HYDERABAD PICKS

THE PARK HYDERABAD

Property: The ballroom, with a capacity for 800 people, can be arranged for large and small events alike. Group lunches and dinners or intimate gatherings can also be hosted at any of its two restaurants and three bars. There is also a nightclub open until the late hours. For relaxation, the infinity pool and its adjoining bar is perfect to enjoy views of the city, with Hussian Sagar Lake in clear sight from here. The spa has a range of treatments, and the gym is well-equipped. There is also a boutique at The Park Hyderabad from where one can shop for souvenirs.

Rooms: The rooms and suites are a humble showcase of local, handcrafted items, with each accommodation category designed completely different from the other. Facilities include a work desk, minibar, tea/coffee maker, 42-inch LCD television, DVD player, shower and wifi. theparkhotels.com/hyderabad

ITC KOHENUR

Property: There are a total of nine meeting rooms and one banquet hall — all equipped with the latest technology. The Kaya Kalp spa is spread across three floors and covers an area of 920 sqm. The vast swimming pool has a beautiful ambience under the shadow of the towering building. For a true experience of Hyderabadi biryani, head to Dum Pukht Begum’s, one of the four restaurants on the property that includes an Asian, an Italian and an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant. Peacock Bar overlooks the swimming pool and Skypoint overlooks the cityscape.

Rooms: About 60 per cent of the rooms and suites of this business hotel face Hyderabad’s freshwater lake, others have a view of the city. Each accommodation category offers a work desk by a panel of sockets, flatscreen television, minibar, a sleep kit, shower and wifi. itchotels.in/hotels/hyderabad/itckohenur

HYATT HYDERABAD GACHIBOWLI

Property: The conference room can be divided into two for smaller groups. Adjacent to this is a pre-function area, a boardroom and meeting room. There are two additional meeting rooms and a business centre too. The spa offers total relaxation through treatments, yoga, Ayurveda and meditation. F&B options are Collage — all-day dining, Deori for Indian food and The Lounge Bar.

Rooms: Accommodation categories at this business hotel are well-equipped for the business traveller, receiving plenty of natural light from its large bay windows. Each room has a work desk, walk-in closet, separate sitting area, 32-inch LCD television, iPod docking station, tea/coffee maker, shower and free wifi. hyderabad.hyatthotels.hyatt.com