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Hotel Review – Hard Rock Hotel, Calangute, Goa
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Perfect camaraderie of incredible music, great food, and youthful vibes
My experience as a guest in this elegant hotel should give you some insight into what to expect when staying there. It has many unique aspects that make this hotel an ideal place to stay on your next trip as a vacationer. There isn’t a better place than Goa when it comes to enjoying the sun while eating or drinking a beer and chilling out at a laidback beachside shack and soaking up the sun. As for me, I chose to celebrate Xmas in North Goa this year instead of anywhere else, and I didn’t have any preference to spend my holiday elsewhere. The fact that it was during the peak tourist season in Goa made me a bit concerned about the crowds and the quality of the service I would receive.
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So I preferred to immerse myself in the decadence of luxury and opulence at the Hard Rock Hotel, Calangute, North Goa. From Dabolim Airport it took around 45 minutes to reach at Hardrock Hotel.
In addition to ensuring I had a smooth airport transfer, the hotel’s driver also walked me through the highlights of Goa and Calangute. The scenery of Goa always captures my attention; on my way to the hotel, I also enjoyed passing across the Mandovi river, touching Panjim city, admiring the colorful Goan villas in yellow and green colors that reflected Portuguese architecture, gazing at the lush landscape, and marveling at the coconut tree line across the road. As I reached the hotel I found the property which was invigorated by music and exudes youthfulness on every level, as witnessed at the entrance point of the hotel Itself. When we disembark from the cab and enter the lobby area, we could sense the waft of festivity in the atmosphere as a nicely decorated Xmas tree and a huge gingerbread house made the foyer sacrosanct.
The air was filled with ebullience. It was a pleasure to be welcomed by a friendly staff girl who offered us refreshing and cool Kokum Sharbat, a traditional local drink of Goa. The combination of its sweet and tangy taste and its cooling properties is simply divine. My memories of the golden era of music were rekindled here and the place made me nostalgic as in the lobby itself I saw big orchestras and percussionists on one side and murals of music icons on every wall. I was transported back to those golden years of music. The souvenir shop in the lobby had a nice collection of merchandise and a selection of souvenirs to take back home sweet memories.
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As I walked towards my room from the pool area, I could sense that the poolside area must be the most breathtaking and inviting spot at the place since it is the longest in any hotel in Goa. The aesthetic appeal of this entire spot was accentuated with palm trees lining both sides, canopy beds, and mixologists serving drinks by the poolside. When we reached our room on the second floor, we had hoped to get a room with a pool view, however, our room didn’t have any such view, instead, our suite offered a pleasant view of local bylanes lined with coconut trees and colorful Portuguese-style villas, which gave us authentic Goan vibe. Our Suite room was chic, comfortable, and boasted all the amenities and features we were expecting – a spacious bathroom, a large sitting area with a comfortable couch, a workstation, a large bed, and an appealing layout. However, it would have been nice if every room had a sit-out balcony, which was missing from all the rooms.
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Without wasting much time we ordered lunch. We tried pollo arrosto, pepperoni e origana pizza, which was prepared with toasted chicken, Italian herbs, tomatoes, mixed peppers and oregano. It had a rich taste and a crispy crust that was bursting with cheese, making it a delightful treat. The most impressive line of king-size burgers at Sessions were loaded with a variety of fillings and are served with potato wedges and fries.
The menu also boasts of a wide line of club switches and Paos also Poi ( fresh Goan Bread ), Sticking to burgers we tried a crumb-fried chicken burger, stuffed with paprika-spiced chicken, lettuce, cheese, gherkins, and tomatoes served with fries. This burger was huge enough to satisfy the voracious appetite of two people. There was a good variety of burgers to choose from, including legendary burgers, bacon, cheeseburgers, and other lavish options. We washed down the tasty meal with refreshing juices and mocktails. As we savored our meal, we were amazed by the amiable hotel staff’s friendliness and personal touch. During our 3-day visit, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Chef Arun Vats, with whom we discussed both the changing dynamics of Goa in general and its culinary offerings in particular.
There was a unique connection between music and the entire property. It resonates in every crevice of the hotel be it the lift, corridor, or reception, music entertains you throughout the day in order to keep the guests charged up. Each day different music theme encourages guests to let loose and enjoy. Guests can also groove to the music played by them DJ.during evenings.
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She has been there and done that. After graduating from Delhi University, she completed her diploma in Journalism from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi. Down the line, she completed her internship with National Herald Newspaper successfully,, and went on to Join Mainline Business daily, Business Standard. She also dabbled in image management and brand consultancy. She is a prolific writer on lifestyle entertainment, branding, lifestyle, travel, and politics.
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