Escape to Paradise: Seven Seas Hotel, New Delhi & NCR
The (Unedited, Honest) Truth About Staying Here - A Review That's Actually Useful (Probably)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the beans on this place. Forget those polished, PR-approved reviews. This is the real deal, warts and all. I'm talking accessibility, food, safety, the whole shebang. Plus, I'll be honest about my actual experience, which, as usual, was a rollercoaster.
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First things first: Accessibility. This is important, people, and I'm a big fan of making sure places cater to everyone. Overall, the accessibility seems decent. They do claim to have facilities for disabled guests, which is a start. I didn't personally test the wheelchair accessibility (I can walk, thank the lucky stars!), but I saw elevators, and from what I could tell, the public areas looked navigable. I'll have to ask my friend who uses a wheelchair to check it out properly next time (because, yeah, that is happening). And now I'm remembering that awkward moment when…
The elevator did have a slightly sticky button. Not a huge deal, but imagine for someone with mobility issues – small imperfections matter greatly.
On-site accessible restaurants/lounges: Hmm, I didn't specifically check this out, but again, I'm basing this on a general vibe. The restaurant layouts seemed to allow for easy movement, but always double-check with the hotel directly for definitive answers on this crucial point.
Wheelchair accessible: See above.
(Rambling Alert!) Alright, okay, I’m already getting side-tracked. That’s the beauty of these reviews, though, right? Real life is messy, not some perfectly curated Instagram feed. Anyway, internet…
Internet is the Lifeblood
Internet Access: You'd think in this day and age, fast, reliable internet would be a given, right? Well, sometimes not.
Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms! YES! Thank goodness. Not having to pay for Wi-Fi is a massive win in my book. I need to be connected! And the Wi-fi was actually good…mostly. There was one point, late at night, when I was trying to stream this epic documentary and…it failed. I was devastated. But, okay, one minor blip isn’t a deal-breaker. They had us covered.
Internet [LAN]: I didn't use a LAN cable; who does anymore?!
Internet Services: Beyond the Wi-Fi, they mentioned internet services. I didn't investigate this deeply.
Wi-Fi in public areas: Excellent. I checked my emails in the lobby, all good!
Things to do and Ways to Relax - Spa Day (Almost)
Things to do: Well, the obvious one is to chill.
Ways to relax: Ah, the good stuff! This is where things get interesting. Their website advertised a full-blown spa experience, and I was so ready.
Body scrub, Body wrap: Okay sounds amazing. I’m a sucker for pampering!
Fitness Center: This place had a gym. I intended to use it. But…the lure of the pool (more on that soon) and my own inherent laziness won out. Maybe next time.
Foot bath: YES! I love a good foot bath. I was really looking forward to this…but they seem to be having problems…
Gym/fitness: See fitness center.
Massage: They offered massages - which is always a good sign.
Pool with view: Ah, the pool! This was the highlight. It overlooked some lush greenery, and the view was pretty damn spectacular. I spent a good chunk of my time there, just floating and staring at the sky. Bliss. Totally worth it.
Sauna, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: All promised. I poked my head in the sauna. Looked legit, though I didn't actually use it myself (I'm not a huge sauna person).
Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: The outdoor pool was great – see above!
(Opinion Alert!) Honestly, if I were to rate this place based on the pool alone, it'd be a solid 9/10.
Cleanliness and Safety – Did I Survive? (Probably)
This is a big one, especially these days. Let's be real; the whole travel experience is different post-pandemic.
Anti-viral cleaning products: Good to know.
Breakfast in room: Nice. I had breakfast brought to my room one morning!
Breakfast takeaway service: Also good to know.
Cashless payment service: CHECK. Super convenient.
Daily disinfection in common areas: They said they were doing it. I didn't see it happening, but it felt clean.
Doctor/nurse on call: Reassuring!
First aid kit: Always a good idea.
Hand sanitizer: Everywhere.
Hot water linen and laundry washing: Yup.
Hygiene certification: I didn't see one, but the website mentioned…
Individually-wrapped food options: Smart move, good for peace of mind.
Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: They tried. Some guests are better at this than others, you know?
