves, is within easy reach by metro or taxi.

Food in Viman Nagar is varied and plentiful. You will find the usual Pune street snacks: vada pav, misal pav, and bhaji. Bakeries sell Shrewsbury biscuits and bakarwadi, a local sweet-savoury snack. For a fuller meal, the malls have food courts with Indian and international options. The Irani cafés in Camp are a short ride away, serving bun maska and chai. The area also has several juice bars and ice-cream parlours, where the local mastani milkshake is a good choice. Vegetarian food dominates, but non-vegetarian restaurants exist. Portions are generous, and the food is spicy by default, so ask for mild if you prefer.

A day from Hotel New Leaf

A day from Hotel New Leaf can start early with a walk to the Aga Khan Palace, before the heat builds. The gardens are peaceful in the morning. From there, take a taxi to the Pataleshwar caves on Jangli Maharaj Road, an 8th-century rock-cut temple carved into the hillside. Afterward, head to the old city for lunch at a small eatery near Shaniwar Wada; try a Puneri thali or misal pav. In the afternoon, walk up Parvati Hill's 103 steps for a view of the city. The Peshwa-era temples are worth a slow look. As evening falls, return towards Viman Nagar. Stop at Osho Teerth park for a quiet walk around the lake. End the day with dinner at a restaurant in the nearby malls, or a mastani from a local parlour.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• Air conditioning
• Bar/Lounge
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Dry cleaning service
• Free Wifi
• Free bottled water
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Luggage storage
• Microwave
• Minibar
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant(s)
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Total number of rooms 1 - 50