DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi: An oasis of luxury in central Delhi
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Arushi Sakhuja- 11 minutes read
Arushi Sakhuja
Nestled in the heart of the capital, the members of the city are privy to the newest and most exclusive private members-only club called DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi. A luxury recreational property nestled in the quaint locale of Lutyens’ Delhi: Chanakyapuri, the club focuses on holistic and bespoke wellbeing.
With an earthy colour palette – including hues of white, cream, beige and baby pink – the interiors boast a modern, contemporary and sophisticated appeal. Focusing on wholesome living, healthy eating, sustainability and nature, the space is surrounded by a lush green landscape. The interiors are designed by an architect from Bali. An interesting detail is the baoli-inspired waterfall wall to keep the unnecessary sounds away introducing calmness and stillness to the space.
Recently, I had a chance to experience the services offered at DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi. Upon entering the space, I was welcomed warmly by the staff. After that, I was served crystal water which is known to benefit the body depending on the crystals infused in the water. Soon after, a staff member served me kombucha and a cold towel to refresh myself ahead of the experience.
Amenities
Spending a day at DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi transports you into another world. Spread over a 50,000 square feet, it has a fitness zone with an aerial yoga studio that neighbours a pilates studio. Amidst the greenery is a 25-meter temperature-controlled lounge lap pool. An extensive array of slow-ageing technology treatment options are available at the club, including a cryo chamber, along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, healing IV treatments and more. The club also features an I.O. Black Lounge that is exclusive to members, a tea salon and a members-only restaurant, The Glass House, serving up culinary experiences headed by master chefs. Each area offers the best in its category with a strong focus on holistic health, that includes nutritional well-being. All services, therapies and experiences at the club are personalised, keeping in mind members’ individual preferences and lifestyles making this a bespoke wellness environment centre.
But a key highlight for us was the Turkish Hammam Spa with a ceiling full of stars that left us awe-inspired. However, the Turkish Hammam is not operational yet but will open to the public by end May. Overall the space is a place where health and wellness become an entry point to a lifestyle that expands not only your community but your entire consciousness.
My experience
Cryotherapy
Being my first time at DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi, after a warm welcome, I was introduced to my therapist Yong, who was pleasant and assisted me along the way. I started my experiential with cryotherapy in an ice chamber at -86 degrees for a total of three minutes. Before stepping into the chamber I was given socks, shoes, gloves and a money cap to keep warm, however, I stepped into the chamber bare. At first, for the first minute, it was tolerable – the chamber was filled with cool air and the floor has really snow! Slowly the cold temperature started getting to me but when I turned to Yong she asked me to run and jog on the spot to keep my body warm, which actually helped. Once the light went off I was relieved to step out and had goosebumps on my skin… my body was frozen. But after 10 minutes when my body temperature came back to normal, I instantly felt refreshed. The idea behind cryotherapy is ideal for athletes and post-gym sessions to relieve muscular pain, reduce inflammation, and helps joint conditions and overall recovery from exercise. Since I workout twice a day 5 times a week, the next day my body felt more open hence allowing me to push myself further during my workout session. While many people do come out after a minute during their first session, it completely depends on your threshold for the cold. However, an individual can stay in for a maximum of 5 minutes only.
Pain-relief spa therapy
Post-freezing, it was time to relax. DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi has massage rooms for individuals and couples, but the Turkish Hammam Room for me was a personal favourite. I opted for a pain-relief spa therapy given the hours I spend on a laptop screen and my intense workout schedule. Hence, it’s no surprise that my upper back was filled with knots. Although I usually dread massages to relieve my knots, Yong worked her magic to be gentle. I wouldn’t say there was no pain.. because no pain, no gain. It was uncomfortable at first, but the 60-minute therapy was relaxing, rejuvenating and more. The spa started with an inhalation of a relaxing fragrance, soft music and warm oil made the treatment more enjoyable. After my massage, I went to Tea Salon for a quick bite.
Tea Salon
The interiors of the cafe and upcoming restaurant ooze a tropical vibe. Tones of green, brown and beige are employed to evoke the feeling of being outdoors, with large bay windows allowing you to overlook the poolside. While the Glass House has a retractable roof allowing members to enjoy the weather outdoors, the Tea Salon has large glass windows to look out. To begin my meal at the Tea Salon, the hospitable team served me five specially curated treats on a stone platter. These included a delicious almond tart, macaroon, seed and nut bar, pistachio ladoo and avocado on a baked flax seed cracker. But the best part about DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi Tea Salon for me is that they do not use sugar, rather they use organic honey, and the menu leans towards healthier options from smoothies to protein bowls, shwarma wraps and more! For lunch, I indulged in a buckwheat chicken shwarma with a side of sweet potato chips.
Membership at the club
With a focus on HNI clients and exclusivity, membership to the club isn’t that easy. Each applicant’s profile is carefully screened and checked before they can are accepted to the club. DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi has two categories of membership Platinum and Black (more exclusive). Black Members have exclusive access to the member lounge which is a private room with a convertible meeting room, and an outdoor patio for private events. However, platinum members do not have access to the same.
