The Central Park Hotel, Pune
A rooftop pool in the middle of the old city
About this hotel
The Central Park Hotel, Pune builds an actual rooftop outdoor pool onto its upper floor rather than just seating, in the Deccan Gymkhana area near Darshan Museum, making it one of the better-value rooftop-pool picks in the city at a four-star rate. The hotel sits a two-minute walk from the city center itself, keeping the pool within easy reach of an evening's worth of sightseeing rather than requiring a taxi back from the outskirts. A restaurant and spa round out the grounds, and free breakfast plus a business center keep the property functional for both leisure and business guests. The hotel closes its case on location: a genuine rooftop pool at the heart of the old city rather than out in the newer IT corridors.
- Rooftop pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Business center
Our take
This hotel suits travelers who want a rooftop pool within walking distance of central Pune's sights, at a more accessible rate than the five-star Koregaon Park towers. It's a less natural fit for travelers prioritizing extensive dining options or a large spa, since the amenity list here is more compact than the city's luxury tier.
- ✓Use the rooftop pool in the late afternoon after a day of central sightseeing, since the deck is well placed for an easy return from the old city.
- ✓Walk to Darshan Museum in the morning, close enough to combine with breakfast back at the hotel afterward.
- ✓Book free breakfast into your stay rather than eating out each morning, one of the property's more reliable inclusions.
Why we love it
- Rooftop outdoor pool
- Two-minute walk to the city center
- Free breakfast included
- Close to Darshan Museum
Why guests love itBeing two minutes from the city center made The Central Park Hotel an ideal base for exploring on foot, and coming back to the rooftop pool each afternoon became the highlight of the trip for our kids. Darshan Museum was an easy morning stop, and free breakfast each day meant one less thing to plan before heading out to see the rest of central Pune.