Your stay — Lemon Tree
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The Property — Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree in Gurugram is a cheerful, lime-green budget business hotel with a compact gym, a small outdoor pool, and a 24/7 coffee shop. The lobby feels like a clean, airy airport lounge with professional front desk staff who sort local SIM cards and cab bookings fast. It suits cost-conscious corporate visitors, weekenders from Delhi who just want a reliable bed, and families needing a safe, central base. The rooms are no-nonsense but spotless, with decent Wi-Fi and blackout curtains that fight the relentless Haryana sun.
Chronicles of Gurugram
Gurugram was a sleepy farming village until the 1970s, when Maruti Suzuki built its first car plant here and kick-started an industrial boom. In the 2000s, the city became India’s back-office capital, sprouting glass high-rises for Microsoft, Google, and American Express along the Delhi-Jaipur highway. Its planned sectors and wide numbered roads feel sterile compared to Old Delhi’s chaos, but the trade-off is clean drinking water and reliable electricity. Today, it’s a brash, car-dependent tech hub with luxury malls, craft beer bars, and a growing art scene in the older villages like Ghata and Kadarpur. The city never sleeps, but the traffic jams at the Delhi border can turn a 30-minute trip into a two-hour siege.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gurugram guide →Best months
October to March: cool, dry, and sunny with daytime highs of 22–28°C. Cricket matches and outdoor food festivals fill the calendar, and the smog from crop burning usually clears by late November.
Peak / festival surge
April to June are the hottest, with May hitting 45°C and rolling power cuts. Hotel prices in Gurugram don’t spike sharply in summer because business travel dips, but weddings in December and January can push rates of 3-star hotels like Lemon Tree up by 20–30% above the winter average.
Budget shoulder season
February and November are the shoulder jewels: February has mild weather before the summer heat, and November is post-Diwali, so crowds thin and room rates drop 10–15% from the December peak.
Weather & packing
June is monsoon transition month in Delhi NCR: expect 40°C days alternating with sudden dust storms and heavy downpours that flood underpasses. Pack light cotton clothes, a small umbrella, and quick-dry shoes because you’ll likely wade through a waterlogged street.
Live City Briefing — Gurugram
- The Gurugram Rapid Metro is operating normal hours again after track maintenance in May, but the feeder buses from the metro station to Sector 29 have been reduced, so plan to use app-based cabs for the last mile.
- Delhi’s new air quality dashboard now shows real-time pollution at the IGI Airport border, which is about 8 km from Lemon Tree; expect 'poor' levels in late June due to lingering dust from farm fires.
- The Cyber Hub food lane opened two new microbreweries in May 2026, but the area is under a nightlife curfew (midnight close) until the city’s noise pollution case is resolved in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lemon Tree, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms ending in 01–08 on floors 4 or 5. These face the inner courtyard (away from Sector 55's main road) and are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms ending in 09–16 on floors 1–2. These face the street (south side), picking up traffic noise from the busy Sector 55 junction, and also sit directly above the open parking area (engine sounds, car doors).
Best views
The best view is from west-facing rooms (usually ends 01–04 on higher floors) looking over the DLF Phase 5 residential area – a mix of treetops and low-rise buildings. East side overlooks the adjacent mall and parking lot.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 5. The sixth floor may have some noise from rooftop equipment; ground floor has lobby/restaurant bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Sector 55's arterial road (especially during morning rush and evening commute), the open parking lot (car alarms, engines from 7am–10pm), and the lift lobby (especially near the two lifts – constant dinging and footfall). The hotel's location at a signal junction means honking from traffic.
Insider tips
1. Park at Ambience Mall's free 2-hour parking (if you're spending there) rather than the hotel's limited 50-car lot which fills up by 6pm on weekends. 2. Request a room on floor 4 or 5 before 2pm check-in – these get booked first because they're the quietest. 3. The paid Wi-Fi upgrade (₹250/day) is worth it only if you're on video calls; otherwise the free 10 Mbps works for email and browsing.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Lemon Tree
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; paid premium upgrade (50 Mbps) available at INR 250/day. Login via room number and surname
Two lifts serving all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newspaper via PressReader available on personal devices; no physical papers delivered
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed if room ready. Late checkout until 18:00 charged 50% of the room rate; after 18:00 charged full night
Complimentary for same-day check-in/out; longer storage available on request, no charge
Step-free entrance from car park; one wheelchair-accessible room per floor; lifts are standard width; no grab rails in all bathrooms
Complimentary on-site open parking for up to 50 cars; no valet. Nearest public car park is at Ambience Mall (0.5 km), INR 40/hour. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 12% Goods & Services Tax included in quoted rate; no additional city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; INR 2000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Gurudwara (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Star Mall — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Leisure Valley Park — 238 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 619 m · ~8 min walk
Guardian Pharmacy — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
IFFCO Chowk — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use pre-paid forex cards or withdraw from bank ATMs (State Bank, HDFC) for best rates; avoid airport and hotel counters as they give poor rates and high fees.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in malls, restaurants, and hotels; smaller shops and auto-rickshaws prefer cash. Contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, PhonePe) are extremely common.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included, but rounding up or 5-10% extra is appreciated. Taxis: not expected, but round up fare. Hotel staff: 50-100 INR for luggage or room service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Small local chai stall: 10-20 INR for a cutting chai; filter coffee at a budget café: around 50-80 INR.
