Wednesday 31 July 2013

Renewing Packages for a better you!

The award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin™ is an oasis of calm which awaits you amid the bustling city of Mumbai. The Westin Mumbai Garden City is proud to introduced three irresistible spa packages to nourish your body and soul. Come and experience utter bliss with a selection of full body regiments that include gentle skin exfoliation, immersion wraps, massages, and moisturizing skin protection.You can avail these fabulous special offers till the end of October 2013.

  • Treat yourselves to the Friendly Neighbourhood package where you get a 30 minute facial absolutely free with a 60-90 minutes spa treatment. Take advantage of this spa package from Monday to Friday between 11 am to 3 pm.
  • Don’t miss out on the tempting Pre-Paid gifting options, where you get one spa treatment on the house for every five Heavenly Spa by Westin™ treatments. Indulge in this soothing Pre- Paid package, everyday of the week.
  • Enjoy the Early Bird package from Monday to Friday between 11 am to 3 pm. Delight yourselves with a Happy Hour discount of 25% at Heavenly Spa by Westin™. 

Make changes now to support your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Create a life in balance while you energize yourself with relaxing and refreshing spa treatments at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

Thursday 25 July 2013

Experience High Tea with Executive Chef Ajay Chopra



The inexplicable talent of  Masterchef Ajay Chopra, Executive Chef at The Westin Mumbai Garden City has once again come to show in India’s favourite food channel, Food Food. Calling all food lovers from across the nation, this show not only has mass appeal but reaches out to other aspiring chefs and amateur cooks in the country. Hence what better platform than this in order to showcase the true essence of High Tea, that too executed in with complete finesse by Chef Ajay Chopra’s culinary mastery.



At The Westin Mumbai Garden City, he is responsible for the food and beverages of the hotel which include ‘Prego’, one of Mumbai’s finest Italian specialty restaurants, ‘Kangan’, acclaimed for its bewitching North West Frontier cuisine coupled with the view, ‘Seasonal Tastes’ our 24 hour multi-cuisine restaurant and our  lavish banquet spreads.





He has crafted a rich and diverse menu incorporating signature SuperFoodsRx elements. SuperFoodsRx are foods rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients and are a signature offering at Westin Hotels and Resorts. Chef Ajay’s food philosophy is all about relating food to the new world.




On this show he has taken Indian tea-time favorites to another level with the addition of modern techniques of cooking. This has been done so with the intent of exposing the average Indian to the international concept of High Tea, yet making it simple and easy to execute his recipes, giving it a mass appeal. Here you will find world cuisine, simple yet flavorsome. Take your pick from favorite classics like savory samosas and try your hand at making one with chocolate; there’s also the indo-asian chicken tikka spring rolls and cheesy mirchi wadas to pair with a refreshing warm or cool drink of tea.




Tuesday 23 July 2013

Fun at Prego has just got happier!

There’s more to Prego then just ‘Fun Dining’. Indulge in an offer that is powerfully paired that will keep you coming back for more. The Westin Mumbai Garden City’s Italian specialty now brings you the perfect opportunity to wind down or liven up with Happy Hours from 12 noon to midnight, seven days a week.

Come be part of a revelry that allows you to sip on two drinks for the price of one. Balance your blends with the ideal combination of complimentary tidbits and delight yourselves with the artistic flavors of Italy inside this culinary art house. Recharge yourselves further with an additional selection of premium wines and discover a Prego time like never before.

Treat yourself to a truly unbelievable Happy Hour at Prego. Come live fully at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.


Thursday 18 July 2013

The Westin Mumbai Garden City crosses new heights!


The Westin Mumbai Garden City is proud to announce that Seasonal Tastes and Kangan have been awarded the TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence.

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, has awarded highly rated accommodations, restaurants and attractions with the 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

TripAdvisor travelers consistently commend The Westin Mumbai Garden City with the highest praise, and TripAdvisor recognized our venues Seasonal Tastes and Kangan as an exceptional achievements.




Seasonal Tastes offers food that is fresh, healthy, and authentic, served directly from our open interactive kitchens. Seasonal Tastes includes visually appealing, creative buffet spreads and innovative live stations.



