Another year, another bunch of long weekends that we’re mysteriously going to fall “sick” close to *ahem, ahem*. Resolutions are for everyone else: we’re going to ring in the new year by planning out extensive travel and staycations plans for each of these blessed days. If you’re anything like us and planning the year around your vacations and staycations, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is just the place for you – no matter what your plans are!
2026 Has 10+ Long Weekends, So Let Us Plan Them For You
Looking To Kick Off 2026 By Having Your Fill? You’ve Got ‘Permit To Grill’!
Few things are better than starting the new year with a long weekend, but we’d say mingling by the pool in a perfect fusion of fire, fun, and food would be one of them. If you’re looking to host your friends for a cookout or just showing off your barbeque skills, head to Permit To Grill. The latest addition to Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre combines the elegance of al-fresco dining with the warmth and togetherness of live grills and bold, yet homely flavours.
If you’re looking to rake up some aura points with your friends and family, however, go for the “Book My Grill” experience. You get a private grill for the evening, the chance to curate and personalise your selection of meats, and a chef who helps bring your vision to life, ensuring that your New Year cookouts become one for the books!
Want To Enjoy The Turn Of The Spring In Peace And Quiet? Rest ‘Under The Mango Tree’
If you’re waiting for the flowers to bloom and the wind to carry the smell of spring before you kick back and relax, ‘Under The Mango Tree’ might be your haven. Serenity meets solitude at this open-air concept, where a canopy of mango trees bears witness to your special occasions and intimate gatherings. A customisable 5-course menu personally crafted by the Director of Culinary ensures that every meal feels curated and bespoke, and each course becomes prose in a story of taste, texture, ambience, and storytelling. Whether you’re looking to pop the question over Valentine’s or enjoying a laid-back brunch with your friends, this is the place for it.
Quick Getaways And Staycations More Your Style? That’s Fine!
If impromptu road trips make you break out in hives, the Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre offers an array of amenities and activities that will make your long weekends the perfect break you deserve. Sunday brunches bring themed activities for adults and kids alike, with unlimited food and beverages, and live entertainment. With a spa and gym for adults, and a family pool to boot, the hotel offers a quick change of pace, rounding it off neatly with a breakfast buffet at Food Exchange and an assortment of sweet delicacies at Le Café. Maybe this is the perfect year to get away for Holi, or finally take that girls’ staycation from text to real life!
Looking To Bring Your Wedding Pinterest Moodboard To Life?
Whether you’re the “go big or go home” kind or the “intimate affair with friends and family” kind, the Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC make the perfect backdrop for tying the knot and celebrating your special day. Work with a team of experienced wedding planners and designers who bring your vision to life in the HICC and Grand Ballroom synergy, uniquely designed and decorated for the wedding that feels right for you. And because every wedding is only as good as the food, you can also curate a bespoke food menu combining Hyderabadi classics and global flavours.
Alright, What About Those Who Have To Work Even On The Long Weekends?
If you’re spending the long weekends being a corporate mazdoor (or lying about that “sick leave”, ahem), the Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre takes your business travel to the next level with ALL, the Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. Located conveniently close to major corporate hubs, the lush green, 15-acre campus offers complimentary high-speed internet so you’re taking meetings without repeatedly asking: “Am I audible?”
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so break the monotony of the workday by going for a swim, a spa, or a cycle around the campus. If you still have energy left, swap the work bench for the bench press at the 24-hour gym, or take care of work and aesthetics by working out of one of four restaurants and bars in the hotel.
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