FOCUS ON INDIA
WHERE TO STAY
The thriving Indian hotel sector is expected to grow again this year, with foreign investment a key driver. In addition to their existing presence, international brands like Marriott, Hyatt, InterContinental, Accor, Carlson-Rezidor, Starwood and Jumeirah plan to open properties across India. To face the challenge, local groups have
unveiled their own expansion plans. The Leela group aims to open properties in a number of states, including Kerala; Oberoi is looking to acquire hotels; and Lemon Tree is to add 5,000 rooms by 2016/17. Meanwhile, ITC Hotels has six properties in
the pipeline, and in addition to the five hotels launched last year, the Taj Group will open a further nine this year.
LEELA HOTELS DELHI
The Imperial: 5-star; one of Asia’s top hotels; located in central New Delhi;
190 rooms, 45 suites; seven restaurants.
www.theimperialindia.com Hotel Jivitesh: 4-star; good value close to New Delhi rail station; 42 rooms; free wifi throughout; coffee shop and restaurant.
www.jivitesh.com Ahuja Residency: 3-star; boutique business hotel in elite area; 25 rooms; small restaurant;
www.ahujaresidency.com Indian Accent: Located at the Manor Hotel; one of the hottest restaurants in
town; serves modern Indian cuisine. Tel: 43235151 Dakshin: at the Sheraton New Delhi, this claims to be the tops for South Indian cuisine; try the Meen Moilee fish curry. Tel: 42661122
MUMBAI
The Oberoi, Mumbai: 5-star; contemporary style in the business
district of Nariman Point; 214 rooms, 73 suites; restaurants include an Indian with a Michelin-starred chef.
www.oberoihotels.com The Ambassador: 4-star; business-oriented property in Churchgate business district; 123 rooms; three restaurants, including the only revolving one in Mumbai.
www.ambassadorindia.com/mumbai Mumbai Accord: 3-star; recently renovated hotel in the city centre; 37 rooms; business centre; Garden Treat restaurant.
www.hotelaccordindia.com Indigo: an award-winning restaurant for its European-Asian cooking; housed in
a restored bungalow. Tel: 66368980 He Said, She Said: serving Chinese, European and Thai delicacies, this new restaurant is based on the (unproven) idea that the sexes can set aside their differences and have a great time together. Tel: 33487618
CHENNAI
ITC Grand Chola Chennai: 5-star; newly launched ITC flagship in
Southern India; architectural gem located in the business hub of Guindy; 522 rooms, 78 serviced apartments; variety of restaurants.
www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcgrandchola Hyatt Regency: 4-star; located in the centre of Chennai; 327 rooms, with Regency Club floors; three restaurants.
www.chennai.regency.hyatt.com Asiana Place-Taramani: 3-star; stylish property in Ascendas IT Park, close to commercial complexes; 54 rooms; coffee shop.
www.asianaplace.com Akasara: located at the Coromandel Club, this is an authentic Japanese
THE OBEROI, MUMBAI
restaurant, where you tuck into tasty dishes such as Akasara beef steak. Tel: 18078859
Italia: elegant Italian, with a menu created by celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio. Tel: 42955555
HYDERABAD
Taj Falaknuma Palace: 5-star; opulent former residence of the Nizam of
Hyderabad; 60 rooms; four restaurants.
www.tajhotels.com The Golkonda Hyderabad: 4-star; chic business hotel in the city centre; 141 rooms; three restaurants.
www.thegolkondahotel.com Red Fox Hotel: 3-star; located in the Cyberadad IT zone; 121 rooms and suites; coffee shop.
www.lemontreehotels.com/redfox Zafraan Exotica: rooftop restaurant with unique ambience, offering North
Indian and Chinese fare. Tel: 65585500 Angeethi: Spacious, rustic eatery specialising in North Indian and Punjabi cuisine; try the Puran Singh chicken curry. Tel: 66995910
BANGALORE
The Oberoi, Bangalore: 5-star hotel; combines tradition and technology in
the business district; 160 rooms and suites with balconies; three restaurants.
www.oberoihotels.com/bangalore The Leela Palace Bangalore: 4-5 star; an opulent property set in lush gardens, on Mahatma Gandhi Road; 160 rooms; four dining options.
www.theleela.com/bangalore 24 Tech Hotel: 3-star property; it’s the first business hotel in the city’s Prestige Technology Park; 24 rooms and suites; restaurant serves Indian and European cuisine.
www.twentyfourtechhotel.com Mavalli Tiffin Rooms: a well-known name in South Indian comfort food.
Tel: 22220022 Karavalli: located on the shores of the Arabian Sea; Karavalli claims to offer South India’s finest coastal cuisine. Tel: 66604545
THE OBEROI, BANGALORE
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