Tales from the Mediterranean!

Indulge in lip-smacking cuisines from the Mediterranean only at Seasonal Tastes with Greek, Turkish and Lebanese treats. This culinary journey starts off on 1^st February 2013 and will be on till 13^th February.

Placed between Africa, Asia and Europe, this region has been blessed with nature’s endless golden beaches, lush vegetation and fantastically flavorsome food. Through this food festival, Seasonal Tastes will bring to you a wide spread of scrumptious mezzes, grills, casseroles and other choicest preparations, specially prepared by our chefs.

The cuisine will revolve around organic produce. Olive oil – one of the most beneficial foods will be used predominantly as a cooking medium. Fresh vegetables, nuts, legumes, pulses and seafood would be in plenty. Cheese and yogurt will occupy a special place. Use of fresh and perfumed herbs will add essence to the most interesting cuisine in the world. Savor the unique buffet designed by our chefs with signature appetizers like Imam Byaldi, Spanakopitas, main courses like Samak Hara and Fulmedamas with Doner Kebabs to delight your taste buds. 

The Westin Mumbai Garden City is ready to give you a slice of the good life with health and great taste paired together.

Everything premium including the view

More sunlight, more garden, more room… more premium! Welcome to our Premium category of rooms. Experience a larger space, more beauty and goodness all under one roof. The premium rooms are made with a motive to give the guests their space with a heavenly experience.

Discover a sensory – rich environment that evokes a feeling of tranquility and well-being, nourishing your soul within a bustling city like Mumbai.

Each of our 269 spacious and contemporary guestrooms and suites offers our Heavenly Bed^® and Heavenly Bath^®, high-speed internet access, refreshment center, ergonomic workstation, in-room safe and an enhanced range of amenities. Located on levels 19 to 32, the floor to ceiling windows energize the rooms with natural daylight and offer panoramic views of the cityscape or the lush forest landscape.

Upgrading and making an attempt to bring out the best for our guests, the premium rooms are designed to cater you with facilities and services including larger room sizes, 24/7 internet availbility, business centre access, higher floors, more space to renew, unwind, two pieces of laundry per day and sunshine on your back. We want our guests to experience and enjoy an even better living than before!

Come enjoy wellness and happy living at our premium rooms made especially for your comfort and luxury!

Rejoice and celebrate it is time for freedom

“There is a dreamtime, a land of fish and stars - it is for these that we have come to live on the earth. Jai hind”, these were the words of wisdom quoted by the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070119062410AAKzuuJ

January 26 was not some random date picked out of the calendar. It was on this date in 1927 that the Indian National Congress, then fighting its non-violent war for freedom, voted for complete independence as against 'dominion status'. It was the date when members of the INC took the pledge to work towards a 'sovereign democratic republic' of India.

This is a day for celebrating freedom and hence a holiday from your busy schedules and a relief from long working hours, come join us at The Westin Mumbai Garden City as we pay tribute to the culinary skills from every corner of the country. Delicious delicacies await you as we set you up to express joy and togetherness at our Republic Day Brunch.

Think Fitness Think Westin

A bright and early morning and we at The Westin Mumbai Garden City launched the Gear Lending program, yet another initiative promoting wellness. It all started with a display of the gear that we shall be providing to our guests when they think of fitness and exercise.

In order to check BMI and bloody pressure, we had representatives from Hiranandani Hospital join us for this event. Our guests were informed of the six pillars of wellness. Our inspirational and motivational chief guests of the day Mr. Naman Ojha - Cricketer Delhi Daredevils and Mr. Sangram Singh – international wrestler representing India shared their tips to fitness and the importance of wellness.

Mr Naman Ojha

Mr Sangram Singh with Mr Sushil Sharma

Young and dynamic, Mr. Naman Ojha spoke about the advantage of exercise, staying fit and encouraged our guests to take time out for working-out. Mr. Ojha’s words of wisdom motivated everyone to join us for the launch of our RunWestin 5km track at Westin Woods. The fresh morning air energized everyone’s spirits, which was proceeded by yoga - breathing exercises to relax the mind, body and soul. After the rejuvenating yoga session we had an inspirational speech from the world renowned wrestler Mr. Sangram Singh who spoke about eating well and keeping fit and healthy.  

