Monday 2 January 2017

The Best Casino Hotel in India

MAYFAIR Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok

The swanky and stunning MAYFAIR Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok in the scenic state of Sikkim is by far the best casino hotel in India. It is home to Casino Mahjong which is the first full-fledged live onshore casino to be opened in India. The property is set amidst 48 acres of beautiful forested land with an aesthetically pleasing warm welcoming ambiance running all through it. Mayfair Gangtok is a destination in itself. Whether you are a business traveller, a honeymooning couple or on a quick getaway with your family, the hotel has much to offer all sorts of travellers. The wide range of facilities available at the resort include a lovely swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness centre, an award winning spa, indoor and outdoor event venues, recreation centre, kid’s play area, multi-cuisine and specialty restaurants and a bakery.

                MAYFAIR Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok is the perfect getaway if you are looking for an exciting fun-filled break with a lot of casino games you can play to have a very engaging and entertaining time. Casino Mahjong is the ultimate casino that will leave you regaled with not just the superb offering of casino games but also a host of live entertainment and excellent food and beverage options. The casino is open 24/7 and the glamour and excitement in the air runs through the night.

Casino MAHJONG

                The casino games at Casino Mahjong include Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Flush, Poker, Kitty, Marriage, Slot Machines and Mini Flush. Roulette is a gripping casino game where you can choose to place bets on a single number or a range of numbers, the colours red or black or on even or odd numbers. The riveting game of Blackjack is played against the house where the object of the game is to draw cards adding up to 21 or as close to 21 as possible. Flush is an exciting game you can play with 3 cards using a standard deck of 52. Baccarat is an intriguing card comparing game. The game of Kitty is played with a set of 9 cards against the House. Marriage is a fun card game played with a set of 21 cards and the players play amongst themselves. All these exciting casino games will keep you entertained and enthralled for a long time. And if you need to take a break you can always go for a relaxing massage at the spa, have a dip in the swimming pool or just walk around the sprawling resort and enjoy the fresh crisp mountain air.

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Thursday 1 December 2016

Where to Stay in Puri


The hallowed seaside town of Puri is one of the foremost pilgrimage destinations for Hindus from all over and is a part of the “Char Dham” pilgrimages. Located on the lovely eastern coast of the Indian state of Odisha, Puri is easily accessible and great to visit all around the year. It is only a short beautiful drive away from the capital city of Bhubaneswar. Puri is most well known for being the town where the magnificent Jagannath Temple is located. This temple is revered as one of the most important for Hindu pilgrims to visit. In Puri, MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts are proud to present two spectacular luxury hotels that are tailor made for the discerning traveller who wants to both enjoy the sights and also bask in the warm glow of comfortable luxury. Mayfair Waves and Mayfair Heritage are located conveniently right next door to each other on a prime part of the popular Puri Beach and should be right at the top of your list of where to stay in Puri.



Mayfair Waves, Puri is a trendy boutique resort that offers outstanding ocean views and luxurious accommodation. The hotel comes with an attractive swimming pool, a spacious banquet hall, a more compact board room, an open-air event venue, an exclusive spa, a well-equipped fitness centre, a chic boutique and a multi-cuisine restaurant serving delicious food including fresh catch from the ocean itself. Click here for more...



Mayfair Heritage, Puri is a charming luxury beach resort with mesmerising views of the Bay of Bengal in the sacred seaside pilgrimage town of Puri. Rooms, cottages and suites here are luxuriously appointed coming with thoughtfully selected elegant fittings and all the amenities that a discerning traveller might want for. The restaurants here serve excellent and exciting wholesome food across a variety of cuisines. Click here for more...

Thursday 24 November 2016

Gopalpur-on-Sea: Enjoy a Beautiful Beachfront Experience

Mayfair Palm Beach Resort, Gopalpur-on-Sea

The quaint beach town of Gopalpur-on-Sea is located in a beautiful and quiet part of the coastal Indian state of Odisha. The tranquil settings and the languid pace both add to the charm of the place. The stunning beach here stretches on and on while the sea and the skies meet over the horizon quite dramatically. It is in this exquisite setting that the most luxurious and best hotel in Gopalpur-on-Sea is located amidst 12 acres of prime beachfront property: Mayfair Palm Beach Resort.

