Originally Posted by
Shangri-La
Sounds like you're saying it's a top hotel with the 5-star service, luxury, and amenities, but it just isn't as geared for the leisure travelers that the Taj and Oberoi properties may be?
To be honest I have not stayed at other FS properties. I have stayed at RCs, Shangri-Las, Oberois, TAJ, IC etc. I would say the FC has the service and amenities that others in BOM do, but is certainly not geared towards the leisure traveller seeking an
experience and
true luxury.
Most certainly the lobby and room decor are much more corporate and geared towards business travelers and are not opulent (unlike the Taj/Oberoi) but are very comfortable.
I've always been of the belief that a hotel can be 5 star without being overly opulent or luxurious (some/many would disagree) and the FS in BOM is as such. That being said, this is a "Luxury Hotels" thread and I don't think the FS is as such. I guess its a fine line, but I try to draw it.
In short: pretty much what you said