Rambling Residences

Tanya Siqueira checks out the opulent and trendy Grand Hyatt Residences, Mumbai

A little over a year old now, the Grand Hyatt Mumbai Residences stands out as signature models of sophistication with a fresh and elegant simplicity that sets them apart. The 147 serviced apartments add that final zing to the unique positioning of The Grand Hyatt, Mumbai's only multi-dimensional lifestyle complex.

These fully serviced air-conditioned apartments are available in flexible configurations of one, two and three bedrooms. Resembling a spacious and fully equipped home with western-style kitchens, several of these residences also offer a private balcony with courtyard and pool views. The separate living room features sofas, armchairs and a dining area with seating for four to six persons. The room is equipped with a functional workstation with broadband connectivity for high-speed Internet access (at a nominal fee), private telephone number, two telephone lines with international direct dialling, voice messaging and fax line capability.

The bedrooms offer wardrobes with ample storage space and are equipped with individual temperature controls, a large flat screen television, vanity desk, iron and ironing board and mini safe. The bathroom features oversized bath areas, an additional phone, hair dryer, laundry bags and towel hampers.

Residents benefit from a host of discounts and schemes like a complimentary one time airport transfer, a dedicated concierge, doctor-on-call, daily housekeeping and twice weekly linen change, laundry service, private lobby and elevator access to the underground car park, gourmet store within the complex open from 7 am to 10 pm, access to the hotel's 24-hour business centre for services ranging from laptop rentals to private meeting rooms and confidential secretarial services.

An exclusive swimming pool carved into a spacious outdoor terrace makes for an ideal setting for lazy afternoons in the sun or evening barbecues. Nestled in the vicinity is a play area for children, exclusive to the residents.

At a 20 per cent discount on the monthly membership fee, residents can shape up at Club Oasis, the fitness centre and spa equipped with a modern gymnasium, sauna, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, Japanese bath, naturally lit individual treatment rooms. Business travellers can regain their sense of equilibrium with a Jet Lag Revival massage.

Another reason that one can find veritably everything one needs under the same roof is the Grand Hyatt Plaza. Spread over 100,000 feet within the complex it offers a host of international and local brands. Residents are also eligible for discounts at Grand Hyatt Mumbai's specialty restaurants located at the lobby level feature authentic menus spanning both international and local cuisine.