OT: What’s your favourite hotel in the world? Monikangana Dutta: I loved my stay at the Shangri-La’s Barr
OT: And when did you last visit?
Monikangana Dutta: I had gone two years ago on work, and was there for two days.
OT: How was the overall experience?
Monikangana Dutta: It was absolutely amazing. The hotel is in the middle of this lovely desert setting, with mountains and deserts on one side and beaches on the other. The design is a beautiful mix of Arabic and Victorian styles, with traditional Arabic artwork adorning the rooms. My room was very different from anything I have seen before as it was done entirely in glass — a mosaic of small pieces of glass covered the walls and the ceiling, so wherever I looked I could see myself. I also had a private pool attached to my room. The service was excellent too — it’s the kind of place where, if the staff promised that your food would arrive in five minutes, it actually did.
OT: And how was the food?
Monikangana Dutta: There was a lot of seafood, and all kinds of it, too. It was all fabulous, especially the masala crabs.
OT: The hotel’s USP?
Monikangana Dutta: Everything from the architecture to the service was superb. The Shangri-La as a chain is one of the best in the world, and it’s always a pleasure to stay in one of its hotels. Incidentally, I also love the Shangri-La in Singapore.
OT: Planning a repeat visit?
Monikangana Dutta: I would love to but don’t know when I’ll be able to. Sometime soon, I hope.
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