A Stay To Remember | Grand Mercure Hotel | La Uppu | Mysuru
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In our blogging journey so far we have been to numerous
events, launches, previews and to restaurants for reviewing. We end up having
loads of fun and meeting new people every time! This time however it was an
experience unlike any other and it not only impressed us and was worth
remembering but it also touched our hearts!
We went on our first FAM trip with a few fellow bloggers to
the heritage city of Mysore (Presently known as Mysuru). There were two parts
to this: the road trip part which included travelling from Bangalore to Mysore
and the staying part. We stayed at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Mysuru and it was
inspiring how the culture of Mysore was ingrained in the ambiance, decor and
even the service of the hotel!
The road trip was fun with a variety of conversations and
breakfast on the way. However, it was only after reaching Grand Mercure that
the real deal started. We were welcomed with garlands and a welcome drink. The
welcome drink was superb and marked the perfect beginning to our stay. This
entire visit was due to the special occasion of Ramadan and the chefs crafted a
special menu for the same.
The menu mostly had non vegetarian items but all of the
items on the menu both veg and non veg were impressive. We were served lunch at
the hotels multi cuisine restaurant “La Uppu” which has extensive food options
which cater to a variety of palates. The nomenclature comes from the fact that
salt is the first ingredient to be served during a meal and in Kannada, Uppu
means salt. The “La” comes from French since it is a French establishment.
We would definitely recommend the Narangi Jhinga (prawns
preparation) for starters and for main course, practically everything! There
was a mutton preparation, a chicken, a paneer and a potato preparation and all
of them were rich, aromatic and simply lip smacking. Let’s not forget the
desserts here folks: Their phirni with kulfi ice cream was too good and so it
was difficult to be content with just one serving ;)
This was the first time we had prawns with a citrusy and
chilli twist and the taste just stuck to the palate. The paneer preparation
consisted of paneer rolls with sweet mawa stuffing in a rich, cashew based
gravy and it tasted heavenly. The Nalli korma was rich and spicy and coupled
with that well cooked lamb shanks. If you are a meat lover, this will make your
day a whole lot better! The Dum Aloo Sikandari preparation was also
surprisingly delicious! The stuffed potatoes were also served in a rich, cashew
based gravy and your taste buds would enjoy as much as you!
All the main course
items were unique and very well done and we can conclude by saying that we wish
we had bigger stomachs!
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| Paneer Gulnar |
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| Murgh Akbari Kebab |
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| Surkh laal shorba |
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| Kesari Phirni |
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| Kulfi |
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| Palak aur khobani ki tikki |
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| Narangi Jhinga |
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| Dum Aloo Sikandari |
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| Nalli Nihari |
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| Dum Gosht Biriyani |
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| Handi Wala Kukkad |
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| Mulakat e Mussalam |
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| Sunehri Moong Dhuli |
Now that’s all about the Ramadan special luncheon and more
about the grandeur of the hotel.
The hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and also a rooftop
restaurant named as By The Blue which specializes in North Indian Cuisine. It
is definitely a great place to relax and unwind. The view is also excellent and
an added feature was the constant breeze. They also boast of a cosy and posh
bar area called the Silk Bar. They are yet to serve alcohol, so it is not fully
operational yet. Except for this, the luxurious decor, comfortable seating and
the separate chess area are sure to capture focus.
Another noticeable factor about this property is the way
their decor is a reflection of Mysore. In most places there is a predominance
of paintings, but here there were mostly pictures of the many facets of Mysore.
The pieces of artwork, portraits of Mysore silk sarees and the paintings in
general which are distributed throughout the hotel showcase the rich culture
and traditions of Mysore.
They also have special suites with a view of the Mysore
Dasara procession for which people flock in from various parts of the country.
The rooms which we were provided were luxurious with comfortable beds, high end
bath fittings and what not. We were also surprised to notice a betel leaf with a
poem written on it along with a few delicious heart shaped chocolates in our
rooms in the late evening.
Being a luxury property they not only deliver luxury and
comfort to their customers but also try to bond them with the culture of
Mysore.
Apart from this, they also had a designated travel desk to
help make sure that their customers get everything from Mysore, in terms of
sightseeing and travel. Their lunch and dinner buffets come at very affordable
rates and one can indulge in this even without being a resident.
Luxury does not come cheap for sure, but Grand Mercure,
Mysuru does make sure that their tariff is pretty affordable and their
customers get the value for the money they spend.
It was pretty disappointing how this amazing weekend flew by
in a glance! We wish time would have more mercy on us as this experience was
nothing short of “the best adjective you can come up with!”
It is very difficult to transform such beautiful experiences
into words, but we did try to do justice to this marvelous experience.
So, if you guys are planning a short trip anytime soon and
before the 6th of July, you now have a head start ;)
We would recommend: Go there, eat, drink, enjoy, travel,
relax but don’t sleep!!
We might be visiting again soon and we would of course share
our experiences. If you do visit, bring out the child in you and have a blast.
Also, let us know about your experience!
Till then—Bon Voyage and Bon Appétit!
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