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Our line of work constantly takes us to hotels and venues across the country. So naturally sometimes our clients ask for a recommendation for their team offsite or corporate event. The list below has been compiled to meet requirements of teams in and around Mumbai and Pune. While the list is comprehensive (and in no particular order!), it is by no means all of Mumbai and Pune’s options. Continue checking back for more lists in the future! Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai Renaissance Powai is one of our most preferred hotels in Mumbai for its indoor and outdoor offerings with the magnificent view of Powai Lake. It is well situated between the Eastern and Western express highways, making it convenient for teams to travel from Western or Central Mumbai. It’s also a blessing for someone travelling by flight due to its close proximity to the international and domestic airports.The Renaissance has one of the largest ballrooms in the city, which is perfect for large events. It also has lush green outdoor spaces ideal for our Team Olympics Challenge. The Resort, Mumbai Situated at Aksa beach, The Resort is a top location in Mumbai for its close proximity to the city while also being a reprieve from the hustle of city life. Here, pleasure and performance work seamlessly. The Resort has a natural beachfront and a well-manicured natural green landscape for outdoor activities. At The Resort, you’ll find multiple choices for corporate events and meetings for a small-sized group. The sandy beach is well suited for The Sandcastle Challenge, The Beach Challenge or The Sand Sculpture Challenge. St. Regis, Mumbai Located in the heart of the city with a captivating view, this hotel offers versatile conference rooms with state of the art banquet spaces spread across two floors. It’s one of our preferred locations to run our Leadership Programs for senior management and leadership teams. The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai This iconic sea facing luxury hotel in Colaba is equipped to handle medium and large sized group with ease. It offers some of the best food available in the city.The Taj Mahal Palace is a perfect venue for The Incredible Race due to its close proximity to many “must-visit places” in Mumbai. Amby Valley, Lonavala A city in itself, Aamby Valley Resort, Lonavala offers a surreal experience for groups travelling from Mumbai and Pune. The facilities in the resort are excellent, ranging from fully equipped water sports on the lake to a mini airfield for corporate jets!The banquet facilities are excellent too, supporting large groups quite comfortably. It’s one of our favourite locations outside of Mumbai and Pune for our outdoor team building activities with the resort’s abundant outdoor space.Don’t miss out on the evening musical fountain show, it’s one of the best in the country! Radisson Blu, Alibaugh The Radisson Blu in Alibaug is one of the most sought after venues for teams looking to have a beach experience slightly away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai and Pune. Teams can travel by road or by ferry from Gateway of India in Mumbai to Mandwa followed by a short drive to the resort. The banquet facilities are good and the property has excellent lawns suitable for conducting outdoor team building activities. Our favourite activities at the property include our Mobile Adventure Programs on the big lawns and the Outdoor Cooking Challenge (which can be conducted on the nearby beach as well). Corinthians, Pune The Corinthians serves as an ideal venue for a world-class symposium, product launch, banquet, or corporate meeting. It can easily accommodate medium to large sized groups. In addition to having an exquisite royal feel to it, the air-conditioned indoor venue opens to a colosseum, a magnificent open-air venue. Both the venues can be used as an adjoining space for a grand event. Corinthians also has the most exotic cuisines ranging from Mediterranean to Greek, to Continental and Chinese, in addition to their authentic Indian cuisine.The Juggernaut Challenge is a must-do activity here since it complements the resort’s Roman theme. JW Marriott, Mumbai Overlooking the sparkling Arabian Sea, the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu sets a new standard for luxury. With a wide range of banquet options it can accommodate up to 500 participants and is equipped with all modern day amenities and services.In addition to the close proximity from the international and domestic airports, this is an ideal venue for running CSR activities such as Wheels of Hope, The Velocipede Challenge or The Future Snapshots Challenge. Della Adventure Resort, Lonavala Tucked away in Lonavala, the adventure park is hardly a two-hour drive from Mumbai and is just an hour from Pune. It is equipped to handle a whole gamut of activities and corporate events with facilities that even include an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 700 people.We have held numerous workshops at Della Adventure Resort and find this venue ideal for most of our indoor and outdoor programs. Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, Shayadri Mountains Nestled in the Shayadri Mountains, the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa is an ideal venue for leadership retreats and senior management teams, with excellent, albeit small, banquet facilities, suitable for teams of up to 30 people. The villa style accommodation is luxurious and the service exemplary, making this one of the hottest locales in the West. Although it is a bit expensive, it is ideal for a residential conference for senior leadership teams. The resort is ramping up its own interesting activity offerings that include a cooking school in addition to music, dance, and pottery classes. The vast expanse of the property makes for a very interesting Geocaching Challenge trail around the resort. We hope you found this list helpful! Again, please note that the above compilation does not list these hotels in any specific order. While we realize many of these options aren’t suitable for a tighter budget, we will soon publish a compilation of budget friendly options. Feel free to drop in your feedback and suggestions.

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10 Exclusive Hotels for Team Building in and around Mumbai and Pune