Echoing the glamor of the Art Deco era, our Central Business District hotel is two kilometers from Koregaon Park. We feature a luxury spa, beauty salon, outdoor pool and bar, and eclectic dining options. Our concierge is on hand to curate local experiences, reserve limousine travel, and more.
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Incredible India: An elevated guide to exploring Pune
Discover curated picks for your next getaway to Pune, India, complete with historical sites, creative cuisine and Ayurvedic spa treatments.
By Tanvi Chheda | October 1, 2024
Once part of the powerful Maratha Empire, or Maratha Confederacy, and later a stronghold of nationalism during India’s freedom struggle, Pune, formerly known as Poona, has long been a historic and cultural center within the Indian subcontinent. Today, visitors to this dynamic, evolving city can tour notable landmarks, savor inventive cuisine, sip creative craft cocktails and enjoy respite amid the hustle and bustle.
Palaces, temples and markets
Known as the Queen of the Deccan, Pune boasts dozens of historical sites, museums and temples, many of them just a short distance from Conrad Pune. Centrally located near Koregaon Park, the art deco-inspired hotel is a perfect base for exploring, and when it’s time to unwind, spacious accommodations with plush beds and soaking tubs await. To fully appreciate the historical and cultural offerings of Pune, the concierge can arrange a private guide to show you around nearby attractions. Less than 10 minutes away from the hotel are Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati (a more than 130-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Ganesh) and the Pataleshwar Caves, a complex of eight-century rock-cut cave temples.
Elevated dining
Dining options in Pune are as eclectic as they are exquisite. In the Koregaon Park neighborhood, Malaka Spice has been a favorite for Southeast Asian flavors for two decades and running, while trendy We Idliwale Barroom features South Indian staples with an upscale twist. The multiple fine dining restaurants at Conrad Pune are also among the hottest tables in town. Try Al Di La, a stunning rooftop restaurant specializing in Italian fare, where you can take in the incredible city views as you savor hand-cut tagliatelle with shaved truffles. Coriander Kitchen delights all palates with a variety of global flavors, while Koji offers pan-Asian cuisine and a private dining area with a dedicated teppan grill. For the perfect nightcap, sip cocktails at chic Masu bar, known for its sake wall and Bollywood DJ evenings.
Rest and relaxation
Finding slices of peace and tranquility is easy even in a bustling city like Pune. The beautifully manicured, Japanese-inspired Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden features several lantern-adorned paths and koi-filled ponds, making it an ideal spot for a quiet stroll and reflection. Retreat to the comfort of Conrad Pune for a relaxing dip in the city’s first outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, with a built-in whirlpool. Visit the blissful Conrad Spa, equipped with steam rooms and saunas. Pamper yourself with a range of body wraps, facials, massages and exfoliation sessions or try the rejuvenating Abhyanga treatment, a traditional Indian massage that includes warm oils, before lounging poolside with a magazine and freshly pressed juice in hand.
Tanvi Chheda
Formerly an assistant editor at Travel + Leisure, Los Angeles-based Tanvi Chheda has been freelancing for 15 years. Given her South Asian heritage, she writes about India frequently (she was born in India and speaks three Indian languages). She also writes about lifestyle and travel, which often spills into arts and culture, food, design and more. With two young children, family travel is also a passion of hers. When not traveling or writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time outdoors. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, AFAR, Virtuoso Life, Four Seasons magazine, Qantas, Inspirato, Invited, Pasadena magazine, OLTRE and Ciao Bambino, among others.
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