Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Lucknow

The faded grandeur of Lucknow, a city famous for its erstwhile Nawabs and tundey kebabs, is fetching on a breezy monsoon day. When you’re not out being regaled by tales of impoverished poets, or admiring the finest chikankari, you should enjoy what the city’s finest hotels have to offer. Although there are three five-star hotels in Lucknow to choose from, others with fewer stars could be as rewarding to the high-end traveller. The following five luxury retreats of Lucknow have the best credentials.

Vivanta by Taj, Gomti Nagar

The pride of place must be given to this fine Lucknow hotel. Designed with luxury in mind, it is situated on the banks of the Gomti River, eight kilometers from the railway terminus and about 20 kilometers from the airport. Both Lucknow's business and entertainment areas are within easy reach. This property has 110 rooms, big enough to host a family wedding. The ambience exudes palatial luxury, set amongst lawns, gardens and assorted greenery. Every five-star facility is provided, along with an avowed policy allowing pets. All this is accompanied with excellent service and cuisine that includes a kebab platter and the tundey kebabs that Lucknow is famous for.

Vivanta by Taj is the perfect luxury retreat in Lucknow which is also pet friendly

Tulip Inn – Lucknow 6, Station Road, Hussainganj

Centrally located in the business hub, it is possible to get the most affordable luxury lodging in Lucknow at this 49-room hotel. Well-designed rooms come equipped with cable television, tea/coffee maker, customised toileteries, round the clock service and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The higher floors are quieter and offer great views of the city, especially at night. Very well suited to the sightseeing tourist, it is also suitable for hosting conferences with three such halls and two restaurants backed by the courteous and efficient staff. The hotel operates a competent travel desk, doctor on call and a tea lounge called Just Baked.

Tulip Inn offers luxury lodging at affordable prices

Best Western Plus Levana, Hazratganj

This is another first class property, again in the heart of the city, but a little tucked away in an inner lane. The suites are reportedly excellent and free Wi-Fi internet is also available. The hotel also has a well-equipped gym for the fitness freaks. Best Western also arranges for sightseeing tours in the city and also offers free parking for guests, airport and railway station transfers and taxi service.

Best Western Plus Levana also organizes sightseeing tours for guests

La Place Sarovar Portico, Shahnajaf Road

Business travellers rate this Lucknow luxury hotel very highly, with its spacious rooms, posh service and quality cuisine -  Continental, Chinese (staples) and for the lucky, food festivals from around the world (such as Arabic) that have drawn rave reviews. The hotel also offers facilities for conference and banquets, travel assistance and free Wi-Fi internet.

The Piccadily, Bara Birwa Kanpur Road

For those with a plane to catch and uncertain airline schedules, this hotel in Lucknow is certainly a good option located on the Kanpur Road, and the nearest hotel to Amausi airport. Their transport service into the relatively distant city is excellent. Rooms are well-appointed with a tea/coffee maker, an electronic safe and a mini refrigerator. It also has a gym. A popular venue for hosting functions, such as marriage ceremonies, if you’re not hosting one here, avoid rooms on the lower floors that can be noisy during weddings! The staff is extremely cooperative and helpful.

The Piccadily is ideally located and is the nearest hotel to the airport

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