Westin Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Lara Dutta as Newest Well-Being Brand Advocate for Asia Pacific!!

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actor joins Forces with Global Hotel Chain Westin Hotels & Resorts to help guests achieve a holistic approach to Wellness as Part of The Westin Well-being Movement.

Westin Hotels & Resorts announced its partnership with Wellness expert and Ex Miss Universe Lara Dutta as the newest Asia Pacific Westin Well-Being Brand Advocate. The partnership continues the momentum of The Westin Well-Being Movement, a $15 million brand-wide campaign launched last year designed to enhance the well-being of guests and associates around the world.


In her role as a well-being brand advocate, Lara will share her holistic lifestyle tips of restoring calm and balance at home or on the road with guests and associates; and how despite her hectic schedules, she is able to maintain a balance of work and life.  She will also create content and share her wellness and fitness choices on social media channels in order to reach a wider audience of guests and associates around the world.




“I am delighted to be a part of the Westin Well –Being Movement” said Lara Dutta. “I have always believed in a holistic approach to wellness; what one eats, what exercise regimen one follows and how one counters stress. The key to wellness is balance and positive thinking. I have benefited from this in my profession and personal life. Through this association, I look forward to sharing my own knowledge and experience with others.”

As a former Miss Universe as well as in her current role as a film actor, Lara Dutta has become a wellness inspiration to many. She has been practising yoga for over 12 years and has also launched her Prenatal Yoga CD, helping pregnant women and young mothers to adopt a balanced and stress-free lifestyle. Her proactive approach to well being suitably aligns with Westin brand’s six pillars of wellness: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well and Play Well. Westin Hotels & Resorts has been an industry innovator with a history of firsts in the wellness space, and partnering Lara as the first Well-Being Brand Advocate in India reinforces the Westin brand’s continued push to deliver wellness on the road.




“We are thrilled to have Lara Dutta on board as Asia Pacific’s newest Well-Being Brand Advocate for Westin,” said Vincent Ong, Senior Brand Director, Brand Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. “What makes Lara’s association with the Well-Being movement relevant is her holistic approach to life as well as her enthusiasm for healthy living throughout her career from Miss Universe to a working mother. We see this partnership with Lara as yet another innovative way the Westin Well-Being Movement transcends to our guests and associates; inspiring them to lead a healthier life.” he added.

With a brand positioning rooted in wellness for more than a decade, Westin Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to ensuring that guests leave feeling better than when they arrive.  In March 2014, the brand launched The Westin Well-Being Movement – a global initiative designed to enhance the Well-Being of guests and associates with the introduction of a string of innovative partnerships and programs across the brand’s six pillars of Well-Being.  Building upon its existing healthy SuperFoodsRx™ menus, Westin recently introduced new delicious and nutrient-rich offerings including Westin Fresh by The Juicery, featuring energizing juices and smoothies, and kid-tested nourishing dishes developed in partnership with SuperChefsTM on the Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids. The inspiration for Westin’s wellness strategy, the iconic Heavenly® Bed is lauded as one of hospitality’s great innovations. WestinWORKOUT®, RunWESTIN™ and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance® are some of the other initiatives of the brand, designed for wellness.

Congratulations Yogesh Sawant! Proud member of The Westin Mumbai Garden City family!

Yogesh Sawant - IT Person of the Year 

Already selected as the regional project champion with Starwood to implement Corporate Domain Migration for South Asia for 13 properties, Yogesh Sawant – IT Senior Manager at The Westin Mumbai Garden City has the Hotelier Awards India jury’s vote for making him the number one IT Champion across India.  He has received the award of IT Person of the Year - 2014 from Hotelier India.

Since January 2012 Yogesh Sawant administers and monitors the daily IT Procedures in the hotel. He is responsible for the designing and implementation of Preventive Maintenance for all IT hardware & Software. He manages his team very efficiently by assigning their jobs and training them on all needed theoretical and practical procedures, troubleshooting and support within corporate standards. He diligently manages and works closely with the supplier for any software/hardware conflicts. Yogesh frequently develops and adapts new ideas that bring IT services to a higher management and come up with plans to advance its operations.

