Originally Posted by AshleyF
Definitely not lush. Paved concrete. The pool was shallow, about 3 ft from memory, hence the warm temperature. About a dozen deckchairs in a row.
I think the only way to get greenery in Bombay is to head for a park , with the rest of the population.
If you were looking for a outside escape, the Taj has a better outdoor ambience, but it is nowhere as stylish as the G Hyatt
My long extended stay ended up being 1 night! I wanted this hotel to work out -- it just did not meet my expectations.
One: AC was broken. The thermostat was set to 20 C but the room was always at 28 C (VERY HOT!).
Two: While this hotel is a 20 minute drive from the airport, it seems like it is directly under the flight path. This is something I never noticed during my multiple prior "Dining Trips" to this property.
Three: While the room design is quite nice and contemporary, the overall design of the hotel is semi-jail like. Why would they build gardens that have nothing but poorly grown grass and brushed concrete? You look out of your window and it makes you depressed (comparative to the ocean/pool view a the JW MARRIOTT)
Four: The bed is not comfortable. I like firm beds but I have never had firm like this before.
Five: Hotel occupancy. This place seems empty. Very few papers hanging from the door and no one in the grand club.
All in all -- while the rooms are quite nice -- the negatives overshadow the benefits. I have moved out -- something I have not done in years -- after just a few hours in this hotel. I am sure I will enjoy its restaurants during my stay...the staff seemed very helpful...this may be the place to stay in a year or so...but for now...STICK TO THE JW!