Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hotel Bluestone, Nehru Place!
Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hotel Bluestone, Nehru Place! - A Truthful & Totally Unfiltered Review (Because Let's Be Real)
Okay, folks. Let's cut the crap. You're looking for a swanky hotel in Nehru Place, and you stumbled upon Hotel Bluestone. I get it. The pictures probably look amazing, the website is all glossy… but let's talk real life. I've just crawled out from under the duvet (shhh, don't tell anyone I'm still in my PJs), and I'm ready to lay down the truth, warts and all, about this "unbelievable luxury." Buckle up, buttercups.
First Impressions (and My Immediate Reaction):
Pulling up to Hotel Bluestone, Nehru Place? It's…well, it's a hotel. Not transported to a fairytale, as the website might subtly imply. But hey, the entrance is grand-ish, and the doorman (yes, a real doorman! Fancy!), actually smiled. Already a plus in my book. The lobby is all marble and shimmering lights, which, let's be honest, always gives a good first impression. But, a thought popped in my mind, will it have a proper coffee?
Accessibility: The Nitty-Gritty (Important Stuff, People!)
- Wheelchair Accessible?: I didn't personally need a wheelchair, but from what I saw, it seemed pretty decent. Elevators, ramps, all the usual suspects. They say they have facilities for disabled guests. I didn't see any obvious glaring issues. But hey, I'm not an expert. It's a good idea to call and double-check if you have specific needs.
- Other Important Accessibility Points: They've got an elevator, which is vital. There's a concierge, which is helpful for any needs you might have. If you are looking for those details, Hotel Bluestone has you covered.
Rooms: My Sanctuary (Or Not, Depending on the Day)
Okay, the rooms. I went straight for their "Non-smoking" room because, well, I like to breathe clean air when I'm trying to relax. The Air conditioning? Absolutely critical. The heat in Delhi can melt your face off, I tell ya. Blackout curtains? Thank God. Seriously, I value a good night's sleep, and these did the trick.
Let's talk about the bed. Huge. Comfy. And the linens… were surprisingly soft. Not the scratchy kind. Major points. They also had all the usual suspects: Bathrobes, Slippers, Complimentary tea and coffee (thank GOODNESS!), A desk for the moments you have to be 'work', and most of all, a Refrigerator for that water bottle I always bring with me.
BUT, let's be real. No hotel room is perfect. I did notice:
- The mirror in the bathroom could have been better lit. I swear, I aged five years trying to put on makeup!
- The soundproofing. Not perfect. I could occasionally hear some hallway noise, but nothing major.
Internet: Because We Live Online
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! YES! (And, you know, the internet in general). Worked pretty well, though sometimes, in the mornings, it got a little sluggish. There's also Internet [LAN] if you're an old-school type, or need a super-secure connection. Important.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: My Stomach's Verdict
Alright, food. This is where things get interesting.
- Restaurants: Yes, plural! They have a few restaurants. Asian cuisine is one of their specialities, and I heard it was quite good. There is also a Vegetarian restaurant, always a bonus for those with dietary needs. Also, a Coffee shop. Because, COFFEE!
- Breakfast [buffet]: Okay, the buffet. I'm not a buffet person, but I tried it for the sake of research. There was a pretty decent spread. Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, the usual suspects. The Coffee/tea in restaurant was hot and strong. I would say it's a better than average buffet.
- Room Service [24-hour]: YES! I'm a sucker for 24-hour room service. One late night, I ordered a burger (judge me, I dare you) and it came surprisingly quickly, and the burger was delicious. So there, my experience was positive.
- Poolside Bar: I didn't even go myself, but I saw it. It looked perfect for a chilled beer by the water in the evening.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Let's Get Pampered… Or Not.
Okay, let's dive into the relaxation zone.
- Swimming pool: Yes, they have a swimming pool [outdoor]. It looks beautiful. I'm not much of a swimmer, but even I was tempted to go for a dip.
- Fitness Center: Yes. I didn't go. Okay, fine, I'm lazy. But I heard it's well-equipped.
- Spa: Oh yes! The spa! Now, this is where I confess. I went. And it was glorious. I treated myself to a massage. I'm serious. It was bliss. The best massage of my life? Maybe. It was that good. And then, I tried the Sauna. Oh man, heaven. A fantastic Spa/sauna experience! And yes, there was a Steamroom too. All the good stuff!. They have a Pool with view, which added to the atmosphere.
