Well, its been 4 years since my last post, and it feels that my blog is almost moribund.
I dont like it to die an unsung death, and therefore, here I am at it again.
I wanted to start off with something close to my heart and that led me to my baby Ryan, who just turned 3 this month. Sandeep and I decided to celebrate his birthday like we did the last two years, and we went on our rounds of getting quotations from banquet halls and hotels nearby.
We finalized on Hotel Aloft and till date, we are very happy with our selection. Especially since it was a poolside party.
The staff were friendly, right from the beginning, though, whenever we went to see the venue and discuss with the managers there, we had quite a bit of a waiting time. Nevertheless, it paid off!
The first time we were there, a certain Mr. Manoj (F&B) led us to the banquet halls. However, he suggested we do a poolside party adjacent to the restaurant (DotYum) there. The idea seemed great and we loved the ambience. The pool was probably a standard sized pool, but the wooden deck around it was long and open. There were capsule-shaped seating arrangements on both ends of the long pool and it's almost a bliss sitting there, watching the sun, and sipping on your cup of hot sweetened tea. Or coffee. Take your pick there.
We spent some time there to absorb the warmth the place had to offer, to look at the open skies above, and to hear the muted sounds of the pool rippling. The staff of the hotel were also very nice to offer us tea. I was happy to think that I could spend some more time there before getting sandwiched in the traffic outside.
Manoj also let us know about the food options there. It was supposed to be a lavish spread with loads of food options (which was true). Since it was working well with our budget, we decided to go for the place. The booking process was seamless and they ensured quality of work. The staff were very helpful and understood
On the day of the party, we had a Mr. Kumar handle the party, and he too seemed very friendly. He agreed to pay the cake delivery guy, and also coordinated well with the decorator. The place was kid friendly. The kids at the party had ample space to run around and play safely. With the kids enjoying, the elders had some time to themselves enjoying their drink and walking around the place.
The hotel also arranged for drinks to be served to the guests both before and after the cake was cut, a live food counter in addition to the spread, and also an Indian snack counter which got a lot of attention from our guests. The lunch spread was varied with a lot of appetizer options, a whole set of colorful salads, a dessert counter with a host of assorted desserts, and a main course section that was a vast spread in itself.
Our guests seemed happy with the food options, and they poured in genuine compliments. Both about the venue and the food. We got to hear good words about the place and food from them a long time after the party.
Overall, it was an extremely pleasant experience, and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice poolside party. The courteous and helpful staff, the managers who oversee the comfort of their guests, and the place itself provide for a wholesome pleasant experience.
I dont like it to die an unsung death, and therefore, here I am at it again.
I wanted to start off with something close to my heart and that led me to my baby Ryan, who just turned 3 this month. Sandeep and I decided to celebrate his birthday like we did the last two years, and we went on our rounds of getting quotations from banquet halls and hotels nearby.
We finalized on Hotel Aloft and till date, we are very happy with our selection. Especially since it was a poolside party.
The staff were friendly, right from the beginning, though, whenever we went to see the venue and discuss with the managers there, we had quite a bit of a waiting time. Nevertheless, it paid off!
The first time we were there, a certain Mr. Manoj (F&B) led us to the banquet halls. However, he suggested we do a poolside party adjacent to the restaurant (DotYum) there. The idea seemed great and we loved the ambience. The pool was probably a standard sized pool, but the wooden deck around it was long and open. There were capsule-shaped seating arrangements on both ends of the long pool and it's almost a bliss sitting there, watching the sun, and sipping on your cup of hot sweetened tea. Or coffee. Take your pick there.
We spent some time there to absorb the warmth the place had to offer, to look at the open skies above, and to hear the muted sounds of the pool rippling. The staff of the hotel were also very nice to offer us tea. I was happy to think that I could spend some more time there before getting sandwiched in the traffic outside.
Manoj also let us know about the food options there. It was supposed to be a lavish spread with loads of food options (which was true). Since it was working well with our budget, we decided to go for the place. The booking process was seamless and they ensured quality of work. The staff were very helpful and understood
On the day of the party, we had a Mr. Kumar handle the party, and he too seemed very friendly. He agreed to pay the cake delivery guy, and also coordinated well with the decorator. The place was kid friendly. The kids at the party had ample space to run around and play safely. With the kids enjoying, the elders had some time to themselves enjoying their drink and walking around the place.
The hotel also arranged for drinks to be served to the guests both before and after the cake was cut, a live food counter in addition to the spread, and also an Indian snack counter which got a lot of attention from our guests. The lunch spread was varied with a lot of appetizer options, a whole set of colorful salads, a dessert counter with a host of assorted desserts, and a main course section that was a vast spread in itself.
Our guests seemed happy with the food options, and they poured in genuine compliments. Both about the venue and the food. We got to hear good words about the place and food from them a long time after the party.
Overall, it was an extremely pleasant experience, and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice poolside party. The courteous and helpful staff, the managers who oversee the comfort of their guests, and the place itself provide for a wholesome pleasant experience.
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