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Jehan Numa Retreat, Bhopal
RARE has introduced Jehan Numa Retreat in Bhopal. The 28 cottages are set in six clusters. The Jehan Numa’s nawabi tradition is imbued in fine details and service. Guests can relax at the spa or in the pool or enjoy meals under the Jamun tree or inside the air-conditioned ambience of Coriander Leaf which also houses a bar.
Carl’s Jr, New Delhi
Carl’s Jr has opened its first restaurant in India. Operated by CybizBrightStar Restaurants, owned by Gurgaon-based CybizCorp, through a master franchise agreement with Carl’s Jr Restaurants, a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Holdings, the Carl’s Jr restaurant is located at Select City Walk mall complex in Saket, New Delhi. The restaurant features an ‘Indian palate’ menu that includes vegetarian options, beer on tap and an all-you-can-drink soft beverages bar.
The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has opened The Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing, in the capital of China’s Jiangsu province. The Grand Mansion features 158 appointed guestrooms, including 15 suites and a Presidential Suite. The Xi Lounge offers a collection of teas. For dinner, the traditional Xuan Ling Ge Chinese restaurant serves Min Guo cuisine; while The Atrium offers all-day dining option, specialising in Nanjing and international cuisines. The Grand Mansion also has a range of leisure facilities, such as a fitness centre, indoor heated pool and a luxurious spa. It boasts of flexible meeting spaces, including a grand ballroom spanning nearly 6000 square feet and seven meeting rooms.
Swissôtel Bali
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has entered into an agreement with resort developer PT Bali Ragawisata to manage Swissôtel Bali, a 170-room resort scheduled to open in late 2017. Situated on a cliff top in Bukit Pandawa, Swissôtel Bali will offer views of the Indian Ocean from guestrooms featuring outdoor balconies. Completing the guest experience will be a private beach club, four dining outlets including a bar, the brand’s signature Pürovel Spa & Sport, and 400 square metres of indoor meeting space with outdoor function areas.
Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang Beach
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement with U&N Hospitality Company for a 222-room Holiday Inn Express on Ao Nang Beach in Krabi, Thailand. Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang Beach will be surrounded by a range of local restaurants and bars, including some of the areas most renowned seafood establishments offering guests a wide variety of dining options. The hotel will feature the brand’s signature Great Room where guests can dine and interact with each other during their stay. The hotel will also offer free Wi-Fi, free Express Start Breakfast or a Grab & Go option, self-service business centre and laundry room, and 24-hour access to the fitness centre.