‘Sense Of Space’ With Hyatt Regency Gurgaon

The current on-going crisis is a roller-coaster ride for everyone, been confined within the four walls of our respective homes was never imagined. Amidst the chaos, the residents look for a safe and secure place every now and then to relax, rejuvenate and recover from the stress that comes with the pandemic. To offer a sense of security and safety, Hyatt Regency Gurgaon comes as an ideal staycation and weekend getaway destination for Delhi NCR population.

Nestled strategically on the outskirts of the national capital and around the rapidly expanding corporate and residential hub of India off the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway 8, the hotel is in close proximity to corporate business hub of Gurgaon with easy access from southern periphery road and Dwarka express highway. Covering the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the property offers a convenient stop over for tourists. Gurgaon is a host of places to visit and things to do. Interesting places to see in Gurgaon include shopping malls, museums, golf courses, and cinemas, in addition to vibrant and dynamic nightlife venues.

While visiting the property, BW HOTELIER unfolds that the hotel has adapted all the new safety and hygiene protocols to ensure guests a safe stay. We also interacted with the General Manager of the hotel, Vishal Singh who feels that the industry is in a better position to play it out as they have come a long way in last one year to understand the new normal. “We, as an industry, are better prepared this time. The people are also more informed, earlier there was a fear of unknown. Now, we have a lot of established protocols in terms of our daily check-lists and if we follow the them right, there shouldn’t be a reason to panic,” he explained.

ACCOMODATION

The property features 450 well-appointed spacious guestrooms – twin room and king room – all with state of the art facilities, and 35 luxurious suites which are thoughtfully designed to contribute to the stylish and comfortable ambience. The large room inventory helps the hotel to deep clean, sanitise and ready the room for its valued guests. Singh informs us that they do not allocate the same room before 48 to 72 hours to its guests. “We have a cooling off period, we are in no rush that one guest is going and another is waiting. We even shut down floors for some time and use other floors. This also helps us in managing the HLP (Heating, Light and Power) costs.”

The Regency Executive Suite’s upscale contemporary décor welcomes guests into this 132-square-metre top-floor suite, which features one king bed with premium linens plus separate living and dining rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows grant views of the hotel pool, while the bathroom features white marble flooring and Kohler fixtures. Regency Club perks include all-day tea, coffee and soft beverages, express check-in and checkout, dedicated concierge, and use of boardroom for one hour per stay. 

Whereas the standard suite, Regency Suite King, lets you enjoy a spacious and luxurious 88-square-metre area featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with views overlooking landscaped gardens, along with luxury amenities providing state-of-the-art comfort and entertainment. Regency Suite perks include access to the Regency Club Lounge which offers a complimentary breakfast buffet and evening cocktails, all-day tea, coffee and soft beverages, exclusive amenities, private check-in and check-out facilities, limited access to a private boardroom, and high-speed Internet access.

FACILITIES

The hotel offers a number of personalised experience at its premises, from Yoga to Golf to Cooking and Cocktail classes, they have got it all covered. Whether on a family vacation or part of a team-building exercise, there are options available for everyone.

Yoga: The hotel offers basic yoga sessions for beginners, as well as classes for intermediate and advanced practitioners. The 60-minute basic yoga class covers a selection of asana, pranayama, and mudra practices, and is designed to help instill within you a sense of balance and harmony. Yoga and meditation sessions are conducted by trained and certified yoga masters.

Cooking and Cocktail Classes: Cooking classes present a unique opportunity to work with the experts themselves, with the master cooking classes held in one of the restaurant kitchens. Intimate groups work together to enjoy the fruits of their experience for lunch, dinner, or dessert, and also learn tips and tricks while cooking using only the best ingredients. Cocktail Classes enables guests learn the basics for making cocktails, what tastes fantastic, and how to make it look sensational. 

Golf: Dedicated teaching professionals are committed to setting guests, their valued clients, and associates up for success. One who opts for the session walks away learning to play better golf and also with a much better business relationship.

