An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has opened Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali, a 120 all-suite-and-villa resort, in the southeastern part of Indonesia. The hotel boasts of several F&B outlets including – Layang Layang, specialising in authentic Indonesian cuisine; Nyala Beach Club and Grill focusing on pan-Asian cuisine; and Lobby Lounge, serving tea, light meals and cocktails. Guests can also take a dip in the resort’s 5 metre infinity edge lap pool, or opt for a Balinese massage in the spa. Other facilities include kids’ club, complete with a mini cinema and Sony PlayStation, and the library function room ideal for private gatherings.
AVANI Atrium Bangkok
AVANI Atrium Bangkok is the first upscale hotel under the AVANI brand to open in Thailand. The hotel has 568 guest rooms and suites in a range of categories and sizes. The top levels of the 23-storey hotel are executive floors, with guest rooms and suites boasting of upgraded amenities such as 40” LCD TV plus DVD player and office amenities. In addition there is executive lounge access for breakfast, complimentary evening cocktails and canapés, and a host of executive privileges. Corporate guests benefit from seven meeting, boardroom, function and ballroom venues that cater around 10 to 400 people.
Sarovar Portico Jalandhar
Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Sarovar Portico in Jalandhar. The hotel offers 42 rooms and suites equipped with free high speed internet, tea/coffee maker, private mini bar, safe deposit locker, executive writing desk, LCD televisions, etc. The hotel also offers conference and banqueting facilities. Other facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, business services, free high-speed internet access, a complimentary buffet breakfast and available taxi services for hire. Café 181, a multi-cuisine restaurant serves Indian, Oriental and Continental cuisine. While The Lounge serves a range of cocktails, international wines and spirits, mocktails and starters. A dedicated women’s wing is also present in the hotel.
Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort
Accor has opened Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort. Owned by Shrem Group and managed by Accor India, the resort features 86 Superior Rooms, 10 Deluxe Rooms, 20 Superior Suites and five Executive Suites.. The hotel offers four restaurants and bars. Chy, an all-day café and deli, serves coffee, tea, juices, breads, pastries and a wide selection of snacks. Festa is a 100 seater all day dining venue. At Junho Bar, guests can enjoy cocktails, and a selection of spirits and wines with cocktail snacks. Attached to the pool, Sunken Bar serves cocktails and snacks. Balae Spa at the resort offers holistic treatments through a blend of therapeutic treatments.