The Luxury accommodation offered at Mayfair Palm Beach Resort include Spa Rooms with magnificent views of the sea, Premium Suites with their own private dip pools and Jacuzzi, conveniently roomy Family Suites and an exclusive Executive Suite. Facilities include a swimming pool surrounded by cabanas, a Travel Desk, a Spa offering wellness treatments, a fitness centre, a boutique, a kids’ play area and a library lounge. The hotel also houses banquet halls and large outdoor venues for hosting weddings and conferences.

Dining at the hotel is an exquisite and holistic experience. Fresh seafood is cooked by the local fisherman and served in different delectable ways while fresh vegetables from the in house garden are also used. The entire experience of relishing an unobtrusive relaxing vacation in an ambiance steeped in both luxury and elegance will make your Gopalpur stay a very memorable one indeed.

Nearby places of interest which are easily accessible from Gopalpur-on-Sea include the nesting site of Rushikulya Muhana where Olive Ridley sea turtles come in huge numbers, the quiet beautiful town of Rambha from where you can go on splendidly romantic boat rides to the islands of Chilka Lake and the natural hot sulphur springs of Taptapani which are renowned to have medicinal properties. There is much that the visitors here can immerse themselves in whether it is in culture or adventure.


Wednesday 16 November 2016

Luxurious Stay in the Steel City Rourkela

Mayfair Rourkela

The bustling township of Rourkela is home to a thriving industry and commerce scene and attracts visitors for both business and pleasure. Located in the northern border of Odisha, this city is surrounded on its sides by hills and rivers. Mayfair Hotels & Resorts proudly presents Mayfair Rourkela - its first ever property and one of the best hotels in Odisha. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and the lovely façade is only an indicator of the elegance inside. Through all these years, Mayfair Rourkela has always been in a league of its own with a constant striving for excellence in all departments – be it food and beverage or service and facilities.

The comfortable, convenient and luxurious accommodation provided at the hotel include choices like Executive Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Premium Rooms. Every manner of amenities and creature comforts is provided here with signature bath products and tea and coffee making sets coming with the rooms. The facilities at the hotel include a gorgeous swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness centre and event and conference venues for different occasions.

Mayfair Rourkela has some of the best dining options in town including an elegant, old school charming English Bar, a casual snacks café serving quick South Indian and North Indian fare, an open-air buffet restaurant, a traditional dining hall and a trendy restaurant that serves superb Mexican and Italian cuisine. As far as event venues are concerned, there are compact board rooms for corporate meetings as well as beautiful al fresco venues that can be used for luxury weddings.

With a wonderfully comfortable and memorable stay at Mayfair Rourkela, you can take your time taking in the sights that are on offer in and around town. There are lovely waterfalls, temples and parks that you can visit in the surrounding areas to enrich your Rourkela experience.

Saturday 5 November 2016

Winter Vacation in Darjeeling

The advent of late autumn and early winter in Darjeeling sees the charming old hill station in all its glory. The views from several corners of the town are incredible with endless vistas over the distant snow-capped mountains. MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts are proud to present Mayfair Darjeeling – a gem in the mountains that is truly one of the best hotels in Darjeeling. Mayfair Darjeeling is a luxurious heritage hotel that has been built on a beautiful hill. The hotel amply manages to strike a glorious balance between maintaining its old world heritage charm and also offering world class modern amenities that can take care of all your creature comforts.

Mayfair Darjeeling

Mayfair Darjeeling offers luxury accommodation that is spread across various categories including spacious and welcoming family rooms as well as splendid suites that come with vintage wooden furniture and private sit outs. The opportunities for food and beverage are some of the best in town. These include a classy old fashioned English bar and a superb large dining hall that serves some of the most scrumptious buffets. There is also a charming little multi-cuisine restaurant. Facilities at the resort include a well-stocked library, a well-equipped fitness centre, a lovely spa and a banquet hall. Mayfair Darjeeling is the ideal choice in town whether you are traveling for business or pleasure.

