Ashwani Nayar, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida in an exclusive to Today's Traveller highlights the USPs of his property which makes it such a favourite among consumers.
Today's Traveller: What defines the USPs of your hotel?
Ashwani Nayar: Crowne Plaza Greater Noida is the largest Crowne Plaza in South West Asia. The hotel enjoys a strategic location close to the corporate and industrial hubs in Greater Noida.
Spread over 8 acres, the crowning jewel of the property is its 51000 sq ft banqueting space that can accommodate up to 3000 guests and makes it a preferred destination for MICE events as well as big fat Indian weddings. The hotel also boasts of a large room inventory of 398 including apartments and suites. The much-awarded Food & Beverage outlets here are amongst the best dining options in Noida and Greater Noida.
Crowne Plaza Greater Noida is a preferred hospitality venue for corporates based in this part of the city. The hotel is also popular for weekend staycations given its comfortable driving distance from Gurgaon, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Agra and Meerut.
Today's Traveller: What is the corporate positioning of the hotel?
Ashwani Nayar: The hotel is positioned as a leading business hotel offering all modern comforts and facilities for the frequent corporate traveller as well as the long stayers.
Today's Traveller: What are the special facilities for corporate guests?
Ashwani Nayar: Apart from proximity to major corporate offices and industrial units in Greater Noida and Noida, the hotel offers all modern comforts for business travellers. From spacious rooms provided with an ergonomic work desk and wi-fi connectivity to meeting and virtual conferencing facilities, all needs of a busy executive are well taken care of.
The long-staying executives can feel at home at the spacious apartments complete with a separate living room and a well-stocked kitchenette. The F&B offering at the hotel is apt to entertain clients and host private events.
Corporate guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Club Lounge with complimentary breakfast and cocktail high tea, perfect to enjoy some downtime at the end of a long working day.
Today's Traveller: How do you maintain work-life balance?
Ashwani Nayar: I believe in an active lifestyle. To complement the long hours at work, I spend weekends playing my favourite sport. I am an avid golfer and love to play tennis as well. My leisure time also includes swimming and cycling apart from a regular yoga practise.