A historic city with graceful heritage icons and grand landmarks re-invents itself now as the futuristic trailblazer of cutting edge global enterprise and business bonanzas. Hyderabad with its Raheja IT Park in Hi Tech City is already the launching pad of leading global IT and Communications conglomerates. Spearheading the powering progress is celebrated hospitality major and internationally renowned Starwood beacon, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, five-star deluxe business luxury at its signature finest.
This spanking new hospitality address fringed by mirrored, chrome and steel facades of the Central Business District in India's new ‘Silicon Valley' and is graced with green spaces and landscaped acres. An awe-inspiring ground-to-rooftop open atrium with a chic reception leads to thematic signature outlets: Seasonal Tastes, the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant overlooking green spaces and Mix, the swank chill-out bar and lounge with retro jazz numbers and zesty décor is homing pad for some cheery cocktails and wines after hectic networking.
Evocatively tempting
The vertically spiralling lobby spaces with suspended boxed light “chandeliers” add drama and gaiety to the entire open area, animating the flair of design with irregular lengths and focus. This was evocatively tempting for us to stand and admire the sheer creativity of the planning and effect by evening as the atrium lit up in festive zest, seen from our 25th floor free-walking balconies.
In keeping with Westin global standards of excellence, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace packs in state-of-the-art tech for conferencing and meetings in its 15,000 sqft of spanking space reserved for function rooms, power meetings, conferences, seminars, gala social events, corporate dos and product launches. Facilities are futuristic and cutting edge, aiding smooth functioning and entertainment finesse.
On the top floor overlooking endless skyline views is the svelte Westin Executive Club, a retreat for stylised breakfasting, executive lounge leisure and cocktails by the evening and a modern Business Centre with Internet.
Westin's internationally renowned ‘Heavenly' concepts have no parallels anywhere. Guests can indulge in a range of signature features. Every one of their lavishly appointed uber-chic 428 guest rooms has the ‘Heavenly Bed', a layered storey of luscious soft comfort with dedicated pillows and mattresses that found patronage in likes of Laura and George Bush.
Their truly world class signature ‘Heavenly Spa' is a getaway to some of the most refreshing and rejuvenating spa therapies, a sanctuary of elaborate treatments and relaxation packages like the ‘ Illumination Facials' using designer beauty and aroma products by ‘Comfort Zone'.
Conferencing and brainstorming sessions behind closed doors drain away vitality of corporates who can then find solace in pepping up nerves, sinews and physique with the designer 24-hour WESTINWorkout, an ultra-modern gym and fitness haven with the latest cardio and aerobic facilities. For more personalised effect, check into their WESTINWorkout room with its own swank treadmill for company.
The Westin's globally acclaimed range of unique ‘Superfoods' is an energetic start to a busy morning and day ahead. We discovered health benefits packed into a selected variety of nuts, fruits, veggies, snacks and breakfast options sure to fire our energy engines.
Expansive, liberally planned, straight line décor and grace dictate the environs of the guest rooms with lush amenities and features, muted seating, diffused spot mood lights and complementing furnishings and upholstery. Work stations, 37” flat screen TVs, writing desks, well lit baths, walk in wardrobes and grand views of Hi Tech City are more than deluxe offerings. The Westin Deluxe, Executive and Luxury Suites rate high among corporate guests looking for calming spaces to relate to and experience the contemporary interiors in matt sienna, buff grey, soft beige and fawn drapes.
Italian fare
Prego, the contemporary fun-dining Italian restaurant, offers some sizzling homely Italian fare matched with the “Bubblicious” Sunday brunch. Chef Barinder whips up authentic fare on the ovens to warm your culinary enthusiasm. At the custom-laid out Indian contemporary restaurant Kangan, behold a real Rajasthani bangle maker, sleek walled rows of gold bangles gleaming their welcome, while affable Chef Hardip conjures up the real flavours of India.
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace seems aptly located for the swish tribe; the keen business guest and traveller with back-to-back programmes and power networking dictating weekly schedules and cross-country flying. It was also amazing to find the city's increasingly enterprising and prosperous BMW- and Harley Davidson-owning head-turners and turks walking in to savour a Martell XO or a finely picked 2007 Calitera Mondavi Merlot premium red wine from Chile.
Where it is
Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, Mindspace IT Park, Madhapur
Hyderabad 500081.
Phone: +91-40-67676767;
Fax: +91-40-67677676
