The Ark Apartment Hotel

About The Ark Apartment Hotel

The Ark Apartment Hotel suits travellers who want the space and independence of an apartment with the services of a hotel. It works well for business visitors to the Hinjewadi IT Park, which is only about 5 km away in a straight line. The property is in West Pune, a quieter part of the city away from the old centre. Guests who need a base for work or a longer stay will appreciate the listed facilities: concierge, free WiFi, a garden, laundry service, luggage storage and a safe.

The Ark Apartment Hotel is rated 3 stars by the official star rating system. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 3.9 out of 5, based on 506 reviews. This is an apartment-style hotel, not a conventional room-only property. The listed facilities are practical for independent travellers who manage their own schedule. The property does not accept pets.

Rooms and listed facilities

The Ark Apartment Hotel lists concierge, free WiFi, a garden, laundry service, luggage storage and a safe among its facilities. These suit couples and families who want to cook or eat in, and business travellers who need a quiet workspace. Late arrivals will appreciate the concierge and luggage storage. The listed safe and laundry service are useful for longer stays. Check with the property about room types and kitchen facilities before booking.

The setting

The Ark Apartment Hotel is located at 'Green Promise' Building A Wing in West Pune. In a straight line, it is about 11 km from Shaniwar Wada in the old city centre, 12 km from Pune Junction railway station, 12 km from Swargate bus station, 14 km from Koregaon Park, and 17 km from Pune International Airport. The hotel is about 5 km from Hinjewadi IT Park Phase 1. No major tourist sights lie within 5 km of the property. The area is residential and quiet, with easy access to the western suburbs.

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 The Ark Apartment Hotel.

Getting there and around

Pune International Airport is around 17.3 km from The Ark Apartment Hotel, 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 12.5 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 The Ark Apartment Hotel

A day from The Ark Apartment Hotel 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 The Ark Apartment Hotel. 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 The Ark Apartment Hotel. 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.

• Concierge
• Free Wifi
• Garden
• Laundry Service
• Library
• Luggage storage
• Pets Not Allowed
• Reception area
• Safe