In addition, we are delighted to have won a second award for Kangan. Flashes of color, breathtaking views and the subtle glow of candles married to the mouth-watering aromas of Indian spices converge where guests come and enjoy Indian flavors!


The Westin Mumbai congratulates their associates and guests who are always encouraging, helping and understanding the hotel in achieving these prestigious awards.

Tuesday 16 July 2013

Prego brings you Grano Armando!

Executive Chef Ajay Chopra, Area General Manager Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar, Maria Volpe of Grano Armando, Model Giselle Thakral, Chef Federico Volpi and Karen Anand









A divine confluence of Italian flavors came together at the launch of Grano Armando hosted at Prego, the Italian specialty dinner at The Westin Mumbai Garden City on 12 July 2013. Our guests savored in an ambience, specially infused with Italian notes for an elevated dining experience while they feasted on special preparations of fresh pastas, homemade bread paired with uplifting red and white wines and other blends.

Model Giselle Thakral trying her hand with Grano Armando Pasta

The evening commenced with an informative audio visual of Grano Armando’s origin at Prego’s Al Fresco dining area, mood-lit and set in cheerful yellows and mustards with rustic hues and natural wood. Prego is a diner’s delight with pulsating Italian and Mediterranean pop music, a feature bar and a wine display wall, a Molteni kitchen and a contemporary yet authentic Italian spread to die for. The restaurant has an extensive wine list of Italian and New World wines, international boutique beers and specialty cocktails.

The event was attended by Karen Anand and Giselle Thakral who assisted Executive Chef Ajay Chopra, Chef Federico Volpi from The Westin Pune Koregaon Park and Maria Vople from the Grano Armando team at the live station. The guests indulged in delicious canapés keeping in mind their ‘health-o-meter’.

Area General Manager Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar with Karen Anand
Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar, Area General Manager states “associating with Grano Armando created a beautiful pairing of high-end quality products connecting Westin which promotes wellness and a balanced life with health-enhancing SuperFoodsRx™, a signature concept of Westin Hotels and Resorts across the world. Grano Armando products take in to consideration Westin’s commitment to empowering guests to live at their best and create healthy habits that will stay with them long after their dining experience. Grano Armando’s products enable you to ‘Eat Well’ with options ranging from
whole wheat and whole grain pastas and more.”


The talented and dynamic Chefs with Maria Volpe


Celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani with Executive Chef Ajay Chopra,
The Westin Mumbai Garden City and Pooja Vaswaney E - Commerce
Manager, The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Day two of the event brought together celebrity chefs from Mumbai City such as Vicky Ratnani and many more under one roof at the Chef’s Table at Prego to experience a lavish menu of Grano Armano delights hosted by Executive Chef, Ajay Chopra. While our guest chefs tucked in to tantalizing preparations and Italian reds and whites, our very own Prego chefs were found adding the final finishing touches to the dessert which could have easily led even the most discerning gourmets to believe it were a piece of art. The end of this affair saw our guest chefs leave soulfully satiated and eager to return for yet another remarkable Westin experience.

Thursday 11 July 2013

Great Holiday Sale!

The Westin Mumbai Garden City has got you an irresistible red hot room deal. The Great Holiday Sale lets you experience travel excitement to the full at half the price. For four weeks you get a golden opportunity to save up to 50% at Westin Hotels and Resorts in Asia Pacific.

In this tempting holiday offer you get up to 50% off the room rate inclusive of the health enhancing breakfast. Eating well on your uplifting holiday is made easy and delicious with our SuperFoodsRx™ breakfast menu.

Take advantage of the Great Holiday Sale. Don’t miss this red hot opportunity to save up to 50% at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. This fantastic package can be booked till the 5th August 2013 and you can avail the rooms up till 31st August 2013.

Come and experience The Westin Mumbai Garden City's subtly stylish guest rooms and suites which feature the signature Westin Heavenly Bed® with soft layers of pure white bedding, as well as views overlooking green surroundings and the moving mural of Mumbai.

Tuesday 9 July 2013

Zomato Foodie Meet at Seasonal Tastes

Seasonal Tastes was very proud to host an exclusive Zomato Foodies Meet on 7th July 2013. It is a unique gathering of food lovers that has only taken place once before in Mumbai city.






