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one to soak up the city’s electric pulse of the rock, put their heads in the hollow depression in the middle and TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN
and fuel your escape with sophisticated “EVOKING THE ARCHITECTURAL chant ‘Om’ in synchronization. Their respective families sit on benches on Guests expect sustainability and, at the
and swanky decor. The moment you GLORY OF MYSORE, THE LEELA either side, inside the shrine. same time, hotels are evaluating their
walk through the grand entrance doors PALACE BENGALURU STANDS The sound then resonates and becomes one with the presence of water environmental impact. While more
of W Goa – an artwork in itself – you are MAJESTICALLY AMONGST ACRES OF below the rock being an integral part of the soundscape.” hotels are reusing towels and installing
transported into a world of W.” LUSH GREEN GARDENS. HERE YOU automatic lights in an effort to be green
At ITC Kohenur, guests have WILL FIND THE MOST SPACIOUS IN others are taking energy conservation
complimented the bangle artwork and THE COUNTRY.” and sustainability to new heights.
the diamond chandelier at the “THE FORMIDABLE LOBBY OF OUR HOTEL Natural light, solar panels, recycled
reception which Madhav Sehgal, General Manager, IS REMINISCENT OF PUNE’S SIGNIFICANT wood, organic materials, hourglass
The Leela Palace, Bengaluru
have an immediate connect with PAST. A COMMANDING ARRAY OF timers in showers, locally handcrafted
Hyderabad, which is known for its COLUMNS ADORNED IN CLASSICAL items and repurposed furniture, are
bangle-craft and jewels. MARBLE ARE FORGED INTO A SERIES OF some of the latest trends.
Similarly, at WelcomHotel Amritsar, At Andaz Delhi, many design elements, have been thoughtfully ARCHES CONSISTING OF CONTEMPORARY Convenience is critical for enabling
a 100-year-old haveli, art renditions customised to what story we want to present. Take, for example, ‘The TIMBER PANELLING WITH METAL guests feel at home. To build long-term
and photographs of the Golden Temple Shrine’ which celebrates and nurtures relationships of every nature and EXPRESSIONS.” loyalty, understanding the guests’
adorn public areas along with old urges guests to be a part of it. Given that weddings form a core offering, The mindset is important and technology
portraits of the haveli and the family Shrine is a photo favourite amongst couples who are getting married. Nishanth Vishwanath, General Manager, has to be skillfully woven into the
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
tree of the royal lineage. The exceptional experience begins when two people stand on either side experience.

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