Hotel O Arusai Inn

About Hotel O Arusai Inn

Hotel O Arusai Inn works well for travellers who need a base in the Wakad area of Pimpri-Chinchwad. The hotel is close to Hinjewadi IT Park, making it a practical choice for business visitors. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage allow late check-ins and early departures. The listed facilities include free WiFi, air conditioning, and room service. Pets are allowed, which is useful for guests travelling with animals. The property is a 3-star hotel, so the facilities are straightforward and functional.

This is a 3-star hotel with a focused set of listed facilities. You get air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has lifts, a safe, and laundry service. Family rooms are available, and pets are allowed. The hotel is in a commercial area of Wakad, near Dange Chowk. It is about 14 km from the old city centre and 16 km from the airport in a straight line.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities for Hotel O Arusai Inn include air conditioning, free WiFi, and a safe. Family rooms are available, which may suit small groups or couples with children. Room service is listed, so you can order meals to your room. Pets are allowed, but you should confirm the policy with the property before booking. The hotel has lifts, which helps with luggage.

The setting

Hotel O Arusai Inn is located on Datta Mandir Road near Dange Chowk in Wakad, part of Pimpri-Chinchwad. The area is a mix of residential and commercial buildings. Swargate bus station is about 16.2 km away. Koregaon Park is roughly 16 km from the hotel. The immediate surroundings have local shops and services.

Location and neighbourhood

Wakad sits in the south-west of Pimpri-Chinchwad, a fast-growing suburb that has expanded around the Mumbai–Pune Expressway approach. It lies next to Hinjewadi, the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, and many IT and corporate offices line the main roads. The area is largely residential and commercial, with wide streets, new apartment blocks and a steady flow of commuter traffic. Business travellers will find it convenient for short work trips: the expressway is minutes away, and the Pune airport is a straightforward drive. Wakad has its own cluster of eateries, grocery stores and basic services, though the city centre is farther south.

For a suburb that has grown quickly, Wakad feels organised. Footpaths are present on some stretches, and the roads are generally well maintained. Auto-rickshaws and app-based taxis are the usual way to get around. The Pune Metro does not yet reach Wakad, but the planned Hinjewadi line may change that. Most visitors use private transport or hire a car for the duration of their stay. The area is safe and walkable in parts, though the traffic on the main roads can be heavy during office hours. Business travellers often base themselves here for the proximity to Hinjewadi and the expressway.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel O Arusai Inn is straightforward. Pune International Airport (16.6 km) is about 30–40 minutes by car via the expressway approach road. Pune Junction railway station (14.8 km) is roughly 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic. From the station, an app-based taxi is the most reliable option. The Mumbai–Pune Expressway is a short drive away, making weekend trips to Lonavala or Mumbai easy. For local travel, auto-rickshaws are plentiful on the main roads. The nearest metro stations are on the Purple Line at Pimpri or the Aqua Line at Ramwadi, both about 20–25 minutes by road. Check the current network for any extensions.

Nearby sights and food

Wakad has few tourist sights of its own. The main reason to stay here is work. For a break, the Aga Khan Palace is about 20 minutes by car. The Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple, are a similar distance away. Parvati Hill offers a view over the city and a set of Peshwa-era temples. Shaniwar Wada, the historic seat of the Peshwas, is in the old city, about 25–30 minutes away. Sinhagad fort is about an hour's drive south-west, good for a half-day trek. Lonavala and Khandala are about 45 minutes up the expressway.

Wakad has a growing number of restaurants and cafés, many catering to office crowds. You will find places serving misal pav, vada pav and other Maharashtrian snacks. North Indian, Chinese and South Indian food is also common. Several bakeries sell Shrewsbury biscuits and bakarwadi. For a quick lunch, there are thali joints and sandwich stalls. Irani cafés are less common here than in Camp, but a few exist. Most eateries are casual and affordable. For a wider choice, head to Baner or Aundh, about 15 minutes away.

A day from Hotel O Arusai Inn

A day from Hotel O Arusai Inn starts with a short drive to Hinjewadi for meetings. By mid-morning, you could visit the Aga Khan Palace, about 20 minutes away, to see the memorials to Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai. Lunch might be a thali at a restaurant in Baner. In the afternoon, head to the Pataleshwar caves on Jangli Maharaj Road, then walk up Parvati Hill for the view. Late afternoon, return to Wakad for a break. Evening work can be done at a café near Hotel O Arusai Inn. Dinner could be misal pav or a North Indian meal at a local eatery. End the day with a short walk around the neighbourhood before returning to Hotel O Arusai Inn.

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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.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24H. Security
• Air conditioning
• Bars
• Cleaning
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Housekeeping
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features