FabExpress Diamond Inn

About FabExpress Diamond Inn

FabExpress Diamond Inn suits business travellers and professionals working in Hinjewadi IT Park, which is only 0.2 km away in a straight line. The hotel also works for couples or solo visitors who need a straightforward base in West Pune. Late arrivals are easy because the front desk is open around the clock. The property is a 3-star hotel with basic listed facilities, making it a practical choice for short stays. You can store luggage before check-in or after checkout. A safe is available for valuables. Wheelchair access is listed, so confirm the specific arrangements with the property.

This is a no-frills 3-star hotel focused on convenience rather than leisure amenities. The listed facilities are limited to a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, a safe, and wheelchair accessibility. The hotel is in Hinjewadi, a fast-growing suburb of Pune, close to the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. The straight-line distance to Pune Junction railway station is about 16 km, and to Pune International Airport about 19 km. The old city centre at Shaniwar Wada is roughly 14.5 km away.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities are a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, a safe, and wheelchair accessibility. For couples, families, or business travellers, you should confirm room configuration, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi availability directly with the property. Late arrivals are accommodated by the round-the-clock front desk. The safe is useful for storing passports and valuables. Luggage storage helps if you arrive early or depart late. Wheelchair access is listed, so check the specific room accessibility when booking.

The setting

FabExpress Diamond Inn is on Wakad Road in Mulashi, a locality in Hinjewadi, West Pune. The street is a busy road with commercial and residential buildings. No major tourist sights are within 5 km. The area is convenient for IT professionals but requires transport for sightseeing.

Location and neighbourhood

For budget travellers and long stays, Hinjewadi works well. Streets are wide and relatively quiet on weekends, when office traffic thins. Many residential complexes and service apartments line the main roads. Grocery stores, laundries and small eateries are within walking distance of most buildings. The area feels self-contained during the work week. On holidays, the calm roads make cycling or morning walks easy. Hinjewadi is not a tourist zone. It is a functional suburb built around the IT industry, with a straightforward layout that suits extended visits.

For those watching their spending, the practical advantages are clear. Daily needs are met locally, so you rarely need to travel far. The wide footpaths and grid-like roads make navigation simple. Public transport is limited, but shared auto-rickshaws and ride apps cover the area. Long-stay visitors often rent a room in a residential complex near the office park. This keeps commutes short and reduces transport costs. The area has a no-frills character. You will not find many tourist attractions here, but you will find everything needed for a comfortable, economical stay. The calm weekend atmosphere is a bonus for rest.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hinjewadi from Pune airport takes around 18.9 km via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and the Hinjewadi–Wakad road. From Pune Junction station, the drive is about 15.7 km through Aundh and Wakad. The Pune Metro does not yet reach Hinjewadi; check the current network for progress on the planned extension. Local buses run from Swargate and Shivajinagar, but a rented scooter or a ride app is more practical for daily errands. Long-stay visitors often use shared cabs or auto-rickshaws for the short hops to the office park. Traffic is heavy on weekdays between 8 am and 10 am and again from 6 pm to 8 pm. Plan trips to central Pune outside those hours.

Nearby sights and food

The nearest open space is the small lake near Phase 3, popular for evening walks. The Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple on Jangli Maharaj Road, are a 45-minute drive east. The Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was held, is further in the same direction. Parvati Hill, with its Peshwa-era temples and 103 steps, gives a panorama of the city. All these are best visited on a weekend morning to avoid traffic. From FabExpress Diamond Inn, these sights require a planned trip, but they are manageable as day outings.

Budget eating in Hinjewadi centres on the small food stalls and basic restaurants near the office park. Misal pav, vada pav and thalis are common lunch options. Many places serve a simple Puneri thali with rice, dal, bhakri and a vegetable dish. For a longer stay, the Irani cafés and bakeries in Camp and Koregaon Park are worth a trip. Mastani, a thick milkshake with ice cream, is a local indulgence. Shrewsbury biscuits from Camp bakeries make good supplies for the room. Avoid the high-end dining areas near the IT park if you are watching your spending; the roadside stalls give better value.

A day from FabExpress Diamond Inn

A day from FabExpress Diamond Inn starts with a walk to a nearby stall for a quick vada pav and tea. Spend the morning at the office park or, if it is a weekend, take a shared cab to the Pataleshwar caves. The rock-cut temple is cool and quiet. From there, walk to Parvati Hill and climb the steps for a view of the city. Lunch can be a thali at a simple restaurant in Sadashiv Peth. In the afternoon, visit the Aga Khan Palace to see the memorials of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai. By late afternoon, return to Hinjewadi. Evening is for a relaxed walk around the Phase 3 lake. Dinner is a plate of misal pav from a stall near FabExpress Diamond Inn. The day costs little beyond transport and entry fees. It gives a sense of Pune without rushing.

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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
• Luggage storage
• Safe
• Smoking area
• Surcharge
• Wheelchair accessible