WHERE TO STAY

GOLDEN TULIP LUCKNOW Centrally located in Hazratganj, this contemporary business hotel (pictured top left) has 115 rooms, including 65 club rooms and two suites. All come with 32-inch flatscreen TVs, workstations, tea and coffee facilities, and minibars. The property has meeting space for up to 250 delegates, as well as two restaurants. goldentuliplucknow.com THE PICCADILY Also located in Hazratganj, the 107-room Piccadily (top right) combines modern décor with an inviting ambience. It has nine function rooms and a terrace for gatherings, a North Indian restaurant, a bar, and a coffee shop. piccadilylucknow.co.in VIVANTA BY TAJ-GOMTI NAGAR Situated in Gomti Nagar, close to the banks of the Gomti River, the elegant Vivanta by Taj (left) is a favourite among the Indian elite. It has 110 rooms and suites with free wifi, desks, and tea and coffee facilities. Oudhyana restaurant serves traditional Avadhi cuisine with a luxurious twist, and there is a 24-hour fitness centre and an outdoor pool. vivantabytaj.com