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Attention Business Editors
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
MUMBAI, India, May 12 /CNW/ - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today opens
the doors of its first property on the Indian subcontinent: Four Seasons Hotel
Mumbai. The Hotel's 33-storey gleaming glass tower enlivens the skyline of the
city's emerging Worli district and serves as an iconic reference to the spirit
of 'new' India.
"It's a real privilege to be planting the Four Seasons flag in India,"
said Armando Kraenzlin, General Manager. "Mumbai is a big opening for the
group and the Hotel is in an exciting part of town. It sets new standards in
the city for luxury and service and is sure to challenge many Western
preconceptions of what India has to offer."
The Hotel's 202 rooms and suites comprise the most spacious guest
accommodation in Mumbai, showcasing views of the city skyline, Mahalaxmi
Racecourse or Arabian Sea through floor to ceiling windows.
The Hotel brings two exciting restaurants to Worli. San Qi (three
energies) has been designed as a contemporary 'food theatre', inviting guests
and local residents alike on an eclectic, culinary journey through the three
energies at the heart of Asian cuisine - Japanese, Wok and Tandoor. Prato
serves Italian cuisine in a stylish setting complete with spacious al fresco
terrace overlooking the Hotel's lawn and gardens.
The Hotel facilitates international business with over 500m(2) of indoor
meeting and function space, a highly efficient 24hr Business Centre,
unparalleled Concierge services and a fleet of 20 BMW 7-Series limousines. In
addition, the top floor "The Club" on the 33rd floor, offers its Members an
exclusive selection of meeting and dining venues, innovative life-style
facilities and access to the most influential networking in town.
The two-storey Spa, opening mid year, will offer traditional Ayurvedic
therapies and western treatments in a contemporary setting featuring eight
treatment rooms (including one couple suite and a VIP suite), wet areas, Chi
Studio (accommodating yoga, meditation and aerobic activities), pool, gym,
relaxation lounge and Rossano Ferretti salon.
The Hotel has made every effort to remain sensitive to the unique
cultural, social and economic needs of the local community. Major festivals
will be celebrated both inside and outside and senior members of staff have
been learning to speak Hindi. The Hotel has also launched The Hospitality
Apprenticeship Programme - a two year vocational training course intent on
equipping young people from the local neighbourhood with the skills and
knowledge necessary to be competitive in the hospitality industry. "We want to
ensure that the Hotel has a positive impact, not only on its guests and the
local business community but also on those communities in its immediate
vicinity," explained Kraenzlin. "Mumbai is a complex city in many ways and we
are determined to make our arrival here significant for all the right
reasons.'
Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through
continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant
surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalised 24-hour
service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know
and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is
personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and are
inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed a
targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in major city centres and
desirable resort destinations around the world. Currently with 75 hotels in
31 countries, and more than 31 properties under development, Four Seasons will
continue to lead the hospitality industry with innovative enhancements, making
business travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more information
on Four Seasons, visit www.fourseasons.com.
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/For further information: Maria Kuhn, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, Mumbai,
Tel: + 91 22 2481 8060, Fax: + 91 22 2481 8001, maria.kuhn@fourseasons.com;
Nicola Blazier, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Toronto, Tel: (416) 441-4301,
Fax: (416) 441-4301, nicola.blazier@fourseasons.com/
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