Professional-grade sanitizing services: Mentioned, but again, I didn't see the actual cleaning.
Room sanitization opt-out available: Didn't check.
Rooms sanitized between stays: Presumably.
Safe dining setup: Seemed reasonable.
Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: I ate in the restaurant. All good.
Shared stationery removed: Good.
Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed like it. The staff wore masks, and were friendly.
Sterilizing equipment: Did not see.
(Food Glorious Food!)
Oh, the food. This is where I can really get into it.
Dining, drinking, and snacking: They had a lot.
A la carte in restaurant: Yep.
Alternative meal arrangement: Always useful.
Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant: There was an emphasis on Asian cuisine, which was great! I love Asian cuisine!
Bar: There was a bar. Naturally.
Bottle of water: Complimentary.
Breakfast [buffet]: Buffet was a winner!
Breakfast service: Awesome.
Buffet in restaurant: See above.
Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop: Coffee was excellent.
Desserts in restaurant: The desserts were amazing!
Happy hour: Always a plus.
International cuisine in restaurant: Available.
Poolside bar: Yup. Convenient.
Restaurants: Several of them, with different vibes.
Room service [24-hour]: Yes! Good and bad. A bit slow.
Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant: Good choices.
Vegetarian restaurant: Didn't notice.
Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant: Options.
(Services and Conveniences - The Fine Print)
Air conditioning in public area: Needed.
Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Everything you'd expect, basically.
(For the Kids)
Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: Seemed geared toward families, which is awesome.
(Access, Safety, and Security - The Essentials)
CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private], Couple's room, Exterior corridor, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Hotel chain, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed unavailable, Proposal spot, Room decorations, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms: Standard stuff, all present and correct.
(Getting Around - The Logistics)
Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: They had it all. They truly did.
(Available in All Rooms - The Comforts)
**Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Inter
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Okay, buckle up buttercup! Because we're about to embark on a completely chaotic, opinionated, and probably slightly disastrous tour of the Seven Seas Hotel in New Delhi and the surrounding NCR region. Prepare for rambling, tangents, existential crises about the hotel breakfast buffet, and a whole lotta judgment. This is going to be less a travel itinerary and more a therapy session disguised as one.
Day 1: Arrival and the Great (and Slightly Disappointing) Hotel Reveal
10:00 AM - Touchdown, Baby! (and the inevitable Delhi smog hug)
Okay, so we land. Delhi airport. The air already smells of adventure (and diesel fumes, let's be honest). Customs… let's just say it wasn't the smoothest. Lost my passport for a solid five minutes. Panic-sweat. Found it. Deep breath. We're in.
11:30 AM - The Seven Seas Arrival (and the immediate fridge investigation)
Checked into the Seven Seas Hotel. Beautiful lobby! Chandeliers! Impeccable… then you hit your room. Okay, it's fine. Clean enough. But… WHAT'S IN THE MINI-FRIDGE? I’m instantly assessing the beverage situation with the gravity of a UN inspector. The water bottles better be free, because I’m already dehydrated from the passport ordeal.
12:30 PM - Lunch Mishap (and the birth of "Hotel Food Anxiety")
Lunch at the hotel restaurant. The menu promises so much! Dishes like "Spiced Lamb Rogan Josh" and "Fragrant Butter Chicken". Reality? Slightly overcooked chicken and a sauce that tasted vaguely of… I don't know… something. I felt a pang of "hotel food anxiety" – that crippling fear that every meal for the next few days will be a culinary letdown. My first impression – the staff is great, and the service is good.
2:00 PM - Rest and Recovery (aka, the Slump into the Bed)
Post-lunch crash. The jet lag hit like a ton of bricks. I collapsed on the bed. Did some online shopping and took a 20 minutes power nap. Woke up feeling like a beached whale.
4:00 PM - The Hotel Gym Adventure (or Lack Thereof)
Okay, time to redeem myself! The gym! Maybe a quick workout will shake off the airplane blues. Finding the gym was a mini-quest in itself. The treadmill worked, which was the main thing! Did some cardio, felt marginally less like melted butter.
