Hyatt Regency Gurgaon

The Hyatt Regency Gurgaon is a huge convention hotel that has a lot more luxurious style than some of its competitors. Black, gray and off-white marble dominates throughout the modern, purpose-built hotel, and different shades of dark marble can be found in the hallways, elevator areas, and various seating nooks around the hotel, as well as in the grand lobby, which mixes dark marble geometric patterns with black and off-white patterned benches and plush purple velvet chairs. A similar use of dark marble continues in the restaurants -- The Kitchen District features long marble bars with wood and grey-upholstered high-backed stool chairs, though the space is made warmer with the use of brown wooden tables and tan chairs or cream-colored sofa seats. The hotel attracts business travelers with offices in the area as well as those attending weddings and conferences on site. Although the vibe is swish and adult, kid-friendly facilities such as a children's pool and optional babysitting make it a reasonable choice for families, too. 

The Hyatt Regency is located in the southwestern part of Gurgaon, a satellite city of neighboring Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR). There's not a lot to see or do in Gurgaon proper, and most people stay here because they have work in the area. It's a corporate hub town and, as such, is a popular destination with domestic and international business travelers. There are also a number of shopping malls in the area selling major international brands. However, the hotel is in a less developed part of Gurgaon, right off the main highway that connects Delhi with the Rajasthani capital city of Jaipur. There's no metro within walking distance, so guests will need to rely on taxis to get around. It's a half-hour drive just to get to the main strip of malls on Gurgaon's MG Road, and well over an hour to reach Delhi by car, especially during rush hour. Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 40 minutes away by taxi, depending on traffic. 

The Hyatt offers 451 rooms and suites, all of which have contemporary decor that includes soft patterned carpets, molded ceilings with recessed lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout drapes. Standard Rooms feature light-wood furniture and wall-trim, plus plush velvet love seats and low-to-the-floor marble-topped coffee tables. Suite decor is a little darker, with pincushion padded benches and side tables with a dark varnish. 

All units come with safes, tea- and coffee-making facilities, MP3 docks, minibars, and 40-inch flat-screen TVs (suites have more than one TV, but at least one of them is 40 inches). Bathrooms vary depending on room type, but all are clad in striking light- and dark-gray marble and have -- at a minimum --  huge walk-in rainfall showers, separate soaking tubs, large vanities with luxury toiletries, makeup mirrors, robes, and slippers.

Entry-level Standard Rooms come with one king bed or two doubles and measure around 44 square meters (144 square feet). Regency Club Rooms are similar in terms of size and amenities, but add free access to the Regency Club Lounge. Regency Suites measure 88 square meters (288 square feet) and come with extras such as Nespresso coffeemakers, larger TVs, and whirlpools in the bathrooms, and all suite guests get access to the Club Lounge. There's also a Regency Executive Suite on the top floor, which features a separate living room and dining room and pool views. The best room in the house is the 264-square-meter (866-square-foot) Presidential Suite, which has two bedrooms (one with a king and the other with two twins) along with a living room and dining room.

As a convention hotel, the Hyatt Regency features over 40,000 square feet (3,700 square meters) of event space, including an enormous Regency Ballroom with room or up to 3,000 guests and direct access to the pool via one of the ballroom's pre-function area. Catering and event planing is available, and the staff can arrange for clerical support and even web broadcasting of events. The ballroom also a popular wedding venue, and wedding-planning services are available.

Wellness facilities include an outdoor pool (open throughout the year) with a few lounge chairs, though it's on the small side for a hotel of this size, plus a kids' pool. The on-site Shvasa Spa is elegant, with a Buddhist theme, and offers a menu of massages, wraps, facials, and mani/pedis. Other health facilities include a 24-hour fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment and personal trainers are available. The Hyatt also offers all sorts of on-site activities, including Zumba and yoga, cooking and cocktail-making classes, and pool games such as water volleyball.

Dining options include two restaurants and two bars, plus 24-hour room service. Lavana serves Awadhi cuisine from the city of Lucknow, which is known for its rich meat-based dishes. Kitchen District serves food from around the world and has five show kitchens. The Lounge, on the lobby level, serves beer, wine, and liquor along with coffee, tea, baked goods, and tapas, while The Long Bar is more focused on cocktails and spirits. Those staying in higher category rooms are entitled to free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the hotel's Club Lounge. 

Other facilities include 24-hour concierge service and laundry and dry-cleaning. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and there's plenty of free on-site parking, with room for up to 500 cars. Airport transfers are available for a fee and babysitting can be arranged with advanced notice.