ITC HOTELS announced the addition of ITC Kohenur in Hyderabad as the 12th hotel to join its luxury hotel portfolio, from June 1, 2018. Located in the heart of Hyderabad’s business district, overlooking the Durgam Cheruvu Lake, the hotel offers 271 high technology enabled rooms, suites and serviced apartments, six culinary brands reflecting ITC’s tradition of culinary excellence, state-of-the-art meeting and convention spaces, Kaya Kalp spa and well-being offerings, complemented by the customary warmth of ITC Hotels.
Located in HITEC city, where this new technology township is shining the light of innovation and knowledge across the globe, the architecture and design of the hotel mirror the facets of the feted jewel by bringing to life art, culture, cuisine and heritage of the region in a contemporary milieu. Inspirations range from the striking boulders of Hyderabad, to the famous Bidri work, showcase of local arts & crafts to presenting the rich culinary legacy of the region.
A contemporary Indian ethos underscores ITC Kohenur’s architecture and design philosophy, manifest in the endeavours to enable a ‘sense of destination’ through a showcase of local cuisine, arts and culture matched by hi-tech accent on services to enhance guest experience. A stand-out in-room tech feature is the amalgamation of all services through the E-Butler iPad.
ITC’s signature brand of culinary excellence is reflected in the six distinct food and beverage destinations including the acclaimed Dum Pukht in a new avatar; Begum's showcasing influences from the Royal kitchens of Hyderabad. ITC Kohenur will also house Yi Jing, a new brand from ITC, featuring Classic and Creative Chinese cuisine. The 4th edition of the group’s pan-Italian brand, Ottimo will complement the Skypoint Bar on the rooftop, offering a picturesque view of the Hyderabad skyline. Golconda Pavilion, the 24*7 restaurant will showcase inventive international cuisine alongwith a large ‘Local Love’ repertoire feature Telangana and Andhra favourites. Complementing the expansive glass frontage overlooking the gardens and the pool, the Peacock bar epitomizes elegance with an extensive collection of fine beverages.
The Hotel features nine versatile and state-of-the-art Meeting, Banquet and Conference spaces. This includes the pillar-less Deccan State room, which can be divided into two separate halls, each with its own pre-function area. The hotel also boasts of two sprawling outdoor venues, the Pearl Deck & the Golconda greens that are perfect for a range of theme events, corporate functions, celebrations and parties. The hotel’s banqueting and convention facilities endeavour to transform Hyderabad into India’s convention capital.
ITC’s indigenous spa brand Kaya Kalp Spa finds resonance with an array of signature treatments that underscore a well-being philosophy. The brand philosophy extends to the ‘Wellness’ rooms, which boast of an array of well-being features like Vitamin C showers, yoga and gym mats, gym kit, in-room plants to improve air quality as well as health-focussed minibars. Emphasising ITC Hotel’s brand of ‘Sleeep’, ITC Kohenur offers curated menus and a sleep ensemble designed to aid a good night’s sleep.