Our guests were all rejuvenated and energized to enjoy the SuperFoodsRx™ breakfast spread crafted by Executive Chef Ajay Chopra. These delicious delicacies included healing juices, smoothies, muesli, savory selection and beverages too.

Our goal is simple, we want our guests to feel good and to feel good you need to be fit and healthy, so for a hale and hearty you, we welcome you to work out here at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. We'll deliver New Balance gear to your room to help you pack light and stay fit whenever you're on the road. So of all the things you have to leave at home, fitness needn't be one of them! For more information log onto http://gear.westinwellbeing.com/

For A Better You

A healthy body and a calm soul makes a lively you! Come step into The Westin Mumbai Garden City for a hotel experience that comforts and inspires. Health and fitness which are the sole elements of well being should be taken care of so we are all prepared to please our guests to promote wellness.

For a Better You - we have six elements of well being and these are designed in such a way that they round up all the important aspects that should be considered when we think of a fit and healthy being. The elements of well being are programmed in such a pattern that they are all set to rejuvenate the positive, the energized you.

Feel well: Our Sensory Welcome lifts your mood from check-in to checkout and beyond. A good feeling is always delivered from a good environment, we give you tips and solutions for creating that good environment.

Sleep well: Be surrounded by luxurious comfort with the world renowned Heavenly Bed®. A good and peaceful sleep becomes really essential after a stressful day at work. Sink into our Heavenly Bed® and discover for yourself why our industry-leading innovation launched in 1999 is still the gold standard.

Eat Well: Eating well on the road is made easy and delicious with our SuperFoodsRx™ menu. Delicious and finger licking food is offered to keep up with your ‘health-o-meter’, appetizing and flavorsome food helps you in becoming dynamically swift and virile.

Move Well: Work out your way with industry leading programs, equipment and studios. Out filled with state-of-the-art equipment from Life Fitness and TechnoGym for all levels of performance, everything you need for a satisfying workout is at hand. Westin and New Balance® now offer gear to use during your stay so you can pack light and stay fit. All gear is provided fresh and clean and the socks are yours to keep.

Work Well: Optimize your productivity with our Clutter-Free Meetings. For work on the go, our wireless Internet can be accessed from all guestrooms and the lobby, while high-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel. We also offer a host of amenities for before and after work, to energize and keep your mind sharp as well as to help you relax and unwind.

Play Well: Surrender to bliss at our Heavenly Spa by Westin™ while the kids get energized at our Kids Play Area. Feel the care of the world slip away with our menu of indulgent treatments. Even before the therapy starts, the scent of orange and juniper and the sounds of water uplift the spirit and refresh the senses. In the hands of our professionally trained therapists, luxuriate in total rejuvenation from head to toe.

Let us make your stay anything but ordinary. From engineering a good night’s sleep to creating our delicious SuperFoodsRx™ menu of nutritious food pairing, we bring together the elements so you'll leave feeling better than when you first arrived. For more information, log onto www.westinwellbeing.com

Our culinary champions kick start year four with FOUR medals

Our culinary champions participated in the Great Indian Culinary Challenge (GICC) last week. GICC is the industry's professional food preparation competition, providing a platform where culinary professionals across India can display their individual and collective skills, learn, share experiences, partner and network. 

Over 25 hotels from across the country participated in the challenge including the talented culinary team from The Westin Mumbai Garden City. This event took place from 10 – 12 January 2013, The Westin Mumbai Garden City culinary stars were a part of this auspicious event and made us proud by winning 4 awards:

Category: Plated Main Course Indian
Name: Ajay Chaudhary
Award: Gold Medal

Category: Plated Appetizers
Name: Sameer Karkare
Award: Silver Medal 

Category: Plated Appetizers
Name: Sagar Satghare
Award: Bronze Medal

Category: Plated Desserts
Name: Amit Suri
Award: Bronze Medal

Our culinary super stars have made us proud and we look forward for having more finger licking new delicacies from them in the year ahead.

The Westin Mumbai Welcomes…

Stephanie D’Silva
Director of Sales and Marketing

Stephanie D’Silva

Stephanie D’Silva has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Stephanie has completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Xavier’s Institute of Management. She has over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Stephanie’s prior assignments include Director of Sales at Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces, Mumbai, Commercial Sales Manager and Deputy Sales Manager at Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces.

