Hyatt Hotel

Next to the Aga Khan Palace, this upscale hotel in a contemporary building with a polished lobby is 4 km from Pune Golf Course and 7 km from Shaniwar Wada, an18th-century fort.

Featuring city or garden views, the warm, modern rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffeemakers. Suites add pool views and sitting areas. Room service is available 24/7.

Breakfast and parking are free. Dining options include a relaxed restaurant, a pastry shop and a hip bar with regular live music, as well as a chic Asian eatery with a terrace. There's also a palm-lined outdoor pool, a fitness centre and an elegant spa.