ITC Hotels to launch its first five-star leisure retreat

ITC Hotels, India’s luxury hotel group is planning to launch its first five-star leisure retreat by 2014 end. The new property will be the first retreat in ITC Hotels’ collection which currently comprises ten business-focused hotels in India’s top cities.

The group claims that ITC Grand Bharat will be a destination within itself. Situated over an expansive 300 acres, the luxury wellness retreat will be a tribute to India’s rich heritage. The hotel will have four dining outlets, the Aravalli Pavilion, an all day dining restaurant, the India Room, serving classic European cuisine, the Peacock Bar & Cigar Divan and Camp Bharat, a poolside bar and lounge. The resort will also be home to ITC Hotels’ first culinary school with courses and lessons available to guests. In addition many of the retreat’s fresh fruit and vegetables will be grown onsite within the extensive grounds.

Commenting on the new property, Nakul Anand, CEO, ITC Hotels, siad, “The opening of the ITC Grand Bharat marks an exciting period in the history of ITC Hotels. We are determined to be the home of the leisure traveller in India, to add to our existing position as the number one group for business travellers.”