A grand Stay at the Grand Mercure Bangalore

When visiting the garden city of Bangalore One cannot miss the opportunity to

stay at the Grand Mercure Bangalore.

Why Grand Mercure Bangalore?

When there are so many good quality 5 star hotels in Bangalore then what makes

it different and stand apart and makes me pick and choose the Grand Mercure

Bangalore over other hotels.

For starters I have always experienced that the Mercure hotels are very

business like in their quality of service. When I mean business like I mean

they do everything in their scope of work to take care of the guests. Yet they

give each guest personalised attention and this makes me pick a Mercure group

hotel over other hotels.

On this parameter the Grand Mercure Bangalore gets full points.

Another big reason why I booked my stay in this 126 suite style rooms hotel is

the fact that these suite style rooms come built in with a kitchenettes. Now I

may or my not use this feature yet its presence gives me the feel of staying in

an apartment and not in a hotel. My suite offered me the privacy of being in

my own apartment yet the luxury, comfort and indulgence of a 5 star hotel.

My suite was tastefully decorated and served both as a leisurely staying space

as well as provided me a business like environment to conduct my business. In my

suite I got a flat TV, DVD Player, Music system, Wi-Fi and a 24 hour room

service.

Since my hotel is located in Koramangala which is in the south eastern part of the

city and happens to be on of the largest neighborhood. It is a posh area of

the Bangalore city and a much sought after residential locality. Stepping out

of the hotel and roaming in the sprawling residential locality one can never

miss the attraction of the wide tree lined boulevards.

The hotel offered me a wide range of Restaurants and Bars

The 12Th Main Is the place to dine for a unique global gourmet cuisine.I found

it to be very interesting place to visit and dine in during the evenings when

the restaurant transforms its self into an intimate space for casual dining at

the outdoor al fresco area.

I always had a good time here and would recommend it as a good place to have

breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. It offers a display kitchen which enhances

the dining pleasure.

By The Blue

By The Blue is a restro bar which offers Indian speciality cuisine and the this

place has not just great Indian tasting food but a wonderful ambience as well.

Since I was here on a Sunday I got the opportunity to experience and savour

their much appreciated and admired Sunday brunch. The Blue offers a gallimaufry

of ambrosial delicacies.Sunday Brunch time is the place to be here as no other

places seems so interesting.

The brunch is dotted with fine salsa, samba music, chilled beverages and

luscious desserts which makes it a gratifying experience.

Here the Sunday Brunch includes a host of live cooking stations such as

barbeque grills, fish station, pasta station and salad bar.

What is fine dining without some fine wines so here I could order from a

choice of sparkling wines, cocktails, mocktails, wines and beers. Thanks to a

gaming console the kids were having a gala time.This place even has a kids play

Image credits : www.grandmercurebangalore.com

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Vivanta by Taj Guwahati My hotel of choice

Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati, Assam is a beautiful five star luxurious hotel that offers seven wonders in one cool spot. A complete package of architecture, food, culture, folklore, music, art and adventure experiences. Located on the
Guwahati-Shillong highway in the centre of Guwahati’s government, business and cultural areas. Almost five acres
of manicured greens, interspersed with betel nut trees, water bodies and local flora surround this stylish
structure. The lobby is a unique mix of chic and classic. One cannot miss the cupola inspired by the legendary
Kamakhya temple, which adds a spiritual vibe.

I was attracted to the signature bamboo cane interweave abstraction, the Gamocha pattern, the Xingkhap murals in the rooms, the 1008 sacred bells in the lobby that cascade down dramatically against a stunning backdrop. The marigold motifs that greet you all around.

They have the best wellness amenities. A large spa reception lounge. 1 Couple treatment suite & 2 Single treatment rooms. A large fitness zone. Wet and dry areas. Experience shower. Beauty zone for face, hand, feet and hair. I even found a dedicated manicure and pedicure zone.

Each room features ergonomically designed mobile work desks with task lighting specially designed work chairs.
Very modern. Very in. When it was time to select a room there were many options to choose from namely.

- SUPERIOR CHARM ROOMS
With perfect harmony of comfort and aesthetics, these spacious urban studios feature plenty of charm in smart,
stylish surroundings.

- DELUXE DELIGHT ROOMS
Offering a serene hill view, these rooms reflect a perfect blend of indulgent utility and sleek interiors. Chic.

- PREMIUM INDULGENCE ROOMS
Higher floors. Better views of the city or hills.

- DELUXE ALLURE SUITES
Great for the family with a separate living room set amidst stylish interiors and timber wood flooring. Room guests have exclusive access to Rhythm – the Lounge.

- PREMIUM TEMPTATION SUITES
A separate living room, a walk in wardrobe and a powder room. Can be interconnected to become even larger. room.
The guests have exclusive access to Rhythm the Lounge.

- PRESIDENTIAL NIRVANA SUITE
Best of all in size and luxury, the Presidential Nirvana Suite offers a breathtaking view of the hills. It is
undisputedly the finest suite in the city. Room guests have exclusive access to Rhythm – the Lounge.

Indulge yourself with a variety of Indian and international cuisine.

- SEVEN
It presents the best of regional cuisine across the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram,

Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. Executive Chef Anirban and his team of inventive chefs have explored cooking

styles, which range from home kitchens. Dig in to an enviable range of fish preparations due to the close

proximity to fresh water rivers and the Bay of Bengal. Don’t be surprised to see live fish in the kitchen and be

invited on occasions to make your pick.  It’s rice at its best in many avatars – roasted, ground, puffed, boiled,

pan caked, sticky soft rice dunked in milk, jaggery and curd. There is so much to explore here that guests make it

a habit to come back again and again.

- UMAMI
A specialty oriental restaurant that celebrates the choicest of Japanese and Chinese fare.Signature dishes include

• DimSum baskets • Bamboo shoot carpaccio • Lotus from Umami • Katsu section

- OCTAVE
eclectic bar with playful décor and sensual music for foot tapping or chilling. This lounge bar with high energy

zones and an alfresco space offers an amazing range of signature cocktails in an unparalleled ambience, perfectly

balanced by a blend of live retro and the latest house music. Must try cocktails include: Red Hot Caprioska

Peppers (RHCP) which is a twist with the fiery Bhut Jholakia chillie and the queen of citrus fruit – Kajinimu.

Long Assamese Ice Tea is another house favourite. The winner however is The Choconutty Martini which combines

muddled peanuts, Hazelnut syrup, Chocolate and Bourbon. Sip these while you admire the inverted decanter lamp

shades which line the bar counter, and soak in the mood created by hanging strings of miniature brass bells.


The hotel also offers car hire. Guwahati Zoo is 5 km from Vivanta by Taj Guwahati, while Assam State Museum is 9

km away. The Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati guarantees guests a pleasant stay whether in Guwahati for business or

pleasure. 

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