The Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Located on the banks of the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat. The city has grown in importance over the years with its flourishing education and IT sectors. The city is the cultural and commercial hub of Gujarat and western India.
 
 
While every view from The Gateway Hotel is different, the things that matter will always be the same-clean bathrooms, comfy beds and modern touches that surprise.

All rooms at The Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmedabad offer these amenities:
International direct dial ability, Colour television with satellite programmes, Work Desk, Minibar, Safe Deposit Lockers, DVDs On request, Wi-Fi connectivity, Tea/coffee maker, Additional amenities with every room level

Garden View Rooms
Spacious rooms with modern look, elegantly designed in business style, They´re ideal for the business traveler who wants privacy and to have all the basics well covered.

Pool View Rooms
These spacious, contemporary rooms are designed to make business a pleasure. Rooms with a magnificent view of the pool are designed and well equipped to cater to the needs of business and leisure travelers alike.

Suites
Luxurious suites are designed with a separate bedroom, sitting room and dining room areas; spacious and elegantly furnished & equipped with a Plasma TV, Safe Deposit and DVD player. Breakfast and airport transfers on complimentary basis.
 
Dining
Fresh, local produce, natural ingredients and vivid regional cooking styles make The Gateway Hotel a smart choice for any of your meals. Our kitchen never closes, so you can eat on your schedule or on a whim.

GAD
A 24hrs multi-cuisine Coffee Shop serves Chinese, Indian and Continental Delicacies. Providing a mouth-watering Breakfast & Dinner Buffet and an ala-carte Lunch.

Food
The traditional Gujarati food is primarily vegetarian and has a high nutritional value. The typical Gujarati thali consists of varied kinds of lip smacking dishes. Gujarati cuisine is in many ways unique from other culinary traditions of India. It is one of the few cultures where a majority of people are vegetarians. This vegetarianism may have originally sprung from religious ideologies and beliefs of the region. Gujarati cuisine has so much to offer and each dish has an absolutely different cooking style. Some of the dishes are stir fry, while others are boiled. Gujarati food is more often served on a silver platter. Gujaratis use a combination of different spices and flavour to cook their meals and this is what makes their food truly exotic. The traditional Gujarati thali mostly encompasses rotli, dal or kadhi, sabzi also known as shaak and rice. People in Gujarat eat one or the other type of curry along with rice and roti. In almost every meal, Gujarati dishes usually have very subtle tastes that make it truly distinct from other Indian cuisines. Most of the Gujarati dishes are sweet, while others have a quite a large concentration of sugar as compared to salt and spices. Sometimes, jaggery is used as an alternative to sugar.
 
Culture
Gujarat boasts of a rich culture and heritage. The people of Gujarat are commonly refered as Gujaratis and the main language spoken by them is Gujarati. Gujarat is a flourishing state in all spheres and as a result, numerous people from different parts of India have settled here for various reasons like trade, education, etc. Though, with changing times the state has prospered and is on the path of development, its people are strongly bound by their ancient value system. People also devote considerable time towards religious practices. In concise terms, the people of Gujarat are lively and vivacious, who live in perfect harmony, while respecting each other's religious sentiments and feelings.

Gujarati Dances
Gujarat has successfully preserved its rich tradition of song, dance and drama. The best known among these are the Ras and Garba. Folk drama in Gujarat is known as Bhavai. Most of the art traditions trace back their origin to the ancient period of Lord Krishna.

Dandiya Raas
Also known as the 'stick' dance, this is another form of dance that is also a feature of Navratri. Here, men and women join the dance circle, holding small polished sticks or dandiyas. As they whirl to the intoxicating rhythm of the dance, men and women strike the dandiyas together, adding to the joyous atmosphere.

Men and women dressed in colorful clothes dance in two concentric circles - one moving clockwise, one moving counter-clockwise. Men and women carry two bamboo sticks called dandiyas in their hands. In addition to footwork, one of the most enjoyable part of this dance is the creative use of dandiyas.

The song sung on the occasion is essentially an amorous one. Raas is a very playful dance providing opportunity for acting and exchanging messages through eye contact. It is no wonder that many romances bloom during Navratri and hence the popularity of the dance among the younger generation.

Garba
The word Garba comes from the word "Garbha Deep", meaning a Light in the inner sanctum of the temple, signifying knowledge (light), as opposed to the darkness (ignorance). In the villages of Gujarat, one would find tradition of a "Light" in an earthen pot with the holes all around, placed in the center on a stool and brightly dressed ladies move around it clapping their hands in beats and singing Mataji's songs (known as Garba). A betel nut and a silver coin are placed within the pot, called a kumbh, on top of which a coconut is placed. Just as Lord Krishna popularized the Ras dance, Usha the grand daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna is credited to have popularized Lasya Nritya which is known today by the name of Garba Dance. The Garba is traditionally performed during the festival of Navratri ("Nine Nights")

Garbi
Garbi is a form of Garba Dance performed by the men folk of Gujarat. The dance is noted for the circular movements with mainly actions of speed and grace. Dandiya, Dhol, Nargha and Manjira are the main musical instruments used in Garbi. Garbi Dance is mainly held on religious festivals such as Janmashtami.

Padhar
It is performed by a rural community living around NalLake. In it, performers simulate the rhythmic movements of roving mariners and the undulating sea waves. The Bhil tribes, who live close to border tracts, and the Adivasis of Dangs district, have particularly lively folk dances.
 
Event Space
Close to the Domestic and International airport and minutes away from the central business district, The Gateway Hotel offers a convenient setting for business meetings large or small, as well as wedding ceremonies or other festive occasions. With an array of technology options and spaces ranging from a boardroom to scenic gardens, our planning staff can make sure your event hits exactly the right note.

Meeting Rooms & Banquet Facilities
•Two banquet rooms and a boardroom accommodate 10 to 120 theatre-style or
•Spacious lawns for large gatherings and receptions up to 600.
•Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, meeting breaks and parties.
Incentives
•Video/Teleconferencing
•Translation/Interpretation services

Host a Business Event
Interested in hosting your next business function at The Gateway Hotel? Let one of our meeting planners help you with all the details. To get started, simply send us some info about your event.

Host a Wedding
Want your special day to take place at The Gateway Hotel? Let us entertain you on a very special Occasion to carry with you memorable moments throughout your whole life.
 
Local Info
City Facts
The city was named after Sultan Ahmed Shah, who founded it in 1411 A.D. Situated on the banks of Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad is the commercial and cultural capital of Gujarat. A Quintessential mix of the Old and New, it has a lot to offer to an art lover and cultural architecture. A sojourn into the old walled city reveals an intriguing labyrinth of by-lanes and exquisitely carved wooden mansions and is full of architectural delights. Ahmedabad has many monuments constructed using a blend of Hindu and Muslim influences and also served as a base for visitors wishing to travel to the desert of Rajasthan. Its local flavor, friendly people and sunny weather make it an interesting destination for any traveler.

Sightseeing
Explore a new area. Be inspired by another culture. The Gateway Hotel wants to help you get as much as possible out of every travel experience. Here are some local attractions and intriguing destinations we think you'll like.
   
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