July 2018 - Scoot In-flight Magazine

CHOICE STAYS
NO PAIN, NO GAIN
To some, an out-of-the-country jaunt is never
an excuse to skip the gym – and these select
hotels promise to make working up a sweat a
motivating endeavour
BENGALURU
The Gateway
Hotel Bangalore
No. 66, Residency Road,
Bangalore, India
gateway.tajhotels.com
Claim to fame
Location has always been a
favourite feature of The Gateway
Hotel Bangalore’s repeat guests.
With its proximity to
transportation hubs, getting
around the locale is a breeze.
Fit factor
The Gateway Hotel Bangalore’s
workout facilities may be
unassuming, but they deliver the
average gym rat’s requirements.
Aside from weights and
dumbbells, full-functioning
treadmills, elliptical trainers, and
ab machines are at your
disposal.
Rave review
“I truly love the staff’s warm
hospitality because all of them
were extremely helpful during
my stay. Plus, the sumptuous
breakfast spread on offer every
day is a major plus.”
CEBU
Costabella Tropical
Beach Hotel
Buyong, Barangay Maribago,
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu,
Philippines
costabellaresort.com
Claim to fame
Ensconced within Mactan
island, breathtaking ocean
views and a private white-sand
beach are just some of the
summer indulges Costabella
Tropical Beach Hotel can
endow you. Trip planning
services are also available.
Fit factor
Run on a treadmill or lift some
weights at the hotel’s cosy
fitness centre while you overlook
a lush garden. You can also take
a dip in the outdoor pool
afterwards.
Rave review
“Gorgeous property, friendly
hotel personnel, divine food.
The breakfast buffet is pricey but
definitely worth your money –
we couldn’t resist helping
ourselves with seconds!”
ABOVE:
Wanda Vista
Harbin
BELOW
FROM LEFT:
The Gateway
Hotel
Bangalore;
Costabella
Tropical
Beach Hotel
Note: Guest
testimonials
are based on
Booking.com
reviews and
are edited for
clarity.
HARBIN
Wanda Vista Harbin
No. 87 Shimao Avenue,
Songbei, Harbin, China
wandahotels.com
Claim to fame
Guestrooms at Wanda Vista
Harbin are painted in beautiful
dark hues and then decked in
warm lighting – a brilliant
design aesthetic that
effectively creates a cosy
atmosphere.
Fit factor
Exercising at Wanda Vista
Harbin is luxury itself.
Spacious and brightly lit, find
state-of-the-art workout
equipment at the in-house
gym, or pamper yourself with
an oh-so-relaxing massage
at the spa.
Rave review
“We love how all corners of
the hotel are spacious and
bedecked in elegant
furnishings. Also, the massive
swimming pool is stellar, and
the fitness centre is of
high-end standards.”
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