Dashwijith Patalli 

Dashwijith Patalli
Venue Manager – Seasonal Tastes

Dashwijith Patalli has been appointed as Venue Manager – Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Dashwijith has completed his Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Anjuman Islam. He has over 9 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Dashwijith’s prior assignments include  Acting Manager – Restaurants & Beverages at Sahara Star, Mumbai, Assistant Restaurant Manager at Grand Sarovar Premiere and F&B Supervisor at Intercontinental, Marine  Drive.

Vinay Singh

Vinay Singh
Account Director

Vinay Singh has been appointed as Account Director at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Vinay has completed his Masters in Management Studies from MES, Mumbai University. He has over 9 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Vinay’s prior assignments include Assistant Director of Sales, Hilton Worldwide – Mumbai, Assistant Director of Sales at Sai Palace Hotels and Le Royal  Meridien and Head Sales and Marketing at KHPL Group, Mumbai .

Ranjana Pal

Ranjana Pal
Assistant HR Manager

Ranjana Pal has been appointed as Assistant HR Manager at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Ranjana  has completed her Masters in Labour Welfare and Masters in Science with Industrial Analytical Chemistry from Gujarat University. She has over 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Ranjana’s prior assignments include Human Resources Manager at Le Meridien  Hotels Ahmedabad, Assistant Manager HR at St Laurns Hotels Ltd and Officer HR at Uflex Ltd .




Wishing them all a successful tenure with us.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City Turns Three

The Westin Mumbai Garden City celebrated the hotel’s third anniversary on 5th January 2013 with a lot of fun and frolic. The Westin ballroom was filled with excited associates who were awaiting the launch of RAW - Recharge at Work Next Gen HR.





The third anniversary was graced by Dilip Puri, MD India and Regional Vice President South Asia of Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

AGM, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar with Dilip Puri, MD India and Regional Vice President South Asia of Starwood Hotels & Resorts celebrating the occasion

RAW is an initiative started at The Westin Mumbai Garden City in 2013. It has been launched to initiate rejuvenation at work. The aim of RAW is to make associates feel at home, feel motivated and gives them a chance to rejuvenate and re-energize whilst at work.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City showcased the newly launched houses




Elephanta
Captain - Dipti Chaudhary
Vice Captain - Anup Dey

Flora 

Captain - Sachin Mylavarapu

Vice Captain - Bhagyawati Bisht

Gateway
Captain - Sunil Kumar
Vice Captain - Pooja Vaswaney

Queens

Captain - Ajay Chopra

Vice Captain - Janvi Talwar

The houses represent four important and scenic locations of Mumbai. The four houses had a face off in a fashion show and dance competition. All the four houses performed brilliantly and it was a tough decision for the guest judge’s journalist Ms Mini Riberio, columnist Ms Gita Hari, TV actress Ms Aditi, Regional Director of Human Resources Ms Ritu Verma and Director of Sales and Marketing Ms Stephanie D’Silva.

Following on from the entertainment packed schedule, there was a delicious spread for all the associates to savor. The theme of the buffet was orientated around Mumbai. As associates enjoyed their delicious meal, lucky raffle ticket winners were announced and many associates won fabulous prizes. At the end of the evening, every member of The Westin Mumbai team left with a smile on their face and fond memories in their heart, ready to enter year four in full zest as champions.

Gateway House

  

Elephanta House

Flora House

Queens House

New Year. New You

Welcome 2013 with red hot deals. Celebrate the New Year with savings of up to 50% at Westin hotels and resorts. The Westin Mumbai Garden City offers guests a soothing, contemporary environment for work and play. Chase adventure on the vibrant streets of Mumbai or relax in the calm of your elegant guest room. Whether our guest has arrived for business or pleasure, we offer a suite of amenities to inspire our guest to be at their best.

Our Heavenly Bed®, with its seven crisp, white layers of bedding, five plush pillows and exclusive pillow-top mattress provide a blissful beginning and end to each day in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the spacious Heavenly Bath®, with its marble floors, walk-in glass shower, separate soaking bathtub and spa bath amenities refresh your senses after a restorative slumber or a busy day. Stylishly appointed living and sleeping areas provide ample space and complete privacy.

If your goal is blissful oblivion, retreat to the wellness area for one of our soothing, in-room spa treatments. We at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, our goal is that our guests leave feeling better than when they first arrived. We strive to develop experiences that help you to be at your best through mind, body and soul.

Book Now until 11th February 2013.