An update on new hotels and restaurants being launched in India and across the world, along with major upcoming projects
Hard Rock Hotel Goa
Hard Rock International will introduce its first hotel in India – Hard Rock Hotel Goa. Situated at Calangute Beach, Hard Rock Hotel Goa will be a music-inspired lifestyle hotel featuring 135 luxurious rooms and suites, multiple dining establishments and a pool bar/ grill. The Hard Rock Hotel Goa will feature the brand’s signature offerings, such as the Rock Spa, a Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club and a Rock Shop. The hotel will also offer the Sound of Your Stay music amenity programme.
The Residences by Anantara, Phuket
Sea view residences with on-call butler services have been unveiled at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. The Residences by Anantara offers 15 exclusive pool residences overlooking Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Four of the individually-designed two-storey three to five-bedroom residences, with sizes ranging from 1700–2200 square metres, have been unveiled to launch the development in time for the Christmas/New Year season. The fully furnished and equipped residences have been added to the room portfolio of Anantara Layan for holiday bookings by families or groups and are also offered for both freehold and long leasehold ownership.
Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton, Florida
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences currently under development by Penn-Florida Companies in Boca Raton, Florida. It is scheduled to open in late 2017. Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton will feature 158 well-appointed rooms and suites. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental will be located in the adjoining tower, connected by a sky bridge to the hotel, and will provide 100 private homes in South Florida. Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton will offer some of the finest dining in the region including a signature rooftop restaurant with an outdoor terrace and bar. There will also be a lobby lounge, a Mandarin Oriental cake shop, and a club lounge. Extensive banqueting and meeting space will include a 4,500 square-foot ballroom and a variety of adaptable conference rooms.
The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa, Rajasthan
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the signing of The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa. Owned by Paradise Properties, the newly built resort is slated to open in 2016. The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa spans 11 acres and features 98 contemporary guestrooms, including 80 suites. Among the suites, 20 will offer private pools overlooking the grounds. The resort will also feature four dining venues, including a specialty restaurant, a bar and a roof-top tea lounge. 9,500 square feet will be devoted to function spaces, with two ballrooms and meeting rooms, ideal for corporate events and weddings. Recreational facilities at the resort will include a 10,000 square foot signature Heavenly Spa by WestinSM. The WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio and a swimming pool will complement the wellness experience at the resort.
Park Inn By Radisson Amritsar Airport
Park Inn By Radisson Amritsar Airport has opened its doors to welcome international and domestic travellers. Park Inn By Radisson Amritsar features 89 rooms, The Sky Lounge, RBG Restaurant, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and 53 square metres of meeting space. The hotel has rooms under different categories such as Superior, Premium, Deluxe, Executive Suite and Premier Suite. The Sky Lounge has been specially designed for guests staying at the Premier Suites and is suitable for small personalised parties. A jacuzzi is also available at the Sky Lounge.
InterContinental Ljubljana
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) together with Delta Holding has announced the signing of InterContinental Ljubljana. Opening in 2017, the 165 room hotel will operate under a management agreement with IHG. The new luxury hotel will be built by Delta Holding and construction is due to commence before the end of 2015. It will feature two banquet halls accommodating 500 guests each, as well as six board rooms. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, spa and fitness zone. An all day dining restaurant with an outdoor terrace boasting panoramic views of Ljubljana will be located on the 21st floor of the hotel.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of five properties across Asia Pacific to Sheraton Grand, the brand’s new premier tier of hotels. Joining other Sheraton Grand properties across the globe, the brand welcomes Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast; Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort; Sheraton Grand Xishuangbanna Hotel; Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang Hotel; and Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel.
Khandani Rajdhani, Kolkata
Mirah Hospitality has partnered with Big Appetite Hospitality to expand its presence in Kolkata by launching Khandani Rajdhani. Spread over 3,000 square feet space, Khandani Rajdhani can seat about 100 people at one go.
Uba Tuba, Mumbai
Uba Tuba is a new Mexican restaurant in Bandra, Mumbai. The restaurant features a modern contemporary design with the kitchen visible to diners. Besides the menu filled with old favourites such as tacos, burritos and quesadillas, diners at Uba Tuba can choose to make their own salads and cold pressed juice combinations. One simply has to choose a fruit, a vegetable and perk it up with a range of spices. Uba Tuba will serve the juice in a cool and convenient bottle that one can take home.
Caprese, Ssaffron and Yataii, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru
Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru has launched its 18th floor with fine food and beverage offerings at three new restaurants – Caprese, Ssaffron and Yataii, its Mediterranean, Indian and Japanese speciality restaurants, respectively. Each restaurant combines indoor and outdoor seating to offer expansive views of the city. The addition of these three restaurants makes the hotel ideal for diners of all kinds.
The Club Orchid, Pune
VITS Luxury Hotel, Pune has launched ‘The Club Orchid’, a private club spread across 11 acres. The ‘members only’ upscale club, fusions premium fitness, fine dining, adventure sports, wellness themes and hospitality experiences. The Orchid Club will be fully operational in phase wise manner but will let the members have immediate access to some areas of the club. The second phase will host a modern library and reading room, card room, indoor badminton court and health club. For sports enthusiast the club will short launch outdoor tennis court, astro turf football/ cricket ground fully net covered and go cart track. The club will house Club restaurants and bar and will provide facilities to host catered events.