Fitness Centre: With state-of-the-art cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights, the gymnasium ensures a good workout. Personal trainers are available to guide you through your routine.

Shvasa Spa: Relax, recharge, and reflect in a sanctuary away from the chaos and pressures of daily life while guests detox and beautify with a range of services provided by skilled therapists at the property.

DINING

The safety and wellbeing of guests and staff is a top priority of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon. Guests can experience a large varied gastronomical array including Indian, Japanese, Mediterranean, and Western cuisine at the different restaurants and bars at the property.

The hotel boasts of creating in-room dining experience as of restaurant-quality in the privacy and comfort of a guestroom. Guests can place orders for their food, from the round-the-clock à la carte room service menu, that offers an array of breakfast options, including delicious Indian, Continental, or healthy breakfast delivered right to the guest’s room. From snacks, picnic boxes, and full-course meals to carefully thought through kids’ menus.

Apart from in-room dining, the property features authentic and relishing restaurants and bars, which are:

Kitchen District: The restaurant showcases a wide array of dishes to cater to every palate, with five standalone kitchens designed to offer distinctive cuisines, yet coexisting in perfect harmony to form a singular culinary district. Breakfast features a sumptuous buffet of continental, Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean dishes. During the à la carte lunch and dinner, indulge in an extensive menu that focuses on handpicked dishes from coastal regions around the Mediterranean, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan, cooked to perfection.

Lavana: Located on the first floor, Lavana serves authentic Indian cuisine and recreates the magic of the bygone Nawabi era with home-style dishes and a private dining space. The restaurant brings out the essence and inherent flavours of the revered Indian cuisine that is strongly influenced by traditional cooking techniques, a confluence of the choicest and richest ingredients and age-old recipes. Guests can relish authentic crowning delicacies from the land of India as Lavana rediscovers the royal flavours and culinary heritage of Indian food.

The Lounge: Situated at the lobby level, the casual and cozy lounge offers an excellent selection of liquor, premium teas, and coffees along with an assortment of tapas, freshly baked croissants, and homemade pastries.The Lounge is a comfortable environment for in-house guests and visitors to convene and connect.

The Long Bar: A stylish and casual 60-foot-long bar featuring an eclectic selection of the finest beverages, new- and old-world wines, and a range of innovative mocktails created by the engaging and skilful bartenders. The Long Bar is a great place to unwind after a long day with friends and business associates. In addition, the intimate setup of the bar invites guests to host a get-together with close friends, plan private parties, or unwind with cocktails after hectic meetings or events.

EVENTS

One of the unique feature of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon is its ‘sense of space’, from grand lobby to spacious room to large convention spaces, the hotels has it all. With more than 3,700 square metres (40,000 square feet) of meeting and event space, the property is an ideal place for wedding planners, meeting planners, or corporations looking for a unique space with state-of-the-art technology, infrastructure, seamless Wi-Fi, and a meeting concierge along with a dedicated event services team to ensure the success of every event. The hotel has been conceptualised to cater to the growing MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) sector in India.

The state-of-the-art pillarless Regency Ballroom features 20,710 square feet of space which can accommodate up to 3,000 guests. Equipped with the latest technology, surround-sound system, drop-down screens, high-fidelity audiovisual systems, 144 inbuilt LED Par cans, and eight moving heads, it is the only ballroom in the country to house an inbuilt Christie projector with 35,000 lumens, the world’s brightest, highest-resolution HD digital projector. 

The event floor, in addition to the ballroom, offers over 8,000 square feet of pre-function area. In addition, there are three boardrooms, ranging from 245 to 518 square feet, which are best used for board meetings or smaller meetings requiring special care and attention.

Surrounded by lush green trees and sprawling lawns of 14,200 square feet, this contemporary and elegant venue will be preferred destination for elite weddings, receptions, parties, premier MICE alongside state of the art conference facilities to host any indoor or outdoor event.