- Body wrap/Body scrub: The therapist was so kind and took care of all my woes for the day.
Cleanliness and Safety: The COVID Factor (Ugh)
Let's address the elephant in the room: COVID.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: They say they use them.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed like it.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Yep.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Seems to be the case.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Absolutely.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter (Sometimes)
- Concierge: Super helpful. They can book taxis. And recommend places. Very useful!
- Laundry service/ Dry cleaning/ Ironing service: Yes, yes, and yes!
- Daily housekeeping: The rooms are clean and tidy.
- Cash withdrawal: There is a cash machine.
- Elevator: Yes again!
- Baby sitting service: I can't comment on this, but it's great for those that need it.
For the Kids: (If that’s Your Thing – No Judgment)
They have some Family/child friendly features as well. They offer Babysitting service. They even have Kids meal! Great for the little ones.
Getting Around (Because You Need to Leave the Hotel Eventually)
I was so happy to experience their Car park [free of charge]. Also, it is accessible by taxi service. Also there is Airport transfer.
Stuff I Didn’t Mention Because I Didn’t Experience It (Or Forgot):
- Meeting/banquet facilities. I have no use for a ballroom.
- Smoking area. Not a smoker.
- Shrine. Huh?
The Verdict: Is Hotel Bluestone Worth It? (My Honest Opinion)
Look, Hotel Bluestone isn't perfect. But it's pretty darn good. The rooms are comfortable, the staff is friendly, the spa is amazing, and the food is decent. The location is convenient. And, most importantly, it's clean and seems to take safety seriously.
My Verdict? Yes. Definitely Yes.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercup, because this isn't your average travel itinerary. This is a messy, emotional, opinionated, and utterly human guide to surviving (and maybe even enjoying) a trip to Delhi, based out of the… wait for it… Hotel Bluestone in Nehru Place. God help us all.
The Absolutely, Positively, Maybe-Not-Perfect Delhi Debacle: A Bluestone Baseline
Day 1: Arrival – The Delhi Dumpster Dive (Just Kidding…Mostly)
- Morning (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM): LAND! Okay, not landing, more like a gentle, slightly terrifying descent into Indira Gandhi International Airport. The air smells of jet fuel and something vaguely…spicy? Immediately overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people. Seriously, where are they all GOING? Customs. Ah, the joy. Let's see if my haggling skills are up to snuff for a taxi to Hotel Bluestone. Pray for me. Oh, and trying to understand the Hindi phrases is like going to the dentist without anesthesia.
- Anecdote: Got hustled a bit on the taxi fare, naturally. Blame the travel exhaustion. Note to self: learn to say NO in more than just English. My inner voice is having a field day: "You idiot! You absolute twit! How much did you just pay?!"
- Quirky Observation: The airport actually has some okay-looking toilets. Bonus points for that.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Arrive at the Bluestone. It’s… a hotel. The lobby actually looks okay-ish, clean enough. Check-in drama - no room ready. sigh Waiting…and waiting… Finally, room acquired! Immediately flop on the bed of my hotel room…
- Emotional Reaction: Slightly euphoric to be alive after the airport
- Messier Structure: Okay so, um, room service. Decided to treat myself because the journey was grueling and I’m a hungry, grumpy beast. Ordered some "Indian" food, which, as I'm learning, is a rather broad description. The food arrived, it tasted like…well, it tasted.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Attempt to brave the Nehru Place market. "Attempt" is the operative word. It's chaos. Absolute beautiful chaos. The smells, the sounds, the sheer throng of people. I think I saw a goat wearing a hat. Nope, just a trick of the light. Maybe. Survived (mostly) and bought a scarf that I already know I'll regret. Dinner at a street stall. Praying it wasn’t the source of last night food poisoning. Back to the Bluestone, exhausted and slightly terrified. Crash and sleep.
Day 2: The Monuments and My Meltdown (Maybe)
- Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Start the day with a very lukewarm shower. The water pressure is, ah, enthusiastic at best. Breakfast at the hotel: the buffet is, shall we say, basic. Decide to actually embrace the day and go to Old Delhi.