Mount Kanchenjunga, Source: Web

In Darjeeling, you can go for a lazy stroll through the lovely Chowrasta or Mall Road taking in the quaint sights of little shops selling all manner of trinkets. You can eat at one of several food stalls selling the most delicious soup dumplings, momos and chowmein. The food tastes even better in the nippy weather and you will be slurping down your thukpa in no time as it warms your insides and prepares you for another lovely walk through town. You can also visit Tiger Hill in the morning to witness some magnificent sunrises as well as one of the many picturesque tea gardens in the vicinity.

Tuesday 1 November 2016

Luxurious Stay in the City of Temples Bhubaneswar

There are great options for a luxurious stay in Bhubaneswar- the City of Temples - for the discerning traveller. Look no further than Mayfair Lagoon and Mayfair Convention – splendid offerings from the Mayfair Hotels & Resorts group. Both hotels are conveniently located right next to each other in a prime location in Bhubaneswar from where it is easy to access major points of interest in the city.
Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneswar

Mayfair Lagoon is a spectacular luxury hotel set amidst an abundant swathe of lush greenery and an amazing lagoon. The architectural aesthetics and beauty of the entire property is truly inspiring. The service that is offered at this hotel set in 10 acres of prime land is of the highest standard and will not leave you wanting for anything. Luxury accommodation at Mayfair Lagoon has several options to cater to specific needs and preferences. It offers the ultimate in regal opulence in the form of its villas which even come with personalised butler service. Apart from these, there are splendid family suites and well-appointed club rooms.

Dining at the hotel is spread across restaurants, bars and coffee shops that are truly the best dining destinations in the city of Bhubaneswar. The choices include a rustic Indian restaurant, a Victorian themed bar, a popular Chinese restaurant as well as a chic café serving Italian and Mexican food. The hotel boasts of several event venues including a massive outdoor venue set amidst lawns and banquet halls that come with world class facilities and in house catering. There is also a spa, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a jogging track and even a bank within the confines of the property.

Mayfair Convention, Bhubaneswar

Located just across the street is MayfairConvention which is the preferred choice for business and corporate travellers visiting Odisha. The elegant deluxe rooms are well-appointed and comfortable. Mayfair Convention has event venues for both large gatherings as well as smaller groups which can be used for hosting wedding banquets, seminars, conferences or product launches. The venues boast of superior world class facilities and an excellent and very effecient support staff in place.

Friday 28 October 2016

Serenity in the Lap of the Himalayas

Gangtok is the enchanting hill station capital of the state of Sikkim which used to be a mountain kingdom in the past. Mayfair brings you MAYFAIR Spa Resort & Casino Gangtok, which happens to be one of the best spa resorts in the country. This super luxury property is spread across forty-eight sprawling acres of pristine forest land. The gorgeous setting, the unbeatable hospitality and superb amenities are what make Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino the very best hotel in Gangtok. Accommodation options are varied and include opulent villas with private dip pools, spacious family rooms as well as cosy romantic cottages. The hotel boasts of an on-shore casino and is one of the only casino hotels in the country.

Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok

Mayfair Gangtok has some of the finest dining destinations in town with choices ranging from a serene coffee shop slash tea lounge to a multi-cuisine restaurant that throws lavish buffets to a well-stocked bar that offers some wonderfully concocted signature cocktails. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, a world class fitness centre, a delightful spa in a beautifully tranquil setting and superb event venues. As far as luxury and ambiance is concerned, Mayfair Gangtok sets an incredibly high standard.

A Replica of Famous Pashupatinath Temple of Kathmandu

Gangtok is a beautiful outpost that is nestled in the lap of the Lesser Himalayas. It is a haven of tranquillity where you can recharge and renew yourself. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway with your significant other or if you are looking to get some quality vacation time with your family, Gangtok is an ideal place to make some unforgettable memories that will last you for an entire lifetime. You can explore monasteries and museums and try out the excellent local cuisine including nettle soup, dumplings of all kinds and the local millet based drink called “Tongba.” Gangtok is one place where you will find wonderful avenues for adventure and new intriguing travel experiences.