Yogesh Sawant job role over a period has been changed from a technical professional to a business enabler. His management and skills have not been restricted to computers, applications and internet but have been put to right utility by involving in decision making, budgeting, cost controlling, business analysis towards IT revenue, awareness of IT updates among colleagues, planning and executing business contingency, actively participating in all the hotel audits including GEI, security, finance, Starwood global IT audit and peer review etc. Understanding the need of being tech savvy, Yogesh ensures to train the IT team as well as other departments.

Yogesh Sawant says, “Winning a national level award has motivated me even more and it is a testament to the commitment of my work and team. Getting appreciated by the whole hospitality world in India has spurred me to continue to discover more innovative ways to enhance guest experiences, green technology and cost savings.”

A true asset within the team, Yogesh Sawant truly deserves this nationwide recognition and The Westin Mumbai Garden City is proud to have a talented leader in Hospitality like him in our team.

Kitchens of Kangan’ returns to unravel the finest of North West Frontier Indian Cuisine!!

Authentic yet innovative, Kangan presents gourmet Indian cuisine with sublimity. Highlighting the flavors of Peshawar, this sleek restaurant gives guests a taste of the rich culinary history of the region as interpreted by world-class chefs. Westin Mumbai, Pune & Hyderabad come together to celebrate the unified glory of the modern and refined Indian delicacies at the renowned speciality venue Kangan.


‘Kangan’, one of Westin Hotels and Resorts’ first exclusive ventures in to North West Frontier speciality Indian cuisine, is set at being No. 1 in the culinary world of Indian delicacies and establishing itself by choice as the preferred dining venue. Westin brings back to you Kitchens of Kangan which is a powerful and exclusive convergence of the Kangan’s at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, The Westin Pune Koregoan Park and The Westin Hyderababd Mindspace.




Always in an endeavour to delight, Kangan is targeting gourmands from across borders to come, indulge in creations of the country’s best chefs and be mesmerized with their culinary expertise. Let the fiery flavours from the North West Frontier take over your taste buds as The Westin Mumbai Garden City unveils in its grandest style and finesse, ‘Kitchens of Kangan’ which is set to unravel Kangan in a yet another enticing and integrated avatar.

The talent pool of culinary masters will assemble their specialities in an especial menu that is all set to tempt and satiate the hungry tummies of all epicures. Succulent kebabs, freshly-baked Indian breads, and an eclectic selection of Indian spices will mesmerise everyone with the exotic flavours of the region. Some of the delicacies that one can look forward to are ‘Dora Kebab’, our rose petal-flavored lamb botis encased with lamb mince, ‘Dum Ki Bhindi’, okra stuffed with raw mango and spices cooked on dum and ‘Lahori Cherga’, a fiery, rustic chicken on bone, stir fried with bay leaves and black pepper, to name a few. The perfect blend of innovation with authenticity in the North West Indian cuisine is a usual norm in Kangan. Get ready to be amazed by the modern take of original Indian delicacies which are popular in all the three metros like the Sayadri Murg, Kalmi Champ from Westin Mumbai, Westin Pune & Hyderabad. Enjoy this scrumptious menu paired with the finest of scotch selections from our menu of world-class single malts while the music stimulates your taste buds.

Partaking in the activities will be ‘Kangan’ restaurants from Westin Hotels and Resorts properties across India with Chef Shamsher Ahmed, Chef Rakesh Kumar and Chef Narayan Salunke representing The Westin Mumbai Garden City, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, The Westin Pune Koregoan Park properties respectively. The ‘Kitchens of Kangan’ concept will be promoted in Mumbai from the 27 October to 9 November 2014, in Pune from 14 to 28 November 2014 and in Hyderabad from 16 January to 1 February 2015.

So brace yourselves for a true culinary journey that promises to satisfy the gourmet in you which will tantalize your taste buds, during Kitchens of Kangan at Westin Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune.

Kangan at The Westin Mumbai Garden City 

Kids discover to EAT WELL at The Westin Mumbai Garden City!

The next stage of the year-long Westin Well-Being Movement was the announcement of the new nutrition-focused offerings, The Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids, in partnership with SuperChefs™ which was unveiled at The Westin Mumbai Garden City on Sunday 17th August with a fun filled and educative Culinary Class for the budding little chefs.

