Your stay — Piccadily
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The Property — Piccadily
The Piccadily is a dependable 3-star business hotel near Lucknow’s Hazratganj shopping district. Its lobby feels like a functional, clean waiting room — marble floors, polite staff at a wide reception desk, and a seating area with newspapers. It suits travellers who want a reliable, central base without frills: no pool or gym, but the in-house restaurant, Zaffran, does decent North Indian and Mughlai dishes. You get what you pay for: tidy rooms, efficient check-in, and easy access to city buses and taxis.
Chronicles of Lucknow
Lucknow rose to prominence as the seat of the Nawabs of Awadh in the 18th century, who built its distinctive Mughal-Islamic architecture with British colonial influences later layered in. After the 1857 rebellion, the British remodelled large parts of the city, leaving a legacy of broad avenues and Indo-Saracenic buildings like the Bara Imambara and the Rumi Darwaza. Today it’s the capital of Uttar Pradesh, known for its refined Urdu culture, kebabs, and chikan embroidery. The city feels old-money in places — gracious, a bit sleepy, and fiercely proud of its culinary heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lucknow guide →Best months
November to February — temperatures drop to 8-25°C, perfect for exploring monuments and eating street food without sweating. Crowds are moderate outside major festivals.
Peak / festival surge
July is monsoon peak: heavy downpours, street flooding, and muggy 30°C+ days. Hotel prices at Piccadily are stable (around ₹4,500-5,500/night) because demand is low; no festivals, just local religious observance of Muharram which doesn't draw tourists.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are dry, warm (25-35°C) and less crowded, with room rates often 20% below winter. You hit the tail end of winter flowers in March and avoid the monsoon misery.
Weather & packing
Lucknow's climate is extreme: July is hot and drenching — expect daily 40-80mm rain and humidity above 80%. Pack a lightweight rain jacket with a hood, quick-dry trousers, and waterproof shoes; cotton clothes will stay wet.
Live City Briefing — Lucknow
- Lucknow Metro’s Red Line now runs from CCS Airport to Munshi Pulia — express service reduced journey times; check for platform closures on weekdays due to extension works.
- The Lucknow Food Festival is postponed to late 2026 — confirm dates at the UP Tourism office on Hazratganj; smaller pop-up kebab stalls active near Aminabad.
- Several main roads in Hazratganj are under road-widening construction till August — allow extra 15 minutes for taxi/auto to Piccadily.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Piccadily, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd to 5th) facing the rear courtyard or away from the main road. These are quieter and benefit from less street noise, especially during rush hour.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or reception, as they suffer from lobby traffic and street noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the restaurant or bar area, if known, due to evening activity.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the rear may offer a view of Lucknow's tree-lined neighbourhoods or local architecture; front-facing rooms overlook the main road and commercial area.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 (assuming a 5-storey hotel) offer the best quiet, as they are above the main street hubbub and away from ground-level service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Lucknow's traffic can be heavy, especially near commercial areas. The main road outside generates honking and vehicle noise during daytime and early evening. The restaurant and bar on the ground floor may produce noise until late evening.
Insider tips
If you're driving, ask about the hotel's parking availability — it may be limited. Check-in early for a better chance of securing a quiet room on an upper floor.
- 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 — Piccadily
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed around 10 Mbps; no login constraints, password provided at reception.
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access via PressReader in lobby; no physical newspapers delivered to rooms.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 18:00 charged INR 1,000 (subject to availability).
Complimentary storage for same-day check-out or early arrivals; no charge.
Step-free entrance at main door; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or grab bars in bathrooms.
Free on-site parking for up to 30 cars on first-come, first-served basis; no valet. Nearest public car park is on Rana Pratap Marg, 1 km away, INR 50 per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city/tourist tax; standard 12% GST included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required for booking; at check-in, a refundable hold of INR 2,000 for incidentals via card or cash.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Phoenix United Mall — 256 m · ~3 min walk
Jai Jagat — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Krishna Nagar — 704 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they give poor rates and add fees. Banks and pre-paid forex cards are reliable.
Cards are accepted at mid-range and up hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller eateries, street vendors, and auto-rickshaws expect cash. Contactless is limited but growing.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 10% if service is good. Taxis: no tip needed, but rounding up is kind. Hotel staff: 20–50 INR for porters, 100–200 INR for housekeeping per stay.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of filter coffee at a local chai stall or street-side kiosk costs around 10–20 INR.
A thali at a no-frills dhaba or vegetarian restaurant costs 100–150 INR and is filling.
A main course at a casual Indian restaurant runs 150–250 INR; biryani is common and affordable.