- Opinionated Language: The travel guides raved about Old Delhi. They lied. It’s amazing and awful all at once. Beautiful, crumbling, historic. And packed. And noisy. And overwhelming!
- Messy Moment: The sheer number of rickshaws… dodging them feels like playing a real-life version of Frogger. Had a panic attack in a crowded market, a moment of claustrophobia, then the feeling of claustrophobia (and a dash of self-pity) hit. Took some deep breaths and walked around instead.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Visit Qutub Minar. It's…massive. Really. Really massive. And the history! Wonderful. Wandered the ruins, dodging selfie sticks. Ate lunch at a nice cafe I wasn’t too impressed with.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Dinner in a restaurant in Connaught Place - a big relief from Old Delhi. Needed something quiet. Tried to be cultured and ordered something I couldn't pronounce. It was… interesting. Head back to the Bluestone, content and a little less scared about the world.
Day 3: Red Fort, Rickshaws, and Realizing I’m a Tourist
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): This time, to the Red Fort. Holy Moley. It's red. And grand. And again, the history is fascinating. This time the lines were long. Waiting. The sun is beating down. More crowds. Another moment of "what have I done?".
- Stream-of-consciousness breakdown: Okay, the Red Fort is cool. Really cool. But the jostling! The sweat! The pressure! I need… I need a smoothie. Or perhaps a very strong drink. This is why travelers need to be flexible.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. This is how you do it! And the ride was cheap!
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Had a nice dinner in the area.
- That Feeling: Just when I think I have a handle on things, the city throws a curveball.
Day 4: The Unexpected and the Overwhelming
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Started the day at the Lotus Temple – peaceful and beautiful and a welcome change from the sheer chaos.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Did a cooking class. Honestly, that was the best! Learned how to make real Indian dishes! The best food I've ever had.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Just chilled in the Bluestone, exhausted, happy and content.
Day 5: Farewell (and thank God)
- Morning (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM): A last, slightly hurried breakfast. Check out. Taxi back to the airport. Reflecting on the fact that I survived.
- Emotional Reaction: A mix of exhaustion, relief, and a little bit of… sadness? Delhi, you crazy, chaotic, beautiful mess! I'll probably be back… eventually.
- Afternoon: Flight home.
- Evening: Landing. Home.
Hotel Bluestone – The (Mostly) Redeeming Qualities:
- Location (Nehru Place): Convenient, I guess. Close to markets, which is both a blessing and a curse.
- Air Conditioning: Thank GOD for that.
- The Staff: Usually friendly, even when I'm being a grumpy, jet-lagged mess.
- The Price: For the area, it's not extortionate.
The Imperfections:
- The Wi-Fi is… variable.
- The water pressure. Seriously.
- Breakfast – could be better.
Overall Impression:
Delhi is a lot. A lot a lot. Prepare to be overwhelmed, challenged, and probably slightly traumatized. But also… amazed, inspired, and maybe even a little bit in love with the beautiful chaos that is Delhi. Hotel Bluestone is a perfectly functional base camp for the adventure. Just remember to breathe, embrace the mess, and pack your sense of humor. You'll need it. And maybe some Pepto-Bismol. Just in case.
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Unbelievable Luxury Awaits?... Uh, Hotel Bluestone, Nehru Place. Let's Dive In (Maybe With Some Regret?)
Is the "Unbelievable Luxury" actually... believable? (And how much of my soul will I pawn for it?)
Okay, so "Unbelievable Luxury" is *definitely* a marketing thing. Let's be real. Did I expect a golden toilet? Yes. Did I *get* a golden toilet? No. And that's the story of my life, really. The lobby? Gorgeous. The scent? Expensive, like a perfume I can *barely* afford to sniff in duty-free. But the *price* of smelling nice? Ouch. Expect to weep softly when the bill arrives. It’s a luxury, all right. Luxury for people who laugh at the idea of a balanced budget. And me? I’m just here, a little more broke, a little more… glittery.
My advice? Go in with the expectation of "fancy," not "magical unicorn farting rainbows." You'll be less disappointed. Trust me. I speak from experience. I had to *explain* my overdraft to my bank. He’s still laughing. Probably picturing me sprawled across a king-sized bed, clutching a room-service menu and a credit card crying for mercy.
What's the deal with the rooms? Are they actually as *big* as they look in those photos? (And, more importantly, are the beds comfy enough to cry on?)
