This charming boutique
hotel in central Lucknow is a 41-room heritage home that got converted into a
hotel a couple of years ago. The warm and efficient team behind this lovely
property showcases the beautiful heritage of the city both within and outside
the hotel.
With an architecture
style of the early 1900s, the clean white façade of the lebua Lucknow ensconces
a unique serenity despite its location in the heart of the city. Almost as soon
as you enter the hotel’s gate one is transported back to a different era with a
couple of vintage cars parked under the porch that add to the feeling of being
in a time warp. Inside, a high ceiling, period furniture and black and white
photographs of Lucknow through its varied eras lend a simple charm that I
experience all through the weekend that I spend here.
Understated Luxury
Although lebua is a swanky Bangkok-based hotel
chain, in India they have retained the local flavour of the city that they’re
based in. Lucknow is known for its nawabi havelis or traditional mansions that
are characterized by open courtyards around which the rooms were built. Many
rooms thus open into, Sehen, a large courtyard with a water-body at one end and
many flowering bougainvillea creepers adding a burst of colour against the
white portico. My suite comes with a huge balcony overlooking the verdant front
lawn of the hotel. Inside my room, while laying on my four poster bed it is
easy to imagine the life of erstwhile royalty as sunlight streams in from stained
glass windows, dappling through Mughal style arches.
Culinary extravaganza
If Lucknow’s architecture is a talking point,
its nuanced cuisine is the highlight of any conversation among food lovers. The
subtlety of flavours can only be achieved by highly experienced chefs or
homecooks who are armed with family recipes since precision of spices and
expert technique are required to create even the most simple looking dishes. Chef
Mohsin Qureshi, executive sous chef, has taken great care to serve traditional
Lucknowi food prepared in an authentic style. You must try the thali, a plated
meal that contains an array of vegetables, meats, curries and breads. I assure
you that the spread is so lavish that you will do well to skip the prior meal
to do justice to this one. The melt in the mouth kebabs with the accompanying
rotis, chicken and lamb cooked to perfection in the tandoor will leave you
licking your fingers. But there is more than local food to savour here. 1936 an
Italian restaurant with an alfresco space is the ‘it spot’ for locals to enjoy
freshly made salads, lavish cheese platters, hearty bowls of pasta or European
style grills. And Saraca the rooftop bar is ideal for a nightcap under a starlit
sky.
The
lebua team also does a super job at creating the perfect ambience to enjoy all
the delectable food on offer. From candle-lit dinners decorated with rose
petals to private al fresco breakfasts with an array of freshly made croissants
and muffins they create very romantic settings, but of course at an additional
cost.
Experiencing the City of Nawabs
Experiencing the City of Nawabs
Lucknow is not yet on the tourism map of India.
Yet this city is replete with pre-Independence heritage and architecture and
part of that vibe still lingers in the daily life of city dwellers. lebua
Lucknow curates local experiences to showcase the best culinary and
architectural delights of the city beyond its walls as well.
If you have the time I
highly recommend that you take one of the guided
tours to enjoy the famous landmarks of the city like the Turkish-inspired Rumi
Darwaaza or the iconic Bara Imambara. These tours can be customized to suit
your interest and can include a visit to one of India’s finest schools for
boys, La Martiniere College that was founded by a Frenchman appointed by the
East India Company or the British Residency to delve into the multi-layered
history of the city. And if you have the palate for streetfood, a culinary walk
through the bylanes of Old town and Hazratganj will unveil some real gems like
aromatic biryanis, kebabs and sweet dishes that you are unlikely to find in any
other city in India.
Details:
lebua Lucknow Saraca Estate
19, Mall Avenue, Lucknow – 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ph: +91 5222 238 333
Website: lebua.com
This article first came out in a leading UK-based travel publication in March'2019.
This article first came out in a leading UK-based travel publication in March'2019.
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