As an advocate for wellness and healthy eating, Westin teamed up with SuperChefs, a group of doctors, dentists, dieticians, chefs and other experts dedicated to educating kids on the importance and the fun of eating smart, to create The Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids which engages children through a colourful, playful menu placemat. The extensive new menu, which is currently available at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, includes eight signature dishes created and tested by kids, receiving a stamp of approval from notoriously finicky eaters. The fun and interactive menu is filled with inventive dishes like Build Your Own Fruit Crepes that allow kids to actually play with their food, providing a sense of discovery while imparting the value of healthy eating.





Taking the healthy eating among kids to patron and locals, The Westin Mumbai Garden City organized a fun-filled cooking class with Oberoi International School. During the session Executive Chef Ajay Chopra engaged with the children by teaching them easy to make healthy food options for their lunch boxes. While the parents remained onlookers for the day, kids took the centre-stage and enjoyed cooking delicious and nutritious food.



Westin Hotels & Resorts believe that eating well isn't just for adults. In order to promote fun with healthy eating among kids, The Westin Mumbai Garden City will pursue various engagements and awareness drive on Eat Well Menu for Kids at the hotel. While our SuperFoodsRX™ Menu will continue providing healthy food and beverage options to our guests, helping them feel better when they arrive.

Play Well with Westin™ Finds from AFAR

Visiting the financial capital of India, Mumbai is an adventure that is impossible to explain and is only understood when experienced.  In collaboration with Westin™ Finds from AFAR come and experience the dynamic energy that defines the city of Mumbai.

Westin Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with celebrated travel brand AFAR inspires and guides travelers to enjoy richer and more meaningful experiences.  Westin™ Finds from AFAR is an engaging digital destination guide that steers travelers to local favorites and under-the-radar, must see sights within easy reach of Westin hotels.




Discover great local events and attractions near The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Westin Finds from AFAR gives you access to the best-kept secrets on what to see and where to eat, drink and shop during your stay, all with a Westin point of view. Get a variety of choices to explore Mumbai City by going solo, or as a couple or with family or friends.

Indulge, renew and reconnect at destinations around The Westin Mumbai Garden City with Westin™ Finds from AFAR.

Feel Good with the tempting Summer Specials at Heavenly Spa By Westin™

This summer come and cool you mind and body with renewing spa treatments. Take advantage of the
irresistible Summer Special offers exclusively at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

Pamper you and your loved ones in the health - enhancing way you deserve with five summer offers. With Couples Delight you will get a 50% off on one spa treatment when you buy two spa treatments. Enjoy happy hours with a 25% off on Facial Fuss. Unwind yourselves to Couples Delight and Facial Fuss from Monday to Sunday. Treat yourself with a Signature Massage package with which you get a complimentary express facial or body polish. Pay for 60 minutes and get 90 minutes of a spa treatment with Gain Time. Indulge to these two special offers from Monday to Friday. Delight yourselves with Body Care by getting a complimentary massage with a body scrub and wrap.






Give in to a peaceful invigoration with the irresistible packages till 31st May 2014 at Heavenly Spa By Westin™. Beat the heat and soothe yourselves to the relaxing spa treatments at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

Be a part of Earth Hour 2014!

This Saturday 29th March 2014 8: 30 pm onwards towns and cities around the world will come together in the largest environmental movement to protect the one thing that unites us all – planet Earth. The Westin Mumbai Garden City is participating in the marking of Earth Hour 2014. Earth Hour is a global movement uniting people to protect the planet. It brings together communities from across the world in celebrating a commitment to the planet by switching off lights for one designated hour.

Earth Hour is a global effort to emphasize the threat of global warming and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Key to this change is the reduction of CO2 emissions worldwide, and we are going to play our part in saving the planet.  Earth Hour is important not only to our customers and partners, but to our associates as well.

As global climate change continues to emerge as one of the great challenges for modern society, this becomes an emerging focus area for The Westin Mumbai Garden City. Brand Westin encourages Sustainable Meeting Practices which helps reduce your carbon footprint in organizing meetings.

