De Lush Pune

About De Lush Pune

De Lush Pune works for travellers who need a straightforward stay in West Pune. The hotel has a 3-star rating and a list of facilities that includes an indoor and an outdoor pool, a concierge and a shuttle service. It suits couples and families who plan to drive, as free car parking is listed. The 24-hour front desk helps late arrivals and early departures. Breakfast is offered, though guests should confirm timings with the property. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, which is useful for guests with mobility needs.

This is a practical, no-fuss hotel in the western part of the city. The 3-star rating means rooms are comfortable without luxury extras. The listed facilities cover the basics: a concierge, laundry service and a shuttle. The indoor and outdoor pools are a bonus for relaxation after a day of work or sightseeing. The hotel does not claim any nearby sights within 5 km, so it is best for travellers who have their own transport or use the shuttle to reach the airport, station or business parks.

Rooms and listed facilities

De Lush Pune lists a range of facilities that suggest rooms suit different travellers. Couples and families will find the indoor and outdoor pools useful for downtime. Business travellers heading to Hinjewadi IT Park may appreciate the shuttle service and the 24-hour front desk for late check-ins. The listed breakfast service is convenient, but guests should confirm the hours and whether it is included in the room rate. Free car parking is listed, which helps those driving. Laundry service is available. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, so rooms on accessible floors should be requested at booking. Always confirm specific room features directly with the property.

The setting

De Lush Pune is located in West Pune, on B Wing. The area is a residential and commercial zone away from the old city core. The hotel is about 10 km in a straight line from Shaniwar Wada and the old centre, and about 12 km from Pune Junction railway station. The airport is roughly 19 km away by straight-line distance. Hinjewadi IT Park, a major employment hub, is about 10 km away. Swargate bus station is around 11 km from the hotel. The setting is practical for travellers who have their own transport or use the hotel shuttle. No major sights are within 5 km.

Location and neighbourhood

West Pune covers the suburbs of Aundh, Baner, Balewadi and Kothrud, with the Hinjewadi IT park on the road to Mumbai. This is Pune’s corporate corridor. Office parks, technology campuses and business hotels line the wide roads. Traffic moves in a predictable rhythm: heavy during the morning and evening commutes, quieter in the middle of the day. Many companies run shuttle services for employees. The area is well connected by the Pune Metro, with stations along the Aqua Line serving Kothrud and the district court interchange. For a short work trip, staying in West Pune means minutes to meetings and a straightforward journey to the airport or railway station.

The streets are busy but organised. You will find modern shopping centres, chain coffee outlets and a growing number of co-working spaces. Baner and Aundh have a lively restaurant scene that caters to the after-work crowd. Balewadi is quieter, with larger residential complexes and sports facilities. Kothrud feels more established, with older housing and local markets. Hinjewadi, further west, is a dedicated IT park with its own ecosystem of canteens, buses and security checkpoints. The area is not a tourist destination, but it is efficient. Everything a business traveller needs is within a short drive or metro ride from De Lush Pune.

Getting there and around

Pune International Airport is around 18.6 km from De Lush Pune, a drive of about 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. The most direct route uses the Mumbai–Pune Expressway spur and the Airport Road. Pune Junction is around 12.1 km away, accessible via the metro or a taxi. The Aqua Line connects Kothrud and the district court area to the railway station. For local travel, app-based taxis are plentiful. The metro runs along the main north-south corridor. Renting a car with a driver for the day is common among business visitors. Avoid the morning peak between 8.30 and 10 am and the evening peak between 5.30 and 7.30 pm if you have a meeting or a flight to catch.

Nearby sights and food

The wider city’s sights are a drive away. Shaniwar Wada, the 18th-century Peshwa palace, is about 30 to 45 minutes east. The Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned, lies in the same direction. Parvati Hill offers a view of the city from its temple-topped summit, reached by a long stone stairway. The Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple, are on Jangli Maharaj Road near the city centre. If you have an afternoon free, the Sinhagad fort is about an hour’s drive south-west, with a steep climb and views of the Sahyadri hills. These are best visited on a weekend or a half-day break from meetings.

Business travellers in West Pune eat well without going far. Misal pav, a spicy sprouted curry topped with farsan, is a local breakfast staple. Vada pav, the Maharashtrian potato fritter in a bread roll, is sold everywhere. For a quick lunch, thali restaurants serve a full vegetarian meal on a steel plate. Bakeries in the area sell Shrewsbury biscuits and bakarwadi, a crisp fried snack. Irani cafés offer bun maska and chai. In the evening, the pubs and bars in Baner and Aundh serve continental and Indian food alongside drinks. Mastani, a thick milkshake blended with ice cream, is a popular dessert. Stick to bottled water and eat from busy places.

A day from De Lush Pune

A day from De Lush Pune starts with misal pav and a strong chai at a nearby eatery. By 9 am you are in a meeting at an office park in Hinjewadi or Baner. The metro or a taxi gets you there in 15 to 30 minutes from De Lush Pune. Lunch is a thali or a quick sandwich from a café near the office. In the afternoon, schedule a second meeting or use the time to catch up on emails in the lobby of De Lush Pune. If you have a free hour, walk to a nearby mall or take a short metro ride to the district court area. For dinner, choose a restaurant in Baner or Aundh that serves grilled meat or North Indian curries. End the day with a mastani at a dessert parlour. If your flight is next morning, the airport is a straightforward drive via the Expressway spur. Pack light, keep your laptop charged, and confirm your taxi the night before.

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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
• Breakfast
• Concierge
• Free car parking
• Indoor pool
• Laundry Service
• Outdoor pool
• Sheets
• Shuttle service
• Surcharge
• Towels
• Wheelchair accessible