The newest Oberoi luxury Hotel, the Oberoi Gurgaon, is India’s thirteenth Oberoi hotel and the second in the Delhi area. It sits on nine acres, measures almost 44,321 square meters and has 202 rooms, of which 15 are suites.
The luxury hotel, which opened its door to guests earlier in spring of last year, was designed by the Singapore-based architectural firm RSP, and cost around four billion rupees ($90 million) to build. The hotel has received numerous awards and accolades including World's Leading Luxury Hotel by World Travel Awards, 2011, Best Asia Hotel 2011, Conde Nast Traveler Hot List 2012, Kiwi Collection WOW pick 2012 and several others.
LTW Designworks was the firm in charge of the Oberoi’s interior design, which is clean, sleek and modern with inviting earthtones, warm woods and bright red accents.
The hotel is hard to miss, with the first impression leaving most visitors slack-jawed. The "jewel box" is a structure of steel, glass and mirrors and overlooks an enormous pool and living wall.
The resort-like ambiance at The Oberoi, Gurgaon offers guests a welcome respite when in town on business as well as the perfect setting for those in search of pleasure.
The Lobby:
Setting it apart from other business hotels, The Oberoi houses 202 unusually spacious guestrooms and suites. Some examples of the hotel's unique features include 24-hour butler service and private heated swimming pools in select suites.
The 5300 sq. ft Presidential Suite features 2 bedrooms, with livingroom, private study, fireplace and private heated cantilevered pool:
International cuisine is always available at The Oberoi, Gurgaon. From an all day dining area with five interactive show kitchens to alfresco seating on teak wood decks to an Indian coastal cuisine specialty restaurant, your taste buds will be easily sated here.
Threesixtyone:
The Amaranta:
The Piano bar:
The Belvedere (members-only club dining):
The city of Gurgaon is a quickly growing area of India’s New Delhi Capital Region, so if you find yourself headed to one of its various corporate headquarters any time soon, you might want to give The Oberoi, Gurgaon a try. India is a land full of overwhelming sights, sounds, and smells, and when you need to retreat from the frantic pace of its streets, The Oberoi, Gurgaon will be waiting – peacefully and patiently.
Rooms & suites
The well appointed guest rooms and suites are amongst the most spacious accommodation in any city hotel around the world. With a color palette of white, beige, brown and hues of red, the décor is contemporary and elegant. The rooms also feature landscape windows that bathe every room with generous amounts of light and offer expansive views of the reflection pool or landscaped greens, creating a haven of serenity.
Deluxe rooms and baths:
Luxury suite:
Premier Pool suite:
In-room amenities
Personal butler service, Five fixture bathrooms, 46 inch LED television, DVD player, ipod docking station with FM receiver, Satellite television, Wired and wireless internet, Media hubs for audio & video connectivity, Electronic safe, Two line telephone with voice message, Mini bar, Bedside control panel for lighting and blinds, Separate seating area
The Oberoi Spa and Fitness Centre (open 24 hours).
Rejuvenate your senses at the round-the-clock Oberoi Spa. A perfect oasis of peace and well being, the Spa is an ideal getaway from the chaos of modern life. Built over 8000 square feet, overlooking the swimming pool and the maze garden, the Spa consists of seven therapy rooms and suites. Each therapy room is designed with a shower cum steam enclosure to ensure complete privacy.
Highly skilled, internationally trained therapists offer a variety of treatments from the best in ancient Ayurveda to Aromatherapy. Holistic, non-clinical therapies are designed to alleviate stress and heal the mind, body and spirit.
The 24-hour Gymnasium is equipped with the latest cardiovascular and strength stations in hues of anthracite and bordeaux by "Technogym". Overlooking the lush green maze garden, the gym offers personalized training by celebrity fitness experts as well as complimentary yoga classes every morning.
Prices range from 30,000 rupees ($675) a night for a single deluxe room to 300,000 rupees ($6740) for the presidential suite.
Make your reservation here.
The Oberoi, Gurgaon
443 Udyog Vihar, Phase V
Gurgaon 122 016
India
Phone: +91.124.245.1234
Fax: +91.124.245.1235
Toll Free: +1.800.562.3764
images courtesy of the Oberoi hotels and Prismma
New Modern Luxury Hotel in India Boasts An Enormous Pool and A Living Wall. The Oberoi Gurgaon.
A First Look Inside The Luxurious 50m (164ft) Papi du Papi Superyacht.
Back in July of 2011, ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) launched the aluminum and steel 50m (164ft) motor yacht Papi Du Papi, the second in a series of three new 50m yachts under construction at the Italian shipyard that share the same technical platforms, but differ in their superstructure and transom design.
The Papi du Papi, owned by an unnamed South American couple, has an elegantly designed and luxuriously appointed interior by Francesco Paszkowski of Italy, known for his sophisticated yacht interiors. These photographs are the first to be released (exterior images and computer renderings of the interior were shown during the initial launch) since the boat was launched over a year ago.
