Pune

As of this writing, Pune's oldest five-star hotel was getting a well-deserved face-lift, especially in its public areas. — Frommer's

Within the grounds of the Osho ashram, and open only to attendees, this luxurious hotel offers stylish, minimalist, Zen rooms. — Rough Guide

Panels of primary colors add a dash of fun to the steel and glass facade of this smart, contemporary hotel that opened in 2007. — Frommer's

Sprawled out like a giant luxury yacht on Koregaon Park’s eastern fringes is this plush international-standard hotel, combining the best of luxury and leisure with impeccable service. — Lonely Planet

Housed in an unassuming salmon-pink block in tranquil, leafy surroundings, the Surya Villa’s renovated sister hotel is Koregaon’s Park’s best-value hideaway. — Rough Guide

Sizeable if somewhat spartan rooms (with fans or a/c) spread over four floors in a suburban block close to Osho. — Rough Guide

A central location, free wi-fi, and a very good Italian restaurant, Little Italy La Pizzeria, earn this place plenty of points before you even step into the compact but luxurious rooms. — Lonely Planet

A surprisingly restful place, Homeland is very convenient to the train station, yet tucked away from the associated din. — Lonely Planet

A large, smooth-moving joint, this place stands out for its well-kept rooms and the popular Akshaya vegetarian restaurant downstairs. — Lonely Planet

Around 5km northeast of the centre, handily placed for the airport and tech parks, this contemporary-chic hotel gets everything right. — Lonely Planet

The most sumptuous hotel in Pune. Rooms are compact and very comfortable other assets include three restaurants, two bars, a nightclub, gym and a small rooftop pool. — Lonely Planet

Centrally located on one of Pune’s main thoroughfares, this luxury hotel has inviting rooms with large windows, soothing wall hues and classy upholstery. — Lonely Planet

Huge, high-ceilinged, cleanish rooms in a rambling, sparse and dilapidated colonial mansion occupying a relatively peaceful plot set back from the main road... Quieter, cheaper rooms in the courtyard. — Rough Guide

Plush, friendly, atmospheric: three words that best describe the Ritz, a Raj-era building that holds its own in town... There's also safe parking and a helpful travel desk. — Lonely Planet

In a quiet residential location in Koregaon Park, Pune's edition of Bombay Backpackers features six- and 10-bed dorms, a basement common area and kitchen, and somewhat indifferent staff. — Lonely Planet

Goa chic comes to Pune: outside, a forbidding sandstone-coloured tower block; inside, an exuberant designer playground of bold textures, shades and shapes. — Rough Guide

Set behind a dimly lit beer garden, the colonial-era Grand doesn’t live up to its name, but is an acceptable budget choice for a night. — Rough Guide

Aimed at business travellers and located on a quiet side street close to the railway station, Shree Panchratna is well maintained. — Rough Guide