The Taj Blue Diamond Pune– IHCL Seleqtions – A Review By Punam Mohandas Surrounded by some lush foliage, the Taj Blue Diamond has never, in all its history, been called as such! It’s always just been the ‘Blue Diamond’ for Poona-ites/Punekars, ever since its inception back in the 70’s as the city’s first five-star hotel….
A Review of Hotel Arya Niwas, Jaipur As a frequent visitor to Jaipur city, I am always on the lookout for decent hotels there and this time, while searching for a hotel I came across Hotel Arya Niwas. The price offered was attractive and the ratings on the booking site were decent. I further cross-checked…
The Sonnet Kolkata – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Sonnet is a small, boutique hotel, located in Kolkata’s Salt Lake City, close to the City Centre mall. It is quite popular among visiting sports’ teams due to its relative proximity to the stadium; indeed, while I was there, the Indian men’s hockey team was…
Four Points By Sheraton – Exceeded Expectations By Far Jaipur is a city that I visit often for work and otherwise, and have stayed at various hotels in the city earlier, including some big names. This, however, was my first stay at Four Points by Sheraton. Having booked the hotel online through an online travel…
The Park Hyderabad – A Review By Punam Mohandas True of many of its hotels, the Park Hyderabad too offers a somewhat funky look to its entrance, although the façade itself is unprepossessing. As one enters the hotel through revolving doors, one is faced with the concierge desk, beyond which is some banquet space. The…
Vivanta By Taj – President, Mumbai – A Review By Punam Mohandas One somehow feels an almost indescribable sense of welcome and homecoming on alighting at a Taj property and so it is with the Vivanta by Taj – President. One of the oldest hotels in Mumbai, the President was started in 1972, following which…
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre – A Review By Punam Mohandas As most Hyderabadis know, the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre is the erstwhile Viceroy hotel, occupying a prime position overlooking Tank Bund and the only property strategically poised between the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad. Much of the old façade still…
JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai – A Review By Punam Mohandas As the general manager, Pavithran Nambiar, readily agrees, the Marriott Juhu has long held sway over the city of Mumbai by virtue of its location and its A-list crowd. Bollywood’s crème de la crème move silently and purposefully through its environs, be it the gym…
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park – A Review By Punam Mohandas About the first thing that strikes you as you walk into the 277-keys Westin Pune, is the subtle, lingering fragrance. The mood enhancing scent of White Tea is prevalent throughout the hotel, putting guests into a conducive frame of mind almost immediately. The lobby…
Ginger Hotel Mangalore – A Cut Above Budget Hotels There are budget hotels, and then there are budget hotels with a difference. The Ginger Hotel in Mangalore definitely falls in the latter category. While it is a budget hotel in almost all aspects, it stands out of the crowd, thanks largely to their well trained…
A Review Of Ibis Mumbai Airport This was my first stay at an Accor property. I was looking for accommodation for two nights at Mumbai and the advertisement of Ibis Mumbai Airport showed up in the Google results. I must admit that the rates I got from the hotel website were terrific and I booked…
Review Of Lemon Tree Premier, Ulsoor, Bangalore While looking for accommodation in Bangalore I got a terrific deal on an online site for the Lemon Tree Premier, Ulsoor. Being familiar with the Lemon Tree Premier properties in Delhi & Gurgaon, I booked it immediately. However, it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment…