An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
Vivanta by Taj – Dwarka, New Delhi
The Taj Group has opened Vivanta by Taj – Dwarka, New Delhi, featuring 250 rooms including 17 designed suites and a Presidential Nirvana suite. The hotel offers a range of F&B outlets – Creo, The Indus Express and Caramel – the Deli. Guests can sample a mix of Vivanta signature cocktails at Tipple – the bar. For those in search of relaxation can go to Jiva Spa. Guests can also enjoy Celsius, the pool and a fully equipped Fitness Centre. Vivanta by Taj – Dwarka, New Delhi offers more than 17000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space.
TGB Café and Bakery, Ahmedabad
TGB Café and Bakery has unveiled its another franchise outlet in Nehrunagar, Ahmedabad. Spread across an area of 400 sq ft of space with a seating capacity of 16 – 20 persons, this 100 per cent eggless bakery offers a range of designer and shape cakes, cupcakes, savouries like puffs, rolls, wraps, sandwiches, pizzas, beverages, coffees, sundaes. All products are made at the central bakery unit based at Changodar and supplied daily to all outlets. These are served as ready to eat products to the guests.
Alila Salalah, Oman
Alila Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to open its second luxury resort in Oman in Mirbat. Slated to launch in the second half of 2017, Alila Salalah will be a luxury destination resort, comprising 100 suites, 25 villas, fine dining restaurants and a spa Alila wellness centre. The resort will distinguish itself by its contemporary Dhofari architecture. Interior design work will be overseen by BLINK Design Group to bring forth the Dhofari influence preserving the natural beauty of the region.
Sheraton Samui Resort, Thailand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened Sheraton Samui Resort, a conversion hotel that features 141-rooms situated on the Chaweng Noi Beach on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. On-site recreational facilities include 24-hour access to Sheraton Fitness, tennis facilities, Glow Spa and also two salt-water swimming pools. The food and beverage choices include Coco Spice, Long Talay and Blue Monkey. In addition, guests can also visit the resorts’ lobby lounge bar for bite-sized international and Pan-Asian snacks. The resort features fully-equipped function and pre-function spaces totaling 156 sq m.
Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York
Starwood Capital Group has opened Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, featuring 114 appointed guest rooms and suites and a modern French restaurant, Chevalier, overseen by Michelin-starred executive chef, Shea Gallante. New York restaurateur Charles Masson will curate style and service in Chevalier and in the hotel’s second-story lobby salons and bar. The Bar at Baccarat, just off the Grand Salon, is a space featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings, a 60 ft bar and an outdoor terrace overlooking the MoMA. The hotel also features a 50 ft indoor pool, an elite fitness training facility and the first Spa de La Mer in the United States.
Tiger Trail, Hotel Royal Orchid, Bengaluru
