#BloggerContest: A Rocking New Year’s Eve at Taj Gateway, Bengaluru

I am a firm believer of the adage, ‘Start as you mean to go’.

So, when the husband surprised me with a staycation for New Year’s Eve, I jumped at the idea. When he shared that the hotel he chose was The Taj Gateway on Residency Road, Bengaluru, my immediate response was a double thumbs up.

And that is how the 31^st of December 2016 had us driving to the hotel from our home. On checking in at noon, we were welcomed with a glass of lemon iced tea. The check-in procedure was smooth and we were in our plush room within minutes, only to realize that we had been given an upgrade! Joy! Our special New Year’s package included an entry into all the parties the hotel was hosting and of course the stay with breakfast the next day.

The Taj Group of Hotels are known worldwide for their comfort, gracious service and great locations, and this hotel was no different. Our room was tastefully decorated, the bed and pillows were just right –  midway between firm and squishy, as it is always very important to ensure a good night’s sleep and wake up revived.

We knew that we had a night of partying ahead, so we decided to take a nap and woke up refreshed in the afternoon. The advantage of the location of this hotel is its proximity to the three most happening streets of Bengaluru – Commercial Street, Brigade Road and MG Road. We stepped out to walk around all three, shopping and snacking for a good three hours. The streets and stores were brightly decorated and they all lit up as dusk fell and what a gorgeous sight it was!

Returning to the hotel, we relaxed over a cup of hot tea at their restaurant, made to our specification, as we went over the year that had passed.

Back in our room, and a luxurious shower with top of the line toiletries later, we watched PM Narendra Modi address the nation as we dressed to the nines to go party-hopping and welcome 2017.

The first party had tables pre-reserved for the guests. A special mention to the attentive and gracious staff who were unobtrusive but at our call as soon as they felt we needed something. We were served custom-made cocktails and mocktails which were delicious and food that was flavorful, with enough variety for each palate and preference. The second party was informal with a buffet spread out and a bar that was perennially crowded.

Catchy music had us on the dance floor and we welcomed 2017 dancing away the night, satiated with great food and drinks, and the Taj Gateway ensuring a memorable New Year’s Eve for us.

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