The modern luxury yacht comprises six staterooms and five crew cabins. The main-deck master suite includes a private salon, an office, a dressing room, a bedroom, and a generous his and her bathrooms. The other staterooms reside on the lower deck and include two double and three twin en suite cabins. The decor is consistent with the rest of the yacht, and a rosewood staircase joins the decks.
Yachts International reports that "It was the first time that ISA worked with Francesco Paszkowski Design. The well-known design studio handles all kinds of work, but its mission here was to focus on the interior. Designer Margherita Casprini, of studio Paszkowski, did a thorough job researching materials and worked closely with the shipyard’s team on execution. The chosen materials (Brazilian rosewood, oak, Jerusalem stone, travertine, leather, linen and a cotton/wool-blend fabric for the stateroom ceilings) interpret the owner’s vision for a décor that blends European and South American influences. It is stylish and comfortable, in keeping with his vision for a yacht that is inviting for a family.
Stepping on board, one gets an impression of well being, due in part to the abundant natural light flowing from the large windows, the low-profile furniture, rosewood floor and oak walls. The eye is able to flow through most of the deck, where the central focus is a Jerusalem stone mural.
above: a large Armani Casa sofa sits invitingly in the main salon
Paszkowski Design was involved in everything from layout to lighting and even entertainment options. The lighting doubles as a true architectural feature designed to define spaces and create moods. It also highlights the owner’s collection of personal photographs taken on previous trips. Following an apparent design philosophy that music should be heard and not seen, the designers incorporated speakers in a way that they do not detract from the cohesive design.
The traditional layout is practical and user-friendly. It situates the five guest staterooms on the lower deck.
The main deck accommodates the salon and dining room within an appealing continuous space. A professional galley with stainless-steel appliances is located behind the dining area.
A long hallway goes past the foyer to lead to the large master suite’s office and private salon. The bedroom, which has nice-size windows, is beyond.
His-and-hers bathrooms, decorated with attractive basins carved from Jerusalem stone, and a walk-in wardrobe complement their comfortable and private space.
Most of the entertainment takes place on the bridge deck, where the sky lounge doubles as a media room with a 103-inch TV screen and an excellent sound system with Bowers & Wilkins speakers.
The sophisticated integrated system onboard the Papi du Papi was entrusted to Videoworks, a company specialized in integrated entertainment, networking and digital CCTV systems for mega yachts.
It had to be state-of-the-art technology and be easy to use, giving guests complete control of entertainment, lights, curtains and air conditioning through dedicated touch panels and iPads. The system also has to be integrated with Apple technology (Apple TV and Mac Mini), navigation systems and perhaps more importantly offer audiophile quality. In order to meet all these requirements, Videoworks integrated systems from Crestron, Lutron and Cisco.
The captain has his cabin next to the wheelhouse, which is perfectly designed for navigation with a walk-around helm console. It is very attractive with black leather upholstery and large display screens. The reverse raked windshield (borrowed from commercial vessels) provides excellent visibility and works surprisingly well with the yacht’s sleek design.
The spacious aft deck accommodates a table and chairs for outdoor dining and loungers with built-in shade.
The sun deck, equipped with a large Jacuzzi and a bar, is mostly open to the sun. Two large umbrellas, stowed away during long navigation, complement the shade provided by the radar arch.
The yacht’s tender garage, tucked between the beach club and the engine room, accommodates a Castoldi Jet 21 (shown below), unloaded through a side shell door at starboard. The rescue tender is located on the foredeck.
Architect Andrea Vallicelli, in collaboration with ISA's in-house naval architects, designed Papi Du Papi to be a sophisticated displacement yacht. A tri-deck displacement motor yacht with steel hull and aluminium superstructure which combines the new dynamic, streamlined and elegant outline of ISA 50 metre project with the transom stairways of the successful ISA 47 metre series.
The yacht is powered by two 2 x CAT 3512C with a max power of 1230 kW @ 1800 rpm. She can reach 16 knots at maximum speed. A pair of NAIAD stabilizers guarantees a smooth navigation in the most severe conditions and a comfortable stay at anchor.
Technical Specs
LOA: 163ft. 10in. (49.95m)
LWL: 141ft. 11in. (43.26m)
Beam (max.): 29ft. 6in. (9m)
Beam (molded): 28ft. 3in. (8.6m)
Draft (full load): 8ft. 4in. (2.55m)
Hull material: steel
Superstructure: aluminum
Displacement (full load): 410.4 tons
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3512 B
Power: 1,648hp @ 1,800 rpm
Speed (max.): 16 knots
Speed (cruising): about 14 knots
Range @ 11 knots: about 4,400 nm
Fuel capacity: about 21,371 gal. (71 tons)
Fresh water capacity: about 4,515 gal. (15 tons)
Generators: 2 x Caterpillar C6.6
Stabilizers: 2 x Zero-speed fin NAIAD 575
Classification: Italian Naval registry, MCA, LY2 code compliant
Naval architecture: Andrea Vallicelli/ISA
Exterior styling: Andrea Vallicelli/ISA
Interior design: Francesco Paszkowski Design
Builder: International Shipyards Ancona – 2011
images and info courtesy of Yachts International, Videoworks and ISA yachts and stills I grabbed from from a video by Superyachts.com
