Sofitel BKC Mumbai has a plan that harks back to an older era, a time when real conversations mattered more than social media updates, when living in the moment took precedence over ‘clicking the moment’. The five star property is celebrating Saturdays as the day for guests to ‘Disconnect to Reconnect’—smartphone-free days. Guests are asked to leave their cell phones at the restaurant reception, and enjoy each other’s company in the simple, unobstructed way that we once did, without the constant interruption of rings and notifications. Of course, if it’s a special occasion and you need that picture perfect moment for posterity, you can always ask the restaurant ambassadors to capture the moment instead. Hassle free and gadget free! And for your ‘sacrifice’, you get a discount on your meal: a lavish buffet at Sofitel BKC’s Pondicherry Cafe that costs INR 3,100 would be available for INR 1,900 instead. So are you willing to take the plunge?
