An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Marriott International has opened its first rainforest resort in Asia Pacific at Mulu in Sarawak, Malaysia. The 101-room Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa offers rooms and suites with private balconies, showcasing the Melinau River and the rainforest. It has more than 1,000 sq m of functional event and meeting space including a pillar-less ballroom that can accommodate upto 200 people, a business centre boardroom, a multi-functional room and a riverfront garden. It also features a range of wellness options for travellers with an outdoor 15 metre lap swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym overlooking the rainforest, a five star Mandara Spa and an activity centre. Hotel guests can enjoy a diversity of culinary delights at two restaurants – the M-Cafe and River Bar.
Minor Hotel Group
Minor Hotel Group has announced the addition of six camps in Kenya to its global portfolio. This is the result of two of East Africa’s property portfolios merging, following the acquisition of Cheli & Peacock Group of Companies by Elewana Collection. The acquisition sees the six Cheli & Peacock properties, namely – Elsa’s Kopje, Elephant Pepper Camp, Joy’s Camp, Tortillis Camp, Kitich Camp and Lewa Safari Camp, merge under the banner of Elewana Collection to form a circuit of 14 properties spanning the highlights of Northern Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar. The properties are all different in design and geography but they all share the same attitude toward service, social responsibility and community partnerships.
Steigenberger Hotel Munich
Steigenberger Hotel Group’s Steigenberger Hotel Munich is scheduled to open in 2017. The hotel will offer 292 rooms and suites together with a restaurant and bar. A large conference facility extending over an area of 1,200 sq m will provide plenty of space for meetings, whilst those seeking relaxation can avail the 300 sq m health and beauty spa and gym area. Steigenberger operates the hotel under a Lease Agreement. The Lessor is Swiss Life Germany, a financial advisory and insurance company.
Smart Basics, Mumbai
Ginger Hotels has launched its first hotel in Thane, Mumbai. The Smart Basics hotel offers 46 rooms. Located in Thane, it is well connected to major corporate hubs, shopping malls and tourist attractions. The hotel is five km away from the Thane railway station, 36 km from Mumbai Airport and is also well connected to National Highway NH 3. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet connectivity and is well equipped for banqueting. The multi-cuisine restaurant, Sheetal Grill offers a varied range of culinary delights.
