Moevenpick opens first hotel in India

Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore has opened its doors today, becoming the first property in India for the international hotel company.

Located near the main business districts of the city and a 30-minute drive from the airport, the modern hotel features a water feature at its entrance and an illuminated glass staircase.

“It is a contemporary property which is in-keeping with 21st Century India and its rising stature on the global stage,” said Jean Gabriel Pérès, president and CEO of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

All 182 rooms contain flat screen LCD TV with integrated media systems. Guests have complimentary high-speed wi-fi in all rooms and public areas, a first in the city, according to Movenpick.

Guests staying in executive club rooms or suites enjoy can opt for a 24-hour rate starting from the moment they arrive, aimed at helping international travellers taking early morning or late evening flights.

The hotel offers four dining and entertainment options including the 24-hour My Place restaurant, the Obsidian bar featuring a striking 1920s art deco interior design, the Italian restaurant Mezzaluna and the soon-to-open Perfect Sky, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and lounge.

A dedicated floor for banqueting facilities includes a grand ballroom with separate entrance, while seven meeting venues offer an ideal setting for exclusive board meetings, corporate celebrations and stylish social functions.

Leisure facilities include a stunning swimming pool with infinity edge located on the second floor, and the state of the art spa and fitness centre.

The hotel’s Sohum Spa has eight treatment rooms and an extensive selection of therapies, inspired by Ayurveda, the ancient Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing, in addition to Oriental and European healing techniques. The spa captures in its design and décor the Hindu temple architecture of South India, creating a soothing retreat for equilibrium and harmony.

Kodandaram Ramaiah, managing director MSR Hotel (Bangalore) Pvt Ltd and owner of the upscale property, said he looked forward to a long and successful relationship with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

“The company has built up a large profile in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and is very positive to drawing in global travellers who know the brand, as well as introducing it to executives within the Subcontinent.”

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has strong expansion plans in India and recently announced a second property in the country, the Mövenpick Dharamshala Resort & Spa, a 110-room resort in the Northern Indian Kangra Valley due to open in 2013.