With the Delhi-is-unsafe-for-women bit firmly established, the popular trend these days is to come up with as many as possible ways to contain the crisis. From demands of public castration to separate ladies coaches in metro to a separate hotel floor, we have come a long way. The latest to enter this list is Delhi’s Leela Hotel that has introduced a separate floor for its single female travellers.

The floor named ‘Kamal’ (the nomenclature is ironic, but I don’t think the hotel had the growing-amidst-slime analogy in mind) will have special services and features for women. Of course, security is top priority, and the floor is monitored by CCTV cameras. Next on the priority list is comfort and indulgence. In true secret-women-chamber style from olden times, the floor provides a private access to the spa where you’ll be attended by female personnel. Entering the gates where no man can set foot, all you ladies will reach a relaxation room where you can brush off the worries of the other half of mankind. There will also be provisions for a yoga space which is much needed, given the heartburn the estrogen species receives from its testosterone-driven counterpart.

Here’s what’s on offer:

• Breakfast at The Qube.
• Two-way airport transfers and enroute food order service.
• Choice of a 60-minute body massage or facial.
• Choice of a reflexology or a file and polish change.
• Special F&B amenity.
• Choice of national and international magazines.

Such offers are fancy and practical, no doubt, but it seems infinitely sad to see a segregation of the sexes happening like it was in older oppressive times. The premise of this move is obviously the assumption that men will always pose as danger to women.

Nevertheless, a special floor for women can also prove to be one hell of a desirable space. Have fun, relax at the spa, roam around naked for all anybody could care. Actually, that might not be a good idea because of the CCTV cameras keeping an eye on you 24X7. Talk of women’s liberation.

Do say: You won’t charge me extra, right? It is not the woman’s fault.

Don’t say: Oh but I feel like a naughty child being punished by being made to stand outside the class!