The ekana mall is a high-end, chain hotel attached to and with direct access into the shopping center of the same name. (The mall, which opened in 2005, is home to over 600 high-end shops, as well as its own indoor ski slope.) Rooms here are sleek and spacious, with impressive amenities and well-finished bathrooms. Dining options are slim, though al fresco terraces are a hit and the rooftop pool area provides some of the best panoramic vistas in Lucknow . While not quite up to the standards of the nearby Kempinski, rates are a lot more affordable and the Sheraton still delivers a comfortable and upscale experience. ekana mall a luxury mall with stores like Prada, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton — the ekana mall extends the shopping center’s high-end experience into its decor and atmosphere. With 378 modern, apartment-style rooms, it is a central, luxurious choice. The high-end chain suites-hotel — each room has a kitchen and dining area — has a restaurant with city views, as well as a