
So enchanting is its persona as a tourist estination that India’s capabilities as a eetings and incentives option are often layed down.
Though not on par with nations such s Thailand and Singapore, India provides n impressive combination of accommodation nd conference support facilities at orld-class hotels in Delhi and Mumbai.
NEW DELHI HOTELS
Sheraton New Delhi
www.sheraton.com
In the heart of an upmarket residential area nd emerging commercial Saket area of
South Delhi, this red sandstone building ises eight storeys high. Sheraton New elhi offers the best international dining xperiences and Indian hospitality.
About 19km from the international irport, the hotel has a multipurpose, olumn free, rectangular ballroom, making t ideal for a meeting or a convention for up o 600 guests.
Oberoi, New Delhi
www.oberoihotels.com
This hotel is centrally located and overlooks he prestigious Delhi Golf Club. About 0km from the international airport, it as 253 rooms and 30 suites. The hotel has even banquet and meeting rooms for receptions and conferences for up to 350 people. A recently opened business
centre offers up-to-date technology and luxurious appointments.
Trident Hilton Gurgaon
www.hilton.com
This hotel was recently voted India’s Leading Business Hotel in 2006 at the World Travel
Awards in Britain. Spread over 2.8 hectares, the hotel has four conference halls with
a maximum capacity of 180 guests. It also boasts wireless internet connection with a speed at 2mbps throughout the hotel.
Conveniently located in the central business district of Gurgaon, 8km from the international airport, the Trident has recently hosted meetings for MNCs such as Cummins, Nestlé, American Express and Xerox.
Taj Palace Hotel
www.tajhotels.com
Situated in the city’s diplomatic enclave, the Taj Palace Hotel is close to most of the capital’s embassies. It is ten minutes from the airport and ten minutes from the city centre. Its 422 guestrooms and 40 suites come fitted with data ports for laptop computers, a hands-free phone and broadband internet connection.
The hotel houses the Convention Centre, offering 13 halls. Among the spaces are a preview hall for private film screenings and large halls, big enough to accommodate seminars for 700 delegates or a grand reception for 1,000 guests. The centre offers simultaneous translations in five languages.
Recently held events at the property include the World Economic Forum, Asia Pacific Epilepsy Conference, Asia Pacific Foreign Exchange Conference and the Asian Patent Attorneys Association.
Hotel Grand
www.thegrandnewdelhi.com
The Hotel Grand, formerly known as the Grand Hyatt Delhi, offers world-class facilities in a resort environment.
The property has 390 guestrooms including 25 suites. Extensive business facilities include 24-hour secretarial services and a technology butler. The hotel’s eateries includes Enoki, which comes highly recommended for Japanese food. The international airport is 8km away.
MUMBAI HOTELS
Hilton Towers Mumbai
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This property provides guests with the support of Hilton Meetings for small to medium-sized meetings. Designed and equipped to high standards, the meeting rooms are an ideal venue for meetings of three to 14 people.
The hotel has nine plush banquet rooms and an extensive range of menus from a team
of expert chefs caters to a variety of tastes.
Hilton Towers has 541 rooms and suites. Citigroup, ABN Amro, and Johnson & Johnson are among the high-profile meetings and incentives guests to have recently used the property.
Taj President
www.tajhotels.com
Located within the upmarket residential area of Cuffe Parade, this hotel offers a welcome
respite from bustling Mumbai but is still close to the city’s business districts, Nariman Point
and World Trade Centre. Just 45 minutes from the domestic and international airport,
Taj President offers a choice of 292 rooms that come with hi-fi electronic fittings such as a
wall-mounted 32-inch LCD screen television; DVD player, and surround-sound systems with plug-ins for MP3 players.
With its five recently renovated banquet facilities covering 830 sqm, smartly furnished
and equipped with state-of-the-art conference facilities, Taj President offers several compelling reasons to choose the hotel for meetings and incentives.
Equipped with computer-controlled lights, movable partitions and modern audiovisual systems, the Presidential Ballroom seats up to 450 guests theatre style, and sets a high standard in the city for meetings, conventions and corporate events.
The hotel also offers a wide range of innovative cuisine. Among the restaurants, Trattoria is an
Italian eatery; Konkan Café offers cuisine from the western coastal region of India.
Oberoi, Mumbai
www.oberoimumbai.com
Located in the heart of the business district, this elegant luxury hotel with 333 rooms and
suites overlooks the Arabian Sea. On offer are impeccable service and facilities including
a spa by Banyan Tree.
Vetro is a contemporary Italian restaurant that offers the finest Italian cuisine and wines.
The Enoteca houses over 1,200 bottles of the finest wines and has the largest collection of
Italian wine in the country. Their recent high Clockwise from bottom left: Hilton Towers’ meeting space; the Oberoi overlooks the Arabian Sea; Wink Bar at the Taj President profile MICE guests include Jet Airways, Schott Glass and Siemens.
Hotel Grand Maratha
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Blending the design influences of local cultures, this hotel is ringed by trees and an inviting boulevard is located close to the NSE Exhibition Centre. It is also a short distance from Film City, the Bombay Museum, and Borovilli National Park.
Hotel Grand Central
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The tallest hotel in India is a landmark with its mixed heritage of colonial past and
modern present. The hotel is 22km from the international airport and 15km from the
domestic airport.
Created as a ‘sanctuary of peace’ for guests, its Sky Zone offers all amenities and services
required to cater to business groups. The tastefully appointed 242 guestrooms include 167 Executive Club Rooms, 56 Sheraton Tower Rooms and 17 ITC One Rooms, along with a Presidential Suite and a Queen’s Suite. Nestled in the rooftop, Point of View is a split-level lounge with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city and the sea.