Ironically, my latest visit to Goa made me feel I was finally growing old. These words may not suit someone in his early 20s, especially if hes travelling everywhere and living the life of Riley, but all I did there was laze around in my roomand gladly so. Such is the comfort of Park Regis Goa, StayWell Hospitality Groups new property in the northern part of the state.
At first glance, it resembled a mansion, with massive bronze-coloured gates giving way to a primarily white rear. But the moment I saw it from the pool side, it became the grand resort it isa circular building dotted with overlooking balconies and a pool bar I couldnt stop staring at. But it was on stepping indoors that everything became spacious and oh, so white.
I stayed in one of the colossal pool-facing premium rooms, balconied, bathtub-equipped and comfortable. I dived times over onto the huge bed, which seemed to resemble a traditional Goan four poster. And then the grand discoverythe mini bar was priced cheaper than any hotel Ive ever stayed in a 90ml miniature of Old Monk worth 29. Rum and coke, the palatial balcony and a comfortable chair became my companions for two days.
As for the restaurants, Spiced Coffee Shop is elaborate in stature but minimal in looka theme prevalent across the property. I enjoyed some nice Chicken Xacuti during one of the dinners, which tasted even better with a Margarita from Piano Bar, Park Regis elegantly-designed bar with denim-patterned chairs.
You might think that this property has everything to lose by not being at the beach, but its free and efficient pickup-and-drop service will have you change your mind. I spent an hour or two dancing to psychedelic trance at Curlies in Anjuna beach, where I reached in just ten minutes after stepping out of my room.
Otherwise, Park Regis Goa has everything else a resort should havea spa, a gym, a conference room, many sitting areas and a kids recreational area. But I seemed to be more interested in the many beautiful paintings, the comforting minimalism and my room. It felt petutlant to leave. Ah, old age.
The Information
Where Park Regis Goa, Saqwadi, Arpora, Bardez, Goa 403516 1hr from the airport
Accommodation 70 rooms 20 Deluxe, 39 Premium, 11 suites 26 more opening soon
Tariff Deluxe 13,000 Premium 16,000 Junior Suite 18,000 Royal Suite 22,000 Presidential Suite 30,000
Contact 91-832-674067 parkregisgoa.in