Hazratganj and Aminabad areas are packed with street stalls selling samosas, chaat, and kulfi; try the kebab stalls near Chowk for less than 100 INR.
Big Bazaar and Reliance Fresh are common budget supermarkets; local kirana shops are even cheaper for basics.
Naka Hindola market and Hazratganj have budget high-street clothing stalls; chikan work clothing is a local speciality.
Auto-rickshaws (share or direct) cost 20–50 INR for local trips; city buses are cheaper at 5–15 INR but crowded. From the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (about 400 INR to central Lucknow) or an app-based cab (Uber/Ola, around 250 INR).
Eat at local thali joints rather than tourist restaurants. Haggle at markets (like for chikan embroidery). Use app-based cabs instead of tourist taxis; share auto-rickshaws cut costs further.
Good to know — Lucknow
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not safe — drink bottled
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lucknow, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Piccadily
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport Metro Station (under construction till 2026, current nearest: Vasant Kunj) → Shiva Guest House (nearest: Hazratganj Metro Station)
💡 Until airport station opens, use SCCS Terminal bus to Vasant Kunj Metro. Purchase token from yellow machines: station has auto rickshaws to guest house for ₹20 smartcard top-up.
Airport bus stop (outside terminal) → Shiva Guest House
💡 Take the UPSRTC AC bus to 'Charbagh Bus Stand', then autorickshaw to Aminabad for ₹30. Bus lack luggage space—backpack fine, hard suitcase awkward.
Charbagh Railway Station or central Lucknow (nearest major point to guest house) → Shiva Guest House, Aminabad
💡 From airport directly, Ola/Uber cost ₹350. Best for short hops: type 'Shiva Guest House Aminabad' exactly. Negotiate cash fares only if app fails—driver will ask ₹100, haggle to ₹60.
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) → Shiva Guest House (Aminabad area)
💡 Book at the government prepaid counter inside arrivals. Avoid drivers who haggle—price includes all tolls. Share the taxi with others for ₹150 per head if alone.
About Lucknow
Wikipedia ↗
Lucknow (Hindi: Lakhanaū, pronounced [ˈləkʰnə.uː] ) is a metropolis and the second largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh where it serves as the capital and the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division. The city had a population of 2.8 million according to the 20...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Piccadily?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd to 5th) facing the rear courtyard or away from the main road. These are quieter and benefit from less street noise, especially during rush hour.
Which rooms should I avoid at Piccadily?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or reception, as they suffer from lobby traffic and street noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the restaurant or bar area, if known, due to evening activity.
Is Piccadily noisy?
Lucknow's traffic can be heavy, especially near commercial areas. The main road outside generates honking and vehicle noise during daytime and early evening. The restaurant and bar on the ground floor may produce noise until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Piccadily?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the rear may offer a view of Lucknow's tree-lined neighbourhoods or local architecture; front-facing rooms overlook the main road and commercial area.
What are insider tips for staying at Piccadily?
If you're driving, ask about the hotel's parking availability — it may be limited. Check-in early for a better chance of securing a quiet room on an upper floor.
What time is check-in at Piccadily?
Check-in at Piccadily is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Piccadily have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed around 10 Mbps; no login constraints, password provided at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Piccadily?
None (no separate city/tourist tax; standard 12% GST included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Piccadily?
A thali at a no-frills dhaba or vegetarian restaurant costs 100–150 INR and is filling.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Piccadily?
Auto-rickshaws (share or direct) cost 20–50 INR for local trips; city buses are cheaper at 5–15 INR but crowded. From the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (about 400 INR to central Lucknow) or an app-based cab (Uber/Ola, around 250 INR).
When is the best time to visit Lucknow?
November to February — temperatures drop to 8-25°C, perfect for exploring monuments and eating street food without sweating. Crowds are moderate outside major festivals.
Top Attractions in Lucknow
💡 Cross the road to the elevated footbridge for the best photo angle. Free to view from outside; no interior access.
💡 Free to view from the outside. Visit just before sunset – the lighting on the tower is dramatic. The nearby Hussainabad Picture Gallery (₹50) is worth combining if you have time.
💡 Entry is a minimal ₹5 for Indians, ₹25 for foreigners. The museum inside is small but free with the entry ticket. Carry water – the walk through the ruins takes about an hour.
💡 Go early morning (8-9am) to avoid crowds and heat. Combine with the adjacent stepwell, Baoli – it's included in the ticket but often missed.
💡 Cheap entry (₹10-20). Best visited on weekday mornings – it gets rowdy on weekends. The toy train is an extra ₹10 but worth it for a quick tour.