Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has announced its latest addition with the opening of Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam. Tarun Gogoi, chief minister of Assam formally opened the hotel by unveiling a plaque in the presence of Cyrus Mistry, group chairman, Tata Group; Rakesh Sarna, managing director and CEO, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and distinguished guests.
Tarun Gogoi said, “Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam now called Guwahati in the modern era is the largest city of Assam, a major riverine port and one of the fastest growing cities in India. It is the natural crossroads for both business and leisure. This is a proud moment for Assam and I want to thank Ratan Tata, Krishna Kumar and now Cyrus Mistry, without whose support, this would not have been possible. The number of tourists we welcome to Assam is growing year-on-year and it is a great pleasure to partner with Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces to serve this growth with the new Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam.”
Rakesh Sarna said, “The Taj has a proud history of putting undiscovered destinations on the global map. We are delighted to enhance our presence in the North East with the new addition, Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam. We are grateful to the Government of Assam for all their support in this significant hotel development and we are committed to contributing towards Assam’s thriving industry and its rich culture.”
“I would like to compliment The Government of Assam for its unstinted support and commitment in bringing new infrastructure projects that will herald a new era of peace, progress and prosperity for the North Eastern region. I firmly believe that the launch of Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam will put this city on the convention and tourist map,” said Ranjit Barthakur, investment advisor to the chief minister of Assam.
Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam features 150 guestrooms. The hotel’s architecture and design has been done by Singapore based eco.id. The hotel is spread over five acres of gardens, lawns and plants.The design style is inspired by the architectural traditions of Assam. The main pavilion building is inspired by the famed Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, while the motifs used for the main hotel building are a modern expression of Assam’s tradition of woven crafts.
The hotel’s signature oriental restaurant Umami, serves Japanese and Chinese cuisine centred on the Umami principle. The Tea Lounge at the hotel is said to offer exploratory tea experience for its guests. The bar, Octave pays tribute to the musical heritage of the region with a showcase stage for local musicians.
The hotel also offers one of the largest banqueting spaces in North East India with over 25,000 square feet of flexible conference and meeting space, including a pillar-less ballroom of over 6,000 square feet. Jiva.
Speaking on the launch of the hotel, Krishan Aggarwal, general manager, Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam said, “We eagerly look forward to welcoming guests to Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati, Assam. The hotel is an ideal option for both business and leisure travellers as Guwahati is the gateway to both Shillong and the famous Kaziranga Sanctuary. It also offers guests a choice for successful conferences and memorable weddings.”