Amanora The Fern Pune, Series by Marriott
Rooftop tennis and a lakeside amphitheatre in one stay
About this hotel
Amanora The Fern Pune stands apart from the rest of the city's five-star tier by putting a tennis court on the roof rather than the ground, alongside a lake view that most Pune hotels simply can't offer given the city's inland setting. The indoor pool gives guests a year-round option regardless of the monsoon, while the amphitheatre and cafe extend the property's grounds well beyond a typical hotel footprint. A short walk to Kothimbir Family Restaurant adds a local dining option outside the hotel, and the spa and fitness center serve a mix of business travelers and guests drawn specifically to the lake and rooftop sport setup, closing on a property that reads more like a self-contained campus than a single tower.
- Indoor pool
- Rooftop tennis
- Spa and fitness center
- Kitchen access
Our take
This hotel suits travelers who want genuine outdoor space and a change from the standard five-star pool-and-spa formula, particularly anyone keen to use the rooftop tennis court or spend an evening by the lake and amphitheatre. It's a poor match for travelers who need to be close to central Pune or Koregaon Park's restaurant scene, since the airport transfer runs considerably longer than for the city's more central luxury addresses.
- ✓Book a rooftop tennis slot in the early morning or after 5pm, avoiding the plateau's strongest midday sun on an exposed court.
- ✓Walk to Kothimbir Family Restaurant for a change from the hotel's own dining, about nine minutes from the lobby.
- ✓Use the indoor pool if visiting during the June-to-September monsoon, since the lake and outdoor amphitheatre lose most of their appeal in heavy rain.
Why we love it
- Rooftop tennis court, rare in Pune
- Lake views from the grounds
- Indoor pool works year-round
- On-site amphitheatre and cafe
Why guests love itWe chose Amanora The Fern mainly for the rooftop tennis court, which our teenagers used most mornings before the day heated up. The lake gave the grounds a very different feel from the tower hotels closer to the center, and the indoor pool was a good fallback on the one rainy afternoon we had, keeping the trip on track without disrupting our plans for that day.