An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana, Jordan
Rotana has announced the opening of The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana, its first property in Jordan. The property adds 391 fully furnished and serviced apartments to Rotana’s portfolio of over 12,000 hotel rooms across 19 cities in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe. The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana offers customised and personalised service, including the soon-to-open three conference rooms, Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club and two rooftop swimming pools overlooking the hills of Amman. Visitors and residents can dine at Café Italia, a contemporary Italian-themed restaurant; and Café Margaux, offering a range of beverage options, which will open in September 2015.
Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush – a European themed bistro and dessert boutique has opened in Bandra, Mumbai offering more than 50 varieties of sweet selections like gourmet cheesecakes, cup-cakes, bagels, doughnuts, muffins, croissants, etc. Sugar Rush is a small outlet of 225 sq ft designed by Sakib Shaikh of Bombay Painting Works. Sugar Rush uses all natural ingredients and no artificial flavours. Every dessert is baked fresh and daily in-house.
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has opened in Qatar. The 141 luxury guest rooms, suites and villas are designed in Arabian style with signature Anantara touches including 54 Premier Sea View Rooms, 16 Deluxe Sea View Rooms, eight Sea View Suites, 18 Anantara Suites and 34 Sea View Pool Villas featuring a personal pool and poolside cabana. The resort boasts of its own marina with 30 berths and a fully equipped dive centre with a practice pool. The resort’s dedicated Balance Wellness Centre offers holistic programmes. Eight dining options offer a choice of Middle Eastern, Italian and international cuisines all around the island.
Marriott International
Marriott International has recently opened Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya in South Pattaya city. The 132-room hotel features flexible areas for work and relaxation, including free Wi-Fi. Other facilities at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym and Ananya Massage that opens in 2015. MoMo café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet offering a combination of Western and Thai specialties. Tamnak Hill and multi-function room, fully equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and Wi-Fi access, can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Marriott International has also opened its first hotel under its flagship Marriott Hotels brand in Shunde, a district of Foshan in Guangdong Province. The 258-room Shunde Marriott Hotel offers a 1,400-square metre pillar-less grand ballroom. The hotel guests can enjoy a diversity of local and international culinary delights at three restaurants – Goji Kitchen & Bar; Man Ho; and The Lounge. The Shunde Marriott Hotel features a range of wellness options like an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour health centre, plus a spa center with six treatment rooms.