Through Earth Hour, The Westin Mumbai Garden City aims to encourage an interconnected global community to share the opportunities and challenges of creating a sustainable world. Come be a part of a powerful symbol in which all of our small steps can have an impact and lasting difference on the health of our planet.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City with Nine Hills unveils ‘Wine in Food’, the 7 City Odyssey!

Prego at The Westin Mumbai Garden City and Nine Hills wines brings to you an unforgettable evening with Chef Michael Swamy’s ‘Wine in Food’ 7 city Odyssey, created with the accompaniment of Executive Chef Ajay Chopra on Friday, 29th November starting from 7.30 pm onwards at just INR 2000 + taxes.

Watch the two great Chefs’, Winner of The Gourmand Award Paris 2012 for Best Indian Cookbook Michael Swamy and Master Chef Ajay Chopra, preparing the best food tossed in Wine and imparting their magical flavors to a plethora of gourmet cuisine. Watch them show off their culinary skills as they put together a delicious blend of dishes like Muddled Seasonal Fruit, Salad in Red & White Wine Dressing and Easy Coq Au Vin all cooked in the best wines from the house of Nine Hills. 

Come be a part of the fun as they commence the night with a live cooking demo followed by inviting the guests to join in and prepare a few dishes. 

Brace yourselves for a gastronomic experience and let your taste buds unwind to a heavenly evening only at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

A moment of pride - The Westin Mumbai Garden City awarded Expedia Insiders' Select™ 2013

The Westin Mumbai Garden City is proud to share that we have been awarded the Expedia Insiders' Select™ 2013, one of the top ranked properties of Expedia. It is a moment of pride and glory to be felicitated with such a prestigious award and to be appreciated by all our beloved guests.

Expedia Insiders' Select list is an annual award, recognizing the very best hotels available in the Expedia Global marketplace, as judged by the experiences of Expedia customers. Based on more than 1 million guest reviews submitted annually, The Westin Mumbai Garden City was one of the only 650 selected winners worldwide including 200 selected winners in India. We are grateful to be one of the only two hotels in Mumbai to be included in this distinguished list.

The Westin Mumbai Garden City has been identified by guests as consistently delivering superior services, an exceptional guest experience and notable value. Earning a place on the Expedia Insiders' Select list is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence.

We would like to congratulate all our associates for taking The Westin Mumbai Garden City to great heights and always managing to meet every need and uplifting the spirits of our guests. We would like to also thank all our guests for all their support and gratitude towards us.

Thank you and Congratulations!!!

Great Holiday Sale!

The Westin Mumbai Garden City has got you an irresistible red hot room deal. The Great Holiday Sale lets you experience travel excitement to the full at half the price. For four weeks you get a golden opportunity to save up to 50% at Westin Hotels and Resorts in Asia Pacific.

In this tempting holiday offer you get up to 50% off the room rate inclusive of the health enhancing breakfast. Eating well on your uplifting holiday is made easy and delicious with our SuperFoodsRx™ breakfast menu.

Take advantage of the Great Holiday Sale. Don’t miss this red hot opportunity to save up to 50% at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. This fantastic package can be booked till the 5th August 2013 and you can avail the rooms up till 31st August 2013.

Come and experience The Westin Mumbai Garden City's subtly stylish guest rooms and suites which feature the signature Westin Heavenly Bed® with soft layers of pure white bedding, as well as views overlooking green surroundings and the moving mural of Mumbai.

Your Holiday Your Call

Westin Hotels & Resorts have come up with a very exciting holiday package which is very hard for everyone to resist. As it’s your holiday you deserve to choose what you want to do on your holiday. You can choose whether you want a breakfast for two or you want to book a room with special and discounted rates.

 In this renewing vacation you can choose between two different options as follows:
• Breakfast for two and a late check out or
• Book early and enjoy special rates

With Your Holiday Your Call, both the options are exciting and irresistible. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your decisions about your own holiday. This fantastic package can be booked till the 7th July 2013 and you can avail the rooms up till 15th October 2013.

Come and experience The Westin Mumbai Garden City's spacious guest rooms which feature floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal the moving mural of Mumbai. Gaze out on spectacular views of India’s Tinsel Town and charming green reserves while enjoying the billowy comfort of our award-winning Westin Heavenly Bed®. Your renewing holiday at The Westin Mumbai Garden City is awaiting you so book now.