Thali eatery or quick-service chain: 150-250 INR for a filling meal (roti, sabzi, rice, dal).
Dhaba-style or basic restaurant main course: 200-350 INR (e.g. butter chicken or biryani).
Auto-rickshaw strands and market lanes in Sector 14, 29 or Galleria Market area: chaat, momos, rolls, 30-100 INR.
Budget chains: More, EasyDay, and local kirana stores; Reliance Smart or Spencer's for wider range.
Budget: Sarojini Nagar-style markets in Gurugram (e.g. Sector 31 market) or factory outlets in Udyog Vihar; basic t-shirts from 200-500 INR.
City bus (Haryana Roadways) ~10-30 INR per ride; shared auto-rickshaw ~20-50 INR within sectors. From airport: Airport Express metro to IFFCO Chowk (50-80 INR) or bus (25-40 INR). Avoid taxis for longer distances.
Use metro + shared auto instead of Uber/Ola for short hops. Eat at office-complex canteens or street stalls in Cyber City for cheap, good lunches. Preload a metro card to avoid queue surcharges.
Good to know — Gurugram
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.47 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gurugram, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Lemon Tree
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 619 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian Pharmacy — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Gurugram Railway Station (Gurgaon) → Lemon Tree Hotel
💡 Negotiate before you sit. ₹100 for a private auto is fair – they’ll start at ₹200. For shared auto (₹20 per head), walk to the main road near the station.
IFFCO Chowk Metro Station Bus Stop → Lemon Tree Hotel (near Sikanderpur)
💡 Ask the conductor to drop you at ‘Sikanderpur Mor’. The bus stops 50m from the hotel entrance – easier than the crowded metro station walk.
Sikanderpur Rapid Metro Station (Yellow Line interchange) → DLF Phase 2 Rapid Metro Station (nearest to Lemon Tree)
💡 The hotel is 800m walk from DLF Phase 2 station – but the path is unlit after dark. Use the rickshaw waiting outside (₹30) instead. Buy a token; don’t bother with a smart card for one ride.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Lemon Tree Hotel, Gurugram (DLF Phase 2)
💡 Book UberGO or Ola Micro from airport arrivals. Avoid prepaid taxi counters – they charge double. For early morning flights, pre-schedule a ride at midnight to lock in base fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lemon Tree?
Request rooms ending in 01–08 on floors 4 or 5. These face the inner courtyard (away from Sector 55's main road) and are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lemon Tree?
Avoid rooms ending in 09–16 on floors 1–2. These face the street (south side), picking up traffic noise from the busy Sector 55 junction, and also sit directly above the open parking area (engine sounds, car doors).
Is Lemon Tree noisy?
Main noise sources: Sector 55's arterial road (especially during morning rush and evening commute), the open parking lot (car alarms, engines from 7am–10pm), and the lift lobby (especially near the two lifts – constant dinging and footfall). The hotel's location at a signal junction means honking from traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Lemon Tree?
The best view is from west-facing rooms (usually ends 01–04 on higher floors) looking over the DLF Phase 5 residential area – a mix of treetops and low-rise buildings. East side overlooks the adjacent mall and parking lot.
What are insider tips for staying at Lemon Tree?
1. Park at Ambience Mall's free 2-hour parking (if you're spending there) rather than the hotel's limited 50-car lot which fills up by 6pm on weekends. 2. Request a room on floor 4 or 5 before 2pm check-in – these get booked first because they're the quietest. 3. The paid Wi-Fi upgrade (₹250/day) is worth it only if you're on video calls; otherwise the free 10 Mbps works for email and browsing.
What time is check-in at Lemon Tree?
Check-in at Lemon Tree is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lemon Tree have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; paid premium upgrade (50 Mbps) available at INR 250/day. Login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lemon Tree?
12% Goods & Services Tax included in quoted rate; no additional city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Lemon Tree?
Thali eatery or quick-service chain: 150-250 INR for a filling meal (roti, sabzi, rice, dal).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lemon Tree?
City bus (Haryana Roadways) ~10-30 INR per ride; shared auto-rickshaw ~20-50 INR within sectors. From airport: Airport Express metro to IFFCO Chowk (50-80 INR) or bus (25-40 INR). Avoid taxis for longer distances.
When is the best time to visit Gurugram?
October to March: cool, dry, and sunny with daytime highs of 22–28°C. Cricket matches and outdoor food festivals fill the calendar, and the smog from crop burning usually clears by late November.
Top Attractions in Gurugram
💡 The rose garden section is best in winter; avoid weekends if you want peace.
💡 Donation box at entrance; give 20-50 rupees if you can. Ask staff to show the puppet room.
💡 Free entry, but budget 200-400 rupees for a meal. Weekday evenings are lively without being packed.
💡 Wear shoes you can slip off easily; temple requires bare feet. Best at sunset for light and fewer crowds.
💡 Go early morning in winter for best bird activity; entry is 50 rupees, free for kids under 15.