Radisson Blu hotel in Faridabad is luxury engraved in stencil sketch. Let's take a walk around

Last Saturday afternoon was high on mercury. As we drove through the Delhi Faridabad toll road, there was hardly any other car in sight, except for a few trucks pushing each other in a mindless rash race. While the GPS guided us forward, we could see the magnificent building of the recently opened Radisson Blu Faridabad from a distance. It’s a true Blu for that matter from the architectural point of view. As we reached the entrance, the other features of true Radisson started getting prominent. The check in was smooth. Built by the renowned Eros Group, which runs the Nehru Place Eros, Radisson Blu Faridabad is another beautiful property, perfectly fit for staycations. Why go far away to Manesar when you have all amenities right in the city limit!

Not just staycations, this hotel will cater to the people from outside who want to experience Delhi’s old charm on metro for the metro station is bang opposite to the entrance. And guess what, this line takes you straight to the retro localities of Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Purani Dilli.

The interior looks towering and pretty. With water fountains on black marble, the concierge looks plush. We didn’t know much surprises were awaiting us at the fourth floor, our residence for the weekend. As we got out from the elevator with a front desk staff as our guide, the warm colours of the carpet enthralled us. With a hint of golden tinge on the floor, lot of woods on the side and blue stencil work on the walls and ceiling of the corridor looks magnificent. Warm colour theme, great hospitality and the flavourful food- these are the signatures of all Radisson Blu hotels across the globe and the Faridabad property isn’t spared.

The room, we checked in, was a superior category one, overlooking the metro station. There is a brightly coloured bay window, which is of full glass. Getting awed by trains is my favourite hobby and I was on cloud nine, until I discovered that the other side of the hotel overlooks the Faridabad train line. The room looks plush and business-like. With a king sized bed, large screen LED TV, a big canvas painting, complimentary Wi-Fi, 33 square meter room is cozy and appropriate for a peaceful stay. The basic amenities of luxury- high speed internet, cosy bed, grand shower and high quality toiletries are all there besides some extras.

Let’s come to another important point – food. That’s something, we, who love good hospitality, swear by. The food at House of Soy, the oriental place is exquisite. With so much vegetarian spread, this place is a must try for everyone. There’s another restaurant at the concierge level – The Broadway. Faridabad people have long been deprived of better fine dining experiences when their neighbouring parts have zoomed past. But now no more! You can go for Ala Carte or Buffet. On most weekends, the dinner time is buzzing with people. There is a bright yellow retro scooter with sidecar that has now become a photo booth for most diners. From continental to Asian and Indian, the spread is alluring. Then there is a wide variety of desserts that’s strictly a no-miss.