With 300 keys, this is Hilton’s flagship for India. Planned along the lines of an urban resort, it is designed to make both the business traveller and the leisure holidayer feel comfortable. The visual vocabulary toes the minimal line, but the look is undeniably luxurious thanks to the rich materiality featuring natural stone — mainly original Roman travertine — applied in generous doses. Subtle colours and natural furnishings — such as flowing cotton drapes — engender a light, airy feel so important for that resort look. The symphony of compelling spaces begins at the reception, whose dramatic backdrop, reminiscent of a Corbusian architectural facade, delights the eye with its juxtaposition of travertine and backlit alabaster.

The story unfolds with a triple-height atrium featuring preserved olive trees basking in the glow of a skylight. Here, guests can take advantage of the tea lounge with its dramatic spiral feature staircase that winds its way to the all-day dining restaurant on the first floor. The restaurant has an outdoor deck with lounging and dining sections. Another F&B highlight is the intimate bar, which, like the all-day dining restaurant, has an al fresco deck that overlooks a waterbody, and beyond it, the lush green lawns. The convention floor is divided into a large pre-function area, banqueting spaces, a deck and the pool.

The seamless orchestration of these functionalities makes for greater versatility, ushering in a variety of combinations of uses. In keeping with the overall theme of restrained refinement, the guest rooms are comfortable and understated. The bathrooms with their tinted glasses and marble-like tiles are elevated to a luxurious, lounge-like space with commodious wardrobes, floating mirrors, pendant lights and elements of art.