My wife, toddler and I were in Hyderabad, and our stay at the Taj Deccan (which coincided with their 120 year anniversary) was such a pleasant experience. All the staff were very friendly with us and our little boy, and ensured we had a comfortable stay, and even invited us to their 120th anniversary cake cutting celebration. The restaurant managers Rajini, Venkat and Satya, Chefs Ahill and Kumar, housekeeping team Sudeshna and Arpan, the reception front desk staff, porters and many other people, were very friendly, courteous and accommodating to our every need, and made us feel like we were entering their own homes as guests. My son will never forget the little gift (plush elephant cuddle doll) that was left for him in the room when we got back one evening. The location was very good for us as it is near three large malls. Despite the ongoing renovation, we did not feel like it was too noisy during the daytime, and they stopped working during early and late hours, or when we walked through the lobby. I hear they will be done soon, so we will definitely consider this hotel on our return to Hyderabad.