Discover Lucknow with Renaissance

Mariam Nihal Saudi Gazette Forget what you know about Lucknow. Discover a new luxury experience waiting for you at The Renaissance Lucknow - a Marriott Lifestyle Hotel. In terms of population, Lucknow is India’s second largest city in the north, after the capital Delhi, and has played an important role in India’s pre-independence days. Till today, you can see ruins from the Mughal era and monuments from British Raj spread across the city, which of course influenced the city a great deal, especially in terms of its cultural history that elevated the stance of literature and poetry, both in Urdu and English. Hospitality and courtesy are central to Lucknow, which was ruled by Mughal emperors and royals for decades. The Renaissance Lucknow Hotel, located in the heart of the city, is a contemporary sanctuary that allows you to get the best of both worlds, with easy access to popular historic and leisure destinations as well as the business district in Lucknow. The 112-room hotel is not just the tallest, but also the only modern smart hotel in the city, with rooms designed for the business traveler and millennials who need smart facilities.   Enjoy the spectacular views of the city’s skyline through the ceiling to floor glass window in your room overlooking the massive Ambedkar Memorial Park. You can access the 24 hour fitness center, work out with a personal trainer and enjoy yoga early in the morning. Renaissance offers fine dining restaurants, a rooftop infinity pool, the Ren Garden corporate facilities and wedding ballrooms, making it the ideal venue for meetings, weddings and other social events.  Events and social gatherings have now found a new home at the hotel due to the brand’s persona and prime location.  The hotel offers a signature R.E.N. meeting program that promises live entertainment and attention to every detail, including state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, customized menus and services. The hotel offers a spectacular fine dining Indian restaurant with a great array of traditional and authentic Lucknawi dishes.   Rest assured, you don’t need to step out for food because the best is available at their all day dining restaurant on the 14th floor where you can enjoy Indian, Italian, and European dishes at the multi-cuisine restaurant overlooking the city. Located on the 16th floor, the spectacular views of the city from the poolside lounge also over looks the Gomti river. Another excellent feature is the R Navigator facility designed by the hotel to ensure you live the true Lucknow experience.  A group of experts help guests discover the treasures of Lucknow, and some of the most popular destinations, including the prestigious La Martiniere College, established in 1845, and the larger than life Ambedkar Memorial Park that was built using red sandstone brought from Rajasthan at a cost of seven billion rupees.  You can create a customized itinerary that includes food and fashion, allowing you to meet local designers and visit authentic eateries around town.  The best time to visit Lucknow is from August till May, as summers are quite harsh and humid. We recommend Saudia Airlines that has daily flights to Lucknow. The Renaissance Lucknow Hotel Website: www.renaissancelucknow.com For bookings: [email protected] Facebook.com/RenaissanceLucknowHotel Fly Saudia Airlines Saudia is the only airlines in the Kingdom that has daily direct flights to Lucknow. It also beats the competition when it comes to inflight entertainment, seat comfort, ticket prices and of course time. Book on www.saudiairlines.com