Okay, the rooms. Yes, they're big. Like, *'could-probably-fit-a-small-family-in-here-and-still-have-room-for-a-dance-party'* big. The photos? Well, they've got the angles down, the lighting dialed in… you know the drill. But honestly? Pretty darn close. I’m not going to lie; when I first walked in, I did a little spin. (Don’t judge. I'd had a long day.)
Now, the bed. *That's* where the magic happens (or doesn't, depending on your sleep schedule). I am a *very* particular sleeper, and I gotta say, the bed was a dream. Like, melt-into-the-floor-and-never-get-up-again dream. It cradled me. It whispered sweet nothings of Egyptian cotton. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a *little*. But seriously, it was fantastic. You *could* cry on it, and it'd probably absorb your tears with the same luxurious efficiency it delivers to your lower back. And that, my friends is what makes a good stay - a comfortable bed, preferably one that fits my entire body.
About that 'gourmet dining'... Is it worth the price of a small car? (And did *you* accidentally order the wrong thing and end up eating… something… questionable?)
The dining, right? Hold onto your wallets (and your stomachs). "Gourmet" is code for "expensive." Like, *'I-could-have-bought-a-week's-worth-of-groceries-for-this-one-plate'* expensive. The food, though? Mostly delicious. Mostly. I mean, I had the Lobster Thermidor. It was divine. Like, *'I'd-sell-my-kidney-for-another-bite'* divine. (Okay, maybe not *that* divine, but you get the picture.)
But... and this is where my magnificent screw-up comes in... I was trying to impress someone. (Don’t ask). And I was feeling *adventurous*, I'm a goer! So, I went with the server's recommendation. “Try the… uh… *signature* dish.” It arrived looking like something from a science fiction film. Some sort of deconstructed… thing. I took a bite. My face. I’m pretty sure I turned a shade of green that isn’t usually found in humans. Let’s just say, it was an *experience*. I’m still not entirely sure what it was. And I'm pretty sure it cost more than my rent. Moral of the story: stick to what you know. And don’t trust servers who seem *too* enthusiastic about the “experimental” dishes, eh?
What about the service? Are the staff actually *nice*, or are they just trained to *look* nice? (And, did anyone offer to follow you around with a feather fan?)
The staff. Hmm. Trained professional smiles, for sure. But I'd say... generally nice. There were moments, little glimpses, where you could tell they actually *enjoyed* their jobs. Especially the guy who brought up the extra towels (because, honestly, I have no idea how to pack to be prepared for anything, and I need a LOT of towels, I'm talking like, 7). He was genuinely cheerful.
However, and this is important, I'm a *mess*. I'm clumsy. I spill things. I ask stupid questions. And I *swear*, one of the staff members, bless his cotton socks, looked like he was holding back a laugh when I accidentally set off the "Do Not Disturb" button while trying to figure out the light switch. So, nice...with a side of "patiently-enduring-my-clumsiness" I think. No feather fans. (Sad face). Though, honestly, I probably would have tripped over the fan anyway.
Is the location actually convenient? (Like, can you actually *leave* the hotel without getting lost in the labyrinth of Nehru Place?)
Location, location, location! Yes, it's in Nehru Place. Which, if you're not familiar, is a *vibrant* area. Translation: busy. Very, very busy. Getting in and out of the hotel? Relatively painless. There's someone *always* at the door to flag down a cab. Now, venturing *beyond* the hotel… that's an adventure in itself. The market… is… intense. It’s a sensory overload. Be prepared to be jostled. Be prepared to bargain. Be prepared to possibly get lost. (Yes, I got lost. Multiple times. Followed a particularly tempting samosa smell. Regrets.) But, hey, at least the hotel is a haven of calm to return to. A slightly-pricey haven, but a haven nonetheless.
Would you stay again? Or is the siren song of luxury best left unheard?
Would I stay again? Ugh, that's a tough one. I'd *love* to. (Because the bed… the BED!) But can I *afford* to? That's the real question, isn't it? The heart says yes, the bank account says... *something* very different, probably involving a frantic phone call to my credit card company. It's like a delicious, decadent, and wildly expensive dessert. You *want* it. You *crave* it. But you'll probably regret it later, especially if you're watching your waistline *or* your finances.
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