Connoisseurs are foodies who have the maximum amount of followers and have reviewed a wide variety of restaurants. They are known as the ultimate snob who know their food very well. Connoisseurs are widely respected in the Zomato community. They were invited to experience the lavish Bubbalicious Brunch exclusively at Seasonal Tastes.




The Connoisseurs known to be critical guests enjoyed the Bubbalicious Brunch thoroughly. They enjoyed muddling and making their own drinks. Executive Chef, Ajay Chopra met the foodies and gave them his words of wisdom on food. They were spoilt for choice by the associates of The Westin Mumbai with exotic delicacies and cuisines of the world. The Connoisseurs indulged themselves in all the mouth-watering dishes and desserts. They were mighty pleased with the delicious spread and stunning view at Seasonal Tastes. All the foodies had an excellent time at the Bubbalicious Brunch and promised to come back soon with their family and friends.




Team Westin looks forward to welcoming the foodies back for many more enriching moments at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

Friday 5 July 2013

The Luxury of Living Well!

The Heavenly Spa by Westin™ always take constant care to make sure that with every season we bring along a sense of rejuvenation to our guests who avail our spa services which are constantly customized. Thus this season, we bring you Monsoon Therapy which is a renewing Detox Aromatherapy combined with Marine Sea Salt body polish.

An Aroma Detox Therapy has many healthy benefits and improves the mind, body and soul. It relives tense muscles, improves blood circulation and relaxes the body and soul. An aromatherapy massage leaves you with a softer smoother skin and an all over calm and relaxed appearance. It nourishes and brings a natural glow to your skin, giving you a complete spa experience. The marine sea salt scrub is advantageous in removing cellulite and dead skin.



To get rid of the monsoon greys and blues, come experience the refreshing and rejuvenating 90 minute treatment which improves both your circulation and your metabolism, enhances you with a softer smoother appearance. This July, come and take comfort in the soothing Monsoon Therapy at The Westin Mumbai Garden City.

Wednesday 3 July 2013

A Summer Evening in Mumbai with Very Special Friends at The Westin Mumbai Garden City

Fred Tibbitts & Associates, FTA is a global social entrepreneurship group that operates as an NGO, minimising all expenses and giving all profits to those less fortunate via UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity International and direct humanitarian relief assistance for desperate families in Thailand and Cambodia. FTA has offices in Bangkok, Thailand, Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Menands, New York, USA.

The Fourth Annual FTA, a Summer Evening in Mumbai with Very Special Friends at The Westin Mumbai Garden City proved to be a memorable event for the 62 guests, who included vice presidents, senior hotel executives, Area General Managers, General Managers, industry VIPs, members of the press and the sponsors of the dinner. 

The four-course gala dinner brought Fred Tibbitts Jr, President and CEO of Fred Tibbitts & Associates, Inc. to the podium, who welcomed all the guests and urged one and all to do more for those less fortunate. The reception was put on in a style reminiscent of a trade show, showcasing the products and services of two of the dinner sponsors, Treasury Wine Estates and Pernod Ricard India. 
Venerable Acharya Guru Gyaltsen sharing his pearls of wisdom




The Venerable Acharya Guru Gyaltsen, Executive Director, Pema Ts’al School, Mundgod offered a Buddhist prayer and spoke about the humanitarian work of the school for refugee Tibetan youths at Mundgod and Nepal.   


Vinay Singh, Account Director of The Westin Mumbai Garden City, David Naidu, Director of Human Resources of The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Amrita Gujral, Director of Sales and Marketing of Novotel Mumbai, Vijay Nagpal, General Manager of Oakwood Premier Apartments and Anuraag Bhatnagar,Area General Manager of The Westin Mumbai Garden City

The dinner menu was superbly crafted by The Westin Mumbai Garden City Executive Chef Ajay Chopra, while the six dinner wines were artfully paired by a famed New York wine educator Harriet Lembeck. At the end of the evening our very own Area General Manager Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar thanked everyone for coming and encouraging such a noble and honourable cause.

Fred Tibbits Jr, President and CEO of Fred Tibbitts & Associates with Maria Perez, Resouce Development Consultant, Habitat for Humanity India
The Westin Mumbai Garden City is very proud to be associated with such a huge charitable event and will continue doing so.