I was searching suitable venue for the one of the mega launch. Although budget was the constraint my patrons wanted everything international. How to find a hotel when you land in Pune is this the question brooding in your mind? I was in a similar tricky situation. Visiting hotels, collecting tariff cards, making telephone calls, negotiating rates and approving the ambience were few to name activities in July 2004.
I factually visited Aurora Towers, Woodland, Panchratna, Ashirwad, Sapna Executive, Kapila, Ambassador, Kohinoor, Ashish Plaza, Hotel Surya, and everything near station and Fergusson College Road was searched. Finally Ambassador at Model Colony and Hotel Aurora Towers were short listed. Managing director stayed at Hotel Aurora Towers, 2 days luncheon conference was fixed at Hotel Aurora Towers and Ambassador was voted for night-out dinner.
I am writing this review as my experience and with a motivation to help Pune visitors get fair idea of hospitality choices available in Pune city.
Location & Surroundings: Hotel Aurora Towers is situated in the heart of the city and adjacent to most happening place in Pune i.e. Camp. It is just 10 minutes walk from Pune Railway Station or Pune Station Bus Stand. It will take 15 minutes by auto from Swargate Pune Bus stand and 20 minutes by auto from Shivajinagar Bus Stand / Railway Station. It is around 10 km from Pune airport i.e. Lohegaon Air Force Station. Laxmi Road where the shopping activity is at its peak always is also in the vicinity. Overall it is a business hotel.
You are connected to any part of city and transport facilities are available on call. If you would like to have the local taste of travel, PMT bus stop is just 10 meter away. Most banks are situated on Moledina road or have branches on East Street which is nearby.
If you would like to have a feel of YOUNG PUNE, famous Mahatma Gandhi Road is in the vicinity, your evenings will be romantic, youthful and mesmerizing. Would you like to test your negotiation power, Fashion Street is nearby where you can pick anything at a big bargain.
Address is as under:
Hotel Aurora Towers, 9, Moledina Road, Camp, Pune – 411 001
Tel:(020)26131818 URL: https://hotelauroratowers.com
Business meeting: Arrangement was excellent and to the best of my memories they provided LCD projector and allied facilities. U-shaped conference arrangement was to our satisfaction. Name plate holder was also provided on demand. They have power back-up for interrupted business meeting and air-conditioners were in working condition.
Help Desk: Reception, bell boy and one who coordinates were very helpful.
Food: Buffet food was excellent and sufficient, I can say confidently measuring the food preferences of participants.
Price: Other choices of premium quality hotels in Pune are Pride, Sun-n-Sand, The Taj, Le Meridien and Seasons Apartment. Compared to these premium choices Hotel Aurora Towers is priced comparatively.
Being in the business plaza there is limited parking place but pay-n-park facility is adjacent. Business travelers who wish to enjoy crowd of Pune city minus serenity, Hotel Aurora Tower is one of the best options.
~ Avinash Murkute
Pune