6:00 PM - Sunset Drinks and Existential Dread
Sunset drinks at the hotel bar. The view was… okay. Delhi stretches out before you, a symphony of buildings and dust. I ordered a gin and tonic, then spent the next hour contemplating the meaning of life. The gin and tonic helped.
7:30 PM - Dinner at the Hotel’s Restaurant (Second Attempt)
I was pleasantly surprised! The food had improved dramatically (and the Rogan Josh was delicious!). I talked to the wait staff, a really nice guy named Raj, who told me about his family and his dreams of opening a small cafe. A nice moment of connection.
9:00 PM - Early Night and Pre-emptive Regret
Too tired to be social. Back to the room. Tomorrow, I'm thinking of touring Old Delhi!
Day 2: Old Delhi – Chaos, Charms, and a Near-Death Experience
8:00 AM - BREAKFAST! The Hotel Breakfast Buffet (and the Great Breakfast Debate)
This demands a section all its own. The breakfast buffet. It. Was. EVERYTHING. Endless trays of food! Seriously, everything! Dosa Station, the Indian-style omelette Station, the fruit platter. I may have sampled everything. Multiple times. I spent a good 45 minutes just judging the other guests. I love a good breakfast buffet.
9:30 AM - The Delhi Metro
Okay, this was a blast. Super-clean, surprisingly efficient.
10:00 AM - Old Delhi Immersion (or, "Surviving Chandni Chowk")
Chandni Chowk. OMG. Sensory overload. People! Traffic! Rickshaws! Spices! Incense! Sounds! Smells! This is the real deal. I felt like I was in a film. I tasted street food, and I loved it. I got lost, got jostled, almost got run over by a rickshaw (I swear, they are everywhere). Total chaos. Utterly exhilarating.
1:00 PM - Spicy Food and Holy Ground
We went to a temple I can't pronounce but the atmosphere was divine. We ate a phenomenal thali. My mouth burned but my soul rejoiced.
3:00 PM - Shopping Spree & Bargaining Battles
Bargaining is an ART in Delhi. I bought some scarves, a trinket or two, and probably overpaid. But hey, I contributed to the local economy, right?
5:00 PM - Return to the Hotel (Exhaustion and Contemplation)
Back to the hotel, utterly exhausted. The smells/sights/sounds of Old Delhi had blown my mind. I needed a shower, a nap, and a stiff drink.
7:00 PM - Fine Dining
I found amazing local cuisine at this restaurant. The atmosphere was great, and I tried a lamb curry that was out of this world.
Day 3: Day Trip to Agra (or, the Taj Mahal and My Romantic Fantasies)
6:00 AM - Wake Up and Race
I got prepared and was ready to start. I was really excited to go.
7:00 AM - Long Drive
I was so happy to see the Taj Mahal. I felt like a little girl in the presence of real beauty.
10:00 AM - Taj Mahal
I experienced great beauty and I felt the need to appreciate those around me.
1:00 PM - Lunch
I was so full. I ate a lot of great food that day.
2:00 PM - Travel
I was so tired after visiting. I am glad that I saw it.
7:00 PM - Dinner
I was so tired. I got to the restaurant and had Indian cuisines.
8:00 PM - Back to Hotel
I relaxed in bath. I loved the bath. I went to bed and watched some comedy films.
Day 4: Leaving
8:00 AM - The Last Buffet (and Final Judgements)
One last foray into the breakfast buffet. I ate everything. No regrets.
10:00 AM - Goodbye to Delhi (and Promises of a Return)
Checking out. Saying goodbye to the Seven Seas. Delhi, you were an assault on the senses. I loved it. I hated it. I can't wait to come back.
This, my friends, is just the beginning. This itinerary may be messy. This trip may be tiring. But, hey, that's the beauty of REAL travel, right? The unexpected, the imperfect, the utterly human experience.
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So, Like, What IS This Thing About? (Trying to Keep it Simple...)
Okay, picture this: You've got a thing. It might be your job, your weird obsession with collecting bottle caps shaped like tiny dinosaurs (guilty!), or a whole-ass *person*. This is about that. Maybe it's about understanding it, maybe it's about surviving it (because let’s be honest, some things are *survival*), or maybe it's just about rambling on about it because, hey, free therapy, right?
Look, I ain't promising any answers. I'm promising questions, half-baked thoughts, and probably some side tangents that’ll make you wonder if *I'm* okay. But hey, that’s life, innit?
But... WHY? What's the Point? (Or Attempt at a Point...)
Because sometimes, things just *need* to be talked about. Like, truly *need*. I remember this time, I was trying to learn how to bake sourdough. Sounds idyllic, right? Wrong. It was a disaster. The starter exploded in the fridge! I sobbed. I blamed the yeast. I blamed the flour. I blamed *my life choices*. The point? To share the utter, glorious *mess* of it all. To connect. To hopefully make someone else feel a little less alone when their sourdough starter turns into a sentient, bubbling, bread-shaped monster.
Essentially? It’s an exploration. A messy, beautiful, imperfect exploration. No guarantees of enlightenment, but plenty of chances for shared commiseration (or laughter, if you’re into that).
Okay, Fine. But Am I Going to Need a PhD To Understand This? (Please Say No...)
God, no! I'm barely literate, half the time. This is more about the *feeling* of something, the experience of it. It’s not about jargon or complex theories or any of that highfalutin stuff. If you’re expecting a dissertation, you’re in the wrong place. If you’re expecting a relatable, slightly unhinged conversation with an internet person, you’re in the right place.
Think of it like… trying to find your keys in the dark, or when you’re trying to put together Ikea furniture without the instructions (and the cat keeps batting at the screws). You’re probably gonna stumble, mess up, and possibly get a bit frustrated. But hopefully, you'll find *something* useful at the end.
Alright, Spill the Beans. What Are You Really Talking About? (And Can I Judge You?)
Alright, alright! Fine! The thing is… *complicated*. It involves… *relationships*. It's about the messy, beautiful, infuriating, heart-stopping, soul-crushing, and sometimes absolutely hilarious realities of *living*. It’s about the good, the bad, and the ugly – and, trust me, there's plenty of ugly.
And yeah, judge away. Seriously, it's the internet. I'm braced for it. Just try to be kind – a little. Or at least, entertaining. I’m here to share my life, don't expect everyone to be the same.
What If I Disagree With Everything You Say? (Can I Throw Tomatoes?)
Absolutely! Please do! Look, I’m not here to convert anyone to a specific way of thinking. I'm not even sure *I* know exactly what I'm thinking half the time. Debate is fine. Respectful disagreement is encouraged. Tomatoes… well, keep them out of the screen. I have enough messes as it is!
Honestly, disagreeing is important. It sparks conversations. It challenges perspectives. And who knows? Maybe you’ll make me reconsider my entire worldview. Or maybe not. Either way, it's worth a try.
So... Specifically... What Can I Expect? (Like, What Are We *Actually* Doing Here?)
Okay, here's the deal. Prepare for a roller coaster. Some days, we'll be soaring through the clouds, fueled by hope and sunshine. Other days… we'll be down in the muck, wallowing in the existential dread that seems to be a cornerstone of the human experience. Expect moments of brilliance (maybe!), moments of sheer stupidity (guaranteed!), and a whole lot of rambling. Think of it as a stream-of-consciousness diary entry that you happen to stumble upon.
I might talk about my family. I might talk about my work. I might talk about the time I accidentally set the microwave on fire while trying to make popcorn (yes, that happened. And yes, the fire department was involved. Don't ask). Mostly, though? expect honesty. Sometimes it won't be pretty. But it will be real.
Wait… Are You Judging *Me*? (Because I'm Self-Conscious)
Look, do I judge *anything*? Of course! We all do! But I'm mostly judging myself. I'm the one putting this hot mess online. The only thing I'm judging you for is if you come into this with hate. I’m human. Flawed. I probably have as many skeletons in my closet as you do. Or maybe more. I'm not telling! My aim here is to connect, not condemn. If you feel judged here, the issue might be elsewhere.
So, try to relax. Be yourself. And, if you're anything like me, that's probably messy enough as it is.
