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Society
June - 2007 |
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6 Stars
& 6 Stripes
Overall - 'Hotel & Service' |
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The
Ultimate Award:
Seven Stars and
Stripes® |
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| We flew Emirates from Europe to Mumbai, India with a
short in-between stop in Dubai, UAE. It was a relaxing fifteen hours travel and
I would like to mention that
Emirates offers now also nonstop flights from NYC to Dubai. Once we were through customs, the personal service granted to the guests of The Oberoi Hotel set in. We were greeted in the typical gesture of the land by our guide and accompanied to the luggage carousel. Our butler pulled our easy recognizable golden Rimowa luggage and off we were to the town car, which was parked conveniently at the main entrance. Three highly trained people executed the top service process. We received cool towels on the way, and arrived within less then an hour in the heart of Mumbai's business district, on the Arabian Sea. |
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| The heart of Mumbai beats fast, allowing the skyline
on the banks of the Arabian Sea to be compared with the most famous cities in
the world. The modern appearance of The Oberoi seems to blend seamlessly into
the Indian culture, we felt, as we were guided into the
arrival
hall. VIPs as Bill Gates, Richard Gere, Michael Jackson, Rupert Murdoch,
and the 'Heads of State' of China, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Russia and the
United States (just to mention a few) have resided and held
meetings
at this truly exceptional hotel on Marine Drive. The Oberoi has a personal
butler dedicated for each floor. Our luxurious superbly designed suite was
immaculate by any means, with a smashing 270-degree view of Marine Drive and
the Queen's Necklace. The bedroom was adorned in soothing pastels and well
appointed with lavish bath facilities equipped and the finest spa amenities.
All Rooms and suites feature a separate shower and a private dressing area and
are arranged around a precious granite floored
atrium
at the center of the building. |
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| However, for now we were scheduled for Jet-Lag
Messages at the
Oberoi
Spa. The Oberoi Spas are celebrated worldwide for their serene, tropical
spa experience and holistic therapy and massage techniques, combining the
wisdom of Eastern and Western practices. Managed by Banyan Tree, they offer
highly skilled and trained therapists that where handpicked from the Spa
Academy of Phuket.
Oberoi
Spa recipes feature only the finest natural ingredients and are committed
to remaining true to the Asian tradition of respect for the environment. Within
minutes I surrendered to the soothing strokes and stretching of Miss Apple, an
unsurpassed massage therapist. Her technique was surreal and meant to loosen
muscular tension, encourage lymphatic flow, balance the internal system and
inspirer my body to respond positively to the caring language of touch.
Completely refreshed we both jumped into the amazing blue sweet water pool
after our fabulous treatments and we were not only very relaxed but also very
hungry. The hotel offers several exclusive restaurants, we had reservation at
the ‘Vetro’ and we were looking forward to experience the great talents of Executive Chef Emanuele Lattanzi. |
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| 2007 Seven
Stars and Stripers® - Award-Hand-Out at The Oberoi, Mumbai -
India |
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| The management of The Oberoi Mumbai focuses on
consistency and attention to detail and as a result some of the best
restaurants are found in this one-of-a-kind destination hotel and spa.
Executive Vice President Rattan Keswani believes in global marketing and keeps
his brand recognized in the most affluent key markets around the world. Keswani
is a strong believer of bringing the international traveler to India and
providing them with an unforgettable experience of modern day India, its
heritage and culture. GM Mohit Nirula lives at the hotel and he is father of
two lovely daughters. Mr. Nirula, an alumnus of the Oberoi Centre for Learning
and Development, has been with the company since 1988 and worked in various
positions. He handled the pre-opening work of the Oberoi's hotels in Agra,
Mashobara, Mauritius and Egypt. Nirula is hands-on, charming and leads with
great ease. |
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| “A highly experienced award-winning management team, with all
due respect.” ~ TB |
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by
Thorsten & Simone Buehrmann
Editor: John
Lomitola
Editor-in-Chief: Ingrid Lemme |
